I hope not. I looked into the novel, and it feels quite similar to his other modern idol dramas. It seems like…
Yes, it's a big IP but I worry about the female lead casting. Bu the novel is from male lead perspective which is very rare for a romance novel, so I can see why feiyu is attracted to this project as I feel like his character will be central to the storyline.
Confession is very likely to happen đź‘€A reliable melon owner posted about it... let's see if it's true or not
I hope not. I looked into the novel, and it feels quite similar to his other modern idol dramas. It seems like he's being typecast in these roles, probably because of the success of L&P. Plus, modern idol dramas usually don’t generate much buzz or popularity unless both the male and female leads are extremely popular or its a big IP with existing fan base. He could easily pick a different drama that doesn't rely on the second chance romance trope.
New broadcast schedule: One episode updated on Monday and Tuesday, two episodes updated on Wednesday, one episode updated on Thursday and Friday, two episodes updated on Saturday, and one episode updated on Sunday. Watch the finale in advance on Monday, September 1st.
i don’t understand how ratings in china works but what does 10k index mean?
It's essentially the user engagement, or 'heat', generated on a streaming platform by a particular show. 'Heat' refers to all forms of user interaction watching episodes, previews, behind the scenes content, as well as liking, commenting, and any other engagement with the show. The higher the heat, the more engagement the show is generating from a large number of users. For instance, 10,500 is reportedly the highest heat ever recorded on Youku, while Tencent's highest reaches around 35,000. iQIYI's peak is similar to Youku's. It’s important to note that heat values aren't directly comparable across platforms Youku and iQIYI have lower caps, while Tencent has a much higher cap. Generally, a heat score of 10,000 is considered a big hit on Youku or iQIYI, regardless of the show's budget, while for Tencent, a heat score of 30,000 is the benchmark for a major success.
People really need to stop treating the 10K mark as the only standard for success.
Only about 3 or 4 dramas from Youku hit 10K each year, and they release around 30 to 40 dramas annually. Does that mean over 90% of their shows are flops? Of course not. Most of the dramas that do cross 10K are based on already well-known IPs like Immortal Ascension or The First Frost, which cost a lot to license. Whether a show hits that number often comes down to budget how much Youku is willing to spend on top tier cast, high production values, and aggressive marketing.
This applies to other platforms too, like Tencent and iQIYI. A lot of popular idol actors and actresses still don’t have a single 10K hit to their name, even after being in countless dramas. And for those who do have one, it's often just a single breakout after doing dozens of shows.
Bottom line: a drama doesn’t need to reach 10K to be considered successful. That milestone is rare, not the baseline.
I know we shouldn't care about the heat index, but this is a very important indicator to show the success of a…
You do realize that only 3 or 4 dramas from Youku actually reach 10,000 in popularity, right? Yet Youku releases around 30 to 40 dramas each year. Does that mean over 90% of their content is considered a flop? Most of the titles that do reach 10K are based on already well known IPs like Immortal Ascension or The First Frost, and acquiring those rights isn’t cheap. It really comes down to how much Youku is investing in each project. I’m pretty sure this particular show doesn’t come close to that level of spending whether it's cast salaries, production quality, or marketing budget.
All the idol dramas heat index is down badly today, this drama has next two days to get to 10k but it will be difficult, if not next days than it is very unlikely for it to hit 10k in the future.
Only about 3 or 4 dramas from Youku hit 10K each year, and they release around 30 to 40 dramas annually. Does that mean over 90% of their shows are flops? Of course not. Most of the dramas that do cross 10K are based on already well-known IPs like Immortal Ascension or The First Frost, which cost a lot to license. Whether a show hits that number often comes down to budget how much Youku is willing to spend on top tier cast, high production values, and aggressive marketing.
This applies to other platforms too, like Tencent and iQIYI. A lot of popular idol actors and actresses still don’t have a single 10K hit to their name, even after being in countless dramas. And for those who do have one, it's often just a single breakout after doing dozens of shows.
Bottom line: a drama doesn’t need to reach 10K to be considered successful. That milestone is rare, not the baseline.