In the Chinese drama market, what type of drama has become the fastest growing in popularity in the past two years?
I think it's a period drama.
In the past few years, " Bailuyuan ", "Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky", "Parents' Love", etc. were all excellent works in period dramas.
However, the ratings of these word-of-mouth dramas were not outstanding when they first aired that year, and some were even dismal.
It wasn’t until 2022 that CCTV’s “人世” exploded in word-of-mouth ratings, and the period drama gradually established itself as the “first brother in national dramas”.
From "In the World" and "Ordinary Days" to "The Road of Life" and "The Glory of Our Fathers", period dramas have become popular one after another. This year's "South and North" has received another ratings exploded.
However, after "South and North", there is a new hit film, and period drama fans may be a little anxious to wait. Fortunately, the drama to be aired is about to be rated high.
Among them, "Alley People" has attracted much attention. After all, it is produced by Noon Sunshine, and the quality is definitely not bad, and it has good reputation.
At the same time, Jiang Xin, Yan Ni and other powerful actors are supporting the cast, and their acting skills are stable, so as long as the show can be successfully scheduled, the hit movie can be booked in advance.
But instead of waiting for Jiang Xin’s new drama, I waited for a new work " to myself in 1999 ".
The drama released a trailer recently. The veteran actors and actresses gathered together and the cast was extraordinary. After watching the trailer, I knew that a drama king-level period drama was coming!
Tribute to youth and look forward to the future
"To Myself in 1999" tells the story of Qian Jiayue (played by Huang Yangtiantian), a teenage girl who was admitted to a key high school, but what greeted her was not a happy and carefree life every day.
The girl's feelings quietly sprouted towards her neighbor's elder brother Xiao Han (played by Li Yunrui), but the confession plan failed before it even started. The pressure of study and the increasingly prominent conflicts in the family almost overwhelmed Qian Jiayue.
Each generation has its own "mission". "To Myself in 1999" mainly talks about the conflicts and reconciliation between the two generations. The story of
is set against the background of the arrival of the millennium, with the story of 15-year-old girl Qian Jiayue as the main line, telling the conflict between friendship and family affection on the road of growth.
Qian Jiayue's mother was an educated youth who went to the countryside. Because she was not around her children for a long time, there was a big gap between mother and daughter.
In the neighborhood, every family is experiencing a series of life changes such as family crisis and family reorganization.
The most important characteristic of period dramas is the pyrotechnics.
And this is what I can feel in the trailer of "To Myself in 1999", and what touches me the most.
's camera focuses on the neighbors in the alleys, with strong tea and light wine, poor parents, rising smoke, and people laughing and joking in the streets and alleys, living an ordinary and happy life.
Many people like to watch period dramas. Isn’t that the simplicity they want? This new work of
can provide the audience with a more detailed presentation of people's attitudes and changes towards "new" and "old" life under the development of the times before and after the millennium.
is not only full of fireworks, the plot also focuses on a youthful, upward, inspirational and striving tone.
A period drama with such connotation and depth must be in the hands of a good team.
The new drama director Li Zhi is not ordinary.
Excellent dramas such as "Twenty Not Confused", "I'm Good in a Foreign Country", " Asking the Heart " are all written by him.
Li Zhi's lens language is delicate and he has deep thoughts on the portrayal of women. He not only pays attention to details, but also cares about the fullness of the character's image. directed his new drama "To Myself in 1999", which has a good reputation.
The actors are gathered together, and the cast is so exciting.
The first step for a drama to be good is to find the right person. The director has found the right one, and the next step is to see if the actors can deliver the quality of a period drama.
"To Myself in 1999" is full of sincerity, and every actor is very capable.
ranked first, Yang Haoyu.
Veteran actor Yang Haoyu is an absolutely powerful actor.With a background in
, he has performed quite wonderfully in classic dramas such as "Longmen Escort", "Qing Salt Merchant", and "White Deer Plain".
In recent years, Yang Haoyu has also appeared in film and television dramas such as " An Jia ", "Flowers", and "Article 20".
In the new drama "To Myself in 1999", Zhang Qiming, played by Yang Haoyu, is a "little boss" and an incompetent father. In the trailer of
, Zhang Qiming is chatting with Xiao Han. His expression is solemn, as if there is something unspeakable. That complex and helpless expression has traces of being washed away by the torrent of the times, which is reflected in every detail of the character.
Yang Haoyu's acting skills are absolutely stable. No matter the type of drama is urban, period or costume, with him, the character will definitely be successful.
second place, Dong Jie.
Mesozoic actress Dong Jie also has superb acting skills.
In the new drama "To Myself in 1999", Dong Jie plays Guan Aiping, the hero's mother. She is independent and strong, and is a great single mother. In the
trailer, Guan Aiping looks at Zhang Qiming, who is confessing to her, with an emotional expression, and there is a strong friendship in her eyes. Her eyes are deep and seem to be filled with tears, and there is a faint smile at the corner of her mouth.
Every action and expression of Dong Jie's performance is full of aura. In the play, she will not only play a single mother, but also have a touching emotional scene with Yang Haoyu. I can't wait to see it.
The third place is Ni Hongjie.
Ni Hongjie's role as Zhu Wushuang in " Wulin Gaiden " is impressive. Her performance is full of excitement. With her exaggerated expressions and movements, she can fully express the delicate emotions of the character.
In the new drama "To Myself in 1999", Ni Hongjie plays Chen Xiu'e, an educated youth who returns to the city. In the trailer of
, Chen Xiu'e looked at the people laughing and laughing, with obvious tears on her face. Although her expression was a happy laugh, there was an imperceptible sadness in her tearful eyes.
Ni Hongjie's acting style is versatile. Such a talented actor is good at highlighting the protagonist while also leaving the brilliance of her own character. I can't wait to see her scenes opposite the male and female protagonists.
ranked fourth, Yu Entai.
Yu Entai is also an old acquaintance of the audience. In "Wulin Gaiden", his role as Lu Xiucai is still a classic.
In the past two years, Yu Entai has contributed outstanding performances in dramas such as "Thirteen Years of Ashes" and "Everyday Life". His acting style is not limited. He can easily handle whether he is a good guy or a villain, and his acting skills are skillful. .
In the new drama "To Myself in 1999", Entai Yu will partner with Ni Hongjie to play her husband Qian Kang.
Looking at the stills, Qian Kang is well-dressed and looks like a businessman doing big business. I don’t know what surprises this character will bring to the audience. I am so curious.
fifth place, Yang Kun.
This veteran actor is definitely a prime supporting role in Chinese dramas in recent years.
She is Aunt Agui in "Where the Wind Goes" and Aunt Zhou in "Wind Chaser". Although the role scenes are not many, Yang Kun can show the quality of a drama as soon as she appears.
In the new drama "To Myself in 1999", Yang Kun plays the role of Mrs. Chen. In the stills, she is looking at the opposite side with her arms akimbo and smiling. She looks like a delicate and cheerful little old lady.
Yang Kun's performance can't go wrong. I'm just afraid that there won't be many scenes of her in the new drama and people won't be able to watch enough.
In addition, Yue Yang, Jiang Shimeng, Cao Weiyu, and other powerful actors will play important roles in the drama. All the actors are talented, so you don’t have to worry about the characters.
Conclusion
Period dramas in recent years have become more and more popular with audiences.
But if you want to achieve real acclaim and success, and gain popularity and ratings, two key elements are indispensable.
First, it gives the feel of a period drama.
When viewers watch period dramas, they appreciate the complex and warm emotions of the older generation under a special background.
Whether it is the quarreling between neighbors or a helping hand in times of difficulty, the most important thing about period dramas is to create fireworks.
Second, the actors can hold up their roles.
Period dramas are most afraid of actors with high-tech faces coming in. Whether the acting is good or not is one thing. Just looking at the faces makes it difficult for people to feel involved.
As for the new drama "To Myself in 1999", you can see from the trailer that it is full of fireworks. The cast is even more powerful, and there are many talented actors, each of whom can perform better than the last.
Whether there will be another "drama king" of the era in 2024 depends on when this new work will be finalized and when it will be broadcast.
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