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Favorite Looks from Tencent All-Star Night 2023

Yang Zi and Jeremy Tsui / Xu Zhengxi

Zhao Lusi

✨More amazing looks under the cut✨

Tang Yan and Meng Meiqi

Meng Ziyi

Xia Meng and Ren Suxi

Dylan Wang Hedi

Jia Nai and Zhong Chuxi

Ma Yili and Zhu Xudan

Tang Yan in another look

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Actress Ren Suxi, photographed by Kiki Xue for Harper's Bazaar China May 2023

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Ren Suxi for Tencent Video All Star Night 2023

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Subbed: 回廊亭 Revival trailer (Ren Suxi, Liu Mintao)

An upcoming movie adaptation of Keigo Higashino's The Murder in Kairoutei starring Ren Suxi and Liu Mintao!!! The promotional materials emphasize that this is a two-woman story, with absolutely no word about the boyfriend.

This movie was originally set to be released March last year (2022), suddenly went totally silent, and came back today to announce that it's coming out on March 2023, finally. <3

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REN SUXI 任素汐 | Chinese New Year 2024

Ren Suxi: more photos here Chinese New Year 2024: more photos here

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2023: Melancholy Pop Song Dream Speaks to Chinese Youth

Chinese singer Ren Suxi and the Wai Yina band melancholy new song “Dream” that speaks to the concerns of Chinese youth about their futures is now on YouTube. See translations of Chinese articles on “lying flat” for discussions of some of those concerns.. It reminds of another melancholy hit song, Luosha and the Sea Market [see the posting here 2023: Hit Pop Song “Luosha and the Sea Market”…

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GG shared this beautiful performance of 'Big Dream' by Vaina Band & Suxi Ren on his Weibo. It's from a TV series called "Summer of the Band."

EDIT: Lyrics added.

I'm six years old walking in the fields One accidentally fell into the water

what to do

I soiled my new clothes and broke my toys. Dad will be angry and Mom will be anxious

what to do

What should I do if I stand in the spring breeze and cry loudly?

I haven't left home since I was twelve years old I want to go to middle school, which is dozens of miles away from home.

what to do

If you get sick or lose your money People look down upon my thin body

what to do

What should I do if my father is always silent? I am already eighteen years old and have not been admitted to college Should I continue or work part-time?

what to do

I came to Shenzhen and wandered around for a while. I haven’t found a job and I’ve spent almost the same amount of money.

what to do

What to do when people at crossroads often turn back and forth

Didi-da-da-di-di-da-da Didi-da-da-di-di-da-da Didi-da-da-di-di-da-da

I have dated twenty-eight people Meeting my brothers and sisters on the street So just have a meal Her sister asked me if I had a formal job Do you want a house or children?

what to do

What should I do if I was caught off guard and left in a hurry? I am thirty-eight and my child is very obedient. I want to spend more time with her but I have to work overtime

what to do

Firewood, rice, oil and salt schools and hospitals I can't make more money by spinning around

what to do

I'm like a machine that can't stop. What should I do?

I see flowers blooming I hear the birds singing I see people rushing I see clouds in the sky I hear the river flowing I see people lost on the road

I am fifty-eight and my mother is no longer here The second child is divorced and the baby is left to me to take care of.

what to do

He said he would try his luck while he was still young. Maybe there will be something different when you come back I just want him to be safe What should I do if I keep repeating too many mistakes? I was seventy-eight and suddenly fell down The time spent lying in the hospital bed becomes very long

what to do

Facing the unknown, I was as helpless as a child Pretending to be relieved in front of my wife Say this is just a small hurdle What to do when the candle of life is swaying in the wind

I am eighty-eight and walking in the fields I saw a child crying in the wind Spring is shining brightly The obsession of the past is like a cloud of smoke There are too many scenery and no one can see them all clearly How can you achieve perfection if you can’t let go? If life is just a big dream

what would you do

I see flowers blooming I hear the birds singing I see people rushing I see clouds in the sky I hear the river flowing I see people walking on the road

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Qin Hao reunites with the screenwriter of The Bad Kids for new family drama

Qin Hao reunites with the screenwriter of The Bad Kids for new family drama

Helmed by the writer of last year’s cult hit The Bad Kids, Left Right 亲爱的小孩 will focus on the Chinese way of rearing kids, and stars Qin Hao, Ren Suxi, Nie Yuan and THE9’s Xie Keyin in the lead roles. Initial articles reported the web drama as an adaption of Wang Xiaoshuai’s film In Love We Trust: Mei Zhu and Xiao Lu used to be a couple. They lived together, were married and had a little…

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My People, My Country (2019)

I'm certain My People, My Country will snag all the awards at China’s equivalent of the Oscars. Jingoistic to the point of being sickening, every frame is spent forcefully celebrating the People’s Republic of China and enforcing government-approved values. Perhaps it would mean more to someone who lives there. For this viewer, it was a profoundly dull - though eye-opening - 158 minutes. Each of this anthology's seven stories come from a different director and feature some of the country’s biggest stars in a variety of roles and genres. There's a lot to say so pardon the longer-than-usual review.

The Eve

Engineer Lin Zhiyuab (Huang Bo) is floored when he learns Tian'anmen Square is being cordoned off before the founding ceremony of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949. As the man responsible for the mechanism that will automatically raise the flag, he must now find a way to anticipate and address any possible issues - without setting eyes upon the flagpole.

Well, doesn't this sound like an exciting intro to a 2-1/2 hour movie? Immediately, you recognize this is a propaganda film. This means it'll be an interesting viewpoint into the engineer's way of thinking... but not the way they meant it to be. Like all propaganda films, this one presents its subject as all-good, all-powerful and forever successful. The lack of tension serves to make the story even less dramatic than it would’ve been normally. It's too short for you to get invested in the characters and the story is one you simply can't be bothered for.

Passing By

In 1964, China is developing nuclear weapons. Scientist Gao Yuan (Zhang Yi) has not seen his wife (Zhou Dongyu) for three years. An incident at work nearly causes a meltdown, forcing Gao to intervene and put his life at risk.

If my country announced it was developing nuclear arms, I’d be outraged; not waving flags and singing songs. Even if your sentiments towards mutually-assured destruction differ, you'll leave this tale flabbergasted. Once we get into the drama between Gao and his wife, it’s a sweet love story. Then, the details hit you. The scientist’s fate is left ambiguous, as the story ends with the country’s victorious display of power. Anyone who knows anything knows only three things come from nuclear tests gone wrong: Superpowers, giant fire-breathing dinosaurs, of agonizing death. I guess we’re supposed to admire the man's dedication to his country, at the expense of his marriage and life?

The Champion

Dongdong (Han Haolin) and his father own the only television in their small village. It’s 1984 and China’s women’s national volleyball team is playing for the gold medal against the United States. While he holds the antenna in place, the village can view this historic match. Dongdong is torn, however. His school friend is moving away. If he doesn’t say goodbye to her tonight, he’ll never have the chance to tell her how he feels.

Of all the stories, this was my favorite. Dongdong wants to step away from the antenna but there are always circumstances pulling him back towards it. It’s got small-town charm and some laugh-out-loud moments… until you begin thinking about the story's real message. It’s the Olympics, sure, but Dongdong is supposed to give up his happiness because he dares to have a little luxury at home?

Going Home

Directed by Sue Xiaolu, Going Home follows a watch repairman tasked with coordinating two watches. The timekeepers will be worn by officials overseeing the ceremony commemorating the return of Hong Kong from British rule to China in 1997.

Yet another mundane story detailing a flag-raising ceremony. With The Champion still in mind, this one seemed even more tedious than it would’ve been otherwise. It takes itself seriously - to a fault. The only time you'll be jolted out of your stupor will be when you spot the actors lovingly gazing at those five yellow stars on that red flag. Seriously, the flag plays such a big role in so many of these stories I wouldn’t be surprised if it got first billing in the end credits - I couldn't read them so I can neither confirm nor deny my suspicion.

Hello Beijing

Deadbeat dad and taxi driver Zhang (Ge You) wins a ticket to the 2008 Beijing Olympics’ opening ceremony. Thinking he can use it to gain the admiration of his son, he flaunts his prize. When the ticket is stolen by one of his fares, he panics.

Like The Champion, Hello Beijing has a more comedic tone than the rest, which is a breath of relief. You take great delight when Zhang realizes his ticket has been swiped. It's an opportunity for him to redeem himself and he does, in a way that’ll make you roll your eyes. By the time the thief’s emotional speech comes in, you're practically nauseous.

The Guiding Star

Two brothers (Liu Haoran and Arthur Chen) are taken in by a kind, elderly couple. Initially planning on robbing them, the boys change their ways when a childhood story of a falling star seen during the day is fulfilled in the form of the Shenzhou 11’s landing capsule.

The longer I go on with this anthology, the less I have to say. This is a basic story. There’s nothing wrong with that, as long as you mix it up a bit. Tying the country’s space program to a prophecy that goes on to change two nogoodniks’ lives? puh-lease.

One for All

Fighter jet pilot Lü Xiaoran (Jia Song) has fought tooth-and-nail to be the best. When she is assigned to be the backup pilot for the Military Parade of the 70th Anniversary of the Victory in the Second Sino-Japanese War, she is initially outraged. As the big event approaches, she learns the importance of setting her ambitions aside.

We started off with a boring story. It's only fitting to conclude with another. The training sequences are cool and the shots of those jets zipping through the air are exciting but by this point, you know what agenda director Wen Muye is pushing onto you and your defenses are robust. There’s no way you'll let One for All "win" and you look down upon it with disdain.

Overall, the film is well made. The cinematography is grandiose, the landscapes majestic, the performances good. I simply couldn't look past the messages being pushed. Give up three years of your life, the chance to say goodbye to your friend, your lifelong ambitions. Do it for your country. Don't expect to be recompensed for your sacrifice; are you crazy?! Take joy in the sight of that flag, the symbol that ties us all together and makes everyone, from the lowliest thieves to aspiring engineers part of a bigger whole whose collective needs far outweigh the inconvenience of a few. Let's throw in a couple of subtle potshots towards the U.S., Japan, and the United Kingdom for good measure too. I didn't want to say too much in my summaries of the stories, but almost all of these take the corniness to an insufferable level. There's overwrought drama abound, the conclusions always go for the cheapest tricks and worst of all, you'll be bored. There’s so much to learn from My People, My Country that I'm glad to have seen it but found it more frightening than inspirational. (Original Chinese with subtitles on the big screen, October 7, 2019)

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半个喜剧（2019）

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First thoughts on the hottest family-centric (AKA “makes single ladies never want to put a ring on it“) C-drama: 亲爱的小孩 / Left Right

Spoilers through episode 10.

As is the case with many dramas of melancholic themes, Left Right is one that is sparking heated discussion in China while being met with crickets in the West. Starring Qin Hao and Ren Suxi as a couple whose relationship splinters upon the birth of their daughter (only to be later forced back into one another’s lives when their daughter is diagnosed with leukemia), the most prominent argument amongst viewers is whether or not the show is intentionally “crafting anxieties” (制造焦虑 in Chinese) by creating an image of marital problems that do not truly reflect reality.

I’ll start off by saying that over the past week, I’ve only gotten through 10 episodes. As someone who can typically binge-watch for over 5 hours in one sitting without issue, those watching habits are impossible to continue with this one. Every episode is packed with this unavoidable sense of pressure and a suffocating sort of aggravation. Any sort of long-term exposure literally ruined my day, but I can’t not watch a show that is so disturbingly captivating. 

Hence, why some people claim that the drama is “crafting anxiety”; essentially, exaggerating the difficulties of postpartum life for a woman. After watching such a show, what single woman will want to get married and have children? To which I, a very single woman, can answer – if one drama is able to convince me that marriage is a bad idea, then the societal problem driving me away from wanting a family runs far, far deeper than a television production alone.

For starters, I think this drama is very realistic. They stood in as neutral a position as possible in depicting every single character and allowing the audience to form their opinions from the perspective of human beings rather than viewers. There is not a single character in here that you will “like” wholeheartedly: the entire lineup is riddled with flawed humans. The female lead is not your typical pretty, pure lady who begs the audience for sympathy. After giving birth, she snaps emotionally on countless occasions and can be seen as heartless when conversing with her husband. It’s to the point where some viewers have a problem with her character in the scope of the drama’s focus on motherhood, saying, “how can viewers empathize with a mom who doesn’t reflect any warmth?” This opinion bothers me far more than the one about the show “crafting anxiety.” Should moms be saintlike at every given moment? Are moms saintlike at every given moment? This perspective only serves to emphasize this impression that the moment a woman gives birth, she no longer possesses emotions other than the ones that allow her to nurture her child; that she’s not a person, she’s a “mom.”

However, is she a bad mom? Because if she is, then yes, you should feel free to criticize her as such. But let me get into more detail about why she’s so unstable. First off, she pushed a baby out of her. Also, her husband was not present when she was rolled out of the delivery room. Second off, while she’s trying to get the baby to sleep late at night and dying of thirst, her husband won’t even wake up to get her a glass of water. Third off, time passes and her husband won’t bother coming home after work, instead sleeping in the car so the baby won’t disturb him, which then leads to him cheating on her. Fourth off, when the baby gets sick and she tries to reach her husband so they can go to the hospital, he doesn’t pick up the phone. Through all that, she stays with her baby regardless of her sleep-deprived frustrations and is in a state of permanent anxiety over her baby’s health. You tell me: in that situation, what kind of monster wouldn’t be unstable?

I find this show is more than fair in how it paints the husband as somewhat reasonable. In spite of all the issues that I just named, people can still feel bad for him (myself included, even knowing that he doesn’t deserve it) because we can see how exhausted he is. He has to work to raise his child. He drinks with clients until he throws up to get contracts signed. He cannot manage that if there is a baby at home, screaming for hours on end at night. His mother is constantly getting into disagreements with his wife’s mother and he’s forced to act as the mediator (albeit, not a very effective one). He does not lose his temper with his wife throughout, instead being a man of infinite patience around her because he knows that she has it harder than him.

But interestingly, that’s also what I find so scary about his character. He can be so normal, yet so inept, and viewers will find excuses for him simply because he’s a dad and not a mom. Mom has to take care of kids 100% of the time, regardless of if she also has to work or has other things to attend to, or else she’s a failed mom. If Dad even puts in 25% of her effort in taking care of his own child, he’s automatically a good dad.

Not once does the drama show him changing a diaper. He does not feed the kid. You can count on one hand the number of times he picks up his daughter and holds her. If this is the kind of “father” that society has become accustomed to, is that not a social failing? Just by seeing him work hard outside of the house, we excuse him for the duties that he neglects within it. (Of course, that sympathy all starts going down the drain once he starts cheating on his wife, a progression that made me break out in a cold sweat out of sheer frustration.)

Some viewers say the dynamics of their relationship are exaggerated and others say the entire situation is too real, and to the point that they can’t keep watching. But the writers did us a favor by not taking it to the next level.

Take the husband as an example again: there are countless real-life scenarios where after an infant is born, a husband will blame his wife and the child for disrupting his lifestyle. He will complain endlessly while not having a hand in taking care of the baby. And—I can’t believe I’m about to say something even slightly favorable in regards to a cheater—when the husband in the drama finds himself unfaithful to his wife, he’s deeply apologetic. By no means does that mean he dealt with it gracefully, but it would have been much more nuclear if it went down the shameless path of “I cheated on you because you blah blah blah” which...well, let’s be honest, doesn’t that happen in real life?

Some will say that I’m the one exaggerating now; most men aren’t like what I’m describing. And yes, I understand that. All I can say is that maybe it takes seeing to believe.

Not to mention, this couple has it somewhat “easy.” They’re able to hire a 月嫂 (basically a live-in nanny for the first month after birth) to take care of the baby and mom. When that didn’t end well, the male lead’s mom was able to move in to take care of the child and mom. And when that didn’t end well, the female lead’s mom was able to move in to take care of the child and mom. The female lead was able to get back to work smoothly because her own mom was around 24/7 to take care of her daughter. Not every couple is fortunate enough to have so many financial and familial resources. They already have it tough. Imagine the scenario for couples who are truly alone in their battle.

I’ve seen a lot of viewers pointing fingers at the husband or the wife for failings in their relationship. I have nothing to say in regards to the whole mistress thing, but there’s a large societal aspect to their troubles before she even steps on stage. Would the rift between the couple be that wide if the husband were allowed substantial paternity leave? If we saw parenting as the job that it actually is, would they struggle so much in raising a baby? The whole idea where the man has to work to financially support the family while the woman stays at home, in a society where women also have to work to financially support the family is completely at odds with itself.

So is it the show that’s making up problems? Or has the curtain just been pulled aside to reveal something that’s already festered in front of us?

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Ren Suxi shares new snaps as she reunites with her There Will Be Ample Time costars at Tencent Video All Star Night 2023

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Subbed: 回廊亭 / Revival scene (2023 The Murder in Kairoutei cmovie starring Liu Mintao and Ren Suxi) Would not recommend this movie as either a standalone movie OR an adaptation, but this scene was funny (context: there is a dead body in the house)

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Writer of Burning Ice to work with Qin Hao, Liao Fan for upcoming iQiyi crime thrillers

Writer of Burning Ice to work with Qin Hao, Liao Fan for upcoming iQiyi crime thrillers #隐秘的角落 #长夜难明

Streaming giant iQiyi has bought the adaption rights to two more novels written by Zi Jinchen, the screenwriter and original author of critically acclaimed thriller Burning Ice 无证之罪. Both web dramas have already started filming, and will have twelve 60 minute episodes.

The Hidden Corner 隐秘的角落 is already in production, and stars Qin Hao, Wang Jingchun, Zhang Songwen and Ren Suxi.

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