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On the 100th anniversary of Jin Yong's birth, works adapted from Jin Yong's martial arts novels were broadcast one after another.
Among them, the most anticipated is "Jin Yong's Martial Arts World".
not only puts all the familiar characters in one drama, but also presents it in the way of a unit drama, and uses characters to connect the plot.
Such a story setting itself is very fresh, and the cast is very strong, and before it is broadcast, it has a full hit quality.
But after the actual broadcast, it was a big disappointment, even with the help of actors such as Zhou Yiwei and Chen Duling, it still couldn't stop the image and temperament of young actors from not matching the role, and the disadvantages of poor acting skills appeared.
A drama has completely exposed the shortcomings of domestic martial arts dramas, the casting is not in place, the acting skills are poor, and it has lost at the starting line.
But next, a rescue work is about to be released in the costume martial arts market, and the 40-episode costume drama "Young White Horse Drunk Spring Breeze" starring Hou Minghao has released the first trailer, and the launch is just around the corner.
First, the prequel to "Youth Song Xing", a pure martial arts fantasy texture
The story told by "Young White Horse Drunken Spring Breeze" may be a little unfamiliar to everyone, but audiences who have watched "Youth Song Xing" must find some familiarity.
The protagonists in "Youth Song Xing" are the descendants of the protagonists of this "Young White Horse Drunk Spring Breeze", that is to say, the new drama is about the fathers of Xiao Se, Wuxin, Lei Wuji and others.
In 2022, "Youth Song Xing", which has a mediocre lineup and is not favored by everyone, won a high rating of 8.3 in one fell swoop, which also made many viewers look forward to the sequel of this work.
Now I can't wait for the sequel, but I waited for the prequel, which is also a big benefit for the audience of "Youth Song Xing".
The protagonist of this new drama is Baili Dongjun (played by Hou Minghao), the little son of the Hou Mansion in Zhenxi, who is not good at poetry or reading the art of war, and has no interest in martial arts, but loves winemaking.
It's just because he had an agreement with his friend Ye Yun (played by He You), who was killed when he was young, to become a wine fairy.
But fate had already set a course for Baili Dongjun, although he didn't learn martial arts, and when he had no choice, he finally worshiped Li Changsheng's disciple.
As the apprentice of Li Changsheng, who is the first in the world of martial arts, Baili Dongjun's martial arts have improved rapidly, and his talent is due to his talent, coupled with hard work, Baili Dongjun has gradually grown up.
During this period, he also met his confidante Yue Yao (played by Hu Lianxin), and reunited with Ye Yun, who was renamed Ye Dingzhi.
From only wanting to make wine, to practicing martial arts, to re-examining his identity, and shouldering morality with iron shoulders, Baili Dongjun has become a righteous and awe-inspiring hero under the influence of the people around him.
However, at this time, Ye Yun, who agreed to become a wine fairy with him, was used by others to launch a war against the Central Plains.
Baili Dongjun, who cares about the world, leads a group of heroes to resist it, and a drama of brothers against the purpose is staged, but Baili Dongjun does not want to defeat the other party, but to face the battle, save the people, and save his brothers.
Just by looking at the plot setting, you can feel the texture of the rivers and lakes of this "Young White Horse Drunk Spring Breeze", and after watching the various famous scenes in the trailer, you can feel the pure flavor of martial arts fantasy.
The theme of "Jin Yong's Martial Arts World" failed to bring fire, and it was handed over to the prequel of "Youth Song Xing", whether this year's domestic martial arts drama can attract the audience, just watch this "Young White Horse Drunk Spring Breeze".
Second, the director's new work of "Summer Flower" and "Awakening Age", the appearance of the male and female protagonists has become a highlight
Before looking at the cast of this show, let's mention the main creative team.
Directors Chen Zhoufei and Gao Feng have eye-catching masterpieces, and Chen Zhoufei has cooperated with many famous directors such as Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Cao Baoping, Gu Changwei, etc.
Although he was a photographer before, after entering the national drama market, he began to be a director, and works such as "Double Detective" and "Summer Flower" were all made by Chen Zhoufei.
Among them, the drama "Summer Flower" is also a work that has not been given much expectation by everyone, but it was made a hit by Chen Zhoufei.
Judging from his works as a photographer, only one "Shadow" in collaboration with Zhang Yimou shows his strength. It is precisely because of the ability to accurately control the atmosphere of ancient costumes that the audience can see fantastic and stunning visual effects in this "Young White Horse Drunk Spring Breeze".
Another director, Gao Feng, is even more famous, "The Awakening Age", "The Alliance of Military Divisions", "Tiger Roaring Dragon", etc., are all his masterpieces, not only no stranger to the theme of ancient costumes, but even a masterpiece.
These two directors alone have given everyone a reassurance.
The second is the casting of this show.
Seeing Hou Minghao's ancient costume, I knew what it means to be a young man in fresh clothes, just looking at the shape is not very special, but the facial features are three-dimensional and angular, and Hou Minghao, who laughs and has a sense of freshness, is the chosen ancient.
This kind of actor who is chased by God to feed the food, just looking at the appearance attracts the audience, Hou Minghao's acting skills are not bad, and his performance in dramas such as "Under the Stranger" and "Protecting the Heart" is remarkable.
At the moment when ugly men in ancient costumes are gathered, it is really not easy to see simple costume hoods with dragon beard bangs, and actors who are still swords-eyed.
The heroine Hu Lianxin is recognized as the most beautiful in 00 flowers, with a thin face, generous facial features, and a fairy white dress, she is the only fairy in heaven and earth.
And Hu Lianxin, who looks heroic, is also heroic and sassy in women's clothes, not the kind of actor who is soft on the outside and rigid on the inside, but a combination of rigidity and softness.
The gentle and dignified appearance does not lose its momentum, and the handsome and chic appearance shows more aura, such a appearance is enough to make people unforgettable.
The supporting actor He You is also a professional in ancient costumes, and has starred in works such as "Walking with the Phoenix" and "Seeing You Again", and he is also a young actor who can do well in terms of appearance and acting skills.
Whether it is a trailer or stills, what kind of costume style can be controlled, and it has the temperament of a young hero, which is also eye-catching.
And there are many middle-aged powerful people in the play, such as Huang Yi, Wu Dairong, Qiu Xinzhi, Jiang Kai and other actors, all of whom have played important roles in this play.
Looking at the configuration, "Young White Horse Drunken Spring Breeze" not only surpasses "Youth Song Xing", but also is comparable to "Jin Yong's Martial Arts World".
epilogue
Jin Yong, Gu Long's martial arts novels are indeed classics, but the remakes one after another are too familiar to the audience.
There must always be a sense of freshness, otherwise it will be old wine in a new bottle, and the novelty is just a change of actors.
This "Young White Horse Drunk Spring Breeze" can at least attract fans of "Youth Song Xing", and at the same time, it can also bring more highlights because of the different plot settings and new characters.
It depends on this year's martial arts drama, whether it can be pushed to the peak of popularity by Hou Minghao's new drama.
So, is this drama what you want to chase?