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My take on it. JX and Yichen wanted to save up enough money to buy a flat before getting married. Even before the proposal, they knew they would marry each other. Now, Yichen is approaching 30 and seems eager to settle down. It makes sense that he didn’t wait to propose to his second girlfriend, who is also approaching 30 and suitable for married life with him. Both are far along in their careers and have the financial means to get married, unlike when Yichen was with JX all those years. Back then, they were younger, establishing their careers, and trying to save up money. Meanwhile, JX’s ambitions have taken a different direction, no longer compatible with Yichen’s idea of married life. JX suddenly experienced life-changing events, such as quitting her job and starting a company, which sparked ambitions she had suppressed to be with Yichen. The second girlfriend should have sought JX’s blessings after JX and Yichen broke up, but she was too apprehensive.

Their wedding is Ep 29, by then, a lot has happened
JX: "Before leaving the wrong guy, we can't meet a Mr. Right."
HT: "So, I'm your Mr. Right"

His character was #1 on VLinkage chart 16 consecutive times. He's currently #4 after a month.
https://x.com/DailyZLH/status/1828303926262669415/photo/1

When actors take up projects, do they consider the financial health of the producer?

The Knockout was the #1 drama of 2023 by far and also nominated for this same award in 2023

This drama has the same screenwriter and director as The Knockout #1 drama of 2023

XK's voice is as talented as his eyes

Yang Mi and Xu Kai reunite in The Great Escape S6.
https://x.com/kunnu_a/status/1829374341865439686/photo/1

The story is not about Yichen and JX’s relationship falling apart. In Episode 1, Scene 1, JX tells her mom she’s been looking for a flat before marrying Yichen. She even found one near a school for their future kids. JX and Yichen always knew they would marry. She turned down SZZ’s offer because she needed the bonus from her stable job for the flat’s downpayment. Her life revolved around her future with Yichen, suppressing her ambitions and enduring a job she disliked for their sake.
Despite loving her job as the main architect behind the Bay robot, JX had no career future at Guangsha. Her colleagues took credit for her work, and her boss lied and didn’t promote her. After standing up for herself, she faced mistreatment and eventually got fed up. When her life’s status quo changed, problems in her relationship with Yichen surfaced. Her ambitions became a problem for Yichen. She never rejected his proposal but felt it wasn’t the right time to marry due to the stress of starting a company. They had waited so long; a few more months seemed reasonable to her.
JX rejected Yichen’s financial help after overhearing him say he wanted to help her overcome her ambitions. JX, a person who stands up for herself, didn’t want help with the wrong attitude. She even refused financing from HY because it didn’t meet her principles. This stubbornness and adherence to her principles will eventually lead to conflict with HT. Although HT has a crush on JX, he never got between her and Yichen nor let it interfere in his business plans. Yichen’s love had conditions, requiring JX to curb her ambitions, while HT’s love encouraged her to soar.
JX can be her true self with HT, whose world of AI Medical she loves. Their story is about more than romance; they are a powerful couple sharing a passion for AI Medical. JX will become HT’s equal partner in business. The gorilla in HT’s office, gifted by XWX upon his return to China, symbolizes their fate, as “gorilla” sounds like “da xing xing” in Chinese. This symbol underscores that JX and HT are destined to be together. The drama will make you want to revisit the beginning to see their evolution and how HT nurtured JX to become his partner, as well as his ruthless pursuit of doubling Dongyang’s stock price and achieving his vision for AI Medical.

it's only short series of 12 episodes

WJY only had 11 scripts to pick from last year.

Censor Mei was his role. Zhu Zanji so jealous and temperamental. How many times did he throw things when he gets mad. he threw all those books and Zijin says what you did was not throw these books but what a woman would do for a man she cares about (something like that) then she says I adore you. and leaves. The crown prince stands here in shock. "What did she just say?" Eunuch says "she adores you", CP: "No before that". go get her back otherwise, don't come back (how many times has he said that). He almost threw something when he got jealous. He did throw something when Zjin didn't talk for months. The ending is so sad when Enunch betrays him and what he has to do to him. The relationship between Zhu Zanji and Zijin there are some similarities to ABAY in their conflict. Zijin said she wanted to be equal with him. It took me a while to finally understand their conflict because I think some scenes got cut but I found a lot of great back and forth comments in You Tube that helped me understand why they have all these conflicts with each other. The actor who played Chen Wu (Zhu Zanji's other enunch) is also handsome. RF production is so beautiful.

Ep 1, Scene 1 of HT: "I'm here to protect you. Of course, I trust you, but if the chairman sees this... "

This is how Xu Kai got this role?
"Tencent approach Yang Mi for a project. And Yang Mi discusses with Yu Zheng about the project she got, and she wanted to propose Xu Kai as the main lead. So, she asked Yu Zheng's opinion about it. Yu Zheng communicated with Tencent and succeeded in the project with Xu Kai inside."

" Wang Lu proved that a handsome guy could do comedy. The role had been rejected by many other actors!"

"AMA was a touch given by Xu Kai. Yu Zheng said that his vision of Gu Yan Zhen was different, and he was impressed with what Kai did!"

Yu Zheng, his own agency, did not recommend the role to Xu Kai either. I recall seeing an old interview, Xu Kai said he was told not to take this role, but he read the script and asked if he could try out and got the role.

If WJY had paired with XK right away on the next project, with the right script, that's better than pairing with that older actor Nie Yuan. WJY was very kind to XK when he was brand new to the business. Before The Double aired (and also Yang Mi's drama), Xu kai especially gave a shout out to his fans to watch those two dramas. I notice WJY is in The Great Escape with Xu Kai.

Last year, Yu Zheng said in a livestream that WJY only has 11 scripts to choose from!

https://x.com/i/status/1828707192280875382
https://www.youtube.com/@mangotv-mystery

Han Ting’s business style is ruthless and shows no mercy (“Find me a man, I’ll find you a crime”). This helps him beat the competition and stay on top, often creating a tense and high-stakes environment. Driven by his pledge to double the stock price in two years, he becomes even more ruthless, making decisive changes such as overhauling entire management teams to serve his purposes. However, he treats good and loyal people with fairness and respect. On the other hand, Ji Xing prefers to build relationships and find win-win solutions, which can lead to long-term success, a good reputation, and stronger alliances.

Zoomed close-ups can be incredibly powerful, especially when used with actors who have expressive faces and can convey a lot of emotion through their eyes. It’s a technique that, when done well, can draw viewers deeper into the character’s emotional state and make intense moments even more impactful. Not every actor can pull off this technique as effectively, which is why it can sometimes be hit or miss. But when it works, it can be mesmerizing and add a lot to the storytelling. For actors like SYR, his ability to “speak with his eyes,” and Princess WN’s intense expressions make close-ups particularly effective. The subtle nuances in their expressions can convey complex emotions, making the audience feel more connected to the characters. The split-second close-up during sudden, intense moments can be mesmerizing. Rapid zooms can build tension and suspense, adding a unique flair to the storytelling. It's simply a part of the director’s stylistic signature. It's nice to see something different than the usual style.

if you think about the title "The Double", it has a nice ring to it. Good Title.

I've not seen any promotional videos that has WJY and Nie Yuan together for Yanxi promotion, only WJY and XK.