I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 207, Kim Sun-hee: I'll Kiss You

"This is Li Xuan? This..."

Tang Jili, as the director, was slightly surprised. He didn't understand the matter of wild horses. Making a horse obedient could be due to fate or other factors. Various reasons and factors were possible. After all, that's how the world is.

But this aura.

When he started acting, he exuded masculinity, domineering presence, and a certain spirit in his eyes.

One type, which truly possesses the temperament and majesty of an ancient general.

Tang Jili initially thought that Li Xuan, at his age, would find it difficult to embody the demeanor of a great general—but in truth, he didn't care too much. After all, in a sense, the biggest draw of the Qin Dynasty storyline was Princess Yu Shu. If Princess Yu Shu could showcase her beauty and acting skills as the most beautiful woman on the peninsula, the outcome would be entirely different.
That's Kim Sun-hee! What man wouldn't be mesmerized by Kim Sun-hee's face?
It's not that we didn't have high hopes for Meng Yi; we just said that as long as he's qualified, that's enough, the rest is up to Brother Long.

The result is that as soon as it came out, it was presented on camera with an absolutely fitting feeling of a great general, which is what shocked him the most, that feeling of a real ancient general.

In short, when he stands with the other armored soldiers, you can tell at a glance who is the general and who is the soldier.

Without the need for deliberate camera focus or camera angles, or specific positioning.

"I told you this kid was extraordinary, but you didn't believe me." Cheng Shilong looked at Li Xuan with slight surprise, but not much shock.

When the Fire Cloud Evil God in "Kung Fu Hustle" made his move, Cheng Shilong knew that Li Xuan was definitely not simple. The powerful aura he's displaying now, befitting a great general, was entirely expected.
"Yes, indeed. I didn't expect him to have such the aura of an ancient general when he put on the armor. I was definitely mistaken at first."

Everyone else seemed to be acting.

This Meng Yi looks just like the real thing.

That feeling couldn't be more real.

at this time.

Meng Yi mounted his horse.
He drew his sword.

"Mount up! Step forward!"

The stunt performers playing soldiers seemed to be stirred by something within them.

It comes from an instinctive feeling.
Together.

Mount your horses and step forward.

Welcome, Princess Yu Shu.

For Kim Sun-hee, acting is not a particularly difficult thing. She started acting in high school and entered the entertainment industry as a model at the age of 16. In the early days, she was also criticized as a "pretty face". She gained attention starting with "Chunhyangjeon" and "Men of the Bath House".

It wasn't until "The Man Behind the Scenes" that he gained first-tier status, and then continued acting, entering the film industry, starting with "Flying Dance," which opened up the international market.

If we're talking about similar status, Kim Sun-hee is similar to the 'Zhao Yanzi' of the Korean Peninsula.

She's a legendary female star, now expanding into the film industry, pursuing a film career and an international path. Her future looks bright. Working with a male actor like Jackie Chan, who's popular throughout Asia, is a stroke of luck. So many people want to work with "Big Brother" but can't even get that opportunity.

In Asia, the name Cheng Shilong holds an absolutely dominant position.

Although she didn't know before she came that the 'male lead' she was acting opposite was actually a young actor from mainland China, she was honestly a little disappointed when she first heard the news.

I am the female lead, and the male lead is not Cheng Shilong.

After all, acting with Cheng Shilong would definitely elevate one's status and star power.

However, after seeing this younger brother and visiting the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an with him, I suddenly felt that this younger brother from mainland China was not bad.

This big boy has a sunny disposition.
He is my 'general'.

Not bad.

On the bright red sedan chair, Kim Sun-hee, amidst the grand wedding procession, became one of the First Emperor's concubines.

As a princess from a foreign land, she was sent to participate in a political marriage and become a concubine. This was her mission as a princess.

That is her mission.

At this moment, bathed in the Xi'an sunlight, the yellow sand and the sun drifted onto the surface of Yu Shu.

The princess squinted and looked at the general riding a horse on the loess slope, who was there to receive his bride.

The princess and the general's first meeting.

Their eyes met.
A valiant general and a beautiful woman from a foreign land.

I won't go into anything else.

Just look at this one scene of the wedding procession together.

It's a classic scene of the 'general and princess' that's absolutely perfect.

Majestic, like an iron tower, his armored body tall and imposing—even Tang Jili was somewhat surprised by this point.

That was Li Xuan. Although he didn't look that tall, he was still quite imposing.

At least, it's not as imposing as it appears now, like an iron tower.

It gives people the same kind of...
sense of security.
Yes, it's about a sense of security.

There are many kinds of generals. There are young generals like Huo Qubing, who are sharp and invincible, brave and fearless. There are also generals like Xiang Yu and Lü Bu, who are brave and domineering. In front of the camera, they should highlight their bravery and strength.

The Meng Yi before us was neither a young general nor a fierce and domineering figure, but rather exuded a kind, reassuring, and warm masculinity.
Generals like this
"I didn't expect his look to be so good after the makeup test."

Tang Jili hadn't expected Li Xuan to have such a good image.

You could even say it amazed him.
"You were much more handsome in your past life."

"I didn't make a living based on my looks anyway." Cheng Shilong chuckled, a hint of pride in his voice. Li Xuan's appearance hadn't embarrassed him at all; in fact, it had given him a bit of a thrill.
I was the one who strongly recommended this role to play my past life, so it's not unreasonable for me to share in the credit...
In terms of appearance, he was indeed quite stunning. Cheng Shilong thought carefully; he had worked with quite a few handsome young men and seen quite a few of them. Take Wu Yanzu, for example; just standing there, he exuded a kind of innate charm and melancholy, as effeminate as a beautiful serpent, very alluring.
Xie Jinfeng is even cooler, with a kind of lightning-like surge in his style.

All of these qualities and auras were already evident before she became an actress, rather than as a character. In other words, you could see the true nature of this aura even before filming began.

We already know what their temperament and aura are like.

Li Xuan was different. Before filming began, his impression of the character Fire Cloud Evil God in "Kung Fu Hustle" was that he was crazy and ruthless. This was a fixed impression. But when he saw the actor himself, he felt that he was somewhat "ordinary".

It wasn't until he put on the armor belonging to Meng Yi of the Great Qin that his aura began to emerge.

The aura of a great general of the Qin Dynasty is so captivating that one can't help but admire him. Just by standing there, he exudes the presence of a great general, which is quite surprising.

It's amazing how some actors don't exude any special charm before filming, but their charm shines through once filming begins.

This is very interesting.

Director Tang Jili saw things even more clearly. He realized that Li Xuan's presence wasn't just about his own aura; he also made the actors playing the Qin soldiers, and the audience, subconsciously believe in him.

They believed they were soldiers of the Qin state.

They believed that the person standing before them was General Meng Yi, who was leading them.

This is the real Li Xuan; this is what makes him so unbelievable.

This ability to draw people in and immerse them in the experience.

Han Ping at this moment.

They arrived in Xi'an and first chatted with the bigwigs from the Culture and Tourism Bureau. After exchanging pleasantries, they both had different expectations for this mythological film. The bigwigs from the Culture and Tourism Bureau hoped that this film would take the Terracotta Warriors out of Asia and boost the local tourism economy, so they gave their full support in terms of filming.

In some ways, their demands are the same as Han Ping's.

"However, I heard that Cheng Shilong himself is not filming the Qin Dynasty drama this time, which is a bit of a pity."

Jiang Heng from the Culture and Tourism Bureau expressed some regret, saying that Cheng Shilong was only filming a flashback scene here, using the Terracotta Warriors to search for memories of his past life, rather than the past life itself.

He actually hoped that Cheng Shilong would personally take charge.

"After all, the Qin culture that is exported is interesting to people, which is why they are interested in the Terracotta Army, a relic of a past era."

This statement directly addresses the key point of analysis.

It points to the essence of the matter.

What we're exporting isn't cultural relics, but the culture itself. The scenes in the script set in the Qin Dynasty, recreating the Qin Dynasty's atmosphere on the land of Xi'an, are what we really want to export.

The pyramids also hold significance in the context of Pharaonic culture; otherwise, they would simply be giant tombs without any real meaning.

"You're just lamenting that Xi'an has lost a Terracotta Warriors image ambassador, aren't you? Wasn't the previous 'A Step into the Past' series enough for you?"

"Hahahaha, Mr. Han, you can never have too much of this."

The two were joking around like this.

I suddenly remembered something: The Myth is currently being filmed, why don't we go check it out?

Han Ping already had this idea.

Go watch the movie "The Myth," and see the young actor who left a deep impression on him—the young actor who was caught up in the storm of the Beijing entertainment circle.

Han Ping had no interest in interfering with those messy, market-driven things, nor did he have time to care about such trivial matters. It was only because he had met the young man briefly when he made a cameo appearance in "Looking for a Gun".

He was originally just an insignificant nobody. Even a superstar like Jackie Chan could sit at the same table with him.

Li Xuan is too young. This actor.

But he was even younger back then! How much time has passed, and he's already within his sight.

Not to mention, he was still a student, and a student who was being 'targeted' by the Beijing elite circle, climbing up the ladder under immense pressure.

He's climbed to where he is now, a character in "The Myth" who can stand on his own.

At first glance, it doesn't seem like much, but this promotion speed is truly astounding, and each time it's been achieved through sheer strength.
Han Ping belatedly became somewhat interested.

That middle-aged man in "The Missing Gun," the projection of a loser, the one who lost his "gun"—he's here, as General Meng Yi, a valiant general of the Qin Dynasty. What would he be like?
Somewhat interesting.

When Han Ping and Jiang Heng went to visit the set, there was no room for them to go incognito. They were caught as soon as they arrived at the film set, especially Han Ping.

There is no one in the entire entertainment industry who doesn't know him.

Everyone knows he's a real big shot.

China Film Group is a joint public-private enterprise, with both public and private sectors involved. It has the power to make decisions on the distribution and sales of all films in China. Whether it's a domestic or foreign film, it has to go through its hands to be screened in China.

This time, "The Myth" was also decided by Han Ping. With his financial resources and connections, as well as Cheng Shilong's famous scenic spot purchases, the project was brought together by China, South Korea and India.

It wasn't just Cheng Shilong's reputation, but also Han Ping's ability to mobilize resources and make connections.

"President Han, you've arrived too!"

Yang Shoucheng of Emperor Motion Pictures also came along at this time.

Although they are both chairmen of film and television groups.

They are all capital, but there are differences between them.

Emperor Motion Pictures and China Film Group are simply incomparable in size.

"Mr. Yang, what a perfect timing!"

Han Ping was also slightly surprised at this moment; it seemed that President Yang had also come to visit the set unexpectedly.

For Mr. Yang, the significance of "The Myth" is simply box office, box office, and more box office. He has no sense of social or historical responsibility; achieving results and influence is the most important thing.

So I was still a little worried and wanted to come and see for myself.

Cheng Shilong's willfulness is self-evident.

While choosing Li Xuan wasn't the best option, Cheng Shilong had the qualities that made people tolerate his willfulness.

This is his "freedom".

He has the freedom to exercise his rights in this industry.

His position brought him freedom.
It's a bit of a pity that there's no way to connect Meng Yi and Cheng Shilong now. He doesn't have high expectations for Meng Yi; as long as he can do well in martial arts, that's enough—that's also Yang Shoucheng's biggest expectation, and it's what Cheng Shilong said at the beginning.

This kid's skills are like they've regressed thirty years in the industry.

Going back thirty years, what a golden age that was!
Even back in the era of Shaw Brothers martial arts films, this was probably not much better. If we go back thirty years, this is even more impressive.

"It seems we've all come together. So let's not delay and go see what the Qin Empire looks like in our 'Mythology'."

Jiang Heng, who was standing next to him, smiled and, with some curiosity, followed President Han and Yang Shoucheng to the film set. When they arrived, they were filming that scene.

That section features General Meng Yi.

There's also a scene where Princess Yu Shu stands side by side with someone else.

Han Ping was slightly stunned when he saw this scene.

This Li Xuan, this young actor, is vastly different from the cowardly man he remembers in "Looking for a Gun."

They're not even on the same layer. He can get into character even as a cowardly, unsuccessful middle-aged man.

But now, he has become a mighty general, a man who exudes a sense of security like the sun.

Scorching hot.

General.

In any case, he can't be compared to the man in "The Missing Gun".

That's an interesting point.

No wonder Jiang Wen was so fond of him back then; was it because he saw his acting talent?

Jiang Heng, standing to the side, stared blankly at the general.

"I'm not talking about appearance, but rather temperament and aura. It really resembles the Terracotta Warriors when they were first unearthed. Living Terracotta Warriors, living generals of the terracotta army."

He never expected this.

The actor's portrayal of the character is so realistic and nuanced, it's truly astounding.

he.

this image.

It can represent the Qin Dynasty in the hearts of Xi'an's cultural and tourism sector.

There was a physical fit, but that was all. When they started filming, Tang Jili felt more and more uneasy.

It's becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference.

Is Meng Yi from my script really that awesome?

Their loyalty to the First Emperor was even bordering on fanatical. They paved the way for him, demonstrating their unwavering devotion.

It's in Meng Yi's very bones.

belief.

To instill in them a belief in loyalty.

Even a fanatical steadfastness and conviction—a feeling not explicitly stated in the script, yet Li Xuan brought it to life in his performance.

Or should it be expressed?
General Meng Yi.

They had absolute loyalty to the First Emperor.

Along with his soldiers.

They were also infected by this sense of loyalty.

Loyalty to the First Emperor.

"I'm old."

"A subject should share his lord's burdens."

When the First Emperor expressed his feelings about getting old.

Meng Yi was determined to find the elixir of immortality for the emperor.

It was not the emperor's own desire.

Rather, it was General Meng Yi's own spontaneous desire.

That unwavering fervor.

And that unwavering love.

He loved Qin Shi Huang.

This is a point that everyone can see in their eyes.

It's not the kind of relationship between a man and a woman.

It is a kind of universal love.

A kind of love beyond the script that even Tang Jili hadn't expected.

"Qin Shi Huang swept across the six kingdoms and unified the world. General Meng Yi and three generations of loyal martyrs showed unprecedented loyalty to the First Emperor."

At this moment, Jiang Heng from the Culture and Tourism Bureau was moved to speak, as it was the first time he had ever watched a movie live.

You can understand a character's motivations, actions, everything, and will without even reading the script.

Loyalty and integrity can be seen in the eyes.

It doesn't seem like a performance.

Rather, it's about truly understanding Qin Shi Huang.

To understand everything about this emperor who was the first to rule the world, to know that he standardized writing and cart axles, and that his unification of the world reduced the number of wars, and to know that this was Qin Shi Huang, a man of integrity and blood, who actually saved the people from countless atrocities.

They knew the infamy that the First Emperor bore.

It is conceivable what a terrible thing it would be for the people if Ying Zheng obtained the elixir of immortality.

He was a tyrant.

Yet he was also a ruler who would be remembered for all time!

He is also a ruler worthy of Meng Yi's loyalty!

And the loyalty and devotion that arose towards him
This was Meng Yi's motivation.

This character's significance beyond love.

Playing a role isn't difficult.

Many books on the methodology approach have already explained how to interpret feelings.

However, the difficulty lies in how to fully resonate with the character's emotions and empathize with everything about him.

This is what is meant by difficulty.

“I didn’t write it like that in my script,” Tang Jili, the director and screenwriter, murmured at that moment.

The focus of "Myth" is on the ancient storyline.

It focuses more on emotional expression.

This refers to the relationship between Meng Yi and Princess Yu Shu.

The focus is on portraying Princess Yu Shu.

Her beauty, her unparalleled grace, her fragility, her strength.

Everything about her is an important part of the mythology, that is, her significance as the female protagonist.

She is the heroine.

In ancient dramas, they exist as an attractive element.

The most beautiful woman on the peninsula.

She has a good personality, a sweet voice, and is beautiful.

The result was unexpected.

Meng Yi's own romantic storyline with Qin Shi Huang.

Surprisingly, it also possesses considerable explosive power.

It even surprised Meng Yi from ancient times.

It also adds to its charm.

"So do you think it's right or wrong for Meng Yi to deviate from the script?"

At this moment, Cheng Shilong looked at Tang Jili with a slightly complicated expression. He certainly hadn't followed your script.

But is it correct or wrong?

At least Cheng Shilong genuinely felt that way.

If I had such a past life.

That's so cool!

Princess Yu Shu at this time.

They were listening intently to the script next to them, chattering away. After all, they couldn't understand each other because of the language barrier, so they needed an intermediary translation.

The difficulty of communication is not low.

After all, it's hard to say whether the meaning expressed is wrong.

This is a difficulty that was expected.

Princess Yu Shu at this time.

Look at General Meng Yi, sword in hand, surrounded by enemies, his towering figure blocking the princess's path.

Unwavering.

You could feel the heat emanating from his chest.

hot.

At this point, her translator started chattering away to her.
Script, reaction, confrontation.

A hero rescuing a damsel in distress is an act of affection, but must remain within the bounds of propriety.

At this moment, Consort Yu looked at the great hero who had killed the enemy and saved her, her eyes gradually becoming somewhat infatuated.

"Don't go over there yet."

At this moment, Tang Jili realized something and told the translator next to her to stop talking and stop translating the script for her.

How can she act without translating the script?
Although others were somewhat puzzled, they still listened to what the famous director in Tang Jili had to say.

Whatever the director says goes.

The translator stepped back behind him.

Only Li Xuan and Jin Shanxi remained at the scene.

At this moment, Kim Sun-hee took off her script and looked at the general in front of her. At this moment, Kim Sun-hee felt that she was no longer the actress from the peninsula, but the concubine from the peninsula who married into the Central Plains, the concubine of the First Emperor, who traveled thousands of miles to marry for the survival of the country. But when she came here...
The First Emperor. Actually, Kim Sun-hee didn't feel anything at first, until she met Meng Yi and realized what a great ancient emperor he was.

However, I developed a fondness for this man who was loyal to the great emperor.

He protected me.

He protected the emperor.

It's him
In a daze.

wrong.

It wasn't Li Xuan and Jin Shanxi.

It was General Meng Yi.

There was also Princess Yu Shu.

High on the mountain, amidst the blowing wind, this scene was originally about Yu Shu dancing in front of the general, implicitly releasing her affection that was expressed but kept within the bounds of propriety.

But Kim Sun-hee felt that if she were Princess Yu-soo, she wouldn't act this way.

Instead, it will.
At this moment, the princess kissed him, gently kissing the corner of the general's mouth.

implicit.

And it was scorching hot.

Like Meng Yi's loyalty.

Yu Shu's love.

(End of this chapter)