Aaah here comes a blue eyed babe perking head up to screen ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (how did you not know? Did you sleep through the drama, exhausted by your day job, or just wandered in here to take a virtual selfie of your sense of wonder?) Maybe it'd help if you just (re-)watched the drama from the start. If you don't know where to look, try Viki or Youku (original platform) ; the cool site has episodes missing, but these are to the end. You could "kiss" that drama hello too. You might feel happy for the experience.
I regret starting this. 🙆🏽♀️🙆🏽♀️🙆🏽♀️ I swear CZY can wear a sack of potatoes…
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Curse of the c-drama addicts. Although Sing my crush is Korean and modern day youth gay love, so not exactly in same category and not an attraction to me, within the tsunami of other entertainment offers. I also listen to music. Have you listened to the Dao Lang Raksha Haishi and, polar opposite, the new Zhang Zhehan songs ?
We get to see great team work of kui mulang and qi pa in these two episodes. Qi pa has started writing a novel…
Does anyone else think that this Su He slightly reminds of the Suihe Bird Realm character in Ashes of Love? Do you think the similarity in names was intentional, as an insiders joke to C drama watchers?
Don't be deterred by some sour faces who started deriding it days BEFORE it had actually aired. This is not Chen Zheyuan's last drama incarnation, it was actually filmed in 2021 before the success of Hidden Love which had all the haters creeping up through the woodwork, and of course spilling over to criticize the awaited drama that had still not aired. In fact, I was quite nonplussed at the strange synopsis that seemed to refer to something else than the actual drama, until it got somewhat corrected.
Knowing the power of negative or positive hype, I am not following those fashions too closely, but since I already had watched a handful of Chen Zheyuan's previous dramas and enjoyed them, I thought wth and clicked as soon as YOUKU started to air this one. I did say how pleasant it felt to find this story that engaged with lots of funny moments and pretty actors, actresses, and costumes. Watching Chen Zheyuan act in two "incarnations" as (not too) fearsome King of the Beasts and handsome "guard" Li Xiong, was a treat. There's even an instance of cross dressing where CZY looks more beautiful than many ladies, to please his sassy Princess!
The story is indeed a new take on the age old fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, that initially was not meant for children, like in the Disney take on the story. Not that it would be a copy, after all, don't we know that Cinderella had its counterpart in China long before the tale was told in the West ? (that other fairy tale is called Ye Xuan and it is well known to folklorists and literature nerds, in addition to the vast Asian community). China has its own set of models for tales, so this modern retelling was as interesting to me as reading T.Kingfisher's recent novel Bryony And Roses, which is yet another delightful variation on the theme, and re watching the artful nostalgic 1946 Cocteau movie, that remains a milestone for the live action screen version of the tale. The Princess and the Werewolf is a comedic spin on the tale, where the wolf king wants to marry a sassy princess who accidentally swallowed the pearl that holds his power, and it is more light hearted than the dark versions, although some dramatic episodes show the other side of that fantasy world too.
I find it well-made and am awaiting final episode tomorrow, together with all those who hopped on the bandwagon and enjoyed it. 30 episodes went by like a charm despite the pesky two days wait a week because of the schedule. I'd say it can be binge watched, have even started re watching in the lulls, while idly making my first Profile of the C actor, which you can browse in Discussions section above, if you are curious. TPATW is not torrid but sweet, and not too childish, let's say PG 12+, not too dependent on knowledge of Chinese culture either, and with some funny nods to European culture (with a David sculpture sent by the absent parents, and high heels that must have been crafted by the Devil to risk break the dainty feet of a lovely cat, although the Princess accurately reflects that these finally found another usefulness there...). The subtitling is not bad, and it is available on Youku original platform (which slowly releases the episodes : 16 are free now, the 14 next are on subscription), Viki, and youku English channel on Youtube. You can also watch it on the usual "kiss and cool" options in lesser definition, but beware that on D...cool episodes 23 and 24 are missing, as I just checked. Skipping whole episodes is not cool, esp those ones which build up the almost tragic part. But fear not, it is forecast to be a happy end.
I’ve watched 4 dramas with him already and I’ve loved all of them. He is now my favourite cdrama actor 😍
No, just the meaning of the fandom name of Chen Zheyuan. His fans belong to his "ingots" Yuanbao ; and if you use his given name Yuan for the first part of yuanbao, the meaning changes to "far treasure". Fandom names are sometimes amusing or meaningful.
Z.Tao's fans are "hailang" (海浪 waves of the sea, because he called them like that once, delighting that they were so many+ he comes from Qingdao which is a big city by the sea, well-known btw for its Tsingtao beer, but that's another fandom, lol. ).
Zhao Lusi's fandom are "keluli" ( (可露丽 Chinese name for canelé, one dessert she favors : she is also owner of a desserts shop in Hengdian film city. She changed the fandom name to this one over a year ago, so some who are out-of-touch may also come across the former fandom name "luzhu" dewdrop formed on the Lu in Lusi + zhu like a pearl).
Wu Xuan Yi's fans are called “Yiyuans” (仪园 formed on the 仪 in her name and the character for "round": she said it herself during PD101 China's finale. Fan motto/chant for her is 心照不宣，仪眼万年 xīn zhào bú xuān, yí yǎn wàn nián i.e. "it's tacitly understood, Yi will stay in our eye ten thousand years;" Wu Xuanyi began her career in 2016, as a member of the South Korean girl group WJSN. So, like her friend Cheng Xiao the dancer, actress and choregrapher, and their friend Wang Yibo, they got Korean stage names too. Wu Xuanyi took a hiatus from WJSN in the first half of 2018 to compete as a contestant in Tencent Video's survival reality show, Produce 101 China, finishing in second place and joining the Chinese project girl group Rocket Girls 101 until June 2020. Following the disbandment of the project group, she remained on hiatus from WJSN to pursue a solo career in China until she left the group on March 3, 2023. )
Chuang (formerly P101 or Produce 101), is a Chinese song and dance survival competition reality show, which premiered on Tencent Video in 2018; it was modeled on the South Korean P101 franchise show. P101 China was (still is?) produced by Z.Tao, who is also a businessman billionaire, I think richest actor, singer-songwriter, and entertainer in China, to form an eleven-member girl group. It went on in 2019 with male trainees, in 2020 with female trainees, and in 2021 with male trainees again. (I followed mostly some of the "Chuang 2020" competitions, which had only 7 winning contestants among the 101, and revealed some young singers like Curley Gao, who have now become stars of mandopop/Cpop, and Xu Yiyang who is signed with Z.Tao's LTao entertainment company, sometimes rumored as his gf, but they deny it, just "close friends" as "employee/employer" : the gossips of c-ent are drama in themselves, with a too sprawling cast, lots of scandals and rumors, but... you certainly know? I am having fun exploring different fan groups and varieties of stage Beasts in this jungle, lol).
Me too! - btw you really are a top fan !! even to your handle here, wow! (Did you change it recently? You have been here for a while already, as I saw from your page. And btw thanks for recom there, I already was considering those 2 upcoming ones, and probably will watch them. I am also at the moment on the Casebook, and started on Lost You Forever while I was snacking on a Carl's Jr menu with vegan burger and onion rings, Beast kingdom style, while cute kids like the two in LYF were playfully running around under the indulgent supervision of parents, staff and patrons, unfazed by their lively and cheerful antics 😆) I'm just another "exotic flower" 奇葩 (from high mountains and flowing rivers) who had fun with the small tricks of princess 齐葩 😆
I’ve watched 4 dramas with him already and I’ve loved all of them. He is now my favourite cdrama actor 😍
At the moment, I feel the same, that's why I added this Profile in the pinned Discussion section : https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lang-jun-bu-ru-yi/109975-actor-profile-of-chen-zheyuan-tpatw-july-august-2023 Well, he has realized his childhood dreams, so nice to witness that, and wish him well for the future, where we have a Chinese Paladin and a Republican era spy story upcoming in 2023 (perhaps) and 2024, starring "treasure ingots" favorite Chen Ge :) For those who already visited, I added more miscellany and some gif, having fun creating a few !
Hu Die (蝴蝶) "Butterfly" of the weasel bloodline ; head of the Beast Kingdom guards but afflicted with a terrible farting condition when she got annoyed, which was often ! Played by He Wen Jie (何文婕) Born: February 5, 1997.
Bai Ke (白珂) of the hedgehog blooline, head of the guards of Beast Kingdom together with Hu Die. Played by Yang Chuanbei (杨川北) born: March 7, 1993 and graduated from the Film and Television Performance Department of China Academy of Traditional Chinese Opera in 2016.
Liu Jun (柳君) of the venomous snakes bloodline, always wearing gloves so as not to poison inadvertently those who might touch him. The closest and most trusted aide of the King, privy to his secrets since they grew up in close proximity. Extremely loyal. Being cold blooded, he was at first puzzled when a furry cat maid from the palace started purring at him ! Played by Shi Zi Xun (师 子寻), born September 10, 1999.
Princess Qi Pa (齐葩 公主 ) of Daxia ()留下). She was 20 years old and her uncle and aunt wanted her to choose a husband, but she preferred to run away ! Played by Wu Xuanyi (吴宣仪)
QiPa (Princess of Daxia) 齐葩 (留下 的 公主) played by Wu Xuanyi (吴宣仪) 齐 is a surname and name of states and dynasties at different periods. 葩 is a literary word for "flowers" or "corolla of flowers". 奇葩 qí pā (homophone of 齐葩 ) means "exotic flower".
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(how did you not know? Did you sleep through the drama, exhausted by your day job, or just wandered in here to take a virtual selfie of your sense of wonder?)
Maybe it'd help if you just (re-)watched the drama from the start.
If you don't know where to look, try Viki or Youku (original platform) ; the cool site has episodes missing, but these are to the end. You could "kiss" that drama hello too. You might feel happy for the experience.
Although Sing my crush is Korean and modern day youth gay love, so not exactly in same category and not an attraction to me, within the tsunami of other entertainment offers.
I also listen to music. Have you listened to the Dao Lang Raksha Haishi and, polar opposite, the new Zhang Zhehan songs ?
Knowing the power of negative or positive hype, I am not following those fashions too closely, but since I already had watched a handful of Chen Zheyuan's previous dramas and enjoyed them, I thought wth and clicked as soon as YOUKU started to air this one. I did say how pleasant it felt to find this story that engaged with lots of funny moments and pretty actors, actresses, and costumes. Watching Chen Zheyuan act in two "incarnations" as (not too) fearsome King of the Beasts and handsome "guard" Li Xiong, was a treat. There's even an instance of cross dressing where CZY looks more beautiful than many ladies, to please his sassy Princess!
The story is indeed a new take on the age old fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, that initially was not meant for children, like in the Disney take on the story. Not that it would be a copy, after all, don't we know that Cinderella had its counterpart in China long before the tale was told in the West ? (that other fairy tale is called Ye Xuan and it is well known to folklorists and literature nerds, in addition to the vast Asian community). China has its own set of models for tales, so this modern retelling was as interesting to me as reading T.Kingfisher's recent novel Bryony And Roses, which is yet another delightful variation on the theme, and re watching the artful nostalgic 1946 Cocteau movie, that remains a milestone for the live action screen version of the tale. The Princess and the Werewolf is a comedic spin on the tale, where the wolf king wants to marry a sassy princess who accidentally swallowed the pearl that holds his power, and it is more light hearted than the dark versions, although some dramatic episodes show the other side of that fantasy world too.
I find it well-made and am awaiting final episode tomorrow, together with all those who hopped on the bandwagon and enjoyed it. 30 episodes went by like a charm despite the pesky two days wait a week because of the schedule. I'd say it can be binge watched, have even started re watching in the lulls, while idly making my first Profile of the C actor, which you can browse in Discussions section above, if you are curious. TPATW is not torrid but sweet, and not too childish, let's say PG 12+, not too dependent on knowledge of Chinese culture either, and with some funny nods to European culture (with a David sculpture sent by the absent parents, and high heels that must have been crafted by the Devil to risk break the dainty feet of a lovely cat, although the Princess accurately reflects that these finally found another usefulness there...).
The subtitling is not bad, and it is available on Youku original platform (which slowly releases the episodes : 16 are free now, the 14 next are on subscription), Viki, and youku English channel on Youtube. You can also watch it on the usual "kiss and cool" options in lesser definition, but beware that on D...cool episodes 23 and 24 are missing, as I just checked. Skipping whole episodes is not cool, esp those ones which build up the almost tragic part. But fear not, it is forecast to be a happy end.
Fandom names are sometimes amusing or meaningful.
Z.Tao's fans are "hailang" (海浪 waves of the sea, because he called them like that once, delighting that they were so many+ he comes from Qingdao which is a big city by the sea, well-known btw for its Tsingtao beer, but that's another fandom, lol. ).
Zhao Lusi's fandom are "keluli" ( (可露丽 Chinese name for canelé, one dessert she favors : she is also owner of a desserts shop in Hengdian film city. She changed the fandom name to this one over a year ago, so some who are out-of-touch may also come across the former fandom name "luzhu" dewdrop formed on the Lu in Lusi + zhu like a pearl).
Wu Xuan Yi's fans are called “Yiyuans” (仪园 formed on the 仪 in her name and the character for "round": she said it herself during PD101 China's finale. Fan motto/chant for her is 心照不宣，仪眼万年 xīn zhào bú xuān, yí yǎn wàn nián i.e. "it's tacitly understood, Yi will stay in our eye ten thousand years;" Wu Xuanyi began her career in 2016, as a member of the South Korean girl group WJSN. So, like her friend Cheng Xiao the dancer, actress and choregrapher, and their friend Wang Yibo, they got Korean stage names too. Wu Xuanyi took a hiatus from WJSN in the first half of 2018 to compete as a contestant in Tencent Video's survival reality show, Produce 101 China, finishing in second place and joining the Chinese project girl group Rocket Girls 101 until June 2020. Following the disbandment of the project group, she remained on hiatus from WJSN to pursue a solo career in China until she left the group on March 3, 2023. )
Chuang (formerly P101 or Produce 101), is a Chinese song and dance survival competition reality show, which premiered on Tencent Video in 2018; it was modeled on the South Korean P101 franchise show.
P101 China was (still is?) produced by Z.Tao, who is also a businessman billionaire, I think richest actor, singer-songwriter, and entertainer in China, to form an eleven-member girl group. It went on in 2019 with male trainees, in 2020 with female trainees, and in 2021 with male trainees again. (I followed mostly some of the "Chuang 2020" competitions, which had only 7 winning contestants among the 101, and revealed some young singers like Curley Gao, who have now become stars of mandopop/Cpop, and Xu Yiyang who is signed with Z.Tao's LTao entertainment company, sometimes rumored as his gf, but they deny it, just "close friends" as "employee/employer" : the gossips of c-ent are drama in themselves, with a too sprawling cast, lots of scandals and rumors, but... you certainly know? I am having fun exploring different fan groups and varieties of stage Beasts in this jungle, lol).
Chinese Paladin and Dark Night and Dawn, the first already filmed and the second currently shooting, are the next dramas.
More about it and miscellaneous fun here : https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lang-jun-bu-ru-yi/109975-actor-profile-of-chen-zheyuan-tpatw-july-august-2023
I'm just another "exotic flower" 奇葩 (from high mountains and flowing rivers) who had fun with the small tricks of princess 齐葩 😆
Well, he has realized his childhood dreams, so nice to witness that, and wish him well for the future, where we have a Chinese Paladin and a Republican era spy story upcoming in 2023 (perhaps) and 2024, starring "treasure ingots" favorite Chen Ge :)
For those who already visited, I added more miscellany and some gif, having fun creating a few !
别跟奇葩玩奪路小伎俩你瞒不住 （bié gēn qí pā wán duó lù xiǎo jìliǎng nǐ mán bù zhù ）
Don't play small misleading tricks with Qi Pa, you can't continuously hide the truth.
Played by He Wen Jie (何文婕) Born: February 5, 1997.
Played by Shi Zi Xun (师 子寻), born September 10, 1999.
齐 is a surname and name of states and dynasties at different periods.
葩 is a literary word for "flowers" or "corolla of flowers".
奇葩 qí pā (homophone of 齐葩 ) means "exotic flower".