Don't think we should give up on Alan Yu. Didn't think he was too wooden or stiff. Thought he was just portraying his role as someone serious n aloof. He's no different from Wan Yibo in The Untamed who was also in similar role of same traits. Will continue watching drama as it has good plot n enough intrigue to capture my attention.
The cast is good overall. Though cast is relatively new (to me), i think they are all making a gallant effort to make the drama interesting n captivating for audiences around the global.