They often say that when it comes to acting, in order to be able to act the part, you have to be the part. Many actors go through extreme lengths in order to embody their character. Method actors could even go on an intensive diet just to look their part. A recent example is Joaquin Phoenix who lost 52 pounds for the role of Joker. 52!
Although with all the rigorous preparations, there are bound to be certain side effects. But when an actor really commits to his role and does it right, magic happens.
The same goes for actor Luo Jin who plays the tragic Crown Prince in the drama Royal Nirvana who all his life yearned for the love of a father who only saw him as a threat. Not to mention all the prying eyes around him plotting for his downfall, he meets a maidservant whom he falls in love with but turns out, she wants to kill him too! If that doesn’t scream tragic, I don’t know what does.
It’s no wonder the drama’s director Vincent Yang didn’t think twice about revealing all the pressure and dedication Luo Jin went through during his 7 months of filming the drama in Xiangshan. He would often return to his room and idly sit for hours with not so much energy to even remove his wig, emotionally exhausted. During those days, Luo Jin would express how he acted until his heart hurt and that after just one month of filming, he already felt like he was gonna get depressed. Ooooff. Yet, the director would coax him saying they’ll torture him more.
Talk about dedication.
Nonetheless, I think all his hard work has paid off with the praise that he has received. Personally, I don’t know if it’s the eyebrows, his stare scares the sh*t out of me. But when he cries, I feel like crying for him too. I guess it’s working then, huh?
Congrats, Luo Jin! You did well, sweety!
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kimberlyamor
He is an underrated actor. So proud of him. ❤️
Anonymous
He understands his character really well, really professional and dedicated. But that doesn't matter, he's underrated and not an idol fans would die to see. Nobody is going to say they enjoy every single minute of this drama, nobody is going to say they love how slow and boring everything is. Liyi Tong is not that popular either. No hype around this drama at all, wondering if it's going to be a critical acclaim when it should be.
Anonymous
So sorry about the almost-depressed part! Hang in there, Luo Jin ….
I'm okay with Luo Jin. He's a pretty great actor, except I feel like his voice doesn't adapt well with Royal Nirvana. I'm currently watching this with my mom, and I feel like it could've been better if his voice was somehow … altered. However, I support him and am so sorry if any of you think I am hating on him. I'm not! He's a good actor!
Roberta Maberry
I think his voice is one of his best assets. Slightly deeper than normal. It may be because I’m Western. He’s an excellent actor and artist.
Jocean Grammenou
Lou-jin can even make a so so script great…A brilliant actor that plays with his voice moviated by good direction, with innate ability to hold your attention with self aware intentions. There are many talented actors on the Asian screen and many times thrwart by their goverment and held back by censorship, the scope of difficulties for the screen -writers, directors and performers should be a reminder how challenging their craft can be.
Roberta Maberry
I think his voice is one of his best assets. Slightly deeper than normal. It may be because I’m Western. He’s an excellent actor and artist.