@lev
Hmm with just 2 episodes so far, I can’t quite say much about the acting. I suppose SWL is alright. I am not a fan of him. I only seen him in two old shows I dug out from the drama archive a couple of years ago; Untouchable Lovers and In A Class of Her Own . I dislike him in Untouchable Lovers and since he was a good guy in In A Class of Her Own, so I am okay with him.
I saw Bao Shang En in Love Behind the Melody (2022) when she was only 19 years old. So I think she is still young and fits the role, from what I read in the original drama.
Like Koala said this is a lighthearted show so no heavy acting is required and both actors’ vibe + looks do fit the characters in the novel.