In this episode, Yang Mi appears in a way that can be described as “beautiful like a painting.” For modern attire, Yang Mi makes her entrance wearing a red tweed coat, which perfectly matches the atmosphere of the snow at the Forbidden City. In this episode of the show, Yang Mi also performs a scene in traditional Chinese costume without any dialogue (voice-over added later). In this scene, Yang Mi challenges herself with a traditional Chinese costume. After the program aired, many viewers commented that Yang Mi's traditional costume was outstanding, and it is no surprise given her background as a model, she is a beauty with no flaws from any angle.
Wang Luodan, an 80s actress, gained fame through her roles in modern urban dramas such as “Struggle” and “Who Will Be the Master of My Youth,” winning the hearts of many viewers with her sincere, straightforward, lively, and fashionable image, making her one of the “Four Little Flowers” of mainland China. Wang Luodan, who has always appeared in modern costumes, will take on her first historical drama role as Empress Wei Zifu in the new series “The Virtuous Empress Wei Zifu.” Recently, a set of promotional photos featuring Wang Luodan in traditional Hanfu attire for the drama has been released online, sparking heated discussions among netizens.
Yang Mi is considered to have one of the highest levels of beauty among current female stars. After all, being able to withstand the scrutiny of foreign media cameras and various angles is not an easy feat for domestic actresses who often struggle under such conditions. In many films and TV series, Yang Mi's promotional photos have consistently been of high quality, thanks to her high beauty standards and slender figure, which naturally make her very photogenic. However, Yang Mi recently challenged herself with a Hanfu costume in a program. Although she has worn traditional costumes in many TV series before, this is her first time trying on Hanfu.
The most surprising part after watching the performance was the Hanfu experience. Tourists changed into traditional Hanfu costumes, carrying ancient coins and dressing up as ancient people to enter the ancient city of Mutianyu Great Wall, participating in interactive scenarios to deeply experience ancient traditional culture and customs. Various quirky plots, such as street performers, fortune tellers, throwing embroidered balls to choose a husband from the city wall, and posting imperial edicts, continuously unfolded. Tourists had to navigate various challenges and tests according to ancient rules to pass through the city smoothly. At the event site, the “immersive experience” styled like ancient scenario dramas brought continuous laughter and surprises to the tourists, allowing them to deeply experience the excellent traditions of Han culture.
Many female stars have previously challenged themselves with Hanfu costumes, such as Fan Bingbing playing Yang Guifei in a movie. In the photo, Fan Bingbing has long black hair adorned with simple accessories, exuding a natural sense of sophistication. Her three-dimensional features and slightly fashionable figure make her look very much like a beauty from that era when dressed in traditional costumes. Many netizens, upon seeing such promotional photos, commented that only Fan Bingbing could truly portray Yang Guifei!
Wang Luodan, known for her roles in modern urban dramas such as “Struggle” and “Who Will Be the Master of My Youth,” has won the hearts of many viewers with her sincere, straightforward, lively, and fashionable image, making her one of the “Four Little Flowers” of mainland China. She, who has always appeared in modern costumes, will take on her first historical drama role as Empress Wei Zifu in the new series “The Virtuous Empress Wei Zifu.” Recently, a set of promotional photos featuring Wang Luodan in traditional Hanfu attire for the drama has been released online, sparking heated discussions among netizens.
Bai Lu has starred in many historical dramas, covering various dynasties, with quite versatile costumes. However, she has yet to play a character from the Tang Dynasty. During her appearance on the variety show “Happy Camp,” Bai Lu tried on a Tang Dynasty costume with a bow-shaped hairstyle, which looked very cute. The off-the-shoulder cut of the Tang Dynasty costume suited her well, making her look very lively! Unfortunately, the round hairstyle on top made the overall look somewhat uncoordinated. However, there is anticipation for Bai Lu to challenge a Tang Dynasty costume in a future drama, which would likely suit her well.
When it comes to memorable characters from last year, Yi Yangqianxi's role as Li Bi in “The Longest Day in Chang'an” certainly stands out. Who wasn't captivated by the young Taoist priest while following the series? Wearing Hanfu, Yi Yangqianxi seems to instantly return to that role. As a top star at the age of ten, Yi Yangqianxi has always been challenging himself. Whether in “The Longest Day in Chang'an” or “Better Days,” he has consistently broken the mold of how people perceive him. Seeing Yi Yangqianxi in Hanfu leaves nothing but amazement. There is great anticipation for him to unlock more historical roles and continue to amaze audiences.
Historical dramas have long been a significant genre in television and film, each with its own unique style. Over time, however, historical costumes have become perfunctory and repetitive, challenging the audience's aesthetic sensibilities. The overall style has become increasingly standardized, with rich character details from makeup and hairstyles being replaced by uniform Korean-style eyebrows, fairies always wearing white dresses, and villains marked by dark eyeliner. When “Jia Nan Zhuan” starring Ju Jingyi appeared, her historical costume drew considerable attention from the audience.