Recently, the Chinese version of "My Uncle" has become a hot topic due to the exposure of Reuters photos, and the combination of starring Zhao Youting and Zhang Zifeng has made many netizens sway between worry and expectation.
The original "My Uncle" stars South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun and singer and actor IU, and tells the story of a pure and deep emotional entanglement between a middle-aged man and a young woman.
The drama is not only listed as the TOP 1 Korean drama in the hearts of many audiences because of its delicate plot and the superb acting skills of the actors, but also makes many people have a huge change in IU's acting skills, and Lee Sun-kyun is also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people with this drama.
However, in the Reuters photos, even though the costumes and scenes are similar to the original setting, the overall atmosphere seems to be a lot more ordinary. Netizens are worried about whether Zhao Youting and Zhang Zifeng can reproduce that unique emotional entanglement, although both of them are powerful actors, whether they can reproduce the calmness and delicacy in Korean dramas is a question mark in the hearts of many people.
In particular, the age difference has become the focus of heated discussions. Although there is a similar age difference in the Korean version, what Lee Sun-kyun and IU create is not a father-daughter relationship, but a more subtle emotional tacit understanding. Netizens are worried that such a relationship will not be shown in the Chinese version, and some even bluntly said that they are worried that the combination of the two leading actors is more like brother and sister than adults with complex emotions.
Despite this, there is still a general trust in the acting skills of Zhao Youting and Zhang Zifeng. Zhao Youting is known for his calm and restrained acting skills in the industry, while Zhang Zifeng is young, but he has already shown his overage expressiveness in many works. The question is whether such a pair can deduce the unique feeling of "My Uncle", rather than just the joys and sorrows on the surface.
Some netizens also mentioned that although the "uncle" and "little sister" in Korean dramas are acceptable age foreshadowing, although Zhao Youting has excellent acting skills, he does not have the charm of "uncle", and Zhang Zifeng is more like a girl who has just stepped out of high school. Netizens are worried that the Chinese version may lose the unique gloomy atmosphere in Korean dramas and turn into a Chinese-style idol drama, which is regrettable and regrettable.
What's even more worrying is that without the subtle emotion of the original that has nothing to do with the age difference, the depth and uniqueness of the script may not be highlighted. Once it becomes a standard idol drama model, then the unavoidable happy ending may seem far-fetched.
In addition, fidelity to style is also a matter of concern to the audience. The original version of "My Uncle" has won high praise for its down-to-earth narrative techniques and real emotional performance, and if it is remade into a Chinese version, whether it is the adaptation of the story background or the expression of the characters' inner dramas, it needs to be extra careful to live up to the influence of the original work.
Although there are many concerns about the remake of "My Uncle", many viewers have expressed their willingness to give it a chance. After all, good actors can always find new highlights in new roles, and perhaps the combination of Zhao Youting and Zhang Zifeng can bring us unexpected surprises and touches.
Netizens generally stated that although they are vigilant, they are still willing to maintain expectations and confidence in the acting skills of the two powerful actors and the efforts of the crew.
After all, the remake of film and television works is always a cultural phenomenon that both competes and coexists with the original work, and it can only be seen after the actual release. Until then, we might as well keep our minds at peace and look forward to the Chinese version of "My Uncle" to bring us new touches.