On the evening of December 29th, the TV drama "You'll Never Walk Alone" quietly premiered with its first four episodes available on Youku. The drama stars Song Yi and Chen Xue Dong, and tells the story of the romantic relationships between the main characters in an urban setting.

Currently, the viewership numbers for this TV drama are not ideal, and the number of audience reviews formed is relatively limited. However, even in the present time, it is difficult to capture a fan base for this type of drama, despite being a trending show. Why is that? It's because in recent years, viewers have seen too many dramas of this kind. They share a common genre known as urban fantasy dramas.

These types of dramas have a similar storytelling approach, so after watching one episode, viewers can predict the entire plot. As TV dramas are meant to tell stories, when the storytelling becomes predictable, there is less incentive for people to watch. In addition, given the outdated script, Chen Xue Dong's performance appears excessively childish. Perhaps it is this childishness that makes all the characters he portrays seem like they haven't grown up.

This immaturity and naivety make Chen Xue Dong appear lacking in acting skills. In reality, immaturity and naivety can be the defining characteristics of an actor, and when matched with the right script, they can create very appealing roles. On the other hand, Song Yi in this TV drama seems more like a mature elder sister.

Song Yi's performance, of course, remains the same as always, neither outstanding nor disappointing. However, in a romance-focused TV drama, the lack of chemistry between the male and female leads leaves the viewers feeling awkward. Song Yi, as an actress, is more suitable for mature and stable male roles in drama productions.

Certainly, the biggest issue with this TV drama lies in its script. For example, in the opening plot, Song Yi's boyfriend runs away on their wedding day, and she cries with her makeup running down her face. It is evident that Song Yi is putting in a lot of effort in her performance. However, even with a dedicated performance by the female lead, a melodramatic plot like a runaway groom is futile.

When Song Yi cries in this scene, my initial reaction is: "Poor Song Yi, she has to cry for such a poorly written script." But then I think, why feel sorry? It's not like she's crying for free; she's earning her paycheck.