Group 1 - The short drama "Her and His Lies" premiered on January 8, featuring actor Zhao Tingyi as the high-IQ antagonist Jiang Chen, attracting attention for his complex character that deviates from traditional villain roles [2] - Zhao Tingyi emphasized the challenge of portraying Jiang Chen, who is not a typical "bad guy," but rather a character whose malice is hidden beneath a facade of elitism and care, requiring a nuanced performance [3] - To prepare for the role, Zhao Tingyi extensively studied the script and researched psychological manipulation and micro-expressions to understand the thought processes of high-IQ individuals [3] Group 2 - Zhao Tingyi highlighted the importance of balancing Jiang Chen's charm and danger, noting that portraying him too attractively could undermine the story's cautionary message, while excessive evil could strip the character of depth [3] - The actor expressed excitement about future challenges, including roles in suspenseful crime dramas and realistic portrayals of ordinary people, as well as historical figures in costume dramas [5]