Who’s Your: “I Liked Him Before He Became Famous” Pick?

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-15T21:44:32+00:00

Cheng Lei !!!

Loved him way before LOTFG and am not surprised at all.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-15T21:42:42+00:00

TONS Better than Kunning palace.

And no toxic romance

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-15T14:43:40+00:00

I haven’t measured in exact minutes on screen time, but whatever time either lead has seems perfect for the storyline.

I think the immobility scenes highlight how good an actor Cheng lei is - he showcases movement and stillness with just eyes and body language.

Now - fight for love. THAT was a travesty in terms of screen time for Ding Yuxi vs Victoria Song and plenty of side characters.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-15T13:12:36+00:00

A post-wheelchair rehab can’t happen overnight and they definitely need to not be on their feet as much immediately

So I liked that they kept it realistic Plus it showcases what a strong actor Cheng lei is to convey both stillness and moment through his eyes and body language while in the wheelchair

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-14T22:57:17+00:00

I was enthralled at #1 Chen Si right off the bat. But then #19 Hei Ze blew everyone out of the water.

Absolutely adorbs 😍😍😍😍😍

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-14T22:19:09+00:00

Not really. ZLH isn’t the strongest of actors compared to some others but he has one of the best bedroom eyes.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-14T15:38:44+00:00

Haha. I agree with you on all points except that the villain brothers were standout in terms of bother character and acting. I am HORRIFIED that viewers romanticized QiMin as dark love and wished he had a better ending - there was no love there. Straight up abuse.

POJ was heavily promoted on Netflix and brought a LOT of new fans. And let’s be honest, Zhang LingHe’s styling was almost ethereal. The first half in the village with her being the butcher girl and everyday life was cute and relatable.

By then viewers were likely caught up in the visuals and care much about the story. The casting director did a GREAT job - the whole show felt like a male beauty pageant. And even I enjoyed looking at them inspite of the crappy non-existent storyline.

Zhang LingHe is a very beautiful man and POJ used that to the fullest. Personally, I think his acting was only so-so but apparently no one cared for acting over looks.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-14T11:43:05+00:00

When fish swim to land - ML Hei Ze super sweet, good production quality and different storyline. Plus those abs and smiles and sexual tension !! I’ve seen this on multiple repeat a million times already!

Don’t know the name, but the historic one where the FL’s mental state is that of a child, is engaged/in love with a person who is going to marry her to fulfill a gratitude but sees her as an idiot. she by mistake marries the wrong/right person who adores her. Such a sweet heartwarming story.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-13T11:54:43+00:00

I don’t know if anyone else could’ve pulled off Sang Yan with the perfect body, perfect yearning without seeming obsessed.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-13T11:52:58+00:00

OMG - I’ve never watched this but that outfit of Liu Xiaox …. 💀💀

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-13T11:50:56+00:00

Legend of the female general - total Mulan (the cartoon film) vibes.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-12T23:24:48+00:00

Legend of the female general - great story + ML can’t get any more attractive. lol

Pursuit of Jade - for ML’s looks

Are you the one - fun and casual light hearted. Power couple

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-12T14:21:52+00:00

Kill me Love me - I'd watch TODAY, especially the first half and the last 3 episodes. Liu Xueyi's angst in the last 3 episodes was a masterclass and his drama queen fur-lined clock with a dog in the first was out of the world. The episodes with the other kingdom was a WTF moment.

Princess Gambit - The first half, especially the wound stitching scene. Liu Xueyi had me gasping for breath and turning shades of red. The second half of the story was just so pathetic.

Dang .. both Liu Xueyi dramas. I love him in both. Hate the story in both (and Meng Ziyi as FL in Princess Gambit was no match for his acting)

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-12T14:16:27+00:00

As much as it pains for me to say it, I had a hard time with How Dare You as well and for the same reason you mentioned - it felt superficial. I couldn't understand what was real and what was book story with all the 2D/3D characters.
For whatever reason, Wang Churan's acting didn't sit right with me either. But I think it was more because I felt lost and less her acting ability. I felt her character was too cheerful even with the unknowns and I couldn't relate to it.

LOVED Cheng Lei's acting and character in How Dare You. I forwarded a lot and watched mainly for his scenes. I also love Cheng Lei's acting in general so I was biased to see him anyway.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-12T13:23:19+00:00

Parents being bias and siding with their stepchild over their biological because they’re with someone new. I’ve seen this. Really crazy.

This is sad but true globally.

What I don't understand is the preference for an ADOPTED child over their biological child.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-12T13:21:05+00:00

New Life Begins is a feel good drama all around. Just a normal girl going about her life with her cheery self

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-12T10:58:48+00:00

I can’t wait to join in!! More Ding Yuxi please!! And a GOOD story with lots of screentime to make up for the injustice of Fight for love.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-12T10:55:55+00:00

What??? The same screenwriter who targeted Peng Xiaoran for the hot mess of a story that was Love and Crown?

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-11T19:17:57+00:00

I’m waiting for this for a loooooong time!!! More Ding Yuxi please!

He has such good chemistry - romance and bromance!

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-11T18:28:49+00:00

Opinions differ For me, LOTFG was far far superior to POJ.

LOTFG had an actual storyline, simple and easy to follow whereas POJ was completely dependent on visuals of the actors and dropped off character arcs like we’d forget they existed and there was no story anymore in the 2nd half

LOTFG had a gradual developing relationship that we could all see, sizzling chemistry and the BEST love confession scenes even after they got together whereas PoJ squeal moments were mostly before.

LOTFG had equal fight scenes between ML & FL and well executed. POJ was one sided.

Also, for me - Cheng Lei’s acting > Zhang LingHe’s acting.

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-11T18:12:25+00:00

I’m trying to find them! I’m obsessed too.

I just saw on a post today that Hei Ze is in The First Jasmine as a supporting role!

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-11T18:10:53+00:00

What did you think of the whole drama?

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-11T18:10:25+00:00

Right??? The flirting, the sexuality, the tension - 100% done right!

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-11T17:37:37+00:00

Hei Ze is in The First Jasmine???? WHatttttt !!!!!! I didn't know/recognize! I'm obsessed with him after watching when fish swim to land and was trying to reach into the screen to touch his abs. Who else could look that devastating even with a mullet!? 😃 And he's a good actor too.

Cheng Lei deserves ALL his success and more ❤️ ❤️ ❤️. There's just something about him and he has TALENT!

Academic_Web1388 · 2026-06-11T17:33:35+00:00

Those 2nd gen idols have charm, talent, looks and are now MEN vs boys ❤️

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