whoissilmoy

yes much thanks to Krish728, it really helps to know the characters ahead of the drama because its very complex

This drama, scene after scene, is like an addictive drug that keeps you hooked. Take, for instance, the moment when Duke visits XFF in prison. As he and SYR exchange glances while passing each other, it becomes mesmerizing. This exact scene is commonly done but while many dramas follow predictable patterns, this one for some reason stands out. The drama’s ability to stand out despite familiar scenes is remarkable.

According to Maoyan, broadcast volume achieved in the first half of 2024 is 1.689 billion effective plays, making it the top urban drama in the first half of 2024, even though it just aired 3 months ago.

While the “girl alone at night in a dangerous area of a big city gets attacked” scenario might seem like a trope, it’s grounded in real-world concerns. The tension and vulnerability created by such scenes can add depth and authenticity to a drama. It’s all about how well the writers execute it.

Li Meng has been moved up to Main Character. Gosh, of course.

Wow, someone made a really great point that the one riding back is the duke especially since it was WXY riding the horse in behind-the-scenes clips. That should clear up any confusion who the rider is.

The Double is #1 four weeks in a row since it aired. It finished last week with a score of 583 points using VLinkage data. So strong.
On another note, Wang Xingyue Studio apologized for releasing an alternate ending scene without production consent. Yu Zheng was outraged and called for people to be fired. He said that scene was never considered even though the director filmed it for heck of it. I'm sure it is normal practice to film scenes they don't use, perhaps just to see what it may look like.

Shape shifter

I just find it funny when he said, "so this is my fault?" because being too tall or too short for that matter, is not anyone's fault. He displayed quick wit by turning the director’s comment into a playful question, when the director didn't mean anything by "he's too tall". XK has a clever sense of humor, a natural comedian.

It's not specific to Chinese dramas. Romance novels often revolve around strong female characters.

XK is a class act.

there's a new video today he's being interviewed on National Treasure
https://x.com/i/status/1807727365809942586
https://x.com/i/status/1807812171713442273

thanks for the clarification

In traditional Chinese martial arts, the steel fan has been used as a weapon

nice
https://x.com/i/status/1807605809393840451

bts
TSY: "is it better if I tip toe?"
Director: "because he's too tall"
XK: "this is blaming me?"

Critics say one has to shut off their brains to have fun with this drama but that can't be farther from the truth because if anything this drama makes a person think about a lot of different things even long after, you're still thinking

Any Chinese costume drama when you see someone defy gravity and fly cannot be taken too seriously. Just enjoy it for its entertainment. In this drama, the Duke can fly.

Close-up shots can be powerful in conveying emotion by capturing the nuances of emotions in those subtle facial expressions, allowing viewers to connect more deeply with the character. These close-up shots were particularly impactful for the actor who portrayed SYR because his eyes are able to express so much that it draws you into his character.

you are right Bing translation is good. So instead of "cultured", Bing translated it to "accomplished" which makes more sense.