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Tbh, I still get angry when I think about it. Why on earth did they think a hate campaign against the FL and actress was a good idea?

It’s probably because of the concept of “only a dragon can kill a dragon”. It sets up expectations of a big role because as the only dragon left, WSG is positioned as a chosen one and these type of characters usually become the focus of the story. It’s a bit like if the Harry Potter series suddenly started to put most of its focus on Ron halfway through the books after suggesting Harry was the chosen one in the first few books. The splitting of powers after every demon’s death was probably a way to deal with the situation and leave room for the two characters but it actually created the opposite effect because WSG gets an underdog buff and then everyone assumed Ji Ling would power down but he doesn’t. Ji Ling should have an underdog buff as well but it comes too late and has less effect because it’s mostly through telling and flashbacks, which are not as powerful. It also doesn’t help that a lot of WSG’s development is told in a really straightforward and sometimes very plain way whereas Ji Ling is the opposite. This goes against audience expectations (which is not a bad thing but can lead to criticism if the execution is off ). I think for it to work, they would have to feel like they’re both roughly on the same level power wise at the start and the levelling up needs to be shown with the same weight for both characters.

It’s because it’s a romance that isn’t very romantic from either side’s perspective. Neither leads have the relationship they want. The ML doesn’t get the affection he wants and the FL doesn’t get the truth and transparency she wants. Because of this it’s either suffocating, toxic, or frustrating for half the show (which many romance viewers don’t seem to care for). And when it finally resolves and the audience thinks they’ll get a reward for wading through the chaos, the narrative veers completely off course. I’ve watched the show twice and I’m still amazed at how neither the screenwriter nor director/producer didn’t spot such a major problem.

It’s because of the way things work in C-ent. Leads usually have to take on a majority of the promotion responsibilities including booking theatres and also take on the risk and consequences to their career if the show doesn’t air well. Some have spent years building up their reputation and marketability to build an audience and bring investment to support lead roles. As a trade off, fans feel the show’s main focus should be on the leads but GJM keeps messing with the narrative to promote certain characters and fans don’t like it because it doesn’t seem fair.
But it’s the director’s problem. It shouldn’t rise to the actors. If GJM just did things in an aboveboard way and directly cast his talents as leads like other directors do, there wouldn’t be any fuss.

Was it the one where she said it was a challenging one? I really hope it’s a good production with an ethical crew. It’s been hilarious watching the drama that shall not be named’s marketing realising the mistake Phoenix Crown made of demonising the FL but sad at the same time because Xiao Ran didn’t deserve all that slander and hate.

It could be a support role. Jialan was a secret until the drama nearly finished filming. It could also be like Li Binghe who was rumored then kind of disappeared and then she wasn’t announced until filming started.

I still don’t understand why out of all her photos, they chose this one🥲 but I will keep looking for the right photo. I’m going to try posting her shoots through the feed but I think there’s a limit to how many I can post at a time.

I’m so excited for the 5th! 🎉

🎉🎉🎉🎉
Xiao Ran is joining the crew in May!!!
🥳🥳🥳🥳

It’s Yehua. I just saw the poster. Ciwen and Siba are also involved.

Peng Xiao Ran’s Vlog of BIFF:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5292747642372209

Cute video of Xiao Ran dancing:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5292786188027109

BTS of an upcoming photoshoot:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5292702293821225

I think she’s waiting for a decent production and/or decent script. She’s at the stage where reputation is more important than anything else.

For the gallery, you have to tag photos from the drama photo gallery. For the feed, it’s photos posted to the feed that are tagged to her.
I also want to change her profile photo too😅.

I don’t fully understand it either 😅but it seems like there is a difference like although Yehua is an offshoot of Huanrui, it’s independent in some ways. The difference in companies kept being pointed out when talking about the breakup dramas of her former colleague so I think it must be something like this. I don’t think any of Xiao Ran’s two dramas are actually Huanrui although they have Huanrui stars.

You’re welcome.

I thought TBBM was Yehua.

Beijing International Film Festival Closing Ceremony Master Post

Peng Xiao Ran post #1:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5291641214076992

Peng Xiao Ran post #2:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5291676844689480

Peng Xiao Studio post #1:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5291638021948176

Peng Xiao Studio post #2:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5291714940246614

Peng Xiao Studio post #3:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5291730240805008

Peng Xiao Ran Studio post #4:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5291918406977456

Shrimp Farm post #1:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5291633593813726

Official BIFF film footage:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5291675664517983

There are 4 main leads and the focus switches between them.

A second season doesn't necessarily mean it’s the same characters. It could be the same world. Just like with this drama and Painted Skin fans, it bringout the curious. And enormous popularity may not be the point so much as being seen as a kingmaker.
GJM has his own fanbase and his own level of recognition. He needs leads with a large enough and active fanbase or big enough backing to do the data and spend but maybe he wants more control over casting . VoS feels like an experiment, as if he wanted to test the formula for creating a hit character and/or a star. Some people are crying plagiarism and copying but it’s actually a sort of creative evolution. He ditched what didn’t do well in FoF and kept and refined what did do well. If he can create enough stars, then he can choose who he likes and write about what he wants much more easily and probably face less scolding too.

Weakening a FL is a common problem in female centric romantic works. It’s usually to highlight or boost the ML to make him more appealing to the audience. Thankfully, this show is a serious historical drama and not a romance, meaning it has obligations of higher quality storytelling and accurate history. If the FL is weakened to the point that it distorts history, it will probably be reported to the authorities.