1. In the early 2000s, the Chinese music scene was full of stars, and Ren Xianqi was undoubtedly the most dazzling one of them. His singing voice is gentle and magnetic, and his singing voice is unique and highly recognizable.
From "The Heart Is Too Soft" to "The Girl Across the Side Looks", Ren Xianqi's songs are not only highly sung, but also become the youth memory of that era. At that time, Ren Xianqi could be said to be red and purple.
His popularity is so high that some people even joke that the producer is willing to make a drama and make a super long MV in order to ask him to sing a song. Although such a joke is exaggerated, it also reflects Ren Xianqi's transcendent status in the entertainment industry at that time.
It is with such a star effect that Ren Xianqi was able to cross the film and television circle. Many producers invited him to shoot film and television works, which paved the way for him to later star in martial arts dramas such as "The Condor Heroes", "Smiling Proud Jianghu" and "New Chu Liuxiang".
Yam's star aura is so dazzling that when he appears in these episodes, the producers carefully select the cast to match. Especially in "New Chu Liuxiang", it gathers ten beauties from Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China to create a stunning luxury configuration for all members.
Ren Xianqi's appearance has been controversial because of this. In the lineup full of beautiful women, his ancient costume looks a little out of place. Many viewers think that his appearance does not match the image of Chu Liuxiang, a suave thief.
This kind of controversy has lasted from the broadcast of the drama in 2001 to the present, and from time to time some people will ridicule Ren Xianqi for "single-handedly destroying the stunning Wang Bang configuration of all the staff". But we should not forget that it is Ren Xianqi's star status that makes this show bring together so many beautiful stars.
As a netizen said: "Don't keep talking about Xiao Qi being ugly or something, if there were no him, there would be no way to make up so many high-quality female stars." This sentence shows Ren Xianqi's key role in "New Chu Liuxiang", and also reminds us that we should look at the film and television road of this music superstar from a more comprehensive perspective.
Ren Xianqi is well-known in the music world, but he didn't stop there. With the pursuit of his dream of being an actor, he began to try to cross the film and television industry. Many producers took a fancy to his star effect and threw olive branches to him and invited him to participate in film and television works.
2. In this way, Ren Xianqi embarked on the road of transformation from singer to actor. His film and television journey began with participating in "The Condor Heroes", in which he played the classic role of Yang Guo.
Immediately afterwards, he took over the role of Ling Hu Chong in "Smiling Proud Jianghu" and continued to challenge himself. These two works have accumulated valuable acting experience for Ren Xianqi, and also allowed him to gradually adapt to ancient costumes.
When the opportunity of "New Chu Liuxiang" came, Ren Xianqi was ready to meet greater challenges. The role of Chu Liuxiang is not only another test of his acting skills, but also a test of his star appeal.
Although the outside world still has doubts about his ancient costume, Ren Xianqi chooses to respond with practical actions. In these three martial arts dramas, Ren Xianqi's performance has gradually improved, but he also faces more and more challenges.
Especially in "New Chu Liuxiang", he has to play on the same stage with a group of beauties, which undoubtedly brings him a lot of pressure. However, it is precisely because of Ren Xianqi's participation that this series has such a luxurious lineup of beauties.
It is worth mentioning that the production of "New Chu Liuxiang" can be said to be tailor-made for Ren Xianqi. As someone said, the producer made a drama in order to ask him to sing a song and made a super long MV.
Although this statement is exaggerated, it also reflects Ren Xianqi's important position in this drama from the side. However, Ren's transformation has not been easy. In "New Chu Liuxiang", the issue of his appearance has become the focus of controversy.
Many viewers think that his appearance does not match the image of Chu Liuxiang, a suave thief. This kind of questioning has continued from the broadcast of the drama in 2001 to the present, and from time to time someone will joke about Ren Xianqi's appearance.
Despite this, we cannot ignore the important role of Ren Xianqi in this drama. It is precisely because of his participation that "New Chu Liuxiang" has brought together so many top beauties.
3. As a netizen said: "Don't keep talking about Xiao Qi being ugly or something, if it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been able to make up so many high-quality female stars." This sentence expresses Ren Xianqi's key contribution to "New Chu Liuxiang", and also reminds us that we should look at his film and television transformation from a more comprehensive perspective.
The preparation process of "New Chu Liuxiang" can be called a fascinating behind-the-scenes story, which fully demonstrates Ren Xianqi's strong star effect. When Ren Xianqi was confirmed to play the leading role, the entire entertainment industry was excited.
The producer is well aware of Ren Xianqi's appeal, and decided to work casting to create a luxurious lineup of "all beauties". Director Wang Jing began to carefully select suitable actresses.
Their goal is to recruit top beauties from Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China to match Ren Xianqi's star status. The process was not easy, but when the actors heard that they were working with Ren Xianqi, many showed great interest.
When Ruby Lin received the invitation, her career was on the rise. She collaborated with Wang Jing in "Xiaobao and Kangxi" in 2000, and this time she had the opportunity to play the heroine Sikong Xinger, so she naturally accepted it.
At that time, Ruby Lin was just 25 years old and was at the peak of her appearance, which was very suitable for this role. Hong Kong stars such as Li Zi and Yuan Yuyi were also attracted by this project and joined the crew one after another. Li Zi played the distinct character Su Rongrong, and Yuan Yuyi played the role of "White Moonlight" Song Xihu.
4. Although Anita Yuen does not have many scenes, her every appearance is impressive. It is worth mentioning that Zhang Weijian and Zhang Qian both participated in this drama. Although Li Hongsleeve played by Zhang Qian is not a peerless beauty, her temperament is outstanding, even if she is not inferior to Yang Gong, the champion of "Sister Asia".
In addition to these main characters, there are also many stunning supporting roles of beautiful women in the play. Such as Lin Xilei played by the county lord Zuo Mingzhu, Chen Farong played by Feng Nanyan, and Yang Gongru played Xue Keren.
Although these characters do not have many scenes, they all leave a deep impression on the audience. As a crew member later recalled: "At that time, we all felt that we could invite so many beautiful women to play on the same stage, and we really had to thank Ren Xianqi."
If it weren't for him, we might not even have half of the actors. This sentence shows the importance of Ren Xianqi to "New Chu Liuxiang", and also explains why this drama can bring together so many beautiful stars.
The success of "New Chu Liuxiang" lies not only in its star cast, but also in the fact that it makes full use of Ren Xianqi's star effect. Although some people later questioned whether Ren Xianqi's appearance was worthy of such a beautiful lineup, it is undeniable that it is his participation that makes this drama a visual feast for the audience.
After the launch of "New Chu Liuxiang", the audience was quickly shocked by the lineup of beauties in the play. Each actress is as beautiful as a fairy and has her own characteristics, which adds a lot to the series.
Sikong Xinger played by Ruby Lin is the heroine in the play. 25-year-old Ruby Lin is at the peak of her appearance, with a pair of big eyes that are shining and moving like a rabbit, but it will not make people feel contrived.
When you are as quiet as a virgin, the innocent feeling in your eyes makes people feel pity. Her style uses a lot of hanging buns, which sets off a lively and agile temperament. It is worth mentioning that Sikong Xinger is an original character added by the screenwriter himself, and does not exist in Gu Long's original work.
Ruby Lin's ancient costume is thrillingly beautiful and has become a highlight in the play. Su Rongrong, played by Li Zi, is a character with a distinct personality. The character design is a little unpleasant, impulsive and spicy, at best, it is simple and straightforward.
5. With her excellent acting skills and excellent appearance, Li Zi still attracts the attention of many audiences. It is worth mentioning that the screenwriter once thought of taking the "Chu Rong" CP route, but soon arranged for her to have an amnesiac killer assassinate the male protagonist Chu Liuxiang.
Li Zi's performance in these scenes was even more amazing, and the complex psychology of the characters was vividly interpreted. Yuan Yuyi plays Song Xihu in the play and is one of the members of Chu Liuxiang's "Red Face Troupe".
Although there are not many scenes, every appearance of her is unforgettable. Yuan Yuyi's character design is "White Moonlight", although it went offline early, it left a deep impression on the audience.
It is worth mentioning that this is the second time that Anita Yuen has collaborated with Ren Xianqi in a martial arts drama, and the two have previously collaborated in "Smiling Proud Jianghu". Li Hongsleeve, played by Zhang Qian, is a very likable character.
Her style fits the role very well, the bright hairstyle sets off the beautiful bone appearance, and the various small braids on her head are both ancient and not exaggerated. Zhang Qian's temperament is very special, dignified and steady when she is not smiling, and sweet and lovely when she laughs, this sense of contrast makes her stand out in the lineup of beautiful women.
It is worth mentioning that her husband Zhang Weijian also participated in this drama. Although Song Tianer played by Yang Rui is a supporting role, she is equally radiant. Her round little face, big eyes, and a smile are full of aura.
In that era when Tsing Yi was the protagonist, her sweet appearance could basically only play a supporting role, but in "New Chu Liuxiang", her performance was still impressive. In addition to these main characters, there are also many stunning supporting roles of beautiful women in the play.
Lin Xilei plays the county lord Zuo Mingzhu, who is one of the few female characters who does not have an emotional line with Chu Liuxiang. She is stunning in red, full of aura, and when she is dressed in white, she has a momentum that looks down on the world.
Feng Nanyan played by Chen Farong, although there are not many scenes, the scene of unveiling is a classic, which amazed the people and the audience present. Although Xue Keren played by Yang Gongru only appeared in the last five episodes, he got the script that did not lose to the heroine.
6. Her beauty is impeccable, and in the end, she and Chu Liuxiang fought the strange wandering world. Princess Yunluo played by Wan Qiwen has big, bright and recognizable big eyes, which adds a lot of joyful elements to the plot.
In addition, there are some supporting characters who are equally glamorous. For example, the palace master of Xuanbing Palace, Shengshui Niangniang, although there is no signature on the cast, she shows the mature charm of middle-aged women.
Zhang Huiyi, who plays Queen Shi, although her facial features are not very outstanding, she is particularly charming, and her amorous temperament is sometimes more poignant than her beauty. Such a lineup of "beauty heavenly group" can be said to be unprecedented in TV dramas at that time.
Every role is carefully designed, and every actor is a double guarantee of appearance and acting skills. "New Chu Liuxiang" has thus become a visual feast for the audience.
However, it is this lineup that also makes Ren Xianqi's appearance more prominent, causing a series of discussions and controversies. With the broadcast of "New Chu Liuxiang", an unexpected but reasonable phenomenon appeared.
The audience began to discuss the appearance of the actor Ren Xianqi. In the lineup full of beauties, Ren Xianqi's ancient costume looks a little out of place. Many viewers think that his appearance does not match the image of Chu Liuxiang, a suave thief.
This controversy has continued since the episode aired in 2001. From time to time, someone will ridicule Ren Xianqi for "one person has destroyed the stunning Wang Bang configuration of all the staff". The audience often says that the appearance of actors is not as good as the generation, and Ren Xianqi has become a typical representative of this point of view.
We have to admit that in previous costume dramas, there are not a few actors who have been complained about their lack of appearance. For example, He Rundong, who played the role of Bu Jingyun in "Fengyun", was a handsome supporting actor in the early years, and he was often set off to be unimpressive.
Ren Xianqi's situation is similar, only because his star status is higher, and the controversy is more intense. But is this perception fair? Did you ignore Ren Xianqi's important role in this drama? In fact, as one netizen said: "Don't keep talking about Xiao Qi being ugly or something, if it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been able to make up so many high-quality female stars."
This sentence shows an important fact: Ren Xianqi's star effect is the key to this drama's ability to gather so many beauties. Therefore, when we evaluate Ren Xianqi's performance in "New Chu Liuxiang", we should not be limited to his appearance, but should consider his contribution to the entire crew more comprehensively.
This controversy over Ren Xianqi's appearance also gives us an opportunity to rethink how the value of an actor in a work should be measured. Looking back on the production process and broadcast effect of "New Chu Liuxiang", it is not difficult to find that Ren Xianqi's contribution is far more than his performance in the play.
His star status and appeal have brought together a top lineup of beauties for this drama, creating a rare visual feast. From starring Ruby Lin, Li Zi, and Anita Yuen, to supporting roles such as Lin Xilei, Chen Farong, and Yang Gongru, the addition of every beauty is inseparable from Ren Xianqi's star effect.
It is precisely because of his participation that "New Chu Liuxiang" has become a classic work that gathers the top ten beauties in Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China. When reviewing this drama in the future, we should evaluate Ren Xianqi's contribution from a more comprehensive and objective perspective, rather than just staying on the surface of the battle for appearance.
In this way, we can truly understand and appreciate the unique charm of the work "New Chu Liuxiang".