The top 10 list of 'young general' roles in mainland Chinese costume dramas was released, with Wu Lei's Ling Bu Yi from 'Star River' taking the top spot. The performances and styling of actors like Wang Hu Di, Zhang Ling He, and Ding Yu Xi were analyzed, along with netizen reactions.
The 'young general' role in costume dramas is popular for combining youthful spirit and battlefield prowess. Wu Lei's Ling Bu Yi from 'Star River' successfully portrayed the momentum of a young leader and a cold, decisive personality, securing the top spot. Wang Hu Di's Xie Jing Xing from 'Jiang Men Du Hou' showcased youthful spirit with high ponytails, horse riding, and weapon-holding styles, but ranked sixth as the work has not been officially released. Zhang Ling He's Xie Zheng from 'Zhu Yu' sparked controversy for overly refined makeup but received support from viewers who value the aesthetics of costume dramas. Ding Yu Xi's Wei Wei from 'Shan He Zhen' depicted the growth of a spirited youth facing war, with a delicate demeanor highlighting the pain of 'a young man growing up overnight.'
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- Source: PR Times
- Category: Survey
FAQ
How was this ranking created?
This ranking was created by referencing Weibo's public voting and netizen evaluations, comprehensively organizing the role's general settings, youthfulness, battlefield styling, and horse-riding action performance.
Why did Wu Lei's Ling Bu Yi rank first?
Ling Bu Yi's role was set as a 'young general' from the beginning, and Wu Lei successfully portrayed the young leader's momentum and a cold, decisive personality towards the outside world.
Why did Wang Hu Di's Xie Jing Xing rank sixth?
Xie Jing Xing's high ponytail, horse riding, and weapon-holding styles highlight Wang Hu Di's youthful spirit, but the final evaluation was affected as the work has not been officially released.
Why did Zhang Ling He's Xie Zheng spark controversy?
Xie Zheng's makeup was overly refined, leading to netizen mockery such as 'foundation general,' but it also received support from viewers who value the aesthetics of costume dramas.
What are the characteristics of Ding Yu Xi's Wei Wei as a young general?
Wei Wei depicts the growth of a spirited youth facing war, and Ding Yu Xi's delicate demeanor highlights the pain of 'a young man growing up overnight.'
