Xiao Zhan and Zhang Linghe Lost! The Winner of 'Top 9 Hottest Male Gods in Ancient Costume Dramas' is Him: Unmatched Makeup and Appearance, Acting Strength Guaranteed

The nobleman with a bun and gold crown, the steady presence of a court official, or a warrior in armor, fierce and killing on the battlefield. Among so many male leads with different styles in ancient costume dramas, who is your 'ancient costume ceiling'? In recent years, ancient costume dramas have been diverse, not only testing the acting skills and chemistry between actors but also the looks and makeup of the leads, which are key to whether a drama can become a hit! Recently, Weibo selected the 'Top 9 Ancient Costume Drama Male Lead Makeup Ceiling' ranking, and surprisingly, Zhang Linghe, who became a sensation a few months ago as 'Wu An Hou,' only ranked third. Let's see who is on the list! TOP9 'Rainy Bell' Xian Zhao: Yang Yang Yang Yang played the number one martial artist in the world, Xian Zhao, in 'Rainy Bell,' who was personally appointed by the Renzong Emperor as a fourth-grade sword-bearing guard in front of the emperor, possessing swordsmanship that is out of this world. Yang Yang mainly wore deep-colored, elegant clothing in the drama, showcasing the calm and decisive qualities of the martial arts expert Xian Zhao, without losing the nobility of the official guard. In particular, in the grand finale, Yang Yang's scene of wearing a red official robe and kneeling in the snow with a sword in hand, full of broken feelings, was praised as recreating a lifetime scene, and even the on-site staff certified that it was really cool. Yang Yang played the number one martial artist in the world, Xian Zhao, in 'Rainy Bell.' (Image/Weibo) TOP8 'Good Luck, Chen Yanyun' Chen Yanyun: Ci Sha Ci Sha played the cabinet minister Chen Yanyun in 'Good Luck, Chen Yanyun,' switching seamlessly between the killing aura of a powerful official and the tender heart of an iron man, showcasing 'demon-level' heart-stealing charm. Ci Sha's image in the drama was versatile, from a noble official with loose hair to a wild man in battle, and every style was highly praised. The production team also paid great attention to the costumes and props, restoring the aesthetics of Ming dynasty clothing from regulations to materials, and was highly praised as the 'heaven-chosen wardrobe for ancient speech male leads.' Ci Sha played the cabinet minister Chen Yanyun in 'Good Luck, Chen Yanyun.' (Image/Weibo) TOP7 'The Palace' Li Chengyin: Chen Xingxu Chen Xingxu played the fifth son of the emperor of the Feng Dynasty, Li Chengyin, in 'The Palace.' Many people have a deep impression of his hairstyle with a gold crown and black robe in the drama, which combines the nobility of a nobleman and the cunning of a prince and official, highlighting Chen Xingxu's outstanding appearance. Chen Xingxu's makeup in 'The Palace' is also considered one of the classics in ancient costume dramas. Recently, his makeup in the new drama 'Golden Branch' was revealed, and many audiences commented that it was like 'dreaming back to Li Chengyin,' which shows the profound influence of the role's makeup. Chen Xingxu played Li Chengyin in 'The Palace.' (Image/Weibo) TOP6 'White Day Lantern' Duan Xu: Chen Feiyu Chen Feiyu played the commander of the Daban White Army, Duan Xu, in 'White Day Lantern.' In the drama, his high ponytail paired with a neat battle armor showcased the image of a young general full of vigor, making many original book fans can't help but exclaim, 'This is exactly what Duan Xu looks like in my imagination.' The production team also made good use of his 188 cm tall figure to design many military uniforms and court robes with capes and long robes. Whether riding a horse or drawing a sword, his tall and straight figure directly pulled the audience's attention. Chen Feiyu played the commander of the Daban White Army, Duan Xu, in 'White Day Lantern.' (Image/Weibo) TOP5 'Willow Boat Records' Cui Xingzhou: Zhang Wan Yi Zhang Wan Yi played Cui Xingzhou, who is both literary and martial, and has a dark and deep love in 'Willow Boat Records.' Whether it was the noble armor during his time as a prince or the simple hairstyle in his daily casual clothes, he could perfectly control them, combining the literary demeanor and martial spirit, deeply loved by drama fans. When Zhang Wan Yi became famous with 'Long Xiang Si,' he was highly praised by netizens for having a 'peaceful and prosperous' handsome face, believing that he is suitable for both ancient and modern roles. The role of Cui Xingzhou also earned Zhang Wan Yi titles such as 'heaven-chosen ancient person' and 'model-level bone suitable person.' Zhang Wan Yi played Cui Xingzhou in 'Willow Boat Records.' (Image/Weibo) TOP4 'Canghai Transmission' Canghai: Xiao Zhan Xiao Zhan played Canghai, the son of the former director of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, Kuai Du, in 'Canghai Transmission,' originally named Zhi Nu, hiding his identity to take revenge for the destruction of his family. The drama is directed by Zheng Xiaolong, the director of 'The Palace of Women,' and Xiao Zhan carefully made a growth chart for the role before the shoot to achieve the image expected by the director of Canghai. He also lost 8 kilograms in a short time, showing great professionalism. Xiao Zhan's makeup in the drama was praised by netizens as the 'highest realm of official aesthetics,' from the plain clothes in the early stage to the dignified and steady official robes in the later stage, showcasing different charms in each stage of the role. Xiao Zhan played Canghai, the son of the former director of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, Kuai Du, in 'Canghai Transmission.' (Image/Weibo) TOP3 'Pursue the Jade' Xie Zheng: Zhang Linghe Zhang Linghe played Xie Zheng, the 'Marquis of Wu'an' who bears the blood feud of annihilation, in 'Pursue the Jade.' This drama not only became a phenomenon-level Chinese drama in the first half of this year but also made the male lead Zhang Linghe famous worldwide. Whether wearing the 'pheasant feather' and exuding a strong aura with every move as the Marquis of Wu'an, or wearing plain clothes and deeply guarding Changyu as Xie Zheng, Zhang Linghe's makeup in this drama was described as his personal new ceiling for ancient costumes. Moreover, the director of 'Pursue the Jade,' Zeng Qingjie, is a famous detail control expert, skilled in depicting the emotions of the role through the contrast of light and shadow and close-up shots, and is also considered one of the important contributors to pushing Zhang Linghe's looks to a high peak. Zhang Linghe played Xie Zheng, the 'Marquis of Wu'an' who bears the blood feud of annihilation, in 'Pursue the Jade.' (Image/Weibo) TOP2 'Bend the Knee' Wei Shuo: Liu Yuning Liu Yuning played the northern hegemon Wei Shuo in 'Bend the Knee.' With his impressive height of 189 cm, he perfectly supported the heavy black gold armor in the drama, showcasing the dignity of a warlord in turbulent times to the fullest. The production team custom-made a high bun crown makeup for him, highlighting his highly recognizable facial features, and the sharp makeup precisely outlined the role's ruthlessness and deep scheming. As the plot progressed, the production team also made adjustments to the details of the makeup to show the gradual softening of the role's inner emotions, not only adding a lot to the quality of the entire drama but also being praised as Liu Yuning's most representative ancient costume makeup to date, strongly attacking the second place on the list! Liu Yuning played the northern hegemon Wei Shuo in 'Bend the Knee.' (Image/Weibo) TOP1 'He Tong Bu Tong Zhou Du' Xie Que Shan: Tan Jianci Without any suspense, Tan Jianci, who amazed the entire network with 'He Tong Bu Tong Zhou Du,' topped the list! He played Xie Que Shan, who is a general with the name of a traitor on the surface but is actually a double spy infiltrating the enemy camp. To match this setting with a tragic color, the production team specially designed makeup for him with loose long hair paired with fur and elegant long robes, showcasing his delicate facial features to the extreme, presenting a handsome and cold 'sick beauty.' In the much-anticipated battle-damaged scene, he wore armor, and just one glance revealed a full sense of broken feelings, making people empathize in an instant. Although this drama has not been officially broadcast yet, just the leaked photos and clips are enough to make Tan Jianci sweep the top of the list, and he was highly praised by netizens as the 'textbook of Eastern aesthetics in ancient costumes'! Tan Jianci played Xie Que Shan in 'He Tong Bu Tong Zhou Du.' (Image/Weibo) This article is reprinted with permission from Xin Transmission Media (original title: Zhang Linghe only ranks third! Net selection of the top 9 ancient costume drama male lead makeup, the first place is praised as 'Eastern aesthetics textbook'). Responsible editor/ Cai Hui Xin