I believe in May this year, but someone correct me if I’m wrong
Booting ceremony was Jan 2 2024 and wrapped May 14 2024, 4.5 months. I had read XK will dub himself after finish shooting 800 Mile Radius which could be Jan to Feb 2025 so I can’t see this coming out until Summer 2025. XK using his own voice will drive up viewership because whatever u think of him, I think people are interested to hear his voice. For me, I think he has a handsome, charming voice that is very pleasing and versatile.
People who grew up loving classic tales and epic adventures will probably enjoy the story in 'Sword and Fairy 6.' Its mix of mythology, fantasy, and rich storytelling is similar to those timeless classics.
Clips often pop up on my YouTube feed. I recently saw one and thought: Xu Kai is meticulous and precise in his attention to detail in his character portrayals. His magnificent features enhance these details, adding elegance. For instance, after rising from his desk chair, the deliberate and purposeful way he pressed his large hands and long, slender fingers on the desk while turning the corner to approach Zeng Di, then placing both hands into his pockets—a trait of Han Ting—creates a sense of anticipation and conveys a clear message of confrontation through the pacing and timing of his movements. His actions are so seamless and smooth that I hadn't noticed them before, whether they're instinctive or the result of careful rehearsal.
I find Esther's voice acting to be top-notch, delivering excellent quality. She's super expressive and charming, with a strong, well-trained voice and a depth of experience that is truly professional quality (imo).
Xu Kai's recorded acceptance speech for Outstanding Actor award 2024 20TH CHINESE AMERICAN TV FESTIVAL for his role as YZM in BCE. I think this is same as Best Actor award. "I would like to thank the organizing committee for this award and their recognition. I want to thank all the behind-the-scenes staff of "Best Choice Ever" production team for their hard work and contributions. I've really learned a lot from this drama. Without you guys, there wouldn't be the Yao Zhiming that everyone can see. Also, I'm really happy the character Yao Zhiming can be remembered and loved by audiences both domestically and internationally. With more and more Chinese television dramas going global/being exported. Including film and television workers like us, we are also gaining more attention on the international stage. As a young artist, I will continue to work hard and hope to bring you more excellent works in the future."
I value the heart and emotional journey of a movie. I'd rather watch a film that's imperfect but moves me emotionally than one that is perfect in every aspect and avoids negative themes but leaves me feeling indifferent.
I heard that the Douban rating of this one is very low. As is that of some other currently pop drama. Do you know…
The Double opened with Douban of 6.8 and then dropped to 6.6 due to the ending similar to what happened to A Journey to Love which opened with Douban 7.5 but eventually fell to 6.4 because of the ending. Relatively speaking, I think 6.5 and over is an excellent score to have.
Sword and Fairy 6 is a showcase of fresh, unique, and innovative storytelling. It blends wuxia and sci-fi, focusing on the intertwining destinies and many sacrifices of its characters. Each character’s story is rich and complex, navigating themes of love, control, and fate through complex time travel elements, creating a rich and emotional journey. The chemistry and acting of the entire cast is top-notch. Many scenes feel like watching a poignant stage play, with intimate, dialogue-driven moments and meticulously choreographed fight scenes that resemble a dance performance, exuding artistic elegance. It is a great series free of soap opera traits.
This makes 2 of us 😂I haven’t watched Best Choice Ever though. This is because of the comments about the…
I think Xu Kai's performance in BCE is praiseworthy. The producers of BCE praised him highly. People who say he played the same role never truly watched it. Xu Kai carved out his own story in BCE so well that if you don't care for the main story, the story of YZM is compelling enough to captivate you. YZM's story is inspiring (his journey, discovery, and growth), touching (his relationship with his grandmother), complicated (his personal and professional challenges), romantic (falls in love), and tragic (his father). Xu Kai showed how YZM and HT were ruthless in different ways, highlighting the distinct traits of each character.
"I would like to thank the organizing committee for this award and their recognition. I want to thank all the behind-the-scenes staff of "Best Choice Ever" production team for their hard work and contributions. I've really learned a lot from this drama. Without you guys, there wouldn't be the Yao Zhiming that everyone can see. Also, I'm really happy the character Yao Zhiming can be remembered and loved by audiences both domestically and internationally. With more and more Chinese television dramas going global/being exported. Including film and television workers like us, we are also gaining more attention on the international stage. As a young artist, I will continue to work hard and hope to bring you more excellent works in the future."