Every actor in this drama, especially the leads, did a great job. But I especially want to commend Ren Jialun, because I’ve seen a few people say he wasn’t suited for this role or that his acting is “formulaic.”
For me, Li Cheng is a really good match for him. He has many of the qualities I associate with Ren Jialun—bright, energetic, smart, passionate, and principled. Ren played him with a nice balance of warmth and determination, and he fit naturally alongside the more experienced officers.
I’ve watched many of Ren Jialun’s dramas, and I’ve never had trouble telling his characters apart. He gives each one a different feel instead of making them all seem like the same person. I’ve seen actors whose characters start blending together because they rely on the same mannerisms and expressions, but I don’t get that feeling with him.
His approach to Li Cheng was natural and understated, and those little expressions that are uniquely his only made the character more charming to me. He still has room to grow, of course, but I definitely wouldn’t call his acting “formulaic.”
For me, Li Cheng is a really good match for him. He has many of the qualities I associate with Ren Jialun—bright, energetic, smart, passionate, and principled. Ren played him with a nice balance of warmth and determination, and he fit naturally alongside the more experienced officers.
I’ve watched many of Ren Jialun’s dramas, and I’ve never had trouble telling his characters apart. He gives each one a different feel instead of making them all seem like the same person. I’ve seen actors whose characters start blending together because they rely on the same mannerisms and expressions, but I don’t get that feeling with him.
His approach to Li Cheng was natural and understated, and those little expressions that are uniquely his only made the character more charming to me. He still has room to grow, of course, but I definitely wouldn’t call his acting “formulaic.”