There have been multiple black drafts sent to drag Xiao Zhan and xfx since the drama was announced. Weibo has also cleared the “Ace Of Troops billing fraud” hashtag
A comment from a fan on twitter about how the drama production tricked and used Xiao Zhan:
“iQiyi put XZ as first billing for merchants conference (last year), to get the traffic, when everything is filmed and done, totally he's not. This I didn't know I honestly always thought he was 2nd lead but last year in May when the production team put out a casting for extras, they specified that both ml and fl had * never * acted in a war themed drama. Not a Yxh, no melon, it's the casting page) So tis is officially stolen billing. They cast Xiao Zhan as ML, he filmed for a month longer than 2ML and then he got basically duped. Now about the interview where he seemed to say that he doesn't care about billing it's simply not true- he was asked a trick question during a billing war for another movie during the same time as Jade Dynasty. Had he replied anything less and it would have been a death sentence for him. And he didn't say he doesn't care, he said he’s not too concerned. Which is basically a very diplomatic response. The Last Wish movie, was released at the same time as Jade Dynasty. The billing was switched right before the movie was released. And there was tons of news about it, it hit hot searches, both doesn't understand and actors claimed#1 billing that's why he was asked. Otherwise why would he be asked such an irrelevant qns for JD, when he's clear male lead and #1 billing It's because of the other movie. And then people take it to mean he doesn't care But the fact that blew my mind is he signed for Wangpai in 2019. 2019! BEFORE everything. When he had exploded in popularity. Why would he sign as 2ML? ACE was supposed to start filming earlier, but got postponed because of covid and unlike many seem to think, it's not a bone that iqiyi threw him. They wanted him, and gave him first pick Now, what about all the melons? The "melons" are by yxh, and by definition they are not trustworthy, they have agendas, they are paid to push certain POV. The POV that's being pushed are: 1) XZ and xfx should be grateful to iQiyi 2) xfx should promote Ace even tho XZ isn't#1 billing, casual see point 1 above 3) XZ doesn't care for billing 4) HJY has always been #1 billing Also XZ and studio not posting about the drama, it's very clear, they got tricked as well. If not, since when is XZ ever not supportive and proud of his works? They reposted Yu Gu Yao so fast. So, at this point, nothing will change. Wangpai is a lost cause. Not for Xiao Zhan. We will promote the shit out of him, * using * wangpai. But all this will be a clear sign to whatever projects that XZ take on next that his fandom will not just be suckers. Not like we were when the whole JOL saga happened, we were suckers then, we suffered, XZ suffered and basically everybody stepped on him and it was a complete loss. Well never again. And this is why today happened as it did”
“122 Days of Hard Work Deserves Mutual Respect” By: A handful of sauerkraut
It is wisdom to turn a blind eye on certain things. However, there are some things that can not be overlooked as it is a matter of principle. On December 14, 2020, Xiao Zhan's essay on Gu YiYe, a total of 90 words plus19 punctuation marks, was written in the most simplest way. It's without extravagant words; but each of his words contained deep meanings and touched the core of my heart. His essay began with four words "one hundred twenty-two days" which seemed to express nothing; but the fact is it's telling us everything. What did these 122 days mean to Xiao Zhan during the violent storm of 2020? What position did Gu YiYe had in Xiao Zhan's heart? Perhaps the few words within his essay provided insight on how he felt at that point in time. “You're the furthest from me yet you're the closest to me. You've accompanied, encouraged and guidead me forward. As I'm traveling down the winding road surrounded by mountains, I bid farewell to you (soldier). See you soon!”
When I first read his essay, I was filled with uncontrollable emotions. I wanted to write down how l felt but couldn't seem to find the right words to describe such a sincere person with the purest heart. It was not until four days later that I was able to put my words into the poem below. The mountains and rivers spread vastly From morning to evening, time has come For me to say farewell in the snowy storm Looking back at the lonely road There's no one in sight Sharing my feelings with the empty wind Who can understand the deep emotions inside Reaching far beyond the sky Honors and disgrace all in one The soldier in me, the soldier in my soul Because he took on the role during a particularly sensitive time, l always believed Gu YiYe will be another extraordinary role after Wei Wuxian for Xiao Zhan. In fact, it should be more wonderful than Wei Wuxian because Xiao Zhan will integrate all his acting skills, his feelings and sufferings into the role of Gu YiYe. He will be able to express the emotions that he was unable to show the world through Gu YiYe. A person with such a pure soul and a heart of truthfulness, passions and dedication, Xiao Zhan only wanted mutual respect and equal treatment from others. Instead, he received endless lies, disrespect, and insincerity from others in the industry.
From using his fame to attract investors, spreading lies and slanders on the DouBan platform, to changing the billing orders through the media, and using Xiao Zhan topic and popularity to give others data, this whole shenanigan has turned into a big farce. Starting with the moment they solicited collaboration without sincerity and truthfulness, the damage has been irreparable. Regardless of what the final decision will be, the hurt has been inflicted. The only difference is whether the hurt and harm will be short term or long term; there's no other way out. Xiao Zhan said he would always try to find a balance or compromise as long as it doesn't touch his bottom line. But what is the bottom line of this arbitrary insult to the dedication of an actor who truly wants to pursue an acting career? How difficult is it for him to insist on being pure and honest and to receive mutual respect and equal treatment through his dedicated efforts? I don't know what I can do to help and support this young man who suffered injustice for he refused to stoop low with the rest of the world. I will choose to applaud every decision he makes because people who don't get support when making tough decisions will only be hurt deeper. Today, he sat on the plane looking through the window. We only see the profile of his side. While he showed no evidence of emotion, we can see all his emotions present. Just like we saw his feelings and emotions in the four words" one hundred twenty-two days."
To all peope who like Xiao Zhan: Focus on Xiao Zhan’s role only. Ignore the rest
“There are still many of you that doesn't know what happened with the Ace Troop TV Series and why I cancelled my Iqiyi subscription and deleted the app. I will try to make a summary of what has happened and is still happening. I will start with Xiao Zhan's casting to the MAIN ROLE of Ace troops TV Series that happened back in 2019! Yes, you read that right! Xiao Zhan has been cast for the main role of the drama as 1st billing since in 2019 when he became hot after TU and Jade Dynasty. They used his name on the presentation poster as MAIN LEAD ACTOR on their Press Conference at the beginning of 2020 in order to attract investors and funds. It happened that the drama has been delayed due to pandemic and the 227 happened meanwhile. Xiao Zhan started filming around April/May last year. When the producers of the series post an announcement for casting recruitment in May 2020, they specified that the ML and FL never acted in a military drama before, ( the other co- star did in several ones) so they practically admitted XZ being the ML. When the other co- star joined the crew, XZ was already filming by more than a month. During the filming, paid YXH and people with 2nd agenda started to spread the rumors that XZ is not the main lead, that xfx should promote the series even if XZ is not ML. As usual shrimps remained calm waiting for the official announcement. That's why is a good norm to not believe in rumors. But slowly the producers pushed XZ aside after using his name and face to strongly promote the series and gain investors, and dumped him.
On May14th the host of the Official Ace Troop Weibo page has opened various official discussion topics, with both ML. On May15 they deleted the ones with XZ's name on them, driving all the heat and traffic from the xfx to the other co-star. When the official character poster and the Growth trailer has been published, they only connotated the co-star. When XFX started to ask under the trailer post why they are doing this, the official blog disabled the comments. Then XFX started to understand that they have been played exactly as it happened with Joy Of Life. Because XZS and XZ didn't published anything about the series; although XZS has posted an update on Douyin, it was only to let XFX understand they are online but they are not taking any action. From that moment the entire fandom started to unsubscribe from Ace Troops blog and block it in order to avoid being used for likes, and cancelled their subscriptions to Iqiyi. Ace of Troops Weibi account started to pay water army / fake likes in order to stem the huge leakage of fans, but without success. From 410k how it was yesterday, they are now a bit more than 200k followers left and dropping continuously. The official announcement was 1.5 million likes, now is under 150k.
The story is much, much more complex than this simplified version of mine. You must understand, us xfx don't boycott the drama, less than less the character Gu Yiye. We will still watch and promote ONLY Xiao Zhan and GU YIYE and whatever XZ / XZS decides! We just express our right on not let anyone bully XZ or XFX at their own will, and express our freedom on how to promote and where to watch. They choose their way, let them promote with their own strengths and funds and the other co-star fans. We shrimps have been used and beaten last year during the Joy of Life broadcast, people bad mouthed XZ and us, bullied his Character but still the most watched and successful series was that due to shrimps promoting Yan Bingyun. We learned our lesson in the hardest of the ways. Focus on Xiao Zhan only and only follow him and his studio. They remained silent, then so we should do as well”
lol other dramas also have too many pirates on other sites as well, it's not exclusively happening to DC only.…
DC is not the biggest hit ever, but it is the biggest drama of the year so far. It’s not me who said it, I read it in a Vlinkage article. Which is especially surprising because of DC’s genre, fantasy dramas are usually a guaranteed flop in China, DC has been said to “break the curse of fantasy dramas with a male protagonist”. No one has surpassed DC’s results on Maoyan and Datawin yet. And it’s despite all the data fraud too. Just because DC didn’t get marketed as a hit (it actually got suppressed on Weibo hotsearches and Douban forum discussions were banned too), it doesn’t mean it isn’t one. The data speaks for itself. It’s not about being someone’s fan. I am not saying it’s the biggest explosive drama but it WAS big. It’s actually funny, cause there have been other dramas marketed as hits this year, but compared to DC they flopped/are flopping. In the end, c ent is all about pr and marketing
I am not a fan of fantasy genre but this drama is actually so enjoyable and entertaining?? All the characters are so lovable and the plot is very exciting, I wish there was a way to binge watch all the episodes with subtitles, I can’t wait for new episodes. Also it might have the best cgi I have ever seen in a Chinese drama, all the rings and stuff are so pretty
Voted for Xiao Zhan. I really liked his work in the Wolf and all the short films he did in January. Even his paper as Cai Ding was short but memorable. He’s one of the best young actors out there
“iQiyi put XZ as first billing for merchants conference (last year), to get the traffic, when everything is filmed and done, totally he's not. This I didn't know I honestly always thought he was 2nd lead but last year in May when the production team put out a casting for extras, they specified that both ml and fl had * never * acted in a war themed drama. Not a Yxh, no melon, it's the casting page) So tis is officially stolen billing. They cast Xiao Zhan as ML, he filmed for a month longer than 2ML and then he got basically duped.
Now about the interview where he seemed to say that he doesn't care about billing it's simply not true- he was asked a trick question during a billing war for another movie during the same time as Jade Dynasty. Had he replied anything less and it would have been a death sentence for him. And he didn't say he doesn't care, he said he’s not too concerned. Which is basically a very diplomatic response. The Last Wish movie, was released at the same time as Jade Dynasty. The billing was switched right before the movie was released. And there was tons of news about it, it hit hot searches, both doesn't understand and actors claimed#1 billing that's why he was asked. Otherwise why would he be asked such an irrelevant qns for JD, when he's clear male lead and #1 billing It's because of the other movie.
And then people take it to mean he doesn't care
But the fact that blew my mind is he signed for Wangpai in 2019. 2019! BEFORE everything. When he had exploded in popularity. Why would he sign as 2ML? ACE was supposed to start filming earlier, but got postponed because of covid and unlike many seem to think, it's not a bone that iqiyi threw him. They wanted him, and gave him first pick Now, what about all the melons? The "melons" are by yxh, and by definition they are not trustworthy, they have agendas, they are paid to push certain POV. The POV that's being pushed are: 1) XZ and xfx should be grateful to iQiyi 2) xfx should promote Ace even tho XZ isn't#1 billing, casual see point 1 above 3) XZ doesn't care for billing 4) HJY has always been #1 billing
Also XZ and studio not posting about the drama, it's very clear, they got tricked as well. If not, since when is XZ ever not supportive and proud of his works? They reposted Yu Gu Yao so fast. So, at this point, nothing will change. Wangpai is a lost cause. Not for Xiao Zhan. We will promote the shit out of him, * using * wangpai. But all this will be a clear sign to whatever projects that XZ take on next that his fandom will not just be suckers. Not like we were when the whole JOL saga happened, we were suckers then, we suffered, XZ suffered and basically everybody stepped on him and it was a complete loss. Well never again. And this is why today happened as it did”
By: A handful of sauerkraut
It is wisdom to turn a blind eye on certain things. However, there are some things that can not be overlooked as it is a matter of principle. On December 14, 2020, Xiao Zhan's essay on Gu YiYe, a total of 90 words plus19 punctuation marks, was written in the most simplest way. It's without extravagant words; but each of his words contained deep meanings and touched the core of my heart. His essay began with four words "one hundred twenty-two days" which seemed to express nothing; but the fact is it's telling us everything. What did these 122 days mean to Xiao Zhan during the violent storm of 2020? What position did Gu YiYe had in Xiao Zhan's heart? Perhaps the few words within his essay provided insight on how he felt at that point in time.
“You're the furthest from me yet you're the closest to me. You've accompanied, encouraged and guidead me forward. As I'm traveling down the winding road surrounded by mountains, I bid farewell to you (soldier). See you soon!”
When I first read his essay, I was filled with uncontrollable emotions. I wanted to write down how l felt but couldn't seem to find the right words to describe such a sincere person with the purest heart. It was not until four days later that I was able to put my words into the poem below. The mountains and rivers spread vastly From morning to evening, time has come For me to say farewell in the snowy storm Looking back at the lonely road There's no one in sight Sharing my feelings with the empty wind Who can understand the deep emotions inside Reaching far beyond the sky Honors and disgrace all in one The soldier in me, the soldier in my soul Because he took on the role during a particularly sensitive time, l always believed Gu YiYe will be another extraordinary role after Wei Wuxian for Xiao Zhan. In fact, it should be more wonderful than Wei Wuxian because Xiao Zhan will integrate all his acting skills, his feelings and sufferings into the role of Gu YiYe. He will be able to express the emotions that he was unable to show the world through Gu YiYe. A person with such a pure soul and a heart of truthfulness, passions and dedication, Xiao Zhan only wanted mutual respect and equal treatment from others. Instead, he received endless lies, disrespect, and insincerity from others in the industry.
From using his fame to attract investors, spreading lies and slanders on the DouBan platform, to changing the billing orders through the media, and using Xiao Zhan topic and popularity to give others data, this whole shenanigan has turned into a big farce.
Starting with the moment they solicited collaboration without sincerity and truthfulness, the damage has been irreparable. Regardless of what the final decision will be, the hurt has been inflicted.
The only difference is whether the hurt and harm will be short term or long term; there's no other way out. Xiao Zhan said he would always try to find a balance or compromise as long as it doesn't touch his bottom line. But what is the bottom line of this arbitrary insult to the dedication of an actor who truly wants to pursue an acting career? How difficult is it for him to insist on being pure and honest and to receive mutual respect and equal treatment through his dedicated efforts? I don't know what I can do to help and support this young man who suffered injustice for he refused to stoop low with the rest of the world. I will choose to applaud every decision he makes because people who don't get support when making tough decisions will only be hurt deeper. Today, he sat on the plane looking through the window. We only see the profile of his side. While he showed no evidence of emotion, we can see all his emotions present. Just like we saw his feelings and emotions in the four words" one hundred twenty-two days."
“There are still many of you that doesn't know what happened with the Ace Troop TV Series and why I cancelled my Iqiyi subscription and deleted the app. I will try to make a summary of what has happened and is still happening. I will start with Xiao Zhan's casting to the MAIN ROLE of Ace troops TV Series that happened back in 2019! Yes, you read that right! Xiao Zhan has been cast for the main role of the drama as 1st billing since in 2019 when he became hot after TU and Jade Dynasty. They used his name on the presentation poster as MAIN LEAD ACTOR on their Press Conference at the beginning of 2020 in order to attract investors and funds. It happened that the drama has been delayed due to pandemic and the 227 happened meanwhile. Xiao Zhan started filming around April/May last year. When the producers of the series post an announcement for casting recruitment in May 2020, they specified that the ML and FL never acted in a military drama before, ( the other co- star did in several ones) so they practically admitted XZ being the ML. When the other co- star joined the crew, XZ was already filming by more than a month. During the filming, paid YXH and people with 2nd agenda started to spread the rumors that XZ is not the main lead, that xfx should promote the series even if XZ is not ML. As usual shrimps remained calm waiting for the official announcement. That's why is a good norm to not believe in rumors. But slowly the producers pushed XZ aside after using his name and face to strongly promote the series and gain investors, and dumped him.
On May14th the host of the Official Ace Troop Weibo page has opened various official discussion topics, with both ML. On May15 they deleted the ones with XZ's name on them, driving all the heat and traffic from the xfx to the other co-star. When the official character poster and the Growth trailer has been published, they only connotated the co-star. When XFX started to ask under the trailer post why they are doing this, the official blog disabled the comments. Then XFX started to understand that they have been played exactly as it happened with Joy Of Life. Because XZS and XZ didn't published anything about the series; although XZS has posted an update on Douyin, it was only to let XFX understand they are online but they are not taking any action. From that moment the entire fandom started to unsubscribe from Ace Troops blog and block it in order to avoid being used for likes, and cancelled their subscriptions to Iqiyi. Ace of Troops Weibi account started to pay water army / fake likes in order to stem the huge leakage of fans, but without success. From 410k how it was yesterday, they are now a bit more than 200k followers left and dropping continuously. The official announcement was 1.5 million likes, now is under 150k.
The story is much, much more complex than this simplified version of mine. You must understand, us xfx don't boycott the drama, less than less the character Gu Yiye. We will still watch and promote ONLY Xiao Zhan and GU YIYE and whatever XZ / XZS decides! We just express our right on not let anyone bully XZ or XFX at their own will, and express our freedom on how to promote and where to watch. They choose their way, let them promote with their own strengths and funds and the other co-star fans. We shrimps have been used and beaten last year during the Joy of Life broadcast, people bad mouthed XZ and us, bullied his Character but still the most watched and successful series was that due to shrimps promoting Yan Bingyun. We learned our lesson in the hardest of the ways. Focus on Xiao Zhan only and only follow him and his studio. They remained silent, then so we should do as well”