directed by Luyang , starring Chen Kun , Bai Yu starring in the TV series "Feng Qi Longxi" recently aired on WOWOW in Japan. Japanese and Chinese correspondents interviewed Chen Kun when the film was broadcast.
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Reporter: took over the drama "Feng Qi Longxi", any stories and opportunities?
Chen Kun: When received the script of "Feng Qi Longxi", his first reaction was that he could finally cooperate with Lu Yang, Ma Boyong and . I also remember that the script I received at the time was a complete script, which was rare. When I read the script, I was on top, almost all the characters were flesh and blood, and there was no waste. Later, I met with Director Lu Yang, and we soon decided on this cooperation. Reporter from
: Compared with the previous dramas, the literary and martial arts you are involved in this time have a more aesthetic temperament. What preparations did you do to create the character texture? How do you switch seamlessly and differentiate between a movement and a stillness?
Chen Kun: Although is still a costume theme this time, it is the first time I have come into contact with costume spy wars, and the historical background is the Three Kingdoms era. After all, I have never lived in that era, so I will learn about that dynasty through materials and figure out what the demeanor of the character should be like. How the ancients of that era should sit, stand, and lie down.
Reporter: "White Emperor" Chen Gong is under the suspicion of two forces, how do you understand the complexity of this role? What is the biggest similarity and difference between him and you?
Chen Kun: The biggest similarity between may be that they are all surnamed Chen, haha. Chen Gong has a sense of faith, very simple, he is an honest man who can hide, I have something in common. The character
is like an onion, and the process of performing Chen Gong is like peeling an onion. Chen Gong always stepped on the side of the abyss, he looked at the abyss, and the abyss also looked at him.
reporter: In order to fully interpret the character level, have you designed some small movements, small expressions or other subtle details for him in different situations? Please give an example.
Chen Kun: At the beginning of the story, Chen Gong is a veteran with a careful personality and rich experience. I don't think he just came to that position. He must have had a lot of stories before the wind started.
He has a signature arm clasp, a state of tension and preparedness. These small habitual movements are some of the habits he has accumulated in the past, which help the characters to be more three-dimensional.
Reporter: interprets the little people in the troubled times, interweaving multiple emotions with allies, lovers, and the country. What kind of life did you experience in the game?
Chen Kun: General Li Yan once said in a line, "Chen Gong is a chivalrous man who walks the world with his sword." In such a turbulent era, Chen Gong was a man with a certain vision of freedom, romance and ideals. people. He is an active-driven little person, who takes the initiative to clarify his own ideas and pay for the country, including his understanding of life and love, as well as his prudence and layout of espionage work, all of which have strong autonomy. Reporter from
: Although is an ancient costume spy war drama, this work is also full of humanistic care. What insights have you gained from it? Please share with us.
Chen Kun: Chen Gong is a fictional character and a small person, so to speak, he is an unknown person. But the elegance of a person does not lie in his status, but in his integrity. He has a very strong sense of belief in what he does and is extremely loyal to his profession. What supports him to go on is love, his love for his wife, his love for his friends, and his loyalty to his profession. Even he loves others and the world more than himself. This is a very classical and romantic integrity.
Reporter: In the play, Chen Gong is from Shu and is also a man from Bashu. Did the plot and setting of "The Wind in Longxi" bring you a sense of intimacy?
Chen Kun: After Chen Gong returned to Shuhan from Cao Wei , there was a change in detail, that is, the weather in Shu. The geographical location of Shudi determines that there is not much sun at ordinary times. As aChongqing people feel very "kind" and are very adaptable to this kind of weather.
reporter: What kind of "spiritual resonance" do you feel in 's character and related details? Please expand.
Chen Kun: When I watched the first 6 episodes before , I was thinking, "Can I use a better mentality to constantly see my growth." After playing "The Wind in Longxi", I seemed to Playing a bystander, at each stage I want to see myself better understand the character and feel more real about the character, which I cherish very much. When I play Chen Gong to a certain level, I will have a feeling that I already have a connection with him. For example, Chen Gong has his unique way of punctuating sentences. When dubbing in the later stage, I also feel that this sentence punctuation is a bit special. It's quite interesting. When I enter the context of Chen Gong, I become more and more familiar with him, and I can better understand what his thinking is, rather than just opening his mouth to read the lines.
Reporter: The actors in Fengqi all have beards, which are very uniform. What are the characteristics of your beard? Also, whose beard do you like?
Chen Kun: Before , we read the information, In the Han Dynasty , men over 16 years old had to grow beards. I think my beard shows that Chen Gong is likely to be a Virgo, who is more rational and has a sense of grooming. The beard I like, such as Zhang Xiaochen who plays Huang Yu, his beard has a wild feeling. I also like Bai Yu's beard very much, it's a little arrogant there.
reporter: recalled the filming stage, what was the most impressive rival scene for you?
Chen Kun: comes to mind quite a lot, but the one scene where Chen Gong and Zhai Yue are separated is the most heartbreaking.
Reporter: Is this the drama with the fewest actresses you have ever done? Will there be some different feelings? What was the vibe of a group of men on set?
Chen Kun: may have reasons of the times, there are relatively more male characters, but whether it is Zhai Yue played by Sun Yi or Liu Ying played by baby, they all played a key role in this invisible war , they are in different camps, but the narrow sense and belief are similar. I am not so sensitive to whether the atmosphere of a group of men on the set is different, and this is usually expressed more directly in the crew.
reporter: Chen Gong is a character with a tragic temperament. How do you manage the sense of destiny and temperament of this character in your performance?
Chen Kun: Chen Gong may be tragic, but he makes me feel very enjoyable, and tragedy can also be a very enjoyable life. His sense of destiny and temperament is related to his sense of belief and loyalty to his profession, which is a very classical integrity.
Reporter: actually has a saying on the Internet, "You can always trust Chen Kun's costumes", in "Feng Qi Longxi", what is the difference between your costumes? How to perform different performances in costume dramas of different plot types gives the audience a bright feeling.
Chen Kun: Chen Gong is a small person, but he is a veteran spy with a mind like a scorpion. Compared with my previous costume image, he is more low-key, simpler, more simple, and even has a little Virgo temperament. On the body, it is practical. For ancient costume characters of different plots, first of all, everything surrounding the characters must first meet the needs of the characters and the environment, so that they can naturally give people a bright feeling.
reporter: is on the set, facing such a strong team, what kind of relationship do you have with Director Lu Yang and other actors? Is there anything interesting in the process of working with each other?
Chen Kun: We are people with the same background. Lu Yang is a few years younger than me, but he has a mature control ability and will burn everyone. The fun thing is to follow along.
Reporter: Many actors and directors in "The Wind in Longxi" have collaborated with you several times. Bai Yu is working together for the first time and has become a friend. What was the atmosphere like in the crew? Do you have any other from the crewGot some new knowledge or feelings about acting or life from the teacher?
Chen Kun: The crew of 's "The Wind Rises" is a group of people with very similar backgrounds. The atmosphere of our crew is that everyone is very focused, calm and efficient. When we meet each other, we salute unconsciously. Coupled with our setting, sometimes I will be in a trance, am I in that dynasty with the spirit of an official.
Source: Japan-China Communication
