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dragonsandphoenix · 5 days
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A Bit of Appreciation for Voice Actors
Initially wanted to post this on reddit, but for some reason I can't so what the heck.
It's a well-known fact that many Cdramas, usually period dramas, are dubbed by voice actors. I'm probably an outlier here in that I'm not a diehard Cdrama fan (have only watched NiF, TU and Empresses in the Palace to completion, great shows btw) and I'm more of a Chinese audio drama listener. So while there is overlap in these industries and fandoms, I'm way more interested in the voice actors than the live action actors. And since they don't get as much recognition here I'd like to give a shoutout to them.
I like to joke that there are like 30 people in the Chinese voice acting industry. Once you recognize some of them you'll start to hear them in everything. According to an AvenueX video it's apparently a bad habit of Cdrama land to cast the same popular voice actor to all the leads, thereby making their voices indistinguishable. I initially noticed this with Bian Jiang for a time, who voiced Lan Wangji in The Untamed (and the MDZS donghua) and the ML from Ten Miles of Peach Blossom among other things. I remember just noticing him in nearly everything I watched from then on.
Another standout voice actor I've noticed recently is Gu Jiangshan who voiced Zhou Zishu in Word of Honor and Jin Zixuan in the MDZS (aka TU) donghua. Didn't really take note of him in those roles until I listened to him as Yuan Yang in the Beloved Enemy audio drama (there's also a Cdrama but he's not in that). He's really good in that. Like really good. I would have hated the red flag ML way more if it weren't for his voice acting. Side note, an Indonesian fan sent their regards to him during a fan signing and he was so surprised to learn he had overseas fans, which I think is so cute given that I am now one of those fans.
Another thing is I don't think live action dramas are the best medium to bring out these voice actors' skills, though I am happy it keeps them employed haha. It's not really to do with acting ability, but different mediums require different skills, and for voice acting, matching their performances to the actors must come with its own challenges. This is why I prefer audio dramas, as they have more freedom. A go-to example I have is that one devastating scene from The Untamed (I know, there are so many). Keep in my mind that Wei Wuxian in the live action and the audio drama are voiced by the same guy and just listen to the difference. I wanted to cry the first time I listened to the audio drama.
All in all, I'm not uplifting one style of acting over another, though I do have my preferences. I just like good stories and appreciate those stories being delivered in the best way possible.
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difeisheng · 2 years
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Was no one gonna tell me that Hei Fengxi is voiced by Lan Wangji's CQL va
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limjiyeon · 6 months
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I hope my best friends will be safe and happy, eat well, drink well, always get a good night's sleep, have plenty of choices and meet friendly people.
WHEN I FLY TOWARDS YOU 当我飞奔向你 (2023) dir. Mao De Shu
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yingtan · 8 months
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ZHOU YIRAN, ZHANG MIAOYI, BIAN TIANYANG, JIANG ZHINAN, & GUO ZHE for Harper's BAZAAR China x When I Fly Towards You, June 2023
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xiaolanhua · 6 months
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When I Fly Towards You 当我飞奔向你 (2023) Dir. by Mao De Shu – Episode 6
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sunset-sprinkles · 5 months
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Viva la Vida 🍉✨
"The charm of youth is never about getting what you want but about every unexpected tomorrow and every person you meet by chance" - When I fly towards you (2023)
“Nothing lasts forever. Everything is momentary. They all flow away. And that’s not always a bad thing.” - Twenty-five Twenty-one (2022)
Youth dramas always leave a deep impression specially when you are in your mid 20s and even early 30s. I think we tend to enjoy and feel nostalgic about things we probably never enjoyed in our youth. But we surely have been through that phase right? Some are already matured , some are too casual , some extremely emotional and some too carefree. It all wraps around the fact that youth is the best time of your life when you unapologetically learn and experience the best moments in life. Starting from 2521 to When I fly towards you and now Twinkling watermelon - the best part about youth dramas is that they flow they teach you touch you and then just create magic!! 🪄
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diartjello · 8 months
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"Adults also need friends. Because it is only with friends that can adults temporarily not act as adults." When I Fly Towards You (2023)
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yourmoonandstar · 9 months
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Missin’ my favorite squad
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doramasquishy2blog · 9 months
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WHEN I FLY TOWARDS YOU
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What makes this drama special is that each character has a different story to tell.
Zhang Lurang possess both good looks and brains appears to be aloof and quiet but behind his silent personality is a guy who wants to be accepted by his parents who adored his little brother more for his excellent academic ratings.He shy away from relatives who sees him as inferior to his little brother. He strived to be the best version of himself and have met friends who accompanied him and cheered for him.
Su Zai Zai is an optimistic and cheerful girl.She liked Rangrang ever since she met him and both became good friends who helped each other excel in their studies.Rangrang smiled a lot whenever she's around.
Gu Ran grew up mostly alone since his parents were both doctors.He wanted to spend more time with them but his friends accompanied him during the lonely times.He is also very funny and caring.He can be very outspoken but timid when it comes to the one he loves.
Jiang Jia is one of my favorite character.She is loyal and stands up for what she thinks is right.She slowly opened her heart to Gu Ran and realized that beyond his outspoken personality is a sincere and loving man.
Guan Fang was once a rebel kid but transformed himself to become a better man. His story is one of the most touching scenes in the drama.He saw the sacrifices his grandmother did and wanted to take good care of her.
One of the best school cdramas in terms of chemistry and had the best soundtrack.I feel nostalgic watching it. There were scenes that bore me out and the school set up was too long that I skipped some of it.But the drama was well written especially the characters and the message was clearly delivered.The lead couple have a smooth relationship with few or little misunderstanding and were very understanding of each other.At the end of the series I can't get enough of Gu Ran and Jiang jia couple hoping that they would work together again in a new drama.
A love so beautiful was probably one of my fave it took me a long time to move on from that drama.
I am skipping Hidden love for this drama and it did exceed my expectations.
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namjhyun · 9 months
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DRAMA REVIEW | When I Fly Towards You (2023)
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When I Fly Towards You manages to capture the fleeting moment in life when possibilities are endless. Back when we say goodbye to childhood and we become young adults going out into the world to expand our understanding as we discover ourselves through others.
On a technical aspect the cdrama is shot digitally but there are snippets filmed with an analog camera, visually making you understand you are being told this story from the POV of someone remembering. This adds a layer of nostalgia. Smart and beautiful to watch.
The acting is what I expect from a youth drama that understands itself: good natured, solid and well-rounded performances of characters growing up as we see them going through different every day experiences involving school, friends, family and love.
Overall, I fully enjoyed this cdrama that features an easy to cheer for characters, with good chemistry, learning about life and themselves. This is why I love youth dramas, they can be a source of joy and energy.
When I Fly Towards You is available on Youku and Viki.
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biantianyang · 9 months
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bian tianyang & jiang zhinan for RETRO风尚
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blov01 · 5 months
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moonchildicons · 5 months
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When I Fly Towards You
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hermyowney · 9 months
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Youku robbed us 😭
im having SEVERE brainrot about Gu ran and Jiang Jia from #wheniflytowardsyou and its killing me how little screentime they got as a couple, they even deleted a cute scene from the drama where they meet up after Gu Ran comes back from abroad. All in all the second lead syndrome is strong with this one because at a point they were the only reason i kept watching (im exaggerating the drama is great but they were def a main part of what kept me hooked) but now its over and im not going to see my babies again.
anyways i just want to gush over them like the banter? the chemistry? the frenemies behaviour? THE PINING FROM GU RAN? OHH MY GOOSHHHHH i need these two to have their own drama ASAP.
Well, its over and this is likely going to be high in my 2023 favourites, i love the youthfulness the drama exudes, its so lighthearted and sweet it makes me long for a highschool experience like that.
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my babies :((((((
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sonatahikari86 · 8 months
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— When I Fly Towards You/当我飞奔向你 (2023)
“I would think of that scene over again. She stood under the roof with her shining eyes looking at me through the rain. That glance seemed to hint to me that my light was coming.”
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A series that gives me so much warmth. It's not only about romance but also the stories of friendship, family, dreams, growing up, and changes in life. A beautiful youth drama that made me want to experience it if I could turn back time.
Their story really starts at the beginning of their youth. A sudden meeting under the rain led to so many moments together in their future as friends, lovers, and then married couples.
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They are basically each other's opposites. That sunshine girl and the midnight rain boy, but slowly, she gave him light and made him shine brighter than before.
Zaizai is that one-of-a-kind girl who is full of courage and strength. She isn't afraid of anything, always stands up for herself, and is the kindest person to people around her. She is really the sweetest character to begin with. It's so easy to fall for her.
Rangrang looks cold outside because of his so-not-good family environment, and his encounter with Zaizai led him to a new world that made his gloomy world more colorful.
Let alone the time when he proposed to her. He really prepared that video all this time. From the time Zaizai wasn't aware of his feelings to the time they were together. This alone says so much that his love is as big as her love for him.
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I could never be Zaizai, who has so much courage to express her love for someone she cares about the most. From the start, she wasn't afraid to show her affection for Rangrang, whom she had felt in love with since their first encounter. She is always true to herself, never shields her feelings, and makes sure that her feelings reach the one she loves.
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And her genuine feelings really reached Rangrang. He didn't speak too much, but his actions alone could tell how much he also cared about Zaizai. For three years, he kept his love in his heart and confessed to her at the right time. The moment when he finally told her that he'd liked her all along is one of the sweetest confession scenes that I've ever watched.
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Guan Fang's relationship with Nainai is the one that made me totally envious. Nainai's warmth and patience made him into a good and kind boy. He changed for the better, and meeting with the others made him even better. His determination to stay with his Nainai in the end brought tears to my eyes. He is so right; time is tickling, and the best thing we can do is spend it with the one we love the most.
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And here's one of the best second couples! Gu Ran, who is mischievous and playful but is kind and sweet to the people he cares about the most, couldn't express his feelings to Jiajia because he was afraid it would ruin their friendship. I'm glad they got their best ending and had a chance to express their affection for eo.
Youth drama is always beautiful when it also highlights the friendship between the characters. And I'm not gonna lie, the five of them are one of the best friendship tropes. Their kindness, care, and trust for each other are truly one of a kind.
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It's so beautiful because their friendship really started at the beginning of their youth and continued until they grew up into fine adults. They go their separate ways after high school graduation, but they still stick together till the end. There's maybe some misunderstanding between them, but they could make it pass.
Their long-lasting friendship is the only thing I could relate to in this drama. It was such a pleasure that we could stay with people who were always there for us for such a long time. Not everyone could have this kind of long relationship. So looking at them still strong together after all this time is so heartwarming.
This drama also managed to portray the beauty of the high school era. They captured so many moments that could only happen in our youth, which made me, as a viewer, feel nostalgic.
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They are also able to describe the hurdles that we face when we turn into adults, be it at university or in our work lives. Life is like candy; sometimes it's sweet and other times it's sour. And we could see this when Zaizai and Rangrang faced their adult lives. It's so good because they became each other's shelter and shoulder to lean on. And this development is one of the best things that has happened in their relationship.
The warmth that this drama gave me this summer indeed made my day more beautiful. It may be exaggerated, but I really spent the most beautiful day watching this drama. Not only the drama alone, but its OST also gives me a good feeling every time I listen to it.
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So, once again, I want to say thank you so much for coming to me this summer and making my day brighter. I hope this heartwarming feeling will last a long time. I am sure I'll come back again when I need a warm hug.
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bunchaaa · 9 months
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When I Fly Towards You (2023)
Tạm biệt Trương Lục Nhượng, tạm biệt Tô Tại Tại, tạm biệt Cố Nhiên, tạm biệt Khương Giai, tạm biệt Quan Phóng. Cảm ơn các cậu vì đã xuất hiện trong mùa hè 2023 của tớ.
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