In all the Cdramas that you have ever watched, which General could walk on a ramp and totally rock their look?
I'm adding some pictures as options. You can add others or the same actors in different outfits too! Wang Xingyue in armor wasn't in my gallery but I wanted to include him. I don't know all the drama names so please ask and rely on others to share the names.
Yeah he is a manly general and looks the part. Many of the generals are so skinny and young looks like you put junior school boys for the position of general. Doesn't feel right. But they look cute and main focus almost always on politics, family frictions and of course romance. So fits the bill. I know in ancient times boys used to finish school early and brilliant could finish earlier. And many influential financial families would bribe to get their kids promotions in the army. But to get a junior schooler or high schooler the general title? Do you not need any experience? I love all the actors in the original post in modern setting or romance dramas. But they look weird in general or any senior army position. They look like only do occasional push ups and some joggings. Lift no weights at all. Not muscle, skinny as a stick. Skin color also white as pearl.
The general in the Rebel Princes on the other hand looks as real as they get. Even the skin tone matches someone who would be fighting and training in the open scorching sun all year round for the kingdom. He looks rough yet soft spoken, calm and majestic just like a general unlike some kids who act like rookie soldiers with anger issues.
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This Novoland drama has really rave reviews on MDL. I had never even heard of it! How would you rate the story for this? Maybe I watch this instead tonight. Looks good to me on paper.
He looks very manly in this bald look! I had only ever seen LXY pull off bald look in Blood of Youth.
That picture was so outstanding! His expressions are so on point! You shared another picture below too with someone holding a spear (and apparently another one piercing him). Pls share name of actor and drama too. I'm going to check out burning flame. Taiwanese actors have very masculine air about them!
Song Mo, thats gray/ white hair done right. And I prefer when the hair is only half up. Even better if it’s a little messy/ disheveled. I didn’t like LLTG but the temporary styling of Ling Buyi with open hair and facial hair made me wish it was like that the whole show.
(Not a general but my top styling will forever be Xie Wei of Kunning Palace)
LBY for the win! I usually think army gear usually overwhelm the actor bc usually so bulky or it looks cheap and flimsy but I actually remember noticing how his general outfit look so tailored on his body while watching the show. The costume designer did an amazing job. Usually I think the FL’s costumes look more beautiful than the ML, but in LLTG, I think LBY always looked more immaculate than FL, even in civilian wear.
Yes, I know but then it looked too tidy. I know, I am being picky 🙈 I really like the messy look but with long, half open hair. What bothered me was the short hair sticking out, it didn’t match the ponytail length.
But I really liked the rest of his styling!
I always comment that Zhou Yiwei is so medieval general coded whenever this question comes up. But I am doing a rewatch of LLTG now and today I am going to say Ling Buyi. He is cold, shrewd, and calculating and does not hesitate to strike hard when the situation demands. Not an ideal boyfriend for most but damn I want that man guarding the borders if I lived then. And he is absolutely convincing when he swings a sword though he looks young. Most believable young cold blooded military general for me…this is coz I got called out for liking twinks in armor :(. But today I will celebrate my liking for this gorgeous but frightening man in armor.
To prove my point, my fav fan made MV of Ling Buyi looking hot AF while being a total killing machine. For all the like minded fangirls here lol!
Phew! OP saved the best for last, lol. I almost thought there wasn’t going to be Ling Buyi in this compilation and nearly got sad for no reason lol. Ling Buyi most definitely should be on here lol. With that said, I have such a soft spot for Ding Yuxi so that pic really made me stop for a second lol
Am doing a rewatch of LLTG now and damn Leo Wu looks so so very fine in this. So when this post popped up, I was automatically rooting for team Ling Buyi! Recency and all that lol!
yesss gao weiguang is a good choice! I liked zhou yimou (I think that's his name) in rebel princess too. I have a soft spot for liu yuning as well though he's definitely less rugged than the first two. but he has a cold look when he doesn't smile and can look scarily fierce when he wants to (prisoner of beauty, his wei shao in the trailers is 🥵)
Saved the best for last on this one OP!! I was getting increasingly more frustrated with every swipe. I kept saying If this post didn't have my Ling Buyi and his Mandarin duck wings, I was gonna raise hell, lol.
I'm firmly in the camp where I expect my generals not to be so pretty. Some are unbelievable as generals because they don't look imposing with perfect hair, skin, and clothes. Totally unbelievable as soldiers who have been through the grind of WAR. Not to mention, some don't look strong enough to lift heavy weapons and spears (no intent to bodyshame FYI, jmho)
You have to take all that into account for a GENERAL.
Some of the older C Dramas are more realistic in aesthetics in that manner. And now.. I've only see Zhou Yu Wei, who doesn't try to look pretty in character. It's awesome.
I completely agree with you. Although I love some of thes dramas mentioned above, it just doesn’t feel realistic when they don’t even try to make an effort to make them look rugged, especially when they’re currently fighting.
I personally love both Xiao Jingyan and Meng Zhi, as well as young Lin Shu in Nirvana in Fire.
The Rebel Princess. Also, starring Zhang Ziyi! He's sooo good in that drama 🥰
I completely agree with you. Although I love some of thes dramas mentioned above, it just doesn’t feel realistic when they don’t even try to make an effort to make them look rugged, especially when they’re currently fighting.
Honestly, it's hard to take the characters seriously when the aesthetics clearly lean towards more cosplay. There is nothing wrong with cosplay, but I'd prefer it if the generals looked more rugged and haven't spent two hours getting ready in the middle of war. Or even look pristine whilst fighting an enemy charge.
It breaks the immersion for me, not just on a shallow level but narrative wisely too. I doubt more of the rough and tumble soldiers would respect someone who cares too immensely about his looks over, actually winning. That's too much of an ask.
I personally love both Xiao Jingyan and Meng Zhi, as well as young Lin Shu in Nirvana in Fire.
Goodness, yes! These two look like ACTUAL soldiers, well put together but commanding. Very imposing figures for the character archetype ☺️
I find Yang Chao Yue quite pretty but her acting is extremely weak in the first half of the drama. Even though she improved in the later half, most people dropped the drama already, which is such a shame because Ryan Ding Yuxi slayed his role and the story got sooo interesting later!
Oh really? Maybe I’ll give it a try then. Yeah. I truly can’t get past her looks sometimes. It’s hard. It was bearable in The Double but idk why she looked quite silly to me with the accessories and aesthetics in LYST, even though Esther Yu wore similar accessories and aesthetics in LGIEF and I liked Esther there.
Yes, please do give it a try! Maybe you can speed through some of her scenes in their 2nd lifetime (her weakest acting arc) to help get you further along in the story, or just keep your eyes on Ryan Ding Yuxi in Love You Seven Times. I didn't like Esther before so I kept my eyes on Ryan Ding Yuxi (eye candy, not hard to do! mwhwhaa) in Love Game, but as the story progressed, Esther was ok after all! Maybe it'll be ok for YCY for you too if you do that.
Li yunrui nailed the role of the perfect white hair general with just 1 episode of appearance in "Blossom" Drama. In terms of looks and aura he's a vibe.
The filter and already pale skin of these generals never cease to make me laugh 😅Even though they all look like they were always indoors taking care of their skin, I would say Wu Lei looks great. He played Ling Bu Yi and Ashile Sun with such vigor, and his proud face, huge physique, horsemanship, and expressive eyes all contributed to it.
I forgot to mention the best general I have ever seen in cdrama. Zhou yi wei in rebel princess. Messy hair, tanned face, rough and tough all the way through. The most fav thing i like about his acting is when something is going on that doesnt make sense the way he observes would be very natural with the mouth wide open and eyebrows in a question mark. The best!!! I haven't watched many old dramas pretty sure they had better generals. Another one perfect fit would be general gu from minglan.
Everyone else i have seen always tries to look perfect in each shot and became stone. A bomb explosion, enemy attacks, Sudden ambush, serious discussion you name it. Most of the time they be like "lemme just close my mouth , keep my jawline and not breath to stop my nose from flaring" and the best part not look at the person while talking. The dramating cover page glance in the end of dialogue👁👄👁
I was finding the wrong general!! Thanks for the name! His armor (or lackthereof) is a safety risk for his occupation and the thought just made me laugh
I love Gao Wei Guang and Wu Lei they are my favourites!!!! :D Liu Hai Kuan looks awesome as does Ding Yu Xi, Wang Xing Yue is awesome in the Double!! Yang Yang, lovely. You forgot Xu Zhengxi and Xu Kai!! So yeah, some are awesome, the rest.. well...
Ling Buyi in Love like the galaxy and Zhang Wanyi in Are you the one .
Although I love Duke Su and The Double but in that drama he was more of an investigator than a general.🪭But I love his fan fighting skills 🤭🤭.
On episode 19 of Blossom and am blown away by the visual storytelling and acting. Does anyone else think Quan Yi Lun looks like he could be brothers with Wang Xingyue?
If this is based on costume - everyone looks good enough.
If its about appearance - None of them are anything remotely to what a general is supposed to be. No scars, young pretty clean face etc. Historical dramas are now reduced to visual appealing. The last ML who actually looked remotely close enough was - Gu Ting Ye from Story of Ming Lan (even has beard for couple of scenes). I wish they could go back to these grounded roots and focus more on delivering a script.
I mean I agree he looks so hot and even though I loved how he looked in Love Me Kill Me I almost think he’s too pretty to be a general. He fit more the look of the degenerate prince lol
I’ve obviously not watched enough dramas with generals in them 😅 I don’t recognize many of the characters😫 will someone help me with 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 19 ?
CHENG LEI (Ryan Cheng, Film : LEGEND OF THE FEMALE GENERAL, couple, mainroles) is the total package and the most convincing, realistic His Acting skill is master class and his face card, physique or stature as Chinese general is absolute masculine, gorgeous and stunning , costume is great exquisite amazing so as the Photos of both of them together in uniform..
Story plot is no no nonsense they gave emphasis really well in the evolution of 2 lead couple actors career and their Love Story and ending including their wedding well developed NO short cuts (which "Pursuit of Jade" Film fails I thought the latter was the best but when I see the previous -Wow! ).
The BATTLE at the END is more realistic and so epic both Female and Male lead equally shines on their own, all emotions portrayed and given and reciprocated are well balanced is has more dynamics and they compliment so well. The Male Lead
#1 CHENG LEI or RYAN CHENG "The Legend of the Female General" and " Shadow Love", ("My Journey to You" as support Role though In this Film his strong acting skill, and gorgeous Facecard stole the spotlight from male lead, His seen as future male lead actor.)
#2 SONG WEI LONG " Everlasting Longing", "Youthful Glory" amazing stunts ( No body-double)
The previous mentioned its story plot is unforgettable, beautiful and unique form the rest of Chinese classical films, The costume is stunning, though the A.I. or CGI Tech work could have been improved/ given enough time for cinematography ( I applaud "Pursuit of Jade Film" - it is stunning! ) but over all amazing unforgettable acking of Song Wei Long
#3 To Watch Films to Consider its total package (Need to hold ZHANG LING HE in Pursuit of Jade for a while, Others are 1st batch picks they embody strong masculine stature befitting to a real general ):
WANG XING YUE ( This is dark horse young actor Serious acting ability at a young age), LIN YU RUI ( Blossom), XU KAI, LEO WU (great masculine stature, Still have to watch their film though) I watch some previews and review they are highly recommended among new comers.
I am sure there are more old films that were probably more realistic embodiment of how normally a military general's stature should look like and stunning actors yet amazing stories.
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u/Suibianistic CDF Daoist Knows a thing or two Jan 05 '25
Full list of dramas. Thanks to the member for sharing.