Exactly., cause dey dont even know how hard dey work to make movies for them but all what the brainless immature antifans can do is to criticize their hardwork which is so bad😔😔😔 y'all should please learn how to love and pray for your idols cause acting is not easy atal , entertainment is fun but the work in it is not easy....may God almighty in heaven continue to guide, protect all our actresses and actors in good health with llnp and happiness in mercy to see many more years forever on them and we the good fans too in Jesus mighty name AMEN AMEN AMEN 🙏💯
@@dr.anonyma4047 I saw some gifs on Tumblr of him dancing, and he had strong legs back then. I hope now he's healthy again, it's obviously his injuries on set that made him so bone-thin.
@@thechiongs2564 Yes, he's very slim and graceful. I just hope he doesn't overwork himself, I want to see him healthy and happy, he's such a talented actor.❤️
I think the netizen 'trolls' should be locked in their dungeons under bridges and leave our actors alone. I love Xianxias and appreciate the hard work the actors go through.
These Asian actors and actresses seem to go through a whole lot more and work through these things that probably wouldn’t be allowed in Hollywood. Hollywood celebrities are so spoiled compared to other countries and their actors and actresses.
They do that for living once youapeear in public face you have to maintain your image no matter what or else it will ruin your whole life guys we need to understand they are not only working for being paid anyone can earn money but what they do is for passion for life it's not always about money I hope Chinese actors will get justice I feel terrible for the actors
I love chinese costume dramas. Especially the wigs men wear in some of the dramas, the longer and fuller the better. They look Fabulous! But I had no idea they are so painful. 😭 I was quite sure that the glueing process takes time and during summer its hard to bare. I appreciate their efforts and I hope that better, hypoallergenic makeup and glues will be available in this industry.
The hair totally does it for me. Short hair, I don’t like that, but Long hair, omg I love ❤️ you. But to know that they are going through so much pain and not being healthy that’s ridiculous. They are starving themselves and losing their hair because of it. That really sucks. I’m very saddened to hear that they are forcing them like this. I don’t feel so good about it anymore.
@@kerrynicholls6683 all the handsome actors we see in costumed dramas will be bald by middle age if they live that long after lengthy exposure to hazardous materials and conditions.
That Director should have been named and shamed if not just sent to jail... at the very least stopped from directing ever again. To force an adult woman to weight the same as a 11 year old is just wrong. And how the chinese authorities permit this is beyond understanding. But hey, this is a price that apparently these actors are willing to put up with. Still I think they should be laws to stop this brutality but not surprised there are none, when their own citizens/fans demand from them impossible standards. The person who wrote that article I hope it was sued 3 times over. Ever so easy to bully someone via net when you are fat and ugly yourself, and could not reach those standards in a million years!
I've seen the bloodshot eyes on those actors frequently. I've also noticed that the indoor sets at that famous filming complex have no heating, you can see the breath escape from the actors' mouths as they speak when filming takes place during the winter months.
Can't believe that the Netizens would criticize Dylan Wang for not looking good in historical costume! That man would look good wearing a potato sack! Didn't they see Love Between Fairy and Devil?
This was enlightening and educational. A greater appreciation for these films has been made more possible because of the sincere dedication of these fine actors. Whenever I watch one from henceforth, I will bow my head in appreciation for the sacrifices that have been made in order to deliver. (Taps tea cup with tiny spoon)
I knew that drama actors went through a lot for their own stunts, but never did I imagine how brutal it is, OR all the things that went into acting in one. sheesh Huge respect for costume C-Drama actors/actresses.
I love it when many people get a snap on their faces calling Dylan Wang ugly!!! Dongfang Qingcang was absolutely gorgeous and mesmerizing!!! Thank goodness Love Between Fairy and Devil was such a hit in 2022!! Wishing Dylan continues even more success, health, happiness, safety, and luck in the Year of the Dragon!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@cmaven4762 Dylan is a very confident young man. He knows he is a great-looking guy and he will continue to work hard to become one of the most successful, accomplished, and well-known actors of all time.
Dylan is very handsome and can really act well. Its a shame that these people who called him ugly are childish, immature people who are mad bevause they cant do what he can.
@cristina8868 Stop taking credit away from Dylan Wang. He was amazing as Dongfang Qingcang with or without dubbing. He knew from the start that his character would be dubbed and you're here to judge his performance based on his dubbing vs. his actual voice when he wasn't asked to be recorded. He already started to use his voice in 3 projects and he will continue to improve, challenge, develop, and excel as one of the best actors in China with or without people like you. I didn't need your reply to my comments and your response said a lot of your intentions. I'm not going to waste another minute with you. Good luck!
1:07 esther yu is 169 cm tall. Getting down to 45 kg (99 lbs!!) brings her to a BMI of only 16 which is incredibly underweight, even using the Asian bmi chart :( that’s frighteningly thin to the point of putting her health at risk. I know Chinese beauty standards are quite harsh but jfc.
I didn't knew she was 169cm. That is my exact height. I have once reached 45kg in 2 weeks because of phenomonia (used to be 50kg ,i was always skinny kid) And doctors were so concerned. I could see all my rib bones. My underpants were too big for me. I looked healthy at 50 but 45 made a huge difference. Another problem is i gained 15 kg in 6 months after being released from the hospital. I heard it is because body goes into survival mode and starts turning everything into a fat and storing it. My metabolism was never the same again. I was one of those people who never gained a weight despite eating a lot. But now i gain weight just by breading. Actors and actresses that go into extreme diet probably would face similar problem. You start gaining a weight much easier.
It is shocking how thin Luo Yun Xi is. He looks magnificent in costume dramas, under all these layers of clothing. But to see how thin his actual frame is quite shocking. I enjoy Xianxia dramas and historical C-dramas. I do not know why but I prefer them to Western cinema or Hollywood. You can blame Covid. That is when I discovered Asian TV. I'm afraid I have to disagree with Netizens who criticized the male leads for suitability. Everybody is unique and has their own unique beauty. So I find that they are unjustly criticized while working so hard to bring the story to life.
I LOVE Chinese period dramas as well they are awesome!...And I feel honoured to be able to see these dramas thanks to these actor's great performances even at the expense of their health, and for that I salute these brave actors for trying their best in these, even when they are in pain, truly master class actors these guys and gals are, and many of us people are grateful to them and deserve all the respect they deserve.❤
Thank you for sharing this story about the actors. You would think that they could produce products that would not harm them. I love the period dramas but I feel bad for the actors. I hope they know how much their fans appreciate them. Love ❤to them all. There are no ugly actors. Thank you for a very interesting behind the scenes video
I think its cruel. But I like to Thank all these wonderful actors who go through this to give us wonderful dramas and movies I makes me respect and love them more.They all great actors. Why can't they make the Clothes and wigs and hair pieces lighter for the actors why make them look so thin? Sure it makes them look good but what cost to their health.
Thanks for this video. These people are not considered as human beings any more but as objects that you can assess, buy, chew, taste, fantasize with and discard... Chinese fans just reveal that crazy, ugly consumers' face of us. How do actors who put up with it survive? What makes them accept it? How do directors and staff relate to that? That would be the next interesting video...
I love these dramas and appreciate the hard work and sacrifice of the actors. Easy for untalented critics to criticize the finished product. They didn't do the work. And maybe they should get a life. If they can't appreciate the drama, they should read a book.
The journey to love’s male lead could not have been played by anyone else but Liu Yuning, he was beautifully mesmerising, and in my opinion he’s one of the most handsome actors I’ve seen, he’s features are so characteristic and memorable. His acting was phenomenal, I’d like to see what those who speak ill of him look like themselves. Honestly a huge applause for all these actors for putting up with all of the shit.
Obviously, those speaking ill of somebody else's looks, must break mirrors just by walking in front of them. Why? because they feel they themselves have 'ugly' faces and could have appeared instead of the chosen actors. can't and won't change my mind. :P
I would imagine absolutely everyone on set works their butts off. If the ML has to be up at 4 am to begin makeup, makeup staff have to be up at least that early. Also Chinese dramas pack so much in to a very limited time line, production-wise. One thing I always notice, is how fatigued the main actors are by the end of the series. It's punishing. I appreciate everyone's contribution to the entire result. It would be so much better if they took better care of everyone. Not everyone is replaceable.
I think even if the more supreme pure being, or an actual God was cast in one of these dramas, the people who complain would find something wrong with them and complain about that. The complainers just look for anything to complain about, because it makes them feel better. The actors do a brilliant job and they express their emotions clearly on their faces. So even if I can't get subtitles, I can still kind of figure out what's going on just by watching their expressions. And not the big expressions, the little side eye, the tiny smile, that teeny movement of one eyebrow, a head tilt. My favourite actor is Dylan Wang. He nails it.
OHHH MY GODDDDDD…. My heart is breaking 💔 for all of them. They don’t deserve this kind of TORTURE. Why don’t you producers, directors etc. lighten up the load and you negative netz are no better. Dark 🖤 matter are you trying to kill them!!!
I know it's a different culture, but wow, to harp on your own people is harsh. I don't care one iota if an actor/actress is of average looks. The bigger question is, "can they bring me into the world of the movie and make me empathize with their character?" that is the sign of a truly great performer.
Probably the difference between costume dramas and more serious daily life dramas. If you see chinese drama with modern village,daily life settings,none of them are "attractive". They are just very realistic portrayal of average chinese low to mid class people,their daily life struggle, toxic asian parents e t.c. Costume dramas are "less serious" and until recently they were low budget with less experienced actors and actresses. All they had to do was to look "pretty" in pretty costumes. Now costume dramas are gaining popularity and casting big actors but peoples views are still the same. It is all about visuals
there is now a better way of wearing wigs and no alcohol should ever be used,also come on hair ornaments should not be used or anything don't you know how to make it look like it is heavy and really is not .I love the costume dramas but not with the real deal come on take care of the actors this is only make believe not back in the day.
Hats off to them for working so hard to put smiles on our faces and yet they get rebuked. Despite their hard work and dedication,a little mistake from them can bring their career to an abrupt end,they are humans too but the aggression they gets from the so called fans is just too much. Wish y'all happiness and successful careers
I'm totally feeling bad for liking historical dramas over contemporary ones. I will need to ween myself off them. I know this will not contribute to prevent male and female actors having to go through these tortures. This will only happen when enough netizens object to their idol being subjected to pressure to lose weight, being made to wear heavy wigs and headpieces and tight costumes while swinging themselves and heavy weapons in the air. Have these prop departments ever heard of plastic, nylon, silk? Netizens should stop criticizing actors' looks and shame production companies and directors instead.
This is the reason why I love costume drama more. It is never for the faint hearted actors. A lot of discipline and skills like martial arts needs to be perfected. The weight aside from looking good in the costume is probably also due to the many liftings to mimic flying. They can't be heavy then suspended or flying in mid-air. The dizzying heights where they sometimes are dropped from is enough to make your body shiver. So yeah, I love costume drama very much.
Note that in the first period dramas (2009-2015, for example in Nirvana on Fire), male hair was more natural, which corresponds more to reality, and allows the actor more freedom of movement. Yes, period dramas they are my favorite. With those elaborate wigs, the actors look like ideal figures and are divine. But we would also love them for their figure and their talent without so many accessories that are a daily torture for them!
to be honest, luo yunxi look good in those 20 layer cloth. he still look thin in those despite the cloth add like 10cm width to his waist. he look fairy, immortally look and vibes. but without those layer, he look scarily thin. hope he ok.
Damn. I now have a MUCH greater appreciation for costume dramas. Even the ones that are mid in terms of storyline and acting, still had a lot of hard work put into them. Also, these people need to check their eyes with bullying people for their looks. The ML on Journey to Love and FL in Ancient Love Poetry are both amazing actors and have their own unique beauty
the way actors are treated sounds like abuse! in my view, there is no reason but company's greed and disrespect for actors that they could find much safer ways to handle lighter costumes. hair, makeup, and props, and much better working conditions. the companies are willing to risk chronic injuries to talented actors. it's shameful and tragic.
I salute Luo Yunxi for carrying all those extra weights despite being thin and still looks atunning and strong in every Cdramas he made and he actually have to carry his fl in some scenes. Its very sad and disappointing how these Chinese fans didnt appreciate their hardwork. I wish their movies/dramas will be out internationally bcoz international fans are much appreciative and understanding!
😡😡 I feel like this video just completely passes over how incredibly dangerous the extreme weight loss described at the beginning is. Personally it feels like those directors should be in jail as a direct result of their actions the actresses heart muscles (See Matt Damon near fatal heart issues) have probably been damaged. Does anyone warn those actresses, if you loose the weight we're expecting you to loose, this is going to affect both your brain chemistry and structure. If you cut your calories down to the level we expect you're body will begin cannibalizing itself, also, when we're finished be aware just because we've never heard of an actor/actress dying of re-feeding syndrome doesn't mean it's not possiblephysiological
The actors deserve praise and sympathy for their endurance, performance and all the suffering whilst giving their best. The prod companies and especially directors should care for them more in turns of health. Too many were seriously injured and had hardly enough time to recuperate. As for the wigs.....shouldn.t a scientifically advanced country be able to develop some healthier products to fix wigs? Do they have netcaps underneath to protect natural hair? Where are the potions to heal the scalp?.........considering all the circumstances described it is amazing how perfect the performances are both from male and female actors. Awsome !
The actors are so skinny I think they will get really ill. Also a good face is one that fits the character, beauty is in relation to ones character, not just a pretty face.
I'd prefer to see some actors who actually look like the grown men they're portraying, casting a pretty boy who looks 15 as a rugged general, for example, makes me roll my eyes. But in cdramas, any actor who looks older than a teenager is usually relegated to play the old master or grandparent.
Oh my gosh what they have to go through flipping heck. It should not be at the expense of actor's well being and health as beautiful and amazing as these costume drama's are . This is really sad what they go through. Massive respect to them all. And to me none of the supposedly ugly ones were ugly and it also shouldn't be about that either. It should be about there acting ability. Thank you for enlightening us with this and a big Thank you to the actors and actresses.
Eu amo os dramas de fantasia. Acho incrível a capacidade chinesa de contar histórias, mas abomino as condições impostas aos atores. Concordo com alguém aqui, que disse que a maior qualidade do ator é a de nos convencer a gostar do personagem e isso não depende de beleza. Deixo aqui minha simpatia e agradecimento aos atores chineses que se esforçam para nos brindar com histórias lindas e cheias de mensagens. Que sejam bem recompensados financeiramente e que sintam-se felizes com a utilidade de seus trabalhos. Em momentos tristes eu me refugio assistindo suas histórias e isso muito me ajuda. A crítica ajuda no crescimento do profissional, principalmente se ele é do meio artístico, mas empatia e delicadeza cabem em qualquer momento, se verdadeiramente quer ajudar e não derrubar. Parabéns a vocês atores, muito sucesso, saúde e forças para continuarem na carreira. Não se intimidem com as críticas crueis, muitas vezes elas vêm da inveja. Amo o trabalho de Luo Yunxi, a ele meu respeito e admiração!❤❤❤
And I thought they just starved the horses they use in costume dramas! I feel so bad for what the actors have to go through. Seriously, hair transplants in a young man because the wigs damaged so much hair?! I don’t blame some actors for refusing costume dramas. It’s just wrong that social media is so harsh on the actors. They should be allowed to eat and have normal healthy bodies. Anorexia is not a good look
Thank you for the beauty pain! Boys grow your own hair long😅we will still love you! I don’t think we need your hair THAT long to find you lovely and fairy like.
Maybe they should let the women weigh more than 90lbs if they want their strength to last and men too. I cant imagine swords are light if they only weigh 120 lbs
Why isn’t there a censoring for unfair unjust unjustified comments from these netizens? Millions of other viewers are just happy to watch these dramas😊
I feel so sorry about them. Is there not another possibility to make it in another way. I love this historical dramas but makes no sense to give the actors such a hard time.
My heart goes out for all the great actresses and actors who bravely put out their all to make the very best historical dramas in the world. Most of us all really do love ,❤ and we see you for the greatest talented people you surely are.🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ People
Damn, they need be unhealthily thin and eat less, but they still need to have enough stamina and be strong enough to carry heavy ass props, while being suffocated by layers of clothing and heavy wigs for long periods of time, and still face getting bashed by netizens. Period dramas are amazing but the actors have to suffer such inhumane conditions.
China must issue an internet ban on any personal attacks regarding weight, facial appearance online. Any posting and reposting of such comment should be punished by internet blackout anklets on a point system,3months ban followed by lifelong ban for repeated offenders
Omg...after all the hardwork, netizen commments just....maybe they should give them a jab.... 😮 Unfortunatelly tho, Xianxia n Wuxia drama are the reason I as international viewer hang on in the Chinese dramaland. So I hope the industry consider safety and healthy environment, while at the same time as part of I-netz, giving supportive comments for them..
Thank you to the actors who go through so much pain and agony. I wish there could be a better option that is less damaging and less painful. I wish they could have regulations so they have better times while acting. We are very appreciative of their hard work. Ignore the netizens, listen to the rest of the world. You are all fantastic. 感謝那些經歷了這麼多痛苦和痛苦的演員們。我希望有一個更好的選擇，破壞性更小，痛苦也更小。我希望他們能有規定，這樣他們在表演時就能有更好的時光。我們非常感謝他們的辛勤工作。不理會網友，聽聽世界其他地方的聲音。你們都很棒。
I don’t understand how the “netizens” (trolls more likely) have the audacity to criticize the actors. I’m guessing most of them are neither good looking nor have the talent or skills to become one. If you don’t like someone that’s ok, DON’T WATCH THE DRAMA!
It seems taxing to act in costume dramas I feel sorry for the actors especially the women weighed down by heavy headpieces I never realized just how much sacrifice actors have to make for their craft and our entertainment. Thank you very much I appreciate your hard work as I really enjoy the genre especially xianxia and wicks which I presume is even more difficult than normal historical period dramas due to its heavy fantasy emphasis. As I enjoy these dramas more than modern dramas I hope you can continue with your hard work and again I thank you for your sacrifice. However, I do believe that those involved in the making process of these wonderful dramas can exert more effort in finding solutions to the problems faced by the actors is there no way of creating realistic but less heavy hardware, weapons etc, as for costumes can't the visual effect of clothing layering be achieved without actually having to wear the layers it's hard to believe that special effects has advanced so much yet no solution has been found to these basic problems facing actor. In my opinion it should not be a sacrifice to be borne by actors who already have a heavy workload in acting but these problems should be solved by those making and profiting the most use some finances in finding solutions and those representing actors should exert pressure on them to do so for the health and benefit of the actors.
I had watched another video about the longest promise and how hard it was for the actors to film it, etc. It’s definitely very challenging for the actors to film xianxias and wuxias. Seeing the behind the scenes makes you appreciate all their hard work even more.
Thank you for highlighting the incredible hard work these actors put up with ; just to accommodate the directors ! Too harsh and cruel! Who cares about a bit of extra weight?
All I can say is thank you for your sacrifices to those who work on these wonderful productions. I wish your culture was different so you didn't have to work so hard to prove yourselves. Too bad many netzians have a pack mentality and bully people they don't like.
Netizen trolls need to just shut up if they can't support our actors and give them love instead of criticisms! this makes me so angry! I for one see them all as quite beautiful and handsome and am deeply appreciative that they go through so much just to create costume dramas which are my absolute favorite dramas. I will pay any price to watch costume dramas here in USA! Thank you to the Actors and God Bless each one of you! You each have my love and thanks for all you do!
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They should find alternatives to.how the wigs are fixed onto the head and how they are removed! Also the headresses could be plastic copies so that they are much lighter....food should be provided on set with proper break times to allow everyone including crew and the cast to eat! The actors and actresses are all underweight which will cause health problems when they are older....there needs to be some organisation to cover their rights...there is nothing to.protect them from abusive demands ...long hours...being undernourished...forgive the pun here ...but are you all losing the plot???
I love the costume dramas due to their high aesthetics and their beautiful impressions of actors, clothes, buildings and nature. I assumed already that all the spfx scenes are very hard work outs but reality tops my assumptions. Hence I keep being amazed by how skinny and young looking male and female actors are when in leisure wear, I think that it is up the actors whether they want to put up with the hard core drill. However, production companies and direcitors could make their life easier since nowadays there are many new light weight materials that can me molded in all kind of forms ie. swords, shields, garments - maybe it is too expensive but they should keep looking into it.
It is so stupid, to make gorgeous movies and not to be capable of finding hair products that don't hurt, silks that won't weigh a ton, keep the comfortable temperature, etc. If you don't respect your people who will respect you? Lou Yun is a ballet dancer, he is magically graceful, and you can't double check the wire? Producers must respect their country which means taking care of actors popular in China and abroad.
That all sounds horrible, but I think I feel the worst for the women actors who are expected to wear heavy headpieces on top of already having gotten down below 100 lbs. On top of heavy many-layered costumes. I mean, by the at point, the headpieces and costumes are significant portion of their body weight! Not to mention it's really not great long term to have starved your body that way.
I always think to myself, these actors, while good looking but so thin. I myself prefer someone with healthy weight and a bit muscular (if men), or healthy weight with some curves (if female). Not obese, but not look like anorexic too.
I love the Xianxia dramas. I thought before that the costumes and various accessories as well as wigs might take their tolls on the actors. My respect for the actors who willingly, time and time again go through this has gone through the roof. No one has the right to tell another person what they are suitable for. Zhou Dongyu was brilliant as Shanggu in Ancient Love Poetry. And changing an actors face using A.I. or swapping it to another person is incredibly disrespectful.
I hope this makes it through to the actors in these dramas. If your scalp is suffering because of the glue and the alcohol from the wigs, please use castor oil after removing it all. It rubs in quickly, dries so you don't see an oily residue, and will help you keep your hair. It feels very soothing and healing. I was losing my eyebrows on the outside of the arch, and they are filling in, now that I've begun using castor oil. It's good for hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, AND wrinkles and dark spots. There are other things it's also good for, but those are the things I know of. I'm sure you can pay for more expensive items, but this is simple, and it works. Love your dramas. Sorry you suffer so much.
Do the costumes have to be so authentic? Couldn't they tweak them to make e.g. Just the visible collars, cuffs and skirt panels fixed to the outer garment?
Someone needs to line up the nasty Netizens. So sick of them saying who is attractive and who is not. ~ I’m quite certain none of them have the VISUALS.
Horrible how citizens, fans, and professionals in the industries treat their talent. I heard that the men are so skinny they cannot pick up the females, which is why you’ll see them harnessed up, or they look like it. These guys are under 100lbs, which is crazy. The men cannot be too much more at what 5’11 or more?
These weight demands directors make seem dangerous and unhealthy to me. In WW2 my grandfather was in a punishment camp for about a year. When he got back home, he weighed about 42 KG. That was partially due to sufferigg nog from dysentery (and many other things). I do not want to bodyshame anyone for being thin. I just think that the demands made are imposing a serious health risk.
