Debate on Declining Actor Performances: Bai Jingting, Jin Dong, Cheng Yi

Rising Disappointment in the Film Market

• 💡 The film and television market has seen numerous "super IPs" with huge investments and popular actors, yet many quickly fade after airing, leading to viewer disappointment.
• 📌 Expectations have been repeatedly exhausted, and patience worn thin, as some once highly anticipated actors show signs of "not as good as before" in new projects.

Specific Actor Criticisms

• 🎭 Bai Jingting was criticized for "overacting" in "Hard to Coax," with a superficial performance, monotonous eyes, and stiff body language diminishing his character's appeal.
• 📉 Guo Jingfei's reputation declined in "Old Uncle" due to an overly formulaic acting style and exaggerated expressions that created a disconnect with the character's reality.
• 🔄 Jin Dong's problem stems from "typesetting," with a lack of role differentiation and repetitive dialogue leading to audience fatigue and eroding his acting reputation.
• 👻 Chen Xiao's performance in "The Big Businessman" showed a "lack of presence," being overly restrained and lacking emotional tension, overshadowed by supporting characters.
• ⚠️ Cheng Yi's performance in To the Mountains and Seas was deemed a "failure," as his delivery and pacing failed to meet previous standards, leading to heated discussions.

The Essence of Acting

• 🚀 These cases highlight that popularity, IP, and investment cannot replace the creative process itself, making an actor's professional ability paramount.
• ✅ Audiences are increasingly less moved by perfunctory performances, valuing the sincerity of the performance and the believability of the character.
• 🔑 For actors, returning to the essence of acting and continuous self-improvement is the most reliable way to avoid a decline in their skills, as the market is not infinitely forgiving.