likewise..recently saw light shop and everything in show was perfect-the casting, the acting, plot etc. underrated gem! btw i like your dp its my pfp on other social...loved their chem cute couple ..such a good show! (one of my favs)
Really well said. I also absolutely hated when he sent her flowers as an apology, because if i was in Zhitao’s…
but I think bc of their 'only friday ' rule she wouldnt go at his house n he cant go at her house either bc she doesnt like it much...and eithe wouldnt say it loud lol....quite complicated
they def seemed more than that...like a potential couple ..its sad shen didnt get his happy ending ...but nvm…
I honestly thought she was in 11th–12th or something 😭 So i was thinking maybe like "Hidden Love" they could just wait and start dating after she joins college.. when she’s older and can be sure about everything herself....And see that’s why I said "potential" ....it would have been nicer to see them together after a time skip.
Btw she was soooo pretty 😭 I just checked out her other works and she seems like a rookie but she actually acted really well!
I actually think Hu Yitian fits Jiang Yubai quite well. Jiang Yubai isn't just another version of his old cold, aloof male leads rather he is reserved, calm and not particularly loud or expressive, but that is part of his character. His feelings are shown more subtly through his actions, quiet concern and the way he gradually opens up and Hu Yitian captures that understated side of him well....like I said not every actor has to play a character in the loudest or most exaggerated way for the performance to work.
The criticism of Hu Yitian seems to come largely from viewers who feel that he doesn't match their image of Jiang Yubai while others simply don't connect with his acting style in this drama. And that's completely fair ...you don't have to like his portrayal. But I honestly think the criticism has been exaggerated. Hu Yitian is a good actor and did a nice job with Jiang Yubai. The decision to cast him was made by the production team not by Hu Yitian himself. He accepted the role and gave us his interpretation of the character and I think he did that well imo.
What frustrates me much more is the larger industry pattern. There are SO many talented actors yet whenever a major project comes around we keep seeing the same small pool of famous, conventionally handsome, commercially safe names being recycled over and over. Zhang Linghe is one example and there are several others too. And before anyone misunderstands me - YES, I like these actors. I watch their dramas and enjoy them too. But there is a limit to everything. 😭
At some point, I want to see new faces. We literally have examples of lesser known actors proving that they can hold their own when someone finally gives them the opportunity. Deng Kai in 'Pursuit of Jade" is one example (SL) who genuinely stood out and gained a lot of attention ...even Lin Muran who played Sui Yuanqing...CRAZYYY! he was only 19 yet viewers were impressed by how well he handled that role. **That is exactly why I want more casting risks.**
And I don't want Zhang Linghe or others to disappear. I just want the industry to stop acting as though there are only 4–5 men capable of carrying a drama. 😭 Give them a break....and most importantly give someone else a chance.
It is completely fair to discuss whether HY's characterisation, styling, script or direction worked for us. What bothers me is how quickly a difference in preference turns into hate. "We can dislike a performance without declaring an actor talentless, and we can question casting without blaming the actor who accepted the role."
IMO HY was one of the reasons JYB remained watchable and he deserves credit for taking on a role that is somewhat different from the image people have of him rather than being attacked simply because some viewers imagined the character differently. 😔
they def seemed more than that...like a potential couple ..its sad shen didnt get his happy ending ...but nvm…
yes i agree with you...their has to be some realism ..everything cant be picture perfect and its the subtle imperfections in the show that made it realistc slice of life and comforting drama to me :")
It was cutesy slow burn I enjoyed the chemistry between Jiang Yu Bai and Lin Zhi Xia ...After POJ I knew Tian Xi Wei will be grt but honestly I'm awestruck with Hu Yi Tian ..they looked so grt together 😍😍 I'll miss this drama n their friendship :(
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Hey ! You can try these if it helps - "My Bias, My Boss", "A Bonafide Killer", or "Flex x Cop S2". There are also upcoming shows like "Four Hands, Two Sonatas" and "A Love Other Than Yours" that seem to be getting attention since both are highly anticipated and the lead actors are quite popular so it might help get more attention !😊
Also, you can do one more thing check out the day they release new eps ...on that day their will be multiple discussions going on so it will help more.
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Btw she was soooo pretty 😭 I just checked out her other works and she seems like a rookie but she actually acted really well!
The criticism of Hu Yitian seems to come largely from viewers who feel that he doesn't match their image of Jiang Yubai while others simply don't connect with his acting style in this drama. And that's completely fair ...you don't have to like his portrayal. But I honestly think the criticism has been exaggerated. Hu Yitian is a good actor and did a nice job with Jiang Yubai. The decision to cast him was made by the production team not by Hu Yitian himself. He accepted the role and gave us his interpretation of the character and I think he did that well imo.
What frustrates me much more is the larger industry pattern. There are SO many talented actors yet whenever a major project comes around we keep seeing the same small pool of famous, conventionally handsome, commercially safe names being recycled over and over. Zhang Linghe is one example and there are several others too. And before anyone misunderstands me - YES, I like these actors. I watch their dramas and enjoy them too. But there is a limit to everything. 😭
At some point, I want to see new faces. We literally have examples of lesser known actors proving that they can hold their own when someone finally gives them the opportunity. Deng Kai in 'Pursuit of Jade" is one example (SL) who genuinely stood out and gained a lot of attention ...even Lin Muran who played Sui Yuanqing...CRAZYYY! he was only 19 yet viewers were impressed by how well he handled that role. **That is exactly why I want more casting risks.**
And I don't want Zhang Linghe or others to disappear. I just want the industry to stop acting as though there are only 4–5 men capable of carrying a drama. 😭 Give them a break....and most importantly give someone else a chance.
It is completely fair to discuss whether HY's characterisation, styling, script or direction worked for us. What bothers me is how quickly a difference in preference turns into hate. "We can dislike a performance without declaring an actor talentless, and we can question casting without blaming the actor who accepted the role."
IMO HY was one of the reasons JYB remained watchable and he deserves credit for taking on a role that is somewhat different from the image people have of him rather than being attacked simply because some viewers imagined the character differently. 😔
Also, you can do one more thing check out the day they release new eps ...on that day their will be multiple discussions going on so it will help more.
try pasting this :
📢 PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THIS DRAMA! 📢
📝 KBS OFFICIAL PETITION — EVERY SIGNATURE COUNTS!
If you want to see this drama happen, please consider signing the petition on the official KBS Viewer Center:
👉 https://audiencecenter.kbs.co.kr/cheongwon/petitionDetail?searchPetitionIdx=20868
It only takes a moment after logging in with Facebook, Google, X, or another account.
❤️ Please sign if you can, and feel free to share it with others who may be interested. The more people who see it, the better chance we have of getting KBS's attention!
Thank you! 🙏