Honestly speaking to this day xie zheng character is at #1 and changyu at # 2. So xie zheng has so much impact…
I’m not criticizing the female lead at all. I just feel that some less important scenes could have been reduced, so more time could be given to developing the male lead.
I understand your point but... this is a female centric drama so of course he'll have less scenes than TXW + the…
I’m not sure if you really understand how complex Xie Zheng is as a character—he’s much deeper than what the drama shows. The adaptation hasn’t just toned him down a little, it’s stripped away a huge part of his depth. If the same thing were done to the female lead, would people accept it? Why is it suddenly considered normal when it happens to the male lead?
Honestly speaking to this day xie zheng character is at #1 and changyu at # 2. So xie zheng has so much impact…
Xie Zheng's data ranks first online because of Zhang Linghe, It happens every time. His fans support these dramas because of him, investing so much time and money, only to end up feeling misled by the stakeholders behind the dramas.
I understand your point but... this is a female centric drama so of course he'll have less scenes than TXW + the…
If you read the novel, you'll know how many supporting roles plots are created by the screenwriter. Even the villains are well portraited than ML in the drama. If a drama is meant to be female-centered, it should still give proper depth to the male lead, rather than prioritizing side couples and irrelevant storylines while sacrificing his character development.
I understand your point but... this is a female centric drama so of course he'll have less scenes than TXW + the…
And I know it's not the fault of the other actors, I'm just blaming the industry, who are hidden behind the actors. Due to heavy capital interference, the industry has become distorted. Screenwriters in China rarely get to create freely—they’re forced to accommodate various stakeholders, adding scenes for certain actors, rewriting plots, and even sacrificing the male lead’s screen time and highlight moments.
He should stop accepting the role since only his co-stars benefit from it, yunno. He works and works, his co-stars…
I’m not blaming Tian Xiwei—I’m actually a fan of hers too, so there’s no need to argue with me. I’m talking about the supporting characters in general.
After watching today’s two episodes, Zhang Linghe appeared for less than 20 minutes in total, and I’m honestly really upset. This isn’t the first time he’s been used by the industry to promote other actors. In dramas like My Journey to You, The Princess Royal, and Our Generation, many supporting characters had more screen time, more complex character arcs, and more standout moments than him.
Production teams and platforms always find ways to benefit the actors they have a stake in. I really feel it’s unfair to Zhang Linghe. In every project, he puts in so much effort. He doesn’t just focus on acting—he actively contributes to things beyond his role, like styling, scene design, and even action choreography.
Yet all his hard work often results in fans excitedly starting his dramas, only to realize that supporting characters outshine him. Those supporting actors end up gaining popularity using him as a stepping stone, while Zhang Linghe is left alone facing jealousy and attacks from other fandoms.
On top of that, his agency never seems to give him proper rest. Since 2022, he’s barely had a break longer than a month. When he’s not filming, he’s constantly attending commercial events and brand endorsements. This nonstop workload has led to cervical spine issues and chronic rhinitis. He’s become extremely thin—he almost looks like skin and bones now, with clothes hanging loosely on him.
tbh I didn't realize it'd blow up like this. I'm Asian. We all know East Asians, South east Asians, etc have their…
Yes, Zhang Jingyi is called Thailand princess by chinese people, because she has a Thai beauty style. She has big eyes and thick lips which are exactly the drawing shows.
Here is a more objective explanation of the variety show issue.
China is a very large country with 56 ethnic groups, and people from different regions often have noticeable differences in appearance. In daily life, it is quite common for people to casually comment that someone “looks like they are from a certain region.” In that context, such remarks are usually not intended to be offensive, but rather a habitual way of describing appearances.
During the show, Zhang Linghe made a similar comment in a natural way, and it was not considered inappropriate during editing.
However, after the broadcast, some viewers from Southeast Asia felt offended. In response, he chose to apologize out of respect for their feelings. even knowing it might expose him to more criticism online.
His Instagram account is managed by agency staff, and the way the apology was posted may have come across as less sincere, which led to further misunderstanding.
The purpose of sharing this is simply to provide more context. In situations like this, misunderstandings can easily arise, and public opinion can sometimes be influenced by incomplete information and cultural difference.
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Production teams and platforms always find ways to benefit the actors they have a stake in. I really feel it’s unfair to Zhang Linghe. In every project, he puts in so much effort. He doesn’t just focus on acting—he actively contributes to things beyond his role, like styling, scene design, and even action choreography.
Yet all his hard work often results in fans excitedly starting his dramas, only to realize that supporting characters outshine him. Those supporting actors end up gaining popularity using him as a stepping stone, while Zhang Linghe is left alone facing jealousy and attacks from other fandoms.
On top of that, his agency never seems to give him proper rest. Since 2022, he’s barely had a break longer than a month. When he’s not filming, he’s constantly attending commercial events and brand endorsements. This nonstop workload has led to cervical spine issues and chronic rhinitis. He’s become extremely thin—he almost looks like skin and bones now, with clothes hanging loosely on him.
I genuinely feel so bad for him.
Still, I appreciate that the adaptation stayed faithful—so many dramas tone down the female lead just to boost the male lead’s charm.
China is a very large country with 56 ethnic groups, and people from different regions often have noticeable differences in appearance. In daily life, it is quite common for people to casually comment that someone “looks like they are from a certain region.” In that context, such remarks are usually not intended to be offensive, but rather a habitual way of describing appearances.
During the show, Zhang Linghe made a similar comment in a natural way, and it was not considered inappropriate during editing.
However, after the broadcast, some viewers from Southeast Asia felt offended. In response, he chose to apologize out of respect for their feelings. even knowing it might expose him to more criticism online.
His Instagram account is managed by agency staff, and the way the apology was posted may have come across as less sincere, which led to further misunderstanding.
The purpose of sharing this is simply to provide more context. In situations like this, misunderstandings can easily arise, and public opinion can sometimes be influenced by incomplete information and cultural difference.