LayarHijau – Jing Boran (井柏然) has become one of the most talked-about actors for his role as Luan Nian (欒念) in the Chinese drama The Early Spring (《早春晴朗》). He plays an advertising company director who is calm, firm and cold in the workplace, but gradually loses control when confronted with his feelings of love.
The character’s popularity does not mean Luan Nian has received an entirely positive response. As previously reported by LayarHijau.com, some Chinese viewers criticized Luan Nian for having several red flags, particularly the way he treats his subordinates with sharp, belittling and personally cutting remarks. His domineering attitude was seen as something that should not be romanticized simply because the character later shows affection toward the female lead. Jing Boran’s acting was also criticized by some viewers for being too restrained, making his performance feel stiff and leaving the romantic chemistry between him and Shang Zhi Tao less convincing.
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However, as the story enters its romantic phase and more sides of Luan Nian begin to emerge, the conversation surrounding the character has started to shift. The contrast between an elite man who always appears to have complete control over every situation and a man who gradually loses control of his own feelings has become one of the character’s biggest appeals, making Luan Nian an increasingly popular topic of discussion.
It is not just Jing Boran’s acting that has attracted attention. His appearance as Luan Nian has also inspired Chinese viewers to give him an unusual nickname that can be translated into Indonesian as “Five-Star Tourist Destination” (5A级景区, 5A jí jǐngqū).
The nickname comes from a play on words. Jing Boran’s surname, “Jing” (井), is combined with “jingqu” (景区), the Chinese term for a scenic area or tourist attraction.
Viewers then turned the wordplay into a joke by portraying Jing Boran as a “five-star tourist destination,” as if his appearance were a top-class attraction worth visiting again and again.
The joke has also spawned variations such as “a one-day trip to Jing District” (井区一日游, jǐngqū yīrìyóu) and “a global tour of five-star tourist destinations” (5A级井区全球巡回, 5A jí jǐngqū quánqiú xúnhuí).
Jing Boran himself has also joined in on the joke. During promotional activities for The Early Spring, he once compared Luan Nian’s various looks featuring suits and shirts to the “barriers” and “entrance” leading into the tourist destination.
The playful exchange between the actor and viewers has helped make the nickname even more popular as discussions surrounding the drama continue.
Jing Boran’s Acting Wins Growing Praise
In The Early Spring, Jing Boran does not rely on exaggerated expressions to convey Luan Nian’s emotions. Instead, he uses his gaze, pauses while speaking, changes in intonation and body movements to communicate what the character is feeling.
This approach becomes even more effective when Luan Nian is around Shang Zhi Tao, played by Sun Qian (孙千). His efforts to remain calm and keep his emotions in check make the relationship between the two characters feel increasingly charged with tension and push-and-pull dynamics.
The romantic tension between them has also become one of the elements viewers are talking about. Luan Nian rarely expresses his feelings directly, but subtle changes in his expressions and body language still reveal what is going on beneath the surface.
Opinions about Jing Boran’s acting have also shifted as the story progresses.
Early in the drama’s run, some viewers felt that Jing Boran’s interpretation of Luan Nian lacked the sharpness and arrogance of the character in the original novel. However, as the romantic storyline began to develop, another side of Luan Nian gradually emerged.
He remains cold and composed in front of other people, but when it comes to love, he turns into a man who becomes easily jealous and increasingly struggles to control his emotions.
That contrast makes Luan Nian feel more alive as a character. Jing Boran’s performance in emotional scenes, particularly through subtle expressions and controlled body movements, has also led some viewers to view his acting more positively.
Suits and White Shirts Become Part of the Appeal
Jing Boran’s appearance as Luan Nian has also become a major topic of discussion.
The character frequently appears in suits, white shirts and glasses that reinforce his image as a young executive who is polished, sophisticated and difficult to approach.
When he changes into more casual clothes, Luan Nian reveals a more relaxed side. Several scenes highlighting Jing Boran’s neck, arms and physique have also caught viewers’ attention.
Among Chinese viewers, the phrase “muscular when the clothes come off, slim when dressed” (脱衣有肉，穿衣显瘦, tuōyī yǒu ròu, chuānyī xiǎn shòu) has emerged as a way to describe his physique.
As a result, Luan Nian’s appeal is not limited to Jing Boran’s face. The actor’s mannerisms, posture, fashion choices and even his subtle gestures when interacting with Sun Qian’s character all contribute to the image of a mature man who has become one of the drama’s particular attractions.
The Early Spring Surpasses 10,000 Heat Index in Four Days
The popularity of The Early Spring can also be seen in its performance on Youku. The drama reportedly surpassed a heat index of 10,000 just four days after its premiere.
The achievement was described as the fastest in 2026 for a modern romance drama on Youku to reach the milestone.
As The Early Spring continues to gain popularity, Luan Nian has increasingly become a topic of discussion. Jing Boran has managed to show a different side of the cold male persona that has become one of his recognizable images, this time playing a mature man who remains composed while harboring intense emotions when it comes to love.
Ultimately, reactions to Luan Nian remain divided. Some viewers continue to take issue with his behavior in the workplace and see him as a character with numerous red flags. For others, however, his character development and Jing Boran’s appeal in romantic scenes have made Luan Nian increasingly compelling to watch.
Amid the debate, the nickname “Five-Star Tourist Destination” (5A级井区, 5A jí jǐngqū) has become one of the more positive ways viewers have responded to Jing Boran’s visual appeal in the drama.
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