Mention the post-85s young actresses, and people immediately think of Yang Mi, Zhao Liying, Tang Yan, Liu Shishi, etc. Over the years, they have starred in many shows, but the most memorable roles are still those classic ancient costumes such as Xue Jian, Hua Qian Gu, Zi Xuan, and Ruo Xi. It is not hard to notice that the popular roles in recent years mostly come from ancient costume dramas, for example, Hu Ge's portrayal of Mei Chang Su, Luo Yunxi's portrayal of Run Yu, and Xiao Zhan's portrayal of Wei Wu Xian. The Four Beauties of the Internet, who gained popularity due to their ancient costumes, were also once very trendy. These phenomena lead us to wonder: Are ancient costume dramas more likely to produce classic characters?
The Top Five Ancient Beauties: Who is your favorite? As the most classic element in TV dramas, ancient costumes showcase the profound culture and history of China, reflecting thousands of years of Chinese civilization. Nowadays, cosplay and Hanfu, along with various ancient costumes, are quite popular on vibrant campuses. Many young beauties save their pocket money to buy their favorite ancient costumes to experience the charm of ancient dramas, showing their deep affection for these outfits. When wearing ancient costumes, girls exude a thousand kinds of grace and charm. Now, let's take a closer look at ancient costume dramas and get to know five beautiful ancient characters.
Ancient costumes are currently very popular. Take Hanfu, for example. In the past, it was rare to find someone who liked Hanfu among a hundred people, but now even primary school students know about and understand Hanfu. Moreover, it is not uncommon to encounter Hanfu-clad young ladies and gentlemen on the streets. Besides, ancient costume dramas are also very popular. You can easily find an ancient costume show by flipping through any channel, and many of them have become classics, cherished in many people's hearts. Today, I will share some classic voiceover lines from ancient costume dramas.
Ten Zodiac-Specific Ancient Costumes: The elegant and classic Taurus costume, the noble and classic Libra costume. Hanfu is one of the most classic ancient Chinese costumes, with layers of clothing overlapping beautifully. Many people choose to wear classic Hanfu when dressing up. Let's take a look at the ten zodiac-specific ancient costumes and which ones are suitable for two zodiac signs. Everyone has seen ancient costume dramas where the characters wear ancient costumes. Ancient costumes can give people a classical aura and highlight a unique charm. So, what are the ancient costumes suitable for two zodiac signs?
In previous issues, I introduced several classic ancient costume martial arts dramas produced by Asia Television (ATV). This time, I will introduce ATV's historical ancient costume dramas. Compared to martial arts dramas, ATV's historical dramas are more praiseworthy. Their historical dramas are better than their martial arts dramas, combining the weight of history with the boldness of martial arts. This is something ATV does better than TVB, which is more suited to producing pure martial arts dramas based on Jin Yong and Gu Long. Let's revisit some of the classic historical ancient costume dramas from ATV in the 1980s and 1990s:
In 1990, there was an ancient costume drama called “The Investiture of the Gods.” This version of “The Investiture of the Gods” is still considered one of the most classic. The costumes in the drama are rich in ethnic style, giving a sense of the Shang Dynasty era. One of the reasons this drama is considered a classic is the character of Su Da Ji, played by Fu Yiwei. Wearing colorful clothing, Fu Yiwei exudes an exotic charm, and her expressive large eyes and every movement are full of allure and seduction.
In terms of appearance, He Ruixian has often been referred to as a “mini version” of another actress. Despite her good looks, He Ruixian changed her appearance seven times in the first few episodes of a new drama, drawing criticism from netizens: “None of the costumes look good!” In terms of Chinese aesthetics, ancient costume dramas should have a certain standard. The costumes and makeup in Chinese ancient costume dramas like “Jade Building Spring” and “Nirvana in Fire” are very much in line with Chinese aesthetics. When all the costumes are based on original works or ancient paintings, the subtle and elegant Eastern classical charm, unique to Chinese aesthetics, is truly captivating. The classic Chinese color schemes combined with the unique designs of Hanfu are indeed incomparable to many modern outfits.
Under increasing pressure, more and more ancient costume dramas are taking a high-quality route. Although there are still some low-quality and vulgar ancient costume dramas on the market, the ones that become widely popular and are topics of conversation are often those that respect history, pay attention to costumes, and return to classic themes. It can be predicted that the future trend of ancient costume dramas will be: no classics, no popularity! “Empresses in the Palace” indeed has many problems, but it is also commendable. Don't be too critical; after all, it is more sincere compared to other ancient costume dramas that cut costs even on costumes. In the 2009 hit fantasy drama, men rarely appear with loose hair (except for minors, beggars, criminals, and vagrants; before the Ming Dynasty, men generally tied their hair), which is indeed worth praising. For a Chinese ancient costume drama, having this level of detail for extras is quite good. The official costumes, especially those of the Jinyiwei, in “The Strange Hero Zhimei” are also noteworthy.
In fact, looking back at Chinese ancient costume dramas, apart from the classic ancient styles in dramas like “Journey to the West” and “Dream of the Red Chamber,” there have also been periods of avant-garde, trendy, and bold ancient costume designs. Due to different themes and story backgrounds, the styles and aesthetics of ancient costume dramas vary greatly. Here, we will briefly review the evolution of ancient costume drama designs from two types—fantasy and realistic—from the perspectives of hairstyles, accessories, and costumes.
Nowadays, ancient costume dramas are countless. Perhaps because of this reason, more and more people prefer ancient costumes. On many tourist streets with a traditional Chinese atmosphere, it is increasingly common to see groups of young ladies dressed in Hanfu. Speaking of ancient costume dramas, many celebrities have portrayed ancient characters, such as Yang Mi in “Palace” and Fan Bingbing in “Empress Wu Zetian.” Today, let's take a look at some actresses who have played empresses in classic ancient costume dramas. Which one is your favorite?