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Challenge! If you are a new XZ fan, or you just heard about him and are visiting this page by accident, check out Our Song ep. 3 and try not to fall madly in love with him.

Little update in rumors:
There is still much talk in China that TOoL is currently owned by CCTV and will be broadcast in the summer. Enthusiasm is very high. Not only has no one dismantled the rumor, CCTV was again advertising TOoL It was one of the few romantic dramas mentioned by CCTV on the occasion of 520.
If any of you watched CCTV before the premiere of Douluo Dalu, you may remember that the rhythm was very similar. The premiere of Douluo Dalu CCTV probably announced three hours before the broadcast of the first episode. It was a huge surprise because CCTV had never broadcast drama of this genre before. It can be similar with TOoL. I count on it very much. But remember that for now these are only guesses and rumors.

Basically, not only antis, but also the usual fan clubs of other idols say the same. Unfortunately, the worst is among fans of actors playing in BL. To promote their favorite BL boy, fans are throwing mud on other idols and fan clubs.

According to data from a few months ago, the average age of XZ fans was 31.8 years. The oldest fan I know was over 80 years old. Most of his fans are working people with their own careers. Now I will say something unpleasant. Have you heard of Bjyx? These are the CPF, who basically pass as fans of XZ because they shout his name out loud, but are in practice an organization that works to the advantage of the other actor. Regular bjix fans have no idea how manipulated they are. They order products and then cancel the orders. This has been proven many times. You can find lots of details on YT, Nut Li channel. XZ and Xfx cut themselves off from them. The XZ business too. However, they don't understand it and they make fights. They do dirt on the XZ and bad publicity that the competition is picking up. So yeah, for a lot of people what you read is true. But it is not an objective truth.

The objective truth is that Xfx (not bjyx) are the biggest fanbase right now. XZ is also supported by the so-called passers-by, i.e. people who do not belong to fan clubs. XZ has tremendous support from China's most authoritative TV channel, CCTV, and is even nicknamed "CCTV papa". If XZ fans weren't an actual force, Ace Troops's popularity wouldn't have fallen so sharply that now this drama is a flop. TOD's. The luxury industry, where a small purse costs more than 1,000 euros, has stopped taking orders for certain products. A deposit is required to place an order. Can 13-year-old children afford it? This is a luxury brand with shops lining up for the first time! There were no children there.

The truth is that everyone sees what they want to see. If someone is a hothead of the actors from Word of Honor and thinks they are the most wonderful in the world, they will see that XZ is past and overrated. Meanwhile, Tencent, CCTV, and other companies that partner with XZ are racing to praise XZ and showcase data. The highest viewership in the first quarter was Douluo Dalu and Jade Dynasty. Douluo Dalu, not Word of Honor.

Oh, there are hundreds of popularity lists in China. In some, XZ will be at the top, in others there will be other artists. It's normal. There are only a few lists that really count because they are objective. When XZ was at the top of the top ten lists in April, those two actors weren't even in the top ten.

And when it comes to fraud and theft of popularity, I'm afraid others got caught and had to explain themselves. XZ is honest

So you can meet with different opinions. Do not be nervous, do not argue with these people. XZ is a phenomenon that currently dominates as an actor, as a singer (no song can catch up with Guang Dian), as a spokesperson and enters the world of fashion as a dominator. That person whose comment disturbs you may be either 14 or a professional heizy. Facts are facts - XZ is very powerful, the only Chinese idol who can sell a product all over the world. Thank you TOD's for proving it :)

And OneLuffy gave you the details brilliantly. For my part, I just added a few thoughts from myself. XZ is so powerful that it's scary :)

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that :)

Thanks :) I hope my new project will leave me some time for MDL. I hope I won't get addicted to writing on MDL again, because rehab was difficult :(

Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan are leading "positive energy idols" in China and have an excellent professional and private reputation. As most of you know, CCTV places great value on the reputation of the actors it promotes. I don't follow YZ, but XZ gets fondly remembered by CCTV practically on a daily basis. His Douluo Dalu and Jade Dynasty had the best viewership in the first quarter of 2021. XZ attracted a lot of young people to CCTV and his Douluo Dalu was watched by both children and grandparents giving a very positive message.
I am writing about this because it has long been said in China that CCTV wants to broadcast TOoL. We don't have any official information, but it seems that CCTV is really trying to bring TOoL for viewers.
As for the date - as you know, the exam time is approaching. I don't know when exactly they will be in China, but most rational voices say TOoL will be aired over the summer (and again - I'm not sure when the holidays start in China).
TOoL will be an absolute hit, which is why many companies are afraid of the premiere of this drama. Everyone expects TOoL to get all viewership, all popularity, etc., so the capital of other production blocks it as much as it can. After all, there are other popular artists and dramas who want to earn money and TOoL will stand in their way.
In my opinion, Hunan is deliberately blocking TOoL. Hunan has his own artists. They filmed TOoL when they hoped to recruit XZ, but he declined. Now they don't want to promote an actor who is in competition with their actors. But that can't go on forever, especially as they are being pressured by Tencent and CCTV. CCTV, due to the scandal over another high-expectation drama (XZ fans know what's going on), almost desperately needs a drama featuring XZ, and at this point there is no alternative like TOoL.
For all of the above reasons (and several others), I am absolutely convinced that we will see TOoL around July 2021. However, this is my private opinion, not representing any official position of any person or organization.

I feel like an older sister whose little brother becomes an international star of great format. My little brother has grown up so fast! In a moment I won't be able to call him Little Bunny :(

Here I was just talking about the rumor that TOoL will be displayed right now - we know it didn't. This does not mean that CCTV does not have or will not have the rights to broadcast this drama. It was just that the rumor was about a different title. We must continue to wait patiently. Maybe I was not very precise before, sorry.

I understood this rumor that CCTV is supposed to have good news for viewers because of 520, i.e. either the official announcement of a new drama, or even the premiere. It's evening and we know it wasn't TOoL. Simple.

I'm not saying it won't be Long Ballad for sure, but this drama has 49 episodes and the TV limit is 40. But they can always do what they did with Douluo Dalu, which is to change the length of the episodes and adjust them so that everything fits.
Today CCTV was promoting TOoL again. In connection with 520, CCTV gave some examples, quotes on how to confess your love to someone, and the proposal was made to say, "Please advise me for the rest of my life," which is the literal title TOOL in Chinese.
Ok, I'm not saying it will definitely be TOoL. Until I see this drama on CCTV or an official announcement, I'll be skeptical. I just know that CCTV wants TOoL very much, so it is strongly about it. However, will they really manage to communicate with Hunan, we will only find out about it in the evening, Beijing time.

Sorry, I don't remember the title. Here is a link that Busanopathe put on.
https://twitter.com/cwhisper3/status/1394316073634131975?s=21
I know it from YT, but I won't find these reports. It is a contemporary drama about the life of ordinary people.

You see, the case is very complicated. There are too many factors at stake.
In China, there is a professional black, i.e. people who professionally destroy someone's reputation online. If you were with XZ in March 2020, you know how cruel and scary they can be. It is not true that if XZ had spoken earlier, things would have been better. He just, like any victim of violence, blamed himself. It's cruel, but it's the truth. If XZ said anything, he would be jerked even more. Anyone who spoke in defense of XZ, whether a public figure or his fans, was destroyed.
Now there was a similar threat. But fans know that screaming causes war. They decided to remain silent and leave the matter to the appropriate authorities. I don't know about other countries, but there is such a thing as a silence march - a silent sign of protest. We do not make a fuss, but show our objection in silence. Usually such marches are organized against violence. Quarrel, screaming is also a form of aggression, so we keep silent in order not to hurt others.
On the one hand, it is the fear of a repeat of last year's events, on the other hand, it is showing confidence in XZ and the relevant institutions. XZ has good lawyers and even CCTV asked viewers whether an employee should agree to unfair treatment by the employer?
And now the worst point XZ has been keeping silent on - breach of contract. The contract stipulates that the party cannot disclose the terms of the contract under the threat of paying a heavy penalty. So XZ cannot say that he was cheated because it would be a breach of the contract, but he also does not want to agree to unfair treatment. All he can do is remain silent and either swallow the situation or seek the support of lawyers. Unfortunately, I know this state because I am in a similar situation.
I'm sure at least three parties are currently talking: the producers of AT, XZ (including his lawyers), and CCTV, as those who commissioned the drama. This is not done in public, but on the sidelines, but I'm sure everyone wants to get things done as quickly as possible.
I'm a new account, maybe I don't have credibility in your eyes, but old fans know me as janec, you can ask them about my credibility. I am a fan of XZ and have been in the c-show since July 2019, so although I'm not an expert, I know something. I probably didn't explain everything exactly, so feel free to ask if you have further doubts.

And that's right - from March 2020, XZ fans and he himself are guilty of everything. Fans of all stars do the same - only XZ fans are guilty and condemned. It's absurd to see fans of certain actors challenge us, provoke, cheat and take advantage of us, and when some Xfx tries to defend themselves, they accuse us of violence. Yes, it still goes on and the marketing accounts keep it that way, but our silent resistance where all we say is presenting our point of view, our attitude has made us have a good reputation in the eyes of passersby. Fan clubs are tearing us apart, but normal people are on our side. They know us and they know XZ, so if we show displeasure, they know something is wrong that someone has hurt us, someone has hurt XZ.
Xfx are a tremendous force. We don't have to argue, we don't have to shout. Now, all we have to do is just keep silent, take a step back to let people know that we are not accepting injustice.

XZ greeted us at midnight :)
Wo ai ni! Although he should say Wo ai nimen :)

Tod's also posted a video on YT. From what I've heard, Tod's selects the people they work with very carefully and promotes them really well. CXFX are waiting for the cover in China, but I am waiting for the global cover :)

There has been a lot of talk about it, forgive me if I add my three words. Of course we will watch this drama! XZ fans are not calling for a boycott. It's just that in China ML and FL fans usually do free drama promotion by popularizing it in the media. Fans of 2ML and 2FL and other roles are not obliged to do so. The creators of AT clearly suggested that XZ is No. 1, so his fans did all the promotion, which will now go not to their idol's account, but to another actor's account.
XZ fans don't mind XZ being 2ML and they always support him in every little role and they promote it and if AT had made it clear from the outset who is No. 1 and who is No. 2, XZ fans would be happy to support this drama. Now they feel cheated and used. Ten months ago it was exactly the same.
Let me repeat that: fans of XZ will be watching AT and promoting the role of XZ, but not promoting the whole drama. let ML fans do it.
Anyway, the matter is more complicated and a lot can still happen. I watch all the movements of CCTV with excitement.

Xiao Zhan international
https://www.tods.com/pl-en/tods-world/XiaoZhanxTods.html

"Tod's is delighted to officially announce Mr. XIAO Zhan as its brand ambassador, who will interpret the classic DNA of Tod's and forge the brand on in the future.
With his silhouette framed against the light, XIAO Zhan unleashes infinite power with his unique charm. His gentlemanship embodies the timeless and enduring Italian spirit. Tod's cooperation with XIAO Zhan shows the vitality of the brand in Italian style and the brand's focus on the young generation in China."

You asked your question two months ago, so maybe you're not interested in the answer anymore, but I explain: JoL2 hasn't started shooting yet, so the drama will not be released until 2022. XZ is not in the cast as official sources do not say whether he will play in the second season or not. In 2020, XZ went through a very difficult time and probably JoL's production is a little afraid to announce whether XZ will play or not. It is also possible that due to the delay in shooting for JoL2, it is difficult to confirm timing. If XZ is in another drama set in which he is starring, he may not have time for JoL2. We just have no idea if XZ will play YBY or not.

Do you want a rumor? Here it is. Be warned, this is really just a rumor, although I hope it turns into the truth.
CCTV will broadcast TOoL in the second or third quarter.
Yes, CCTV, not Hunan. Since yesterday it is rumored that Hunan and CCTV exchanged dramas. Fans saw a good CCTV drama on the official Hunan website and started asking how come this drama was going to be on Hunan TV. Hunan replied that he had gotten this drama in exchange for another. The title of the drama they gave to CCTV was not named, but they showed a fish and one Chinese character. Fans have read it as TOoL's endearing drama nickname, and are now excited that CCTV will air the drama starring Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan.
I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be true. CCTV values XZ very much lately and promotes him probably every day. The chances that TOoL will be on their air, and soon, are high. But remember this is still just a rumor.

I don't know exactly what you're asking, but it looks like Hunan and CCTV have exchanged dramas. I don't know the details, because these are just short reports on a one or two sentence basis, and in a mysterious Chinese style, but it is said that Hunan received the rights to broadcast some pretty good drama from CCTV in exchange for the fact that CCTV will be able to broadcast TOoL.
The rumor is very much liked by the people as CCTV eagerly promotes XZ, which Douluo Dalu and Jade Dynasty were hits of the first quarter. They also like and promote Yang Zi, but I don't know to what extent. Everyone knows Hunan is not going to be good for XZ as they have another pet who is XZ's rival. There has been a lot of talk before that Shanghai and CCTV want to take TOoL from Hunan. The article says that CCTV has worked.
Swapping drama is an interesting idea. I'm for it. Unfortunately, I cannot say that this is confirmed information. Hunan confirmed receiving a specific drama from CCTV, reported that CCTV received a different drama in return, but no title was given, but something like a pun that fans read about TOoL. So so far it's still not certain.

Don't worry, XZ has good lawyers. Recently, someone counted four law firms dealing with XZ cases on his behalf, each with a slightly different focus. As for contracts with Chinese show business, the matter is very complicated. I learned about it the hard way because I have contracts for three IP books and I feel like I belong to Wajijiwa. XZ's situation is to be won in court, but such cases take years, and this drama was supposed to be an anniversary tribble, so time is pressing. I recommend taking it easy as there are certain forces that want good drama and fans of XZ, so I'm sure there are some serious conversations going on behind the scenes. We just have to wait politely and deal with our own affairs :)