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A 'Big IP' isn't always referring to a popular novel. It can also refer to projects with the highest quality investment, costumes, and promotional content. At least, that’s how I understand it.
She looks younger than her actual age, and I stand by that statement. Even if she looks more mature in other series, the same doesn't apply to this one. The leaked images from the set and the promotional materials make her look so small that it’s actually creating a sense of revulsion in people. Previously, Ai Mi wasn't well-known, so there wasn't much backlash, but now everyone knows her age and the fact that she’s playing a married woman. Furthermore, everyone is aware that she is 17 but looks like a 15-year-old girl in this role. I honestly don't understand what you are still trying to deny.

I never said she was untalented. My reaction is because her appearance and age do not fit the character in this drama. Besides, I’ve seen her before in supporting roles. She is a talented actress and also very beautiful. If in the future she takes roles in dramas that match her age and looks, I will watch again. But if she plays roles that don’t suit her just because of favoritism, I cannot watch. I call it favoritism because there are many young, talented actresses around 25 years old who never get leading roles in major costume dramas. Many of them shine only after years of playing supporting roles to earn a chance at the lead — for example, Kong Xu Er.

I also know that Ai Mi has been in the industry for years and has played supporting roles in many dramas. But that still doesn’t justify her getting a leading role in a major costume drama before even reaching adulthood.

In my very first comment above, I had already responded exactly to this point of view. I repeat: modern, historical, and medieval dramas have different audiences. Costume dramas, however, attract a larger audience. That is precisely why this drama has received such extreme backlash.

I understand what you mean, but you are trying to turn even this situation to the drama's advantage. That is exactly what I meant.

Also, I don't mean to be rude, but what you’re defending is quite absurd. Because you admit it yourself: it's a Big IP project, people are more excited about this drama, and when they come to this page, they are surprised and disappointed by the actress they see. They have the right to criticize the cast of the series they choose to watch.

It is not a problem for young actors to play mature characters; the problem is that they still give off a 'childish' vibe. I think you are forgetting the characteristics of the role. She is playing the role without fitting the character. That is the issue.

Besides, this isn't theater; it’s a TV series. The pros and cons should be determined beforehand. They cast young actresses in lead roles as if they are suffering from a shortage of actors

When I first said she filmed this series, what I meant was that she was still a child back then. Besides, I'm not interested in modern dramas, which is why I don't react to her other shows. Also, this series is a major 'Big IP' project. People get very excited about historical costume dramas. That’s why most people are feeling disappointed right now. You are an HMH fan. How can you find it normal for your idol to be partnered with a 16-year-old girl? It feels like you’re only commenting just to defend your idol’s drama.

It is not normal for a 16-year-old girl to play the role of a married woman; I’m sorry, but I won’t agree with you on this. HMH is an ideal choice for this role, but Ai Mi definitely isn’t. And being talented isn't enough to get a role. Physical appearance matters too. Let’s be realistic: if I want to watch an adult female character, why should I see a 16-year-old girl in that role?

I think the reason is that this drama was the first to start filming, and Ai Mi looks like a 15-year-old girl in costume. Yet she’s playing the role of a married woman lol. I’ve never had a problem with HMH, and I’m not even a modern drama viewer, so I guess I would only come to this site to react.

Did you know that it’s not just this series that has haters, and that the same situation exists for other shows as well? Take Pursuit of Jade, for example. No other series right now has as many haters as that one does, yet its overall rating only dropped from 9.2 to 9.1. The fact that VoS’s rating fell this much can’t possibly be the work of haters alone. Because so far, I have never seen or heard of a series whose score dropped this significantly just because of people hating on it.

I don’t think so, and besides, there’s this perception that whenever drama ratings drop, it’s because of ‘haters.’ When I first started the drama, I gave it a 10. Now I’m stuck at episode 24, I can’t watch at all. I don’t even dare to give it an 8.0 anymore.

I don’t think so, and besides, there’s this perception that whenever drama ratings drop, it’s because of ‘haters.’ When I first started the drama, I gave it a 10. Now I’m stuck at episode 24, I can’t watch at all. I don’t even dare to give it an 8.0 anymore.

I think Yuehua and Huanrui are connected to each other. Because of budget issues during the production of the Huanrui-produced drama The Journey of Legend, there wasn't enough money left to add special effects for the TBBM. Now, they are trying to resolve that issue. The composer also mentioned that there is still hope. Perhaps this is related to the broadcast of the drama Fate Chooses You (that’s just my theory).

I don’t know which country you live in or what kind of age-related traumas you have, but even medical science says women mature earlier than men. Making a big deal out of a 6‑year age gap is pure nonsense. Also, did I ever defend a 17‑year‑old girl playing the role of a married woman? Please read my comment properly first. What I implied there was that the girl looks too young and therefore isn’t suitable for the role.

China doesn’t operate like other industries. Everything there is profit‑driven. If an actor has more fans, it proves the drama will generate profit after release. I’m angry about this too. That’s why we constantly see untalented people in leading roles. Nobody values acting anymore.

I agree with some of what you're saying. It is truly saddening to see young actresses being prioritized while those in their 30s are pushed into the background. However, the fans are also to blame for this. They constantly gravitate toward younger stars, likely because they will be in the industry for many more years, and supporting them gives fans a sense of longevity.
On the other hand, it’s not right to view a relationship between a 24-year-old woman and a man in his 30s as abnormal. Don't forget that men tend to mature later than women. Having an age gap is often quite natural. I’m not talking about a ten-year difference, but failing to see a six-year gap as normal feels like criticizing just for the sake of criticizing. If that’s the case, you would also have to criticize the couple in The Double. Even though viewers loved them, I could personally feel the age difference on screen, and it was quite distracting.

Furthermore, you should focus more on appearance than the actual age gap, because they are actors. They play a wide range of roles—young, old, sick, funny, rich, or poor. What is truly bothersome is when actresses look much younger than their actual age on screen, or when actors look significantly older. Partners should be chosen based on their ability to carry on-screen chemistry.
Take Ai Mi, for example. At 17, she played a married woman, yet in the same series, she could still pass for a 15-year-old girl. Conversely, there are 25-year-old actresses who successfully play high school roles.

In the current conference, iQIYI listed the drama 'My Queen, My Rules' for Q4. This shows how much importance they place on the series. It's also great news that another conference will be held.

You’re obsessing too much over the license issue. There are dramas that get their broadcast license just one day before airing, lol. Besides, this drama didn’t film any scenes that would struggle to pass censorship. Getting the license will be much easier.

This time your information doesn’t work. iQIYI has listed this drama as Q4.

The reason is that the industry gives more importance to younger actors. Nowadays, women over 30 struggle to get leading roles. But I don’t agree with the part you called disturbing. She is 24 and an adult. Having a partner in his 30s can never be a problem. There is only a 6‑year age difference. That’s the most normal age gap even in real marriages.

Filming was completed in March. It will be released in Q4 of the year.

It just has same universe totally different story