"Quoc sac phuong hoa" starring Duong Tu and Ly Hien is one of the most watched Chinese TV series.
In particular, Ly Hien's return to the historical drama genre has become a topic of discussion since before the film aired.
Li Xian is a famous actor on the Chinese screen, also loved for his handsome appearance, masculine and strong demeanor. However, his ability to transform into ancient characters is not highly appreciated.
In the movie "Sword Dynasty" released in 2019, Ly Hien's appearance was criticized. Therefore, the audience was worried when there was news that Ly Hien would star in a historical drama with Duong Tu.
But when "Quoc sac phuong hoa" was released, the audience's view of Ly Hien immediately changed.
According to QQ, topics like "Li Xian appears in ancient costumes" have become hot topics of discussion among netizens. Many viewers even have to admit that Li Xian can be ranked among the new "ancient male gods".
In the first episodes, the film mainly focuses on the story of the female lead Ha Duy Phuong (Duong Tu), Ly Hien's character Tuong Truong Duong does not have much screen time. But that does not mean his role is overshadowed.
Tuong Truong Duong held the position of Hoa Dieu Su, the person assigned to select concubines for the king during the Tang Dynasty. He traveled the world, searching for and selecting suitable girls to bring into the harem.
With the title of Flower Bird Envoy, Tuong Truong Duong had the power to capture girls from good families, even forcing them into the palace. Therefore, this was a position of great power, considered a close minister of the king.
Right from his appearance, Ly Hien impressed by expressing the free and liberal style that the character wanted to show.
On the outside, Tuong Truong Duong appears as a “corrupt official”, a “womanizer”, a famous playboy. But in reality, he is an upright, intelligent, perceptive and also very kind person.
According to 163, Ly Hien has portrayed the changes in this character perfectly. The contrast between his sardonic personality in the early stages and his feelings for Ha Duy Phuong in the later stages deserves praise.
In an interview, Ly Hien shared that he lost about 5-6 kg to play the role of Tuong Truong Duong. It can be seen that the actor put a lot of effort and investment into this role.
Tuong Truong Duong is currently in the Top 5 on Vlinkage's hottest Chinese movie characters chart. In the first two days of the show's broadcast, Ly Hien's character has surpassed 9 points, reflecting the audience's love and interest in the role.
