Many viewers felt that Ying Tao Hu Po (樱桃琥珀) was poorly executed, with Zhao Jinmai’s performance sparking debate over whether she’s truly a good fit for modern romance dramas.
The original novel behind Ying Tao Hu Po (樱桃琥珀) had solid storytelling potential, and given its ensemble-cast period setting and collaboration with a top production team, expectations were high — if not for commercial success, at least for critical acclaim. Unfortunately, the outcome hasn’t lived up to that promise. The adaptation choices appear questionable, and the chemistry between Zhao Jinmai and Zhang Linghe has also been criticized as underwhelming.
There’s still some hope that once it airs on satellite TV, the series might receive a more favorable reevaluation. As for Zhao Jinmai’s next projects, she’s set to star in <em data-start="998" data-end=’1019′>Wu Ke Ti Dai (无可替代) alongside Wei Daxun. However, the pairing is already drawing skepticism online due to the significant age gap between the leads — a common flashpoint in casting discussions.
