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Ryan Cheng (Cheng Lei) graduated in architectural design from Hebei Academy of Fine Arts in 2017, likely choosing a practical major. Although he didn’t major in acting, the school has strong performing arts, film, and media programs, which gave him access to acting classes and related activities. During studies, he worked as an extra helping actor friends/roommates. A director noticed him, leading to his professional entry. He also worked as a model before fully transitioning to acting. From 2019 to 2022, he spent four years mainly in short-form dramas (5–15-minute episodes). In 2022: A Familiar Stranger (as Xiao Hansheng) — this short drama gave him his first notable popularity boost. But his rise was relatively quick once he got the right projects. It landed him main/supporting roles in the long-form dramas My Journey to You (2023) and Follow Your Heart (2024). After only two long-form roles, he became a male lead in big productions with the hit The Legend of the Female General (TLOFG) in 2025. He’s really on a roll now — working nonstop and putting out three dramas a year. That’s usually what happens after a breakthrough; once you hit that moment, the work just keeps coming. He's finally the top bill too on recent projects. His acting style is pretty good, he never overacts. It's very natural. He can express emotions really good on his face without having to say lines.

I learned something new today. DID replaced “multiple/split personality” because the disorder is about dissociation, not having several separate personalities. “Multiple personality” is the old term, and “split personality” was the slang for it. But both are outdated and incorrect, and they’ve been replaced by the modern diagnosis called DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder). They all refer to the same condition but only DID is accurate. It’s no longer described as having two or more fully separate personalities. It’s understood as dissociation — parts of identity becoming separated because of severe early trauma. So, the new term is DID, and the old terms are outdated.

DID works like this: a child goes through severe trauma, their mind protects them by separating parts of their identity, and those parts later function as distinct “states” that can take turns being in control. DID can only form very early in childhood — generally before age 6–9, when a child’s sense of self is still developing.

kind of scary

a person who lives in her head

"All Chinese need glasses." "Chinese look so freaking stupid." How am I supposed to interpret that? I feel if you get to that point making fun of all Chinese people, it's bothering you a lot, yet you watch Chinese dramas.

If C‑dramas are driving you this crazy, maybe take a break for a while. You’ve already clocked 113 to 150 hours in just two weeks — that’s basically two full‑time jobs. It might just be binge fatigue.

her uncle told her she's ruthless so that's a clue to her nature

I had a Chinese neighbor his daughter had a sports injury, and he took her to a Chinese doctor and in one tug, he cured her, no surgery. In the West, doctors only know to give you drugs, steroids. They never fix underlying causes. They don't treat you holistically.

the screenwriter didn't really flip imo. she brought up an old controversy from 2017. In a way, that's still a hit job.

I can't take credit for the translation. I took a screenshot of the Chinese article and ran it through an AI translator. I was surprised how eloquent it was compared to the bland Global English translation/summary. But it’s still just a literal translation.

The comment is hostile, incoherent, and filled with superstitious thinking; it’s written to provoke, not to discuss the drama. The person isn’t offering criticism — they’re venting, and they sound unhinged. They’re making sweeping generalizations, claiming that Chinese dramas are childish, that the audience is foolish, and that the entire industry will eventually disappear.

Slow compared to what?

Uncle Wenshen’s Master: “It’s a pity. Time passes quickly and can’t be relived. And the world turns.”
A simple truth—profound and understood by most only when looking back.

In many parts of Africa, head‑carrying is extremely common for transporting loads. Many people can comfortably carry around 20% of their body weight this way, and trained carriers have been recorded handling up to about 70% of their body weight.
However, wearing a heavy crown is actually much harder than carrying a load on your head because a rigid, top-heavy crown lacks cushioning, sits unevenly, and requires constant, exhausting neck muscle strain to keep it from slipping or tipping over.
Queen Elizabeth II famously spoke about the physical toll of wearing the Imperial State Crown, which weighs barely 3 pounds. She noted that you cannot look down to read a speech because "your neck would break, or it would fall off."

Tatler Asia, "10 most ridiculously handsome C-drama actors right now" - Global English translation:

"Xu Kai’s career has been defined by versatility. He moves between historical epics and modern dramas with a fluency that suggests both adaptability and range. His visual identity shifts accordingly: sharper, more severe in period roles; relaxed and contemporary in modern settings.

What distinguishes him is elasticity. He adjusts not just performance style, but presence, depending on the narrative environment. It is an increasingly valuable skill in an industry that demands constant reinvention."

About Tatler Asia:
Founded in Hong Kong in 1977, it is the “authoritative voice” of Asia’s high-end social class, high-end fashion, and luxurious lifestyle. This time, receiving recognition from Tatler is another major international affirmation.

Stronger phrases from the Chinese version (with brief explanations)
神颜 — literally “god‑tier visuals”; much stronger than just “handsome.”
杀手锏 — “killer weapon / secret weapon”; dramatic praise for his unique value.
真正的杀手锏，在娱乐圈中十分罕见 — says he’s a rare killer weapon in the industry.
弹性 — “elasticity”; implies he can transform and adapt across roles.
多样性 — “diversity”; emphasizes multiple on‑screen identities.
适应力强 — “strong adaptability”; highlights his ability to adjust to different story worlds.
改变存在感 — “can change his sense of presence”; suggests he can shift aura/energy.
跨度大 — “wide range”; stresses the breadth of roles he can handle.
古装更显锋利与威严 — “sharper and more majestic in historical roles.”
现代更显松弛与时尚 — “more relaxed and fashionable in modern roles.”
颜值与实力兼具 — “possesses both looks and skill”; a classic high‑praise phrase.

they're too different to compare and created with different audience in mind.

The ML I think has already fallen in love with her. When they were in bed together, he stroked her hair, and stared at her, her words brought tears to his eyes. I think he's fallen for her long ago. When someone throws out the word romance, there are a million interpretations. To me, this drama is not a pure romance story. Romance is the subplot.

Actually, Xu Kai has never really done those soft, overly polished modern romances where it’s all about the couple, healing vibes, and aesthetic commercial-like scenes. Even in his more romantic projects, there are always extra layers — big external plots, ensemble energy, professional stakes, or historical intrigue. I don’t see his romance dramas as typical romcoms at all. They always have more substance than pure romance. Falling Into Your Smile feels like a full ensemble/group drama thanks to the strong cast and fun character dynamics, while She and Her Perfect Husband is not a soft romcom, but a workplace/legal/female career drama with heavier themes. Even when Xu Kai’s character isn’t the centerpiece, his roles always end up having the greatest emotional impact.

Bai Lu first used her own voice in the modern drama Lucky’s First Love (2019), and she has used her natural voice in all of her modern dramas since. She began using her own voice in costume dramas starting with Story of Kunning Palace (2023) and has continued to do so in all subsequent costume dramas except Feud (2025).

It works the same way as the ratings on MDL. Viewers rate the drama while it’s still airing, so the score you see during its run includes ratings submitted before the show has even finished. Users can rate individual episodes, but those episode ratings don’t affect the overall drama score unless they also submit a rating for the entire series. So when you see the score before the drama has completed, that score reflects ratings submitted before the drama has actually finished airing. If no user submitted a score until the drama has finished its run, then MDL cannot put a score.

maybe you mean unpredictable?