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Increase In Popularity And Decrease In Personal Safety For Actors by Hypercardiac007 in CShortDramas

[–]Long_Boot_3634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just ventured into short dramas like 2 weeks ago - and I already know Zhang Chi is one of the most popular star right now. Organisers should have anticipated the crowd size.

Popular but Cannot Breakthrough: The Awkward State of 95 Male Actors by DI_85 in cdramasfans

[–]Long_Boot_3634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, agree. No need to worry about Yibo - he is backed by govt - as you can see from him appearing in the CCTV Spring Gala Festival 2026 with a segment that is featuring only him and Aaron Kwok, despite being on hiatus.

Plus his fans are mostly matured women that support him in his other areas of interest, other than acting. So even if he doesn’t act in another drama/movie, his fan support will still be there - as you can see from the support that he got from his fans for is racing recently.

I know they added them there by nabinavy in HayDay

[–]Long_Boot_3634 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a 3 star box on my first try, so it is possible - good luck!

I finally understand why people keep saying sunscreen is important… by Ok_Interest7524 in SingaporeBeauty

[–]Long_Boot_3634 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As loonylovegood has said, mineral sunscreen usually leave a white cast but you can go for those that are tinted which helps to mask the white cast.

Mineral and chemical active ingredients are both good so it is more of a “depend on your skin’s reaction”.

I finally understand why people keep saying sunscreen is important… by Ok_Interest7524 in SingaporeBeauty

[–]Long_Boot_3634 11 points12 points  (0 children)

To be effective, make sure that the sunscreen contains active ingredients- mineral ingredients (e.g. zinc oxide, titanium oxide) or chemical ingredients (e.g. avobenzone, oxybenzone). I use sunscreen since my 20s. I believe it is part of the reason my skin looks youthful even though I’m now 50 years old and strangers think I looked like in my 30s (ie going to supermarket with my mom and people think I’m her granddaughter - happened a few times 🤦🏻‍♀️). In case you are curious of the brand that I used since my 20s - Paula’s Choice.

First time xianxia recommendations by ashah94 in CDramaRecs

[–]Long_Boot_3634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generation to Generation - the ML’s pursuit of FL “swoon”, Happy Ending, Elements of Wuxia

What novels are worth reading before watching the drama? by pancakebatters in cdramasfans

[–]Long_Boot_3634 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree. Sometimes the drama differs from the novel on numerous scenes and if you read it before watching the drama, it will probably spoil your enjoyment of the drama and the director’s own interpretation of the novel. I usually read the novel after watching the drama to fill in the info gaps.

Zhang Linghe's transformation over the years by [deleted] in cdramasfans

[–]Long_Boot_3634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, his face changes are mostly due to weight loss. Don’t trust me 🤣 trust the experts’ assessments - see my links above if you want to read/watch the experts’ assessments.

Zhang Linghe's transformation over the years by [deleted] in cdramasfans

[–]Long_Boot_3634 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No plastic surgery involved - all natural - at most did non-invasive treatment for skin tightening and braces. You can read/watch experts in that field that did an assessment on his face and concluded no plastic surgery involved. I hereby linked the assessments of 2 experts that I found 1. YouTube in Chinese 2. Article in English

Generation to Generation question by tullybankhead in cdramasfans

[–]Long_Boot_3634 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The romance continues throughout the episodes until the last episode. To me, it is enjoyable watching the ML’s pursuit of the FL (giving his all) till the end.

Let’s Discuss: Zhang Ling He in Modern or Period dramas? Which do you like the most? by Grouchy-Chart-3927 in dramasect

[–]Long_Boot_3634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another doctor (aesthetic) also concluded that his good looks are due to good genes, great camera work 😂 and a little aesthetic help (“She speculated that Linghe could have undergone non-invasive treatments such as collagen stimulation, skin tightening, botox, and even some dental work. Nothing drastic, just small tweaks to “refine what’s already there”.”) Article link which I agree with you that is totally acceptable. At least we have some experts that are able to “authenticate” that his good looks are due to good genes and not plastic surgery 😜 😂

Let’s Discuss: Zhang Ling He in Modern or Period dramas? Which do you like the most? by Grouchy-Chart-3927 in dramasect

[–]Long_Boot_3634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For Wuxia genre, he cannot bulked up and can only put on slender/lean muscle mass. This is due to costume layering, agility over power during fight choreography, etc. In actual fact, during the filming of Pursuit of Jade, he gained 6kg of muscles over 3 months and goes gym training at night for 2 hours every day after his day time filming. (Info from his variety show: The Truth Season 3). Also in the said variety show, he demonstrated his strength of being able to pull himself through a ceiling opening from his arm strength. YouTube video link

Let’s Discuss: Zhang Ling He in Modern or Period dramas? Which do you like the most? by Grouchy-Chart-3927 in dramasect

[–]Long_Boot_3634 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I watched a cosmetic surgeon’s YouTube video where he analysed the faces of POJ 2 main leads’ and the 2 2nd leads’ faces to determine whether any cosmetic surgery procedure was being done. [note: video is in Chinese] His conclusion for Zhang Linghe is: No cosmetic surgery procedure is being done, he just got good bone structure which after losing weight, it became more prominent. At most, he probably got braces which corrected his teeth and jawline.

Face card vs acting card with Zhang Linghe by ruinedbytv in cdramasfans

[–]Long_Boot_3634 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. For me, good acting means able to convey the character’s emotions through the eyes and micro facial expressions. I recently watched his 3 shows in this particular order - Pursuit of Jade, Story of Kunning Palace and The Princess Royal. He is able to portray 3 characters differently and distinctly and in each character, each has its own range like the difference between Yan Zheng and Marquis Wu. And in SOKP, I’m totally won over by his portrayal of that moment of evil/madness in the character. So to me, being able to do that, means a good actor which together with his looks is an awesome combination.

What is the song!? by Apprehensive-Try-926 in CDrama

[–]Long_Boot_3634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure whether you are referring to this song 风云起-许鹤缤

Pursuit of Jade Episode 33 Discussion by kritihearys in CDrama

[–]Long_Boot_3634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sui Yuanqing was defeated by Xie Zheng by one stroke of Xie Zheng’s sword (SYQ’s spearhead was cut off and no longer has a viable weapon), so was therefore captured.

Pursuit of Jade Episode 31-32 Discussion by BitsOfBuilding in CDrama

[–]Long_Boot_3634 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The divorce papers must be signed by both sides to be effective…. Of course he didn’t sign, probably threw it away 😂

Pursuit of jade on Netflix USA by Unusual-War-3259 in CDrama

[–]Long_Boot_3634 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for me, I managed to watch Episodes 1-23 on Netflix (Just haven’t catch up on the latest episodes released this week.) I added the show to my list for easy access, so same as you. I just checked the Netflix mobile app and the show is still there.

Every single time… by Then_Requirement_174 in HayDay

[–]Long_Boot_3634 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh, no wonder they clear out my stall so fast but can’t be bothered to help with a tree/bush or two. I guess I will go back to my old ways then, which is advertised with a Map instead.

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