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Yeah, as expected. I don't like this poll in the first place - can be manipulated easily, and the results don't mean a thing. Furthermore, I don't like to label Xiao Zhan as "sexy". He is so pure, like a rose bud in the morning. I'd love to keep a "pure" image of him than mixing him in with the fray.

After he learns the demonic art, Wei Ying names his flute "Chen Qing Ling". "Chen Qing" in Chinese means old flame or old lover, indicating someone he has once loved. From there, it implies that Wei Ying has fallen in love with Lan Zhan, but he has to call it "over" because of the fact that he himself is now standing on the opposite path to Lan Zhan (being practicing a demonic craft). So when Wei Ying asks Yanli how it is like when one "likes" another person, it shows that he has some special feelings for Lan Zhan but is not sure what it is because in his mind, he feels it's outrageous that he can fall in love with another man.

Oooooh! Have I misunderstood the term, "pass" she used? In my understanding from a sentence she said before she said "pass" on Yibo, she said Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo were her first choices. So I infer that the "pass" she meant here was "going through" (or meeting the mark) and not in the sense of being "eliminated".

I have to admit, I was multi-tasking when I was watching her video as well as listening to the US impeachment hearing. I'll watch the video again to confirm.

Yeah, perhaps "pass" is the word to use. In any case, I meant to say she "picked out" or "shortlist" Yibo twice for the role of the Lan Zhan character - that's generally the meaning, I guess.

Yes, I watched it. Try here:

https://www4.dramacool.video/the-living-dead-episode-1.html

I think after this drama, nothing else can stir our appetite anymore. :D.

I'm re-posting this here for easier access (also to increase our comments XD):

A video on how the CQL team, in particular Ms Yang Xia, selected the cast. This is a very eye opening video explaining what she saw in each actor and how she made the selection. She really has very discerning eyes and a Midas touch. Unfortunately this video has not been subbed yet, but nonetheless, a valuable insight:

https://youtu.be/nmIE8mIFRUg

Essentially, Ms Yang said the first actor she matched was Xuan Lu for the Jiang Yanli character, and the last one was Wang Yibo for Lan Wangji. They also left the decision of confirming the 2 main leads to the last. She saw Xiao Zhan who was relatively very low profile at that time, very suitable to play Wei Ying because of the sunny smile Xiao Zhan has. She says he fits the character perfectly. She recommended Wang Yibo to play Lan Wangji twice. When Yibo came in for the audition, she said, straight away she knew he was Lan Wangji because Yibo has that cold look without the arrogance, which is very close to the character.

Another thing she said was, many people are critical that the team come out with the spin-offs and game etc as marketing strategy to capitalize on the success of the drama. She said these were all planned out together with the drama, not something added afterwards. Also she mentioned, there will be 3 movies. 3! folks. She didn't elaborate further.

What an amazing vision Ms Yang has! Bravo to the CQL team.

Another thing she (Ms Yang) said, many people are critical that they come out with the spin-offs and game etc as marketing strategy to capitalize on the success of the drama. She said these were all planned out together with the drama, not something added afterwards. Also she mentioned, there will be 3 movies. 3! folks. She didn't elaborate further.

Beautiful description! Makes me want to go back and re-watch. Done with your exams? :D

I don't think so, because right after Wei Ying says A Yuan is his son, he "treats" Lan Zhan to a meal (which Lan Zhan pays) and during the meal, A Yuan repeatedly addresses Wei Ying as "Ge Ge" which means brother. I think Lan Zhan knows Wei Ying is just teasing him.

YES!!!!!

What an amazing vision Ms Yang has! Bravo to the CQL team.

Essentially, Ms Yang said the first actor she matched was Xuan Lu for the Jiang Yanli character, and the last one was Wang Yibo for Lan Wangji. They also left the decision of confirming the 2 main leads to the last. She saw Xiao Zhan who was relatively very low profile at that time, very suitable to play Wei Ying because of the sunny smile Xiao Zhan has. She says he fits the character perfectly. She recommended Wang Yibo to play Lan Wangji twice. When Yibo came in for the audition, she said, straight away she knew he was Lan Wangji because Yibo has that cold look without the arrogance, which is very close to the character.

After this drama, if you're like us, you'll crave for more. Then you'll have the anime, novel, audio, fanfics, fanvids, fanarts, spin-offs etc to go to. Otherwise, you'll feel there's a black hole (as someone suggested here) within you. You'll feel void.

Is it good or bad? I'm confused.

Watch this first, ie. live action.

A video on how the CQL team, in particular Ms Yang Xia, selected the cast. This is a very eye opening video explaining what she saw in each actor and how she made the selection. She really has very discerning eyes and a Midas touch. Unfortunately this video has not been subbed yet, but nonetheless, a valuable insight:

https://youtu.be/nmIE8mIFRUg

However, having seen your lists, I have second thought. You are watching pretty serious stuff (like I used to), and I'm not sure if this is your cup of tea.

Yes, this may be the best decision you make for 2019 XD. Have fun! We do here.

Yeah, and then this: https://youtu.be/tunbAWCTbrg
Crazy teenagers! There are so many of his videos on Youtube when he was with the Korean boy band. Yibo is just unhumanly good looking. My god! XD

Or maybe it's just a ruse? So that in future when he's with Xiao Zhan, we won't think too much of it when they exchange gazes at each other; we may just take it as, "This is just Yibo's thing". This way, he can protect Xiao Zhan's reputation, even when he himself can't hold on to himself. XDXDXD. (I don't know what I'm talking about; my imagination just runs wild - all Yibo's fault. LOL!)