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I've watched the original drama with Hu Ge and find it hard not to flash back to the original actors.

Correction: JJY was in SAF4.

The main leads are not newcomers. According their MDL page, they've been acting since at least 2018. But I'm glad for the actors to get more opportunities. They are probably easier on the budgets.

It's actually Fairy and Sword in the sequence of the Chinese characters and unfortunately, it's a translation problem. This is the best choice of words they can come up with for these two characters, and translations never do justice to the native meanings. Often times, there are simply no English words to express the true meaning of something that doesn't really exist in English. Maybe that's why so many titles sound the same. I'm sure often times, when I watch Chinese dramas, the English subtitles don't give me the true expression of what they mean, and it can hinder my emotions about the characters, the story, etc.

Jing Tian said that XK is a master at changing his expressions on the dime

Thanks for the info. His MDL page didn't list these projects. Unfortunately, I don't think I have access to films, only TV series.

here is the Eng Sub version
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gjuYUGfoMZQ

why can't more dramas let the actors just act?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMfOME2ynLw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwhjLUWi9QY

I watch You Tube videos to try to get a glimpse of what the story will be about, and this video said, "but how this boss, with netizens imagine a little different, so grounded, the two people from the beginning of each other, do not deal with each other, to gradually understand the work of recognition, hand in hand, and then, go to, the two love each other..."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxkNR8dhdMw

To me, this story is not focused on romance even though there will be romance, but it seems to be one of those inspirational stories of hard work, self-determination, believing in yourself, friendship, family, and eventually finding love along the way because they both change after working together.

He did the two dramas back-to-back, keeping the same hairstyle and same look, but the characters are different from the trailers. I noticed his veins are more prominent due to weightlifting.

Going into it, one already knows what to expect from the story, but one will have to watch the drama to experience the anticipated delightful, funny, touching, loving, and emotional scenes. It's a classic inspirational story of an ordinary girl finding her own way. It's definitely going to be easy to watch and entertaining. It's not a unique story so the acting, the cast, brilliant lines, and the chemistry is crucial to set it apart. The drama is off to a good start because Yang Zi and XK appearances both exude family values and wholesomeness for such a happy family drama as this. I'm also looking forward to XK sweet chemistry with his on-screen grandma. I hope this drama can become a timeless classic that people will remember.

Only 11 actors for a costume drama. That sounds so small to me. Maybe they haven't posted them all yet.

The ml is not even interested in the fl as a love interest until later in the drama so it's not one of those dramas where boys are fighting over a girl. Also, the fl broke up with her boyfriend before she meets the ml. There are no other boys after her. The cast is very small, only 11 characters and the ex-boyfriend is only a guest appearance. Half the cast are related as family. This sounds like a very sweet and entertaining drama. The characters need to be really interesting, entertaining and have amazing chemistry to make it unique.

Love Endures is ranked #5 with 928M views in Q1 2024 per Yunhe.

XK doing what he loves to do. He hasn't had to use the sword since SAF6 over a year ago. Costume dramas are so rigorous and hard on the scalp and the body.

ok but these kissing scenes just seem more intense but then who knows what postproduction will do to the scene.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooGgAnPJaKM

This story is heart-warming, and people like me who like wholesome movies will like it. It sounds like a typical story that is quite predictable what will happen. From the trailer and the clips, I find the characters endearing, interesting, and fun to watch. The acting will be solid given this cast of actors. The key to its success in my mind depends on amazing chemistry to make it unique. From the clips, already I'm loving this family and can't wait to watch it.

I don't recall XK character ever kissing fl like in this drama. He cradles the fl whole head with both of his hands. It's hard not to notice when he has such exquisite hands. In one clip, he was forcing himself on her.

He used to say costume drama the kissing is subtle, "just a touch will be shy".
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BGILicWlgHU

I hope the entire cast will have chemistry and make sparks fly.

sometimes it's interesting to go back and watch some of those episodes because they were basically all unknowns together at the same time. There were couple of actors who played significant roles in Untouchable Lovers, who now always play supporting roles to XK. but Xu Kai had such a boring role in that drama, doing the same thing, following the prince around. It was weird to see him be the one bowing to another character. It really wasn't until Yanxi Palace that they saw his potential and smell money to be made. There is an even earlier drama called Zhao Ge that was made that they were all in but never aired. It is obvious from the start that Zhao Lusi has real talent and stood out.