The wave of youth campus dramas has been popular for many years. However, there are very few youth dramas that truly restore the college entrance examination and authentically present Chinese-style campuses. "The Boy Who Sings the Dragon" is among these "sweet youth dramas" The one that comes out on top is that it starts with "spicy" and is seasoned with "bitter". If you taste it carefully, it is a little "slightly sweet". As the audience enthusiastically discusses the social topics triggered by the plot and characters, the popularity of the series continues to soar. Currently, the popularity of the series on Youku has exceeded the 9,000 mark.
"The Boy Who Sings the Dragon" tells the story of two teachers with different educational concepts leading five senior high school students with different personalities and problems in their original families to sprint for the college entrance examination under the macro background of the "College Entrance Examination". The series implements director Ding Hei's style: using group portraits to create the core and characters to create heroes. Therefore, the characters in the play have their own tragic colors, and everyone has a shackles from their family. Among the cruel and realistic social problems reflected by the characters, the most immersive and representative one is the "tiger mother and bear father" family of "rap boy" Jiang Qinglang.
Jiang Qinglang seems to have been born in an environment with good family conditions, but in fact "good" is the heaviest shackles for Jiang Qinglang. Jiang Qinglang's parents are both top students in prestigious schools. His mother is a science student, who pays attention to thinking and logic, and has strict plans and arrangements for Jiang Qinglang's study and life; while his father, as a liberal arts student, pays more attention to "quality education" and pays attention to moral, intellectual, physical and beauty. Work on all-round development, interests first, and happiness first. The completely different educational concepts of "Tiger Mom and Bear Dad" caused Jiang Qinglang's parents to quarrel endlessly. However, Jiang Qinglang, who had been in such a repressive environment for a long time, still maintained his independent thinking ability and became a cheerful, determined and courageous person. Expressive sunshine boy.
The conflict between parents is only the first contradiction in Jiang Qinglang's character. The second contradiction comes from the conflict between "reality" and "ideal". For Jiang Qinglang, a senior high school student, study tasks are naturally the first priority, but Jiang Qinglang always insists on his dream of "rap" and is always busy pursuing his dream after class. The reason why these two contradictions resonate strongly with the audience is precisely because in the macro context of the Chinese-style college entrance examination, too many candidates have experienced or are currently experiencing such conflicts in their families, conflicts between homework and hobbies, and difficult professional choices. situation.
What is touching about Jiang Qinglang in the play is that he not only bravely resists the disharmonious factors in the environment, but also tenderly takes care of the relatives and friends around him. He will quietly do things that his mother does not allow, and he will also be the glue between his parents; he will respond to rumors about himself loudly, and he will also be a "good big brother" to his classmates. When actor Xu Qijie created this character, he deeply captured the mentality of ordinary students who dare not speak up when facing their families and immature campus environment. He used the "mouth substitute" method to tell the story of what we once said. There are things deep in my heart that I want to say but dare not say. Jiang Qinglang's "close to the face" is exactly the confidence, courage and cheerfulness we need.
As a new generation actor, Xu Qijie’s fit with Jiang Qinglang’s character can be said to be perfect. First of all, in terms of screen image, boys with thick eyebrows naturally coincide with the word sunshine. Full of vitality, it gives people a sense of vitality that is unique to the younger generation. Therefore, Xu Qijie, who made his debut in youth dramas, has a "natural choice" compatibility with the "sweet youth" of "The Boy Who Calls the Dragon". From the perspective of the compatibility of the core of the character, Jiang Qinglang's persistence in rapping dreams , which is also surprisingly consistent with Xu Qijie's persistence in the interpretation path.
Xu Qijie has been fond of singing, dancing, and performing since he was a child. When he was in high school, he had the opportunity to go to South Korea to practice hip-hop and vocal music. However, he loved performing more, so he took the art exam with the awe of "even if he can't make it, he longs for it." Finally, he was successfully admitted to the Performance Department of Beijing Film Academy. Xu Qijie's love for acting merges with Jiang Qinglang's dream-seeking background.
When Xu Qijie created the character, he combined the characteristics of the character to represent himself. He is also a young boy chasing dreams, equally optimistic and cheerful, and equally confident. This "resonance" makes Xu Qijie feel more immersive when portraying Jiang Qinglang, such as when he raps in front of the stage. He performs his beloved stage performance confidently and brightly, but when faced with his mother's questioning and control, he shrinks his shoulders, like a hermit crab trying to hide in its shell.
Whether it is Jiang Qinglang in the play or Xu Qijie outside the play, they are like little suns in the crowd, with the vitality unique to teenagers. We have reason to believe that they will have a bright future of their own.
Conflict and confusion about the future are also part of the charm of youthful growth. Director Ding Hei once said that the journey of the college entrance examination is not about whether or not you can pass the exam (that top university), but about understanding that each stage of life is composed of "college entrance exams" one after another. Facing oneself, clearing the fog ahead, and encouraging Having the courage to pursue youthful dreams passionately is Xu Qijie’s “dragon era”.
