In the warm summer, two cool Xianxia trends hit, triggering a long-lost Xianxia craze on the screen. "Fairy Sword 4" and "Pray for the Present Dynasty" (remake from Fairy Sword 6), these two works that also belong to the Fairy Sword series, but they were launched on different video platforms at the same time, forming a unique screen battle.
The audience was full of anticipation when they opened the video website, hoping to revisit the familiar world of Xianxia and experience the wonderful adventures of the rivers and lakes. However, the launch of "Sword and Fairy 4" has attracted widespread attention due to the battle for the position.
The fans of the starring Ju Jingyi and Chen Zheyuan attacked each other on the Internet, and the popularity rose instantly, however, this popularity did not last long, with the broadcast of the series, whether it was the development of the plot or the performance of the actors, many viewers were disappointed, especially Ju Jingyi, who was the leading actor, her acting skills were widely questioned by the audience.
At the same time, "Pray for the Future" quietly won the love of the audience. Although the heroine Yu Shuxin's "clip sound" is a little uncomfortable, as the plot deepens, this small shortcoming is gradually covered up by the charm and exquisite shape of the plot.
Viewers were pleasantly surprised to find that the show was not only faithful to the original game, but also ingenious in many details, which made people shine.
In particular, it is worth mentioning that the appearance of the heroine in "Praying for the Present Dynasty" has received universal praise. This time, the look is no longer a bland cape style, but a rare hair braiding style, which makes the character of Yue Qi look energetic and full of vitality.
This unexpected screen showdown not only made the audience regain their love for Xianxia dramas, but also caused heated discussions about actors' performances, plot arrangements, modeling design and other aspects.
As a result, no matter who wins or loses, this fairy sword battle undoubtedly adds a refreshing color to the hot summer.
The drama "Pray for the Present Dynasty" brings the audience into a wonderful world of rivers and lakes, in which the main story line of the male protagonist Yue Jinchao (played by Xu Kai) and the heroine Yue Qi (played by Yu Shuxin) revolves around the life experience of the two and the adventure of finding the truth, and also includes the exploration and pursuit of self.
The plot cleverly sets up the suspense at the beginning, presenting all the prerequisites directly to the audience, and then unfolding the plot at a steady pace, leading the audience into the protagonists' journey of discovery.
In the process of searching for memories, Yue Jinchao and Yue Qi met a group of friends in the rivers and lakes with distinct personalities and colorful plots, and at the same time, they also laid the groundwork for revealing the ultimate truth.
In this journey, the proportion of emotional drama is quite high. Although some viewers think that the emotional drama is a bit lengthy, it is an unexpected surprise for fans who come to the Sword and Fairy series.
After all, Xianxia dramas often have emotional entanglements, which are a strong element that attracts the audience.
It is worth mentioning that the second female Luo Zhaoyan in the play is played by mainland actor Wan Peng, and the story between her and Luo Mingming is very fascinating. The setting of "twins must die" is full of drama, which makes the sense of entanglement and pull of the story more and more intense.
Wan Peng performed well in the process of interpreting the role of Luo Zhaoyan, her neat dress looked both fashionable and beautiful, especially in the face of Luo Mingming's eye play, which vividly interpreted the complex emotions in the character's heart.
In addition, the female No. 3 Ming embroidery in the play brought surprises to the audience. The actor who played this role originally played Du Bingyan in "The Happy Affair of the Sedan Chair", but the performance was not ideal. However, in "Praying for the Present Dynasty", her style and performance have made a qualitative leap.
The delicate hair style highlights the gentle temperament, although she often wears a pink dress, the overall effect is still very pleasing, and more importantly, her performance is more natural and smooth, with less small movements, and more emotions in her lines.
In general, "Praying for the Present Dynasty" presents a fantasy world that makes people deeply immersed in it through a well-designed plot, rich character relationships, and the hard work of the actors.
Although there are still some shortcomings, on the whole, this drama successfully brings the world of Xianxia in the game to the screen, allowing the audience to feel the strong atmosphere of the rivers and lakes while following the adventures of the protagonist.
After the TV series "Praying for the Present Dynasty" was broadcast, the heroine Yu Shuxin's "clip sound" received special attention from the audience, but it also caused some controversy. Some viewers said that they couldn't accept this characteristic sound called "clip sound", so some viewers even said that they would give up watching the show because of this.
"Clip sound" has become a hot topic in the discussion of TV dramas.
However, as the plot deepens, an interesting phenomenon emerges: more and more viewers begin to say that "I'm used to listening to it, and I think it's okay". This change in attitude is due to the fact that the audience is slowly adapting to it, and on the other hand, it is also due to Yu Shuxin's outstanding performance in the play.
Yue Qi played by Yu Shuxin is a lively and cute character, and her style is also widely acclaimed. In particular, her braided hair style has brought a fresh wind to domestic dramas, making the role of Yue Qi particularly vivid.
Yu Shuxin played the lively and innocent character just right, and as the plot progressed, the audience's attention gradually shifted from her voice to the charm of the character itself.
What's more, the drama "Praying for the Present Dynasty" itself has a very big attraction. As the latest masterpiece of the Sword and Fairy series, it continues the setting of the game, and at the same time makes reasonable adaptations and extensions to the plot.
The audience was captivated by Yue Jinchao and Yue Qi's journey to find memories, and gradually, Yu Shuxin's voice was no longer an obstacle to the viewing experience, but became part of the character's characteristics.
This process from controversy to acceptance not only reflects the inclusiveness of the audience, but also proves that as long as an actor performs with his heart, he will definitely win the recognition of the audience. Yu Shuxin is a good example of this, and her experience tells us that the inherent characteristics or flaws in acting are not terrible, the key is how to turn them into advantages, or make up for them through other efforts.
In "Pray for the Present Dynasty", Kana, the actor of Shuo Xuan, contributed a jaw-dropping "ugly" look, which is not her first appearance. In her acting career, the unique characteristics of ethnic minorities have produced very different effects in different roles.
Kanana is widely known for her role as the Oiran lady in "Menghualu". Her characters are beautiful and exotic, and Kana's high cheekbones, deep features, and delicate makeup make her charisma exude a powerful appeal.
This role made Kanana quickly popular and left a deep impression on the audience.
However, in the later "Spring Boudoir Dream Man", when Kanana played the villain, her appearance caused controversy. In order to highlight the characteristics of the character, her makeup was deliberately watered, which made her unique facial features look a little weird, and many viewers felt that they couldn't adapt to it.
Kanana's Yan Shuang in the drama "Shen Yin" has a straightforward personality, and the stylist cleverly uses the characteristics of her facial features to create a heroic image, which is well received by the audience, allowing everyone to see Kanana's multi-faceted charm.
However, in "Praying for the Present Dynasty", Kanana's image of the whirlpool sparked heated discussions. The fluffy curly hair with plain makeup is completely inconsistent with the previous image, which shocked the audience, and some people even questioned whether she "let the makeup".
But compared to the delicate makeup of other actresses, this speculation is obviously untenable.
Kanana's change in appearance reflects the audience's attention to the actor's styling, while also emphasizing the importance of makeup to character building. Kanana himself once said: "The value of an actor should not only lie in appearance, but also in creating rich characters." These words may give us some food for thought.
In "Praying for the Present Dynasty", the actor who played Ming Xiu gave the audience a huge surprise. However, few people can recognize at the first time that this beautiful and moving woman is the same actor who played Du Bingyan in "The Happy Affair of the Sedan Chair".
This kind of world-wide change makes people sigh: how can there be such a huge contrast between the same actors?
In "The Happy Affair of the Sedan Chair", Du Bingyan's appearance is indeed criticized. Her bridal makeup did not show her beauty, but instead made her look tired, with obvious bags under her eyes, and she did not have the delicate air of a bride.
Especially after the character entered the barracks, her men's style made it difficult to accept that too strong outfits not only failed to achieve the desired effect, but instead attracted a lot of scolding from the audience.
Not only in terms of styling, but also in the performance of "Happy Affair in the Sedan Chair", her performance is also very jerky, just let people see her wide-eyed and mechanically read her lines, giving people a stiff and rigid feeling as a whole.
This performance did not add any color to the role she played, but made the role of Du Bingyan very thin.
However, when the actor reappeared in "Pray for the Present," the audience couldn't believe their eyes. The former Du Bingyan is like a phoenix nirvana, appearing with a new elegant and moving image of Ming embroidery.
Her style has undergone earth-shaking changes, the well-designed hair style is elegant and generous, setting off a gentle and lovely temperament, although she is always wearing a pink dress, it is not tacky at all, but gives people a fresh and refined feeling, this shape can be said to be quite close to the face, and perfectly shows the advantages of the actor.
What's even more surprising is that her acting skills have made a qualitative leap. Instead of exaggerated stares and stiff lines, there are natural, fluid performances and emotional dialogue.
The delicate emotions in her eyes make people can't help but be moved by her, and she also reduces small movements, her lines are a little more emotional, and the overall performance can be said to be reborn.
The transformation of Ming embroidery in "Praying for the Present Dynasty" is undoubtedly a big surprise. Her success not only shows the importance of makeup, but also the heights that an actor can achieve through continuous hard work and self-breakthrough.
Her progress has undoubtedly brought inspiration and encouragement to many new actors, and at the same time, it also tells us that when evaluating an actor, we should not be bound by preconceived impressions, but should give them the opportunity to grow and improve.
The success of "Pray for the Future" is largely due to the excellent makeup design. From Yue Qi played by Yu Shuxin to the heroic appearance of Luo Zhaoyan played by Wan Peng, and then to the stunning transformation of Ming embroidery, the shape of each character has been carefully designed, which not only conforms to the characteristics of the role, but also shows the charm of the actor to the greatest extent.
This precise makeup not only enhances the actors' appearance, but also adds a sense of confidence to their performances.
However, it is not enough to have a good appearance, and the actors of "Pray for the Future" have also put a lot of effort into their performances. From Xu Kai and Yu Shuxin's interpretation of the roles of Yue Jinchao and Yue Qi, to Wan Peng's eye play when he played Luo Zhaoyan, to the natural and smooth performance of the Ming embroidery actors, every detail shows the efforts and progress of the actors.
In today's era of visualization, finding the balance between appearance and acting skills may be the key to touching the hearts of the audience. The success of the TV series "Praying for the Future" not only allowed the audience to see a wonderful Xianxia drama, but also provided valuable inspiration for the entire film and television industry.