· In the brilliant entertainment industry, Zhang Yixing's name always shines with a unique light. As a Chinese member of the Asian group EXO, he is deeply imprinted in the hearts of the audience with his super dancing strength and soft and cute image.
When people mention Zhang Yixing, what comes to mind is often the image of an idol with a warm smile and a beautiful dance. However, time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Zhang Yixing is already thirty years old.
In this fast-changing and fiercely competitive entertainment industry, it is difficult to gain a long-term foothold just by relying on idol status. Standing at the crossroads of his life, Zhang Yixing is faced with an important choice: whether to continue to move forward along the idol route, or try to transform into an actor? Faced with this decision, Zhang Yixing's eyes flashed with determination.
He knows that if he wants to make great progress in the entertainment industry, it is undoubtedly a wise choice to become an excellent actor. However, the road is destined to be full of thorns. How do you make your work memorable to the audience? How to break through the stereotype of idols? These questions are like mountains, lying on Zhang Yixing's acting road.
But Zhang Yixing did not back down. On the contrary, he has stepped into this challenging field with a more determined pace. In his opinion, music is his "water", and acting is his "sparkling water".
This metaphor vividly describes his attitude towards two areas: music is his foundation, and acting is a new world that he is gradually adapting to and enjoying. With his love and persistence in his acting career, Zhang Yixing began his transformation journey.
He knows the road won't be easy, but he's ready for the challenge. In his view, every attempt is an opportunity to grow, and every role is a stage to show himself.
Zhang Yixing's acting career began with a well-designed strategy. He knows that in order for the audience to accept his acting skills, he first needs to remove the audience's psychological barriers. Therefore, he cleverly chose characters similar to his own realistic image, so that the audience would not have a sense of disobedience when watching.
The core of this strategy is to make the audience preconceived and not play the role he plays. Zhang Yixing is well aware that if he challenges a role that is far from his image from the beginning, the audience may question his acting skills because they can't accept it.
On the contrary, choosing a character that is similar to oneself can make it more acceptable to the audience and thus better focus on his performance itself. In these early roles, Zhang Yixing seems to be playing another self.
His delicate face and gentle smile blend perfectly with the character. What the audience saw seemed to be Zhang Yixing walking into the screen in reality. This strategy is undoubtedly successful.
The audience was captivated by his natural and smooth performance and unconsciously ignored the demanding requirements for his acting skills. "I didn't expect Yixing to act so naturally!" "I feel like I'm looking at him in reality!" The audience's admiration came one after another, and the corners of Zhang Yixing's mouth couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
This move not only allowed Zhang Yixing to successfully win the popularity of passers-by, but also made the audience unexpectedly discover his potential in acting. It's easy for the audience to ignore his acting skills, but instead find that he has a good talent in this area.
This reaction is exactly what Zhang Yixing is looking forward to. However, Zhang Yixing knew in his heart that this was only the first step in the long march. If he wants to really gain a foothold in the entertainment industry, he still needs greater breakthroughs and attempts.
He is not satisfied with just playing a role similar to himself, but is eager to challenge more different types of roles and show his versatility. Zhang Yixing at this stage, like a newcomer who has just stepped into the entertainment industry, is cautiously trying to find a position that suits him.
But in the process, he is also constantly learning, accumulating experience, and preparing for future breakthroughs. He knows that the real challenges lie ahead, and he is ready to take on bigger challenges at any time.
As time passed, Zhang Yixing gradually felt a little uneasy. He realized that if he stayed in his comfort zone and played similar roles, it would be difficult to grow after all. So, he made a bold decision: to challenge the villain.
This step marks Zhang Yixing's beginning of the road of "idol disqualification". In the movie "A Good Show", Zhang Yixing ushered in his villain debut. The opportunity for this attempt is likely to stem from his collaboration with Huang Bo in "Extreme Challenge".
Second· under the influence and guidance of this old actor, Zhang Yixing changed his gentle image in the past and created a little villain with a black belly. When he stood in front of the camera, his eyes flashed with a sly light, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a meaningful smile, the audience was surprised to find that this "silly white sweet" could be so insidious and cunning! Zhang Yixing's performance is eye-catching, as if he has seen a brand new him.
After finding the feeling of playing a villain, Zhang Yixing did not stop there. In "Da Ming Fenghua", he challenged himself again and played the complex role of Ming Yingzong. The development trajectory of this role gave Zhang Yixing the opportunity to fully show his acting skills.
From the innocence at the beginning of the play, to the forced growth in the middle stage, and then to the complete blackening in the later stage, Zhang Yixing interprets the transformation process of an emperor with delicate performances. In the play, Ming Yingzong was a pure silly white sweet in the early stage, but as the plot progressed, he was involved in the deceit of the imperial court and had to grow up quickly.
Zhang Yixing skillfully shows the transformation of the character from naïve to mature, his eyes gradually become deep, and there is more strategy and scheming in his gestures. When Ming Yingzong returned after being captured, Zhang Yixing's performance reached a climax.
He watched the battle in the court with a beard on his face and intoxicated eyes, and his whole person exuded a gloomy and complex temperament. At this moment, the audience couldn't help but gasp: Is this still the Zhang Yixing we are familiar with? However, although these roles have allowed Zhang Yixing to show a different side, he knows in his heart that these are not his home turf.
In "A Good Show" and "Daming Fenghua", although his villain role attracts attention, there are still limitations, which make the audience who likes him not enjoyable. Zhang Yixing longs for a role that can fully show his strength, a chance that can allow him to completely get rid of the burden of idols.
He knows that only by constantly challenging himself can he truly grow into a well-rounded actor. With this desire, Zhang Yixing continued to explore on the road of acting. He knows that the real challenge lies ahead, and he is ready for even greater breakthroughs.
In 2024, the opportunity has finally arrived. In the drama "Meeting Season", Zhang Yixing received the role of playing Ning Shu. This character is complex and multifaceted, with both deep city and inner contradictions and struggles.
For Zhang Yixing, this is undoubtedly a huge challenge, but it is also an opportunity to prove himself thoroughly. Ning Shu is the younger brother of the female protagonist Ning You, and the most dangerous opponent of the male protagonist Jian Hongcheng.
He planted the seeds of revenge due to family grievances since he was a child, and worked hard to become the leader of his hometown branch when he grew up, with the purpose of bringing down the Jian family. The complexity of this role gives Zhang Yixing room to make the most of it.
In order to create the role of Ning Shu, Zhang Yixing has made unimaginable efforts. He completely abandoned the burden of idols, and even put aside the flattering style of the past.
In its place, there is a daunting sense of alienation and an unfathomable city. Zhang Yixing hid all the idol traits on his body and showed a completely different self.
In front of the camera, Zhang Yixing's eyes are as sharp as knives, as if he can see through people's hearts. Every micro-expression and every small action of his is carefully designed, showing the complexity of Ning Shu's heart.
When he confronts his sister, in order to hide his inner anxiety, he will divert his attention by munching on food; When it comes to topics he doesn't like, he can subtly change the subject.
These details all demonstrate Zhang Yixing's deep understanding of the role and superb performance skills. In the company, Ning Shu behaves not to put on a show and is good at winning people's hearts. Faced with the bullying of the second-in-command of the same company, he chose to endure it, because he knew the truth that "if you can't bear it, you will make a big plan".
· Zhang Yixing perfectly interprets Ning Shu's city government and scheming, allowing the audience to see a completely different self. However, Rather Shu is not a simple villain. His heart is full of contradictions, as he has to carry out his revenge plan and face his closest family.
Zhang Yixing has done an excellent job in dealing with this contradiction. There was a hint of hesitation in his eyes, and sometimes he was as firm as iron. This complex emotional expression makes the character of Ning Shu three-dimensional and real.
Although Zhang Yixing's performance has amazed many people, there is still room for improvement in his acting skills. Sometimes his lines and expressions are a little jerky, and the villain's sense of sharpness is not enough.
But this does not affect the audience's recognition of him. On the contrary, people see his progress and potential, and are more looking forward to his future performances. "Meeting Season" was originally the home of Lei Jiayin and Yuan Quan, two professional actors, but because of Zhang Yixing's unexpected performance, it became the biggest highlight of the play.
He is like a king bomb thrown out by the director unexpectedly, which amazes the audience and industry insiders. This performance is undoubtedly an important milestone in Zhang Yixing's transformation from an idol to an actor.
It not only showcases Zhang Yixing's acting potential, but also proves that he has the ability to challenge complex roles. Since then, people no longer just see him as an idol, but have begun to reacquaint themselves with this transforming actor.
While Zhang Yixing continues to break through himself, the development paths of other idol actors are also worth paying attention to. Especially Lu Han and Huang Zitao, who are both former EXO members, their acting career is in stark contrast to Zhang Yixing.
Lu Han's status and popularity are definitely competing with Zhang Yixing, and even better in some aspects. However, in terms of character selection, Lu Han appears to be more conservative.
His acting career began in "20 Years Old Again", playing a sunny rock youth, which almost exactly matches his realistic image. Later, in "I Am a Witness", he once again played a young man in his 20s, with developed motor nerves, enthusiasm and justice.
Even in "Shanghai Fortress", Lu Han still did not jump out of the shackles of idols. Despite playing a military man, he still retains a delicate curly hair style, and he doesn't even press down his hat.
It was this movie that made Lu Han the target of ridicule that year. It wasn't until the later "Crossfire" that Lu Han began to try to break through the inherent image. He brought a hint of surprise to the audience with his instant noodle head and sloppy style.
However, compared with Zhang Yixing, Lu Han still has more homogeneous roles. The situation of Huang Zitao, another former EXO member, is even more obvious. From his recent work "I Don't Want to Fall in Love with the Boss" to other works, Huang Zitao seems to have stayed in the role positioning of Xiao Tian drama and boss.
In his past works, his shapes, expressions and characters are so similar that it is difficult for the audience to tell which character he is in which play. In contrast, Zhang Yixing's courage and determination in character selection and breakthrough are particularly valuable.
He is not satisfied with his stereotyped image, but constantly challenges himself and explores the boundaries of acting. This attitude of courage to try has undoubtedly opened up a broader space for his acting career.
Zhang Yixing's efforts and progress have not only won the recognition of the audience, but also been affirmed by the industry. This recognition is reflected in the role opportunities he has received. He has participated in the "Sweeping Gangsters and Eliminating Evil" directed by the Central Political Commissar, and the seriousness and importance of this work show his trust in Zhang Yixing's acting skills.
Fourth· what is even more surprising is that Noon Sunshine, which is known for his fine products, made an exception and invited him to participate in "Meeting Season", which is undoubtedly a great recognition of his acting skills. For his career, Zhang Yixing has a clear positioning.
He compares music to water and acting to sparkling water, indicating that he is gradually adapting to it and enjoying it. The metaphor vividly illustrates his approach to two areas: music is his foundation, and acting is a new world he is exploring and enjoying.
Zhang Yixing's attitude towards his acting career is admirable. He is willing to put in the time and effort to learn, takes every role seriously, and never perfunctory to the audience. This professional attitude and continuous efforts have made him go further and further on the road of strength.
As Zhang Yixing continues to accumulate experience and improve his acting skills, I believe he is not far from becoming a real powerful actor. His growth path not only broke the stereotype of many people about idol actors, but also set a new benchmark for the idol transformation of internal entertainment.
In the future, we look forward to seeing more artists like Zhang Yixing and Yi Yang Qianxi who have successfully transformed and injected new vitality into China's performing arts.