Despite being billed as a major S-rated drama, Love in the turquoise landstarring Dilraba Dilmurat and Chen Xingxu, it struggled to capture audiences’ attention. The series’ low viewership has affected Dilraba’s reputation, with fans noting that despite her star status, she has yet to deliver a truly groundbreaking project.
Recently, Dilraba appeared at a press conference to promote the drama, sporting a stunning all-black outfit that showed off her pale skin. However, her facial expressions have attracted attention for her stiff appearance, particularly around her cheeks and jawline, leading many netizens to speculate about cosmetic procedures. Others have suggested that the appearance could be due to water retention or bright lighting.
Netizens’ comments included:
Definitely filler his skin looks like a balloon.
Her neck was already beautiful; no need to touch her face.
Those cheekbones are unusually puffy.
She is over 30 years old, beauty treatments are her personal choice.
At first I thought she was an older woman.
Love in the turquoise land blends modern elements with a historic setting. The story revolves around a secret organization called “Quandan Army”, founded during the Qin Dynasty to search for the elixir of immortality. The group retreats to a remote village after failing in their mission, passing on their legacy from generation to generation, including female protagonist Nie Jiulo.
Meanwhile, the male protagonist, Yan Tuo, spends years searching for his missing mother and sister. Discovering that their nanny Lin Di is not human leads him to uncover clues that bring him face to face with Nie Jiulo.
Although the drama incorporates romance into its supernatural narrative, viewers have been critical of the script and Dilraba’s acting. Although his action sequences of sword fights, evasive maneuvers, and bloody fight scenes demonstrated his suitability for the role, his facial expressions remained rigid, preventing complete immersion in his character.
