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💝 A Thank-You Letter from Zhang Linghe Fandom for Pursuit of Jade 💝

🤝 Dear global viewers and fans of Pursuit of Jade,

Hello! It’s a pleasure to connect with you through these words. With heartfelt gratitude, we would like to say a sincere “thank you” to every one of you.

Since its release, Pursuit of Jade has achieved both critical acclaim and strong popularity. It broke the record for the highest popularity among historical dramas on Tencent Video in 2025, and became the first drama co-broadcast on Tencent Video and iQiYi to surpass 10,000 in popularity index.

It has consistently ranked at the top of various charts and sparked enthusiasm among international audiences. Zhang Linghe also became the first actor of his generation to achieve over 10,000 popularity on three major platforms.

We know that these proud achievements would not have been possible without every one of you watching and supporting from behind the screen.

Zhang Linghe brought life to Xie Zheng through his performance, and you gave Xie Zheng a wider world. Thank you for being there every day from the premiere to the finale:

For your creative comments, thoughtful reviews, and insightful analyses—whether imaginative, heartfelt, or humorous—each contribution made Pursuit of Jade and Xie Zheng more vivid.

For your genuine recommendations across platforms and spontaneous word-of-mouth promotion—every sincere “this is so good” and “you should watch this” helped more people discover the drama and its characters.

For standing up in times of doubt and offering support during challenges—your care and protection helped create a warm and positive viewing environment. We remember all of this with deep gratitude.

Because of you, Pursuit of Jade is not just a drama, but a shared memory filled with resonance—a gentle bond formed through mutual connection. Your sincerity has transcended time and distance, affirming the effort Zhang Linghe put in a year ago. Through your voices, more people have come to know him and witness his growth and dedication.

The road ahead is still long. We sincerely welcome you to join this warm community and continue walking alongside him, supporting him as he goes further and steadier on his journey as an actor. We believe Zhang Linghe will carry this support with him and continue striving to bring even more remarkable roles to life.

Once again, thank you to every viewer for your love and support. Together, we have witnessed, protected, and created this precious and heartwarming journey. Every effort you made has been seen, and every bit of sincerity will be cherished.

We also believe that rationality and respect are the greatest support for both Zhang Linghe and all creators. The most meaningful support is to let the work and characters speak for themselves. Since the drama began airing, we have remained focused on the work, and we will continue to encourage positive, respectful discussions and a healthy online environment.

Let this support flow steadily and become a lasting source of strength for his journey ahead 💪

🌿 Though March may come to an end, this encounter and companionship will never truly fade. Wishing you all a smooth road ahead, peace, and happiness in everything you do.

— Zhang Linghe Fandom (Weibo)❤️

Wow, you’ll be really busy, maybe the busiest of us! 😂😂😂

Yeah, that's a problem. 😂

Ju Jingyi’s 20-year contract is an exception, because her company operates as an idol training agency. She was part of SNH48, which is modeled after the Japanese group AKB48. The girls in these groups usually start training at around 15 or 16, so they tend to sign much longer contracts.

For regular actors, contracts are typically around 5, 10, or 15 years. Zhang Linghe likely signed his contract in 2019—if it’s a 10-year term, it would expire around 2029.

It's adapted from a chinese novel.

I just hope ZLH get reasonable screentime and highlights as a ML 😂

That's fine. The audience groups are different, most men are not interested in romance genre.

😂😂😂 It's hard to be a fan in c-ent. All our wishes are actors can be treated fairly.

I'm not sure about the contract details.
In fact, the supporting actors are not necessarily from small companies. Some are backed by platform-side entities, such as WeTV and iQIYI, which gives them significantly greater influence in the production process.

By contrast, ZLH’s agency mainly handles talent management and does not participate in post-production, so its bargaining power is relatively limited. Meanwhile, TXW’s company is a casting agency, and is involved in the casting process, it tends to have slightly more influence within the project.

When some dramas begin filming, fans often organize themselves to defend their actors’ interests, speaking out online to push for fair screen time. If they are not firm or vocal enough, capital stakeholders may interpret that as a lack of concern, which can lead to further cuts or adjustments to the actor’s scenes.

Enjoy! 🥰

You're welcome! 🥰You can check this playlist on youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWlA71VV0ZQVGl8mCuAPDZ6qizTKJHqkV&si=zUSLBkgcCANRg4N3 It includes his clips from the beginning of filming.

In the Chinese entertainment industry, productions usually secure the full script in advance and complete filming accordingly. However, during the shooting process, companies backing supporting actors often require to add scripts separately to push for additional screen time. Then, in post-production, editors may cut down scenes that were originally filmed for the main characters, reallocating that time to supporting roles.

Even though the lead actor is paid a high salary, a drama typically involves multiple stakeholders. Some of these investors are affiliated with supporting actors, and they aim to use the lead’s popularity to boost exposure for those supporting roles, ensuring a better return on investment. As a result, the lead actor primarily serves to attract initial viewership, while making the supporting characters stand out becomes a key objective for certain investors.

Moreover, they are aware that the lead actor’s fans are often reluctant to openly criticize the drama, which can further encourage more aggressive adjustments in favor of supporting roles.

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Same, glad he gets more recognition internationally through this drama. Just hope his following dramas wouldn't be worse.😂 Always love him! 🥰

May or June.

Sometimes, it's not ups to him, but also depends on his agency's decision. His fans said Overdo would have more screentime than POJ according to the story. However, it also depends on the post-production editing.

Because The Best Thing was not a well-known novel, and the female lead was also not widely recognized, investors were not optimistic about the drama at the beginning. As a result, there was little external pressure or incentive to expand supporting characters’ roles or add extra subplots.

His fans noticed this issue very early and have been speaking out about it to raise awareness among a wider audience, but it hasn’t had much effect. His agency does not seem to support him; instead, fans believe it is leveraging his value to negotiate benefits with other companies.

The problem is that some supporting characters’ scenes are unnecessary. To make room for them, the main storyline has become disjointed, with noticeable plot holes and logical inconsistencies, which ultimately weakens the development of the main characters. Fans have been consistently speaking up about it, but it hasn’t made any difference.

Quite a few support roles, not only one.