When Drama Turns Into Drama: Gingle Wang’s Netflix Adventure
Ever thought that a light‑hearted rom‑com could be easier than a tear‑jerking drama? Taiwanese star Gingle Wang says not exactly. The actress confesses how the upcoming Netflix series More Than Blue: The Series pushed her to the brink – and even beyond.
1⃣ The Tears‑and‑Lens Saga
- Gingle, just 23, revealed that she had been wiping her eyes so often it felt like a perpetual sneezing fit.
- Being on set, she had to swap her contact lenses repeatedly, leading to painful corneal abrasions.
- Picture this: a hopeful fan, a on‑screen hero, but also a very sweaty eye‑wash.
2⃣ The “Slap‑Saga” — A Moment Veteran Perspective
- She’s rarely faced a physical slap on camera – a first in five years of showbiz.
- When she found the script’s scene where her character, “Cream,” takes a beating (or rather, a slap) from her aunt, drama and adrenaline hit her exponentially.
- The slaps, delivered by director‑actress Vera Chen, were so many that even the camera felt a pinch of disappointment.
3⃣ A Flashback Reborn
“I’ve always felt lucky not to be slapped before,” Gingle laughed, re‑remembering the intense police‑station exchange. “But catching that script, I could’t help thinking, ‘This day is finally here.’”
Why It Matters
Though it may look gimmicky, the scene’s true power lies in the raw depiction of abuse that resonates with audiences. It’s the learning curve that keeps the performers’ chops sharpened, especially when headlines speak of emotional roller coasters cutting beyond the fun‑fact zone.
More Than Blue: The Drama That Actually Slapped
Picture this: a camera, a bunch of actors, and a lot of slaps. Different angles demanded it—even more than ten slaps for one scene. The result? A slightly angered, slightly rosy cheek. Gingle—the director—playfully admitted that the actress Vera promised him a hard smack before they started filming, only to swap it for a passionate, less predictable blow on set.
Despite all the venom, Vera remains “an extremely professional actress” in Gingle’s book. “She took care of me when she could and she also didn’t hold back when she had to be vicious,” the director chuckles.
Behind the Set
- Fandy, 27, throws his hands up in the air. “It sounded really loud on set.”
- Ten episodes, one intricate storyline, and a few town‑sized plot twists borrowed from the 2018 original.
- Star‑crossed lovers K and Crème juggle feelings and a looming terminal illness.
- The drama follows the film: college romance, tears, and “I still want to thank her…she’s an extremely professional actress.”
The Real Pain of Crying
Filming the emotional scenes wasn’t a walk in the park. Long days drained the crew, and the stars kept the tears rolling.
Fandy recalls a week where he cried from dawn to dusk, with three consecutive days of emotional scenes that kept the production on its toes.
“In the early stages, my nose would run whenever I wept, and the director told me to do it without the snot. It was a bit tricky but it was doable. Later, I learned to control myself, breathing and holding the tears in,” he laughed.
Who’s in the Cast?
The series, co-produced by mm2 Entertainment Taiwan, also features:
- Wang Bo‑chieh
- Ivy Shao
- Eleven Yao
- Figaro Tseng
Ready to binge? The show drops on Netflix this Friday (Oct 22).
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