Wang Yuyan, one of the heroines in Jin Yong's martial arts** "Dragon Babu", her beauty is not directly depicted in the text, but cleverly shown sideways through Duan Yu's shocking reaction when he first saw her. That gentle sigh made Duan Yu's heart ripple like a magic spell, his heart beat faster, and his blood boiled. He just glanced at the silky shawl hair and graceful figure, and instantly felt a pure and sacred atmosphere. The rich aroma of the spirit that seems to be absent seems to be smoky, making people feel like they are in a fairyland.
When Duan Yu finally got a glimpse of Wang Yuyan's true face, he was shocked to find that this was very similar to the "Fairy Sister" he saw in the "Langhuan Blessed Land" of Wuliang Mountain. At that moment, he couldn't help blurting out the words "fairy sister", which was not only amazed by her beauty, but also amazed by her purity and immaculateness. Wang Yuyan's beauty is a kind of beauty that cultivates both inside and outside, she not only has a stunning appearance, but also has a wealth of connotation and knowledge. Her wisdom and beauty coexist, and she has become an indispensable beautiful scenery in "Dragon Babu".
It is indeed a very challenging task to find a Wang Yuyan who can fully match the image of "fairy sister" in Duan Yu's eyes, among the many remakes of "Dragon Babu", who is more in line with the fairy sister?
Chen Yulian's version of Wang Yuyan is from the 1982 TVB TV series "Dragon Babu" and the Hong Kong New Century movie "New Dragon Babu", which is really as warm as jade as her name. There is an indomitable stubbornness in her personality, as firm as a jade rock. Chen Yulian's Wang Yuyan is like a hibiscus out of clear water, natural and innocent, without any carving.
Her Wang Yuyan image is gentle and atmospheric, with an otherworldly temperament, talented and intelligent, with a touch of sentimentality. That kind of fresh and refined temperament, like a clear spring in the mountains, makes people feel refreshed and intoxicated at a glance. When the audience sees her, they can't help but feel pity for her and want to protect her innocent and flawless smile.
Chen Yulian's Wang Yuyan is not only beautiful in appearance, but also unique in temperament. The faint sadness revealed in her gentle temperament and deep eyes made her the "fairy sister" in the hearts of many audiences. Through her own interpretation, Chen Yulian perfectly presented the role of Wang Yuyan and became an irreplaceable classic.
Song Gangling's version of Wang Yuyan is from the 1990 Taiwan TV drama "Dragon Babu". Song Gangling was born in a scholarly family, has a sweet appearance and outstanding temperament, and his acting skills are also quite good. However, because this version of the plot has been greatly adapted, the style of the lines is biased towards Qiong Yao, which is a bit thunderous. This led to the original fairy sister Wang Yuyan, who was originally beautiful and unearthly, to be changed to a delicate white lotus.
What's even more unacceptable is that the series also arranged for Wang Yuyan and Duan Yu to stage the scene of Menggu and Menglang, which is very different from the original plot. Such an adaptation has seriously distorted the original classic character image, which is very regrettable.
Although Song Gangling's acting skills and temperament are quite good, due to the plot adaptation, this version of Wang Yuyan did not fully show the essence of the original work, leaving the audience with a lot of regrets.
Li Ruotong's version of Wang Yuyan is from the 1997 TVB TV series "Dragon Babu". Li Ruotong has a beautiful and refined appearance, and she was born a beauty embryo in ancient costumes. Her every gesture seems natural and unpretentious, bringing an incomparable sense of comfort to the audience, as if she is the kind of fairy who does not eat the fireworks of the world.
Li Ruotong's eyes seemed to be able to speak, full of infinite affection, and he seemed extremely smart. Her interpretation of Wang Yuyan, although gentle and virtuous, also exudes a trace of coldness. This is exactly what we understand as the posture of the "fairy sister": it has the innocence of a girl, but also has a kind of coldness that is beyond the world.
Li Ruotong relied on her excellent acting skills and innate temperament to perfectly interpret the role of Wang Yuyan. Her Wang Yuyan is not only beautiful and moving, but also unique in temperament, and has become an irreplaceable classic in the hearts of the audience.
Liu Yifei's version of Wang Yuyan is from the 2003 mainland TV series "Dragon Babu". Liu Yifei has a unique temperament, pure and clear, which perfectly matches the characteristics of the role of "Wang Yuyan". When she played Wang Yuyan, she was only 16 years old, which is similar to Wang Yuyan's age, so she is closest to the character in the original book in terms of appearance.
Although Liu Yifei still has some subtle deficiencies in acting, especially in the subtle processing of some expressions, overall, her performance has been recognized by the audience. This version of Wang Yuyan has left a deep impression in the hearts of the public and has become an irreplaceable classic in the hearts of many people.
Liu Yifei relied on her beauty and temperament to successfully interpret the role of Wang Yuyan. Her performance allows people to see the image of a girl who is both beautiful and intelligent, and perfectly presents the essence of the original book. Liu Yifei's version of Wang Yuyan has undoubtedly become a high-profile version among many versions, leaving a deep impression on the audience.
Wang Yuyan played by Zhang Meng is from the 2013 mainland TV series "Dragon Babu". Although Zhang Meng's appearance is also good-looking, her temperament is not suitable for the role of Wang Yuyan. The crew forced her to play the role, but failed to give her a proper dress, making her look cheap and bloated. Especially the lace white shirt and the two exaggerated blushes on the face, which make people feel vulgar.
In addition, Zhang Meng's acting skills have also been criticized. She couldn't portray Wang Yuyan's inner temperament, causing her eyes to be empty and unfocused. The performance on the screen is more like a maid who obeys the orders of the master, rather than the otherworldly, smart and clever Wang Yuyan. This also led to constant complaints from the audience, who were not satisfied with this version of Wang Yuyan's image.
Wen Yongshan's version of Wang Yuyan is from the 2021 version of "Dragon Babu". Wen Yongshan's appearance does have a certain degree of recognition in today's era of aesthetic fatigue, and her acting skills are above average among her peers. If she were asked to interpret a role that no one had played before, she might give the audience a stunning performance. However, when she was selected to play Wang Yuyan, many people lamented that this role has formed a deep-rooted image in the minds of netizens under the careful interpretation of many seniors.
This is not to say that Wen Yongshan is not beautiful enough, but that she lacks what people call "that aura" and "stubbornness", as well as the self-confidence that the eldest lady should have. This interpretation makes her Wang Yuyan's image seem slightly thin. In addition, the blandness of her makeup makes her look bloodless, and the expression of her demeanor is slightly resentful, making people feel that she is more like a deep resentful woman than the otherworldly, intelligent and clever Wang Yuyan.
Although Wen Yongshan has a certain strength in acting skills and appearance, she failed to fully show the essence of the role when interpreting the role of Wang Yuyan, which made the audience question her performance. In contrast, the interpretations of other predecessors are more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, which also makes Wen Yongshan's version of Wang Yuyan not outstanding among many versions.