Overdo, yeah we need a solid script.Also hope they can do some legal issues to prevent that leaks in future. It's…
According to the data yesterday, the average views per episode of POJ is 52+millions, considering it hasn't finished yet, it's estimated to reach 70+ or 80+ millions. The highest one last year is Love's Ambition, with 63 millions.
I see, weibo has english language to set, but the content maybe still mandarin. You can copy zhang linghe's chinese name and paste it to the search bar, follow him, and his studio 张凌赫工作室. Weibo will recommend more related content to you soon.
Btw, I would suggest you use Rednote (Xiao hongshu). The content recommendation system is better, and a lot of fans will share their first-hand videos of zlh every day. Once you search zlh, there are a lot of results show up. zlh has account here too. Rednote can translate mandarin content. While Weibo has too many haters and false rumors. 😊
Overdo, yeah we need a solid script.Also hope they can do some legal issues to prevent that leaks in future. It's…
As someone who has followed the Chinese entertainment industry for quite a long time, I have to say this isn’t surprising.
In many cases, investors initially use an actor’s popularity—like Zhang Linghe’s—to attract attention, and then gradually shift the focus by giving more screen time to supporting roles, often to promote actors from their own companies. Unfortunately, this is a common reality in the industry.
Also, just to clarify, Zhang Linghe doesn’t come from a powerful background or have strong industry connections. The only support system he has is his agency—but even that wasn’t always supportive. In some of his early interviews, you can see how he was treated rather dismissively.
It was only after he became popular that the company started fully capitalizing on him. Since 2022, he has been constantly filming and doing commercial work, with barely any breaks.
In fact, he usually only gets a few days off during Chinese New Year. This year, he reportedly had just three days off before returning to filming—while most people would normally have at least a couple of weeks.
Overdo, yeah we need a solid script.Also hope they can do some legal issues to prevent that leaks in future. It's…
This isn’t the first time I’ve seen this issue in Chinese dramas. Once screenwriters start trying to be “clever” by changing or adding new plotlines, the characterizations often fall apart and the story starts losing its logic.
But I also understand that a drama usually involves multiple investors and companies. Each of them wants more screen time for their own actors, so the script keeps getting revised. In the end, the main characters’ arcs are compressed, while supporting roles sometimes get even more highlights and development.
This has pretty much become the norm in many Chinese dramas now.
That’s why I often choose to read the novel first and treat the drama as a supplement. At least that way, I know what the complete, original story is supposed to be.
And honestly, I feel bad for the original authors too—having to watch their work being changed into something almost unrecognizable.
The biggest downfall of this drama is underutilizing ZLH. He is the reason I and many of his fans watch this.…
Yes, it’s quite noticeable that he has lost a lot of weight over the past two years.
He’s also dealing with cervical spine issues, likely caused by long periods of filming in historical dramas while wearing heavy wigs. On top of that, frequent outdoor shoots in winter have led to chronic rhinitis.
Unfortunately, with his schedule, he barely has the time to properly rest, recover, or receive treatment.
This isn’t the first time I’ve seen this issue in Chinese dramas. Once screenwriters start trying to be “clever”…
You’re welcome. And yes, this is really the deeper issue behind it.
However, some people tend to assume that the criticism comes from dissatisfaction with female-centered stories, or that it’s targeting the actress, which ends up creating unnecessary hostility. But that interpretation completely misses the point.
What many Chinese viewers are actually frustrated about is how capital-driven decisions have repeatedly damaged original stories. This has been an ongoing concern for a long time.
Chinese netizens have consistently voiced their dissatisfaction and tried to advocate for characters to receive the screen time and development they originally deserved—even though the results are often limited.
The biggest downfall of this drama is underutilizing ZLH. He is the reason I and many of his fans watch this.…
As someone who has followed the Chinese entertainment industry for quite a long time, I have to say this isn’t surprising.
In many cases, investors initially use an actor’s popularity—like Zhang Linghe’s—to attract attention, and then gradually shift the focus by giving more screen time to supporting roles, often to promote actors from their own companies. Unfortunately, this is a common reality in the industry.
Also, just to clarify, Zhang Linghe doesn’t come from a powerful background or have strong industry connections. The only support system he has is his agency—but even that wasn’t always supportive. In some of his early interviews, you can see how he was treated rather dismissively.
It was only after he became popular that the company started fully capitalizing on him. Since 2022, he has been constantly filming and doing commercial work, with barely any breaks.
In fact, he usually only gets a few days off during Chinese New Year. This year, he reportedly had just three days off before returning to filming—while most people would normally have at least a couple of weeks.
Let me say this with my whole chest — Xie Zheng's storyline has Epic Lead DNA and they have him playing emotional…
This isn’t the first time I’ve seen this issue in Chinese dramas. Once screenwriters start trying to be “clever” by changing or adding new plotlines, the characterizations often fall apart and the story starts losing its logic.
Honestly, I really wish they would just follow the original novel. The story is already there—why not stick to it?
But I also understand that a drama usually involves multiple investors and companies. Each of them wants more screen time for their own actors, so the script keeps getting revised. In the end, the main characters’ arcs are compressed, while supporting roles sometimes get even more highlights and development.
This has pretty much become the norm in many Chinese dramas now.
That’s why I often choose to read the novel first and treat the drama as a supplement. At least that way, I know what the complete, original story is supposed to be.
And honestly, I feel bad for the original authors too—having to watch their work being changed into something almost unrecognizable.
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I see, weibo has english language to set, but the content maybe still mandarin. You can copy zhang linghe's chinese name and paste it to the search bar, follow him, and his studio 张凌赫工作室. Weibo will recommend more related content to you soon.
Btw, I would suggest you use Rednote (Xiao hongshu). The content recommendation system is better, and a lot of fans will share their first-hand videos of zlh every day. Once you search zlh, there are a lot of results show up. zlh has account here too. Rednote can translate mandarin content. While Weibo has too many haters and false rumors. 😊
In many cases, investors initially use an actor’s popularity—like Zhang Linghe’s—to attract attention, and then gradually shift the focus by giving more screen time to supporting roles, often to promote actors from their own companies. Unfortunately, this is a common reality in the industry.
Also, just to clarify, Zhang Linghe doesn’t come from a powerful background or have strong industry connections. The only support system he has is his agency—but even that wasn’t always supportive. In some of his early interviews, you can see how he was treated rather dismissively.
It was only after he became popular that the company started fully capitalizing on him. Since 2022, he has been constantly filming and doing commercial work, with barely any breaks.
In fact, he usually only gets a few days off during Chinese New Year. This year, he reportedly had just three days off before returning to filming—while most people would normally have at least a couple of weeks.
But I also understand that a drama usually involves multiple investors and companies. Each of them wants more screen time for their own actors, so the script keeps getting revised. In the end, the main characters’ arcs are compressed, while supporting roles sometimes get even more highlights and development.
This has pretty much become the norm in many Chinese dramas now.
That’s why I often choose to read the novel first and treat the drama as a supplement. At least that way, I know what the complete, original story is supposed to be.
And honestly, I feel bad for the original authors too—having to watch their work being changed into something almost unrecognizable.
He’s also dealing with cervical spine issues, likely caused by long periods of filming in historical dramas while wearing heavy wigs. On top of that, frequent outdoor shoots in winter have led to chronic rhinitis.
Unfortunately, with his schedule, he barely has the time to properly rest, recover, or receive treatment.
However, some people tend to assume that the criticism comes from dissatisfaction with female-centered stories, or that it’s targeting the actress, which ends up creating unnecessary hostility. But that interpretation completely misses the point.
What many Chinese viewers are actually frustrated about is how capital-driven decisions have repeatedly damaged original stories. This has been an ongoing concern for a long time.
Chinese netizens have consistently voiced their dissatisfaction and tried to advocate for characters to receive the screen time and development they originally deserved—even though the results are often limited.
In many cases, investors initially use an actor’s popularity—like Zhang Linghe’s—to attract attention, and then gradually shift the focus by giving more screen time to supporting roles, often to promote actors from their own companies. Unfortunately, this is a common reality in the industry.
Also, just to clarify, Zhang Linghe doesn’t come from a powerful background or have strong industry connections. The only support system he has is his agency—but even that wasn’t always supportive. In some of his early interviews, you can see how he was treated rather dismissively.
It was only after he became popular that the company started fully capitalizing on him. Since 2022, he has been constantly filming and doing commercial work, with barely any breaks.
In fact, he usually only gets a few days off during Chinese New Year. This year, he reportedly had just three days off before returning to filming—while most people would normally have at least a couple of weeks.
Honestly, I really wish they would just follow the original novel. The story is already there—why not stick to it?
But I also understand that a drama usually involves multiple investors and companies. Each of them wants more screen time for their own actors, so the script keeps getting revised. In the end, the main characters’ arcs are compressed, while supporting roles sometimes get even more highlights and development.
This has pretty much become the norm in many Chinese dramas now.
That’s why I often choose to read the novel first and treat the drama as a supplement. At least that way, I know what the complete, original story is supposed to be.
And honestly, I feel bad for the original authors too—having to watch their work being changed into something almost unrecognizable.