Based on the first four episodes, the adaptation has been pretty good so far. 😊The pacing is fast, and there are plenty of twists and turns. The FL is even more flirtatious and charming than she was in the novel, haha. It's almost as if Wu Wangyan has possessed her. 🤣🤣🤣
I also want to see him every year, at least in two shows per year, if more is not possible. How about us that…
You can download app rednote (xiaohongshu),it's available internationally, has auto translation function. He has account on it, and his fans update his working videos EVERYDAY. It's a very useful and popular app in china!
poor baby, i've been fighting for so many days now on rednote with people in china 😂 i'm really mad to see…
There are still a few posts support him in Rednote, much better than Weibo 😂. A lot of Weibo marketing accounts are being paid to deliberately post negative content about Zhang Linghe.
❤️For those who are curious about why Zhang Linghe has been facing unfair editing and targeted hate during…
❤️If you’d like to know more about Zhang Linghe, I’d be more than happy to share. You’re also welcome to pass it on to others, so more international audiences can understand who he really is and won’t be easily misled by rumors.
❤️For those who are curious about why Zhang Linghe has been facing unfair editing and targeted hate during the broadcast of Pursuit of Jade, here’s an explanation:
In many cases, investors initially use an actor’s popularity—like Zhang Linghe’s—to attract attention, and then gradually shift the focus by giving more screen time to supporting roles, often to promote actors from their own companies.
Also, just to clarify, Zhang Linghe doesn’t come from a powerful background or have strong industry connections. The only support system he has is his agency—but even that wasn’t always supportive. His agency just treats him like a cash cow.
Zhang Linghe is actually something of an outlier in the entertainment industry. He didn’t study acting—his major was Electronic Engineering—and he doesn’t come from an entertainment industry-connected family. That means he has no backing or network to support him.
Many other actors, on the other hand, have extensive connections: classmates from acting schools, teachers, industry friends. Some come from wealthy families, while others have family connections that help them enter the industry and receive support from established seniors.
In that sense, Zhang Linghe is not from the same “world” as them. He’s more like a scholar who stepped into the entertainment industry, not only intelligent, but also good-looking, with a great physique and solid acting skills. He’s on a whole different level, outshining many other male actors.
Because of that, he has faced a lot of exclusion and suppression. With the broadcast of POJ, fan communities of many young male actors have been aggressively attacking him. The angles of criticism are so forced that they almost seem absurd—some even blame him for being too handsome, arguing that a general shouldn’t be attractive but should look rougher instead. They’re even organizing to target his next drama Overdo.
In the past 20 years, I’ve never seen this level of cyberbully in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Right now, his fame is putting him under immense pressure—it’s like a child walking through a crowded market holding gold, surrounded by people who want to take it from him.
💔To be honest, one of the most heartbreaking things is that he truly cares about his fans.
When fans said they hoped to see him on screen every year, and even wished he would keep acting until he’s 80, he agreed to it. Since then, he’s been working tirelessly—because he doesn’t want to let their expectations down, and wants to give back the same amount of love he receives.
Even after filming until late at night, sometimes past midnight, he still goes on Weibo to share updates about his day, reply to fans’ comments, and interact with them like friends.
This level of sincerity is something I’ve never seen in other male actors. (I don’t mean any disrespect to other male actors—it’s just that I personally think Zhang Linghe stands out more.)
From what you described, I think your friend may have given you inaccurate information. I am Chinese, and most people in China really enjoy costume dramas—they are actually the most popular genre. War dramas or period dramas tend to be watched more by older audiences. The success of POJ lies in the fact that it is watched by people of all ages, from the elderly to children, not just young viewers. To be honest, the information your friend shared doesn’t fully reflect the reality.
Thanks for the reminder. I just can’t stand seeing a good person being misunderstood and cyberbullied, especially by people who don’t actually know him, yet still confidently judge him from a moral high ground.
I guess your friend might dislike Zhang Linghe. If you could see Chinese social media platforms like Douyin or Xiaohongshu, you would know how popular he is in China—he is currently one of the most popular young actors. Because of this, fans of other male actors often target him online.
If you ever travel to China, you would probably be surprised by how widely recognized and popular he is. His posters can also be seen in many places, including subway stations and shopping malls across China. His fan base spans all age groups, from children to the elderly.
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His studio account: https://weibo.com/u/7831110265
In many cases, investors initially use an actor’s popularity—like Zhang Linghe’s—to attract attention, and then gradually shift the focus by giving more screen time to supporting roles, often to promote actors from their own companies.
Also, just to clarify, Zhang Linghe doesn’t come from a powerful background or have strong industry connections. The only support system he has is his agency—but even that wasn’t always supportive. His agency just treats him like a cash cow.
Zhang Linghe is actually something of an outlier in the entertainment industry. He didn’t study acting—his major was Electronic Engineering—and he doesn’t come from an entertainment industry-connected family. That means he has no backing or network to support him.
Many other actors, on the other hand, have extensive connections: classmates from acting schools, teachers, industry friends. Some come from wealthy families, while others have family connections that help them enter the industry and receive support from established seniors.
In that sense, Zhang Linghe is not from the same “world” as them. He’s more like a scholar who stepped into the entertainment industry, not only intelligent, but also good-looking, with a great physique and solid acting skills. He’s on a whole different level, outshining many other male actors.
Because of that, he has faced a lot of exclusion and suppression. With the broadcast of POJ, fan communities of many young male actors have been aggressively attacking him. The angles of criticism are so forced that they almost seem absurd—some even blame him for being too handsome, arguing that a general shouldn’t be attractive but should look rougher instead. They’re even organizing to target his next drama Overdo.
In the past 20 years, I’ve never seen this level of cyberbully in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Right now, his fame is putting him under immense pressure—it’s like a child walking through a crowded market holding gold, surrounded by people who want to take it from him.
💔To be honest, one of the most heartbreaking things is that he truly cares about his fans.
When fans said they hoped to see him on screen every year, and even wished he would keep acting until he’s 80, he agreed to it. Since then, he’s been working tirelessly—because he doesn’t want to let their expectations down, and wants to give back the same amount of love he receives.
Even after filming until late at night, sometimes past midnight, he still goes on Weibo to share updates about his day, reply to fans’ comments, and interact with them like friends.
This level of sincerity is something I’ve never seen in other male actors. (I don’t mean any disrespect to other male actors—it’s just that I personally think Zhang Linghe stands out more.)
If you ever travel to China, you would probably be surprised by how widely recognized and popular he is. His posters can also be seen in many places, including subway stations and shopping malls across China. His fan base spans all age groups, from children to the elderly.