In the plot setting of "Tang Dynasty Legends: Westward Journey", the image creation of the two female characters of Cherry and Xijun is particularly eye-catching.
Especially the role of Cherry, her heroine style has a lot of stage in the play.
However, Xijun's image construction seems to be somewhat marginalized, and her existence seems to be more positioned as a foil for the male protagonist Lu Lingfeng, resulting in her role and highlights in the process of solving the case being seriously weakened.
This treatment has undoubtedly created a kind of "reversal of priorities" dilemma in the play, and the uniqueness and depth of the female characters are oversimplified, apparently to set off the heroic image of the male protagonist.
Xijun, interpreted by Gao Siwen, is getting more and more compatible with the character in the advancement of the plot.
She continues to inject inner tenacity and complexity into this role, which makes Hee-jun's charm gradually revealed.
Gao Siwen's excellent acting skills make Xijun seem weak, but in fact he is strong.
Although she seems to be attached to the male protagonist on the surface, in fact, she shows the autonomy and strength of women in the play with her unique wisdom and judgment.
Despite this, this way of creating characters still seems a bit stiff and uneven, and people can't help but sigh: "When things develop to the extreme, they will inevitably go to the opposite, and overemphasizing them will backfire."
The lack of depth and complexity of Hee-jun in the play undoubtedly affects the overall look and feel of the series.
Although Gao Siwen's performance is slightly stiff at some point due to exaggerated eye expressions, she succeeds in portraying a compelling and emotionally charged character.
Although "Tang Dynasty Legends: Westward Journey" is deficient in handling female roles, thanks to the superb performances of the actors, especially Gao Siwen's passionate interpretation, the play still carves an indelible mark in the hearts of the audience.
In the future, the production team of the series should pay more attention to the depth and diversity of the characters to ensure that each character can shine and fully release its unique charm.
