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Xiao Zhan is positively hot again and attracts capital like crazy. Currently, everything related to his name is sold even without advertising.
Xiao Zhan released a new single, Spotlight, sometimes translated as "Light Spot" without an early announcement. The single breaks sales records. It is very energetic and met with very good reception. Zhan Zhan returned in the sunshine - the hopes for the broadcast of "The Wolf" are even greater :)
I know that many do not like that his name is so strongly associated with "The Wolf", me too, but the facts are facts - drama is done to make money, and he is now the cheapest advertisement for "The Wolf".

Xiao Zhan released a new single, "Spotlight", sometimes translated as "Light Spot". The single breaks sales records. It is very energetic and met with very good reception. Zhan Zhan returned in the sunshine - the hopes for the broadcast of "The Wolf" are even greater :)

Your avatar is "Be a Man" 10042018? Nice! : D

No worries when they filmed The Wolf, hardly anyone heard of XZ, so they couldn't change anything. It was even before "Oh! My Emperor" :) I am waiting for "The Wolf" regardless of XZ and there are several actors whom I like, and especially actresses. Li Qin is not forgotten and many viewers in China are happy to see her. Even if they didn't like her before, they loved her in "Jade Dynasty". As soon as "The Wolf" sees the light of day, she will definitely compete in popularity with Dilireba, Yang Zi or Yang Mi. I can bet it will be a super boost for her popularity :) Darren is not popular on the mainland, that's why people don't talk about it that much.
It is a bit sad that some put the burden of success (or failure) of the whole drama on one actor, but unfortunately this is very often the case. This has its negative side, but it also has its positive side. XZ has the biggest fandom and everyone with one voice will support the whole drama and all the actors playing there. And haters - well, which actor doesn't have them? I have read some of their opinions on Darren and Li Qin.
The only scenario that they could change for XZ is "Joy of Life 2", but this is not a forum about it :)
So no worries, XZ will be the normal number 2 :)

Every TV station loves money. The question is whether "The Untamed" was a success for Netflix (I don't know, maybe someone will tell me?). If so, they will almost certainly buy "The Wolf". The popularity of XZ is not a joke. Now Japan is crazy about him. As far as I know, both Americas and Australia also like him very much, although I don't know to what extent. Although there is a risk that Netflix will buy "The Wolf" after the broadcast in China, like in "The Untamed".
Requests from fans will definitely help. Netflix is making good money now, so many people have started watching TV series ... That's why I have a feeling they'll buy "The Wolf".

Thank you :) When you watch so many Chinese programs without subtitles, you can learn a little language;)

This series is "Love of Thousand Years" which releases the last episodes. Youku likes to announce the premiere 2-3 days before the broadcast, so nothing is known (yet).
There is, unfortunately, the possibility that "The Wolf" will not take its place. It has two strong competitors, ie "Large Fire on the Moon" and "Twiling Song". There are also several smaller ones. Currently, there is a kind of plebiscite and voting, which series is to come first. I do not have today's information yet, they will be in a few hours.
We all hope for "The Wolf", but the situation is a bit complicated. "The Wolf" is now ready for broadcast, but there are some frictions that may delay it. Let's say two powerful forces are rubbing this series. 60/40 for the premiere now. Unfortunately, the opponents brought heavy guns again :(
Seriously, what is happening in Chinese show business is more interesting than many drama :)

I have to disappoint you, but I don't know Chinese, I'm just learning it, but I recognize several titles and names, so I can verify if a given title is high on the list. "The Wolf" has been in the lead for over a month. There are several Chinese channels that provide information with English subtitles. I have been following them for many months and I know they are reliable. In addition, there are translators that help me verify info :). I have to sit on it a bit, but I can learn a lot. The incident 227 to blood people, but already in March people in power said that all three XZ dramas are scheduled for this year. XZ will attract millions of viewers around the world to "The Wolf". His last song on the first day of the broadcast was so popular that it crashed the system and has been continuously at the top of popularity lists for 9 days. How can they not take advantage of the actor's popularity and not make money on it?
I wouldn't be surprised if Netflix bought The Wolf - although that's just my guess.

My information comes only from Chinese sources and Youku actually launched a promotional campaign, I saw screenshots provided by Chinese yotubers. They talk about Youku and Tencent, I haven't heard about the others. There is no official release date yet, only guesses, but if they want to make money on this drama, this is the best time. Nobody wants to compete with "Douluo Dalu" and "The Outh of Love" :). Soon the broadcast of a certain series ends on Youku and the news is that "The Wolf" will come right after that drama. In China, "The Wolf" is one of the most anticipated series of this year..
Oh, I do not know if anyone has already mentioned it, but the number of episodes was reduced to 51, this is official information, which was given by several Chinese sources.