phoenixfrost

This being made into a male-centric drama is just a rumor, most probably spread by antis who have nothing better to do with their lives than sabotaging Dylan's every move.

If her story remains intact, what's misogynistic about it? One can tell a story about women from different perspectives. That has been done since time immemorial. These attacks are just plain sabotage. It's not even known yet if the POV is going to change.

I think the drama is going to be balanced, neither female-centric nor male-centric. I also think those who are making a big fuss of this issue are just out to sabotage the drama.

Here's an interesting comment on Twitter/X about the female-centric nature of the novel and the rumor it's going to be turned into a male-centric drama that a post claimed the novel readers won't allow:

"I wouldn't underestimate the intelligence of the readers of this novel. Intelligent people are flexible and can adapt to changes. Changing perspectives is part of their DNA, that's why they're the lifeblood of human progress. Sticking to one POV is to doom oneself to stagnation."
https://x.com/peachblossom300/status/2025154008491692403

XJX has a great story that is just as compelling as Shen Miao's. I think the drama is going to end being balanced - NEITHER female-centric nor male-centric

I agree. He is wasting his time on other pursuits. I hope he realizes and cares that viewers feel more attached to dramas than variety shows. If he wants to stay long in the business, he might want to focus more on dramas and movies.

Kinda amused at the comments questioning Dylan's suitability for the role. In fact, the producers have been eyeing Dylan to play XJX since 2022. I understand that the producers had to force Dylan to take this role, in exchange for which, he also gets GOTD season 2. This got me interested in reading the novel and I finally understood why the producers insisted on Dylan playing XJX. All I could imagine while reading the novel was Dylan as XJX. He suits the role 100%. There were even times when I wondered whether the novel writer had him in mind while writing the character of XJX. But the novel was written in 2010's and Dylan would have been, like, 12 years old then. 🤣

Nobody can smirk like Dylan 😊 His naughtiness is, in fact, one of the things I love about him.

It's also one of my favorite Chinese novels. There are some discussions on social media that this might change from female-centric in the novel to male-centric in the drama. What do you think?

I love Dylan and Meng Zi Yi. With equally stunning visuals, similar slim physique and perfect height difference, they look perfect together. They stood out in the Wonderland variety show, their sparring and bickering making me giggle, with the intensity of their chemistry. Can't wait to see them in this drama.

The producers have been eyeing Dylan for this role since 2022. And they're right. He's perfect for the role of Xie Jing Xing.

In real life, he's 3 years younger than MZY. In the novel, XJX is supposed to be 2 to 4 years older than SM. It seems they made him up to look older. But I hope they don't overdo it and just let him look naturally. He looks better with less makeup.

The accolades just keep coming. Congratulations to Guardians of the Dafeng for being chosen one of the Most Influential Dramas of the Year 2025 at the Kuyun Digital Entertainment Annual Influence Ceremony.
https://x.com/4theLoveofDidi/status/2018568886007070790/

'Glad I'm not the only one who found it "The most 'Ahhh' kissing scene of 2025." 🥰

Congratulations Dylan Wang and Tian Xi Wei for being #4 in #Huanwang Big Data's Top 10 Kissing Scenes in Historical Dramas in 2025 that garnered the most screams online:
https://x.com/MyAsianDramaonX/status/2009368127814214067

Congratulations Guardians of the Dafeng for being named *Most Popular Historical Drama of the Year* at the 2025 Entertainment Industry Awards, launched by BlogWorld and partner platforms!
https://x.com/4theLoveofDidi/status/2015038988793655369

Accolades keep pouring in for Guardians of the Dafeng. Congratulations, GOTD, for being crowned by Weibo as 2025 Top Popular and Well-Received Drama
https://x.com/4theLoveofDidi/status/2003856233254858946

Guardians Of The Dafeng has surpassed 2.2B total views on Yunhe 2025, with an impressive 55M average per episode, a super hit drama.

https://x.com/4theLoveofDidi/status/2002231806809329848

Congratulations, Xu QIan (Dylan Wang), for being one of the 6 Yunhe Faces Of The Year (Top Hit Drama Characters of 2025) at the 7th Yunhe Data (Enlightent) Cloud+ Awards
https://x.com/cdramacharts/status/2001882998195785826

Congratulations, Guardians of the Dafeng, for receiving the following awards:

2025 Tencent Video Golden Penguin Awards:
Blockbuster Drama of the Year
Members' Favourite Drama of the Year
Annual Outstanding Director
Annual Outstanding Producer

7th Yunhe Data (Enlightent) Cloud+ Awards
One of the Dramas of the Year

Datawin:
Outstanding BuzzBull (Popularity) Award

https://x.com/WangHediFolder/status/2002360837701505195
https://x.com/XuKai_Soso0305/status/2002419467251560845
https://x.com/XuKai_Soso0305/status/2002421189864796383

This has one of the best kissing scenes I've watched in a cdrama

If you can't be bothered to create something that will not mislead people, then you should not publish it. Create a chart in your computer for your use and yours only. Everyone knows that anything published online will be seen by others worldwide. You talk of being rude, but don't consider your responsibility to refrain from publishing information that others can use to mislead others.