The actress who plays Lian Qiao had nothing but praise for the women on set, including Baba for looking after her. She says, "but I never want to overemphasize her beauty because her heart is even more beautiful than her appearance."
"She wasn't afraid of me outshining her; she was only afraid that I would be overshadowed."
So embarrassing for getting caught for mass down rating such a serious drama on social issues, that too by douban…
That's lowlife behaviour for real. If a serious issue as human trafficking can't persuade people to put fandom aside, they are just as much of the problem.
This is a problematic take. Characters don't need to resort to violence or torture to show their humanity. This drama is also rooted in reality, and in real-life law enforcement, due process matters, even when the criminals are despicable. Rushing to violence or skipping legal steps doesn’t always lead to justice; it can backfire, invalidate evidence, and cost lives in the long run. What the show is doing , showing anger, grief, and urgency without turning to brutality, is a deliberate choice. It doesn’t make the characters robotic; it shows discipline, empathy, and moral clarity as professionals.
The casting director and crew need a pat on the back. Every supporting character has really sold me, regardless of scene time. I hope they get more work and we get to see them more.
How is it doing in China? I really hope Reba can get nominated for a magnolias award with this role!
It's staying in the top 3 and getting great recommendations from audiences. The nature of the show has really pulled people in and raising public awareness.
Seriously i hope she leaves easily like yu shu xin did.
I guess it all just depends on the nature of her contract. If Jaywalk were smart, they’d release her to operate under her own independent studio while maintaining a partnership or collaborative relationship. No need to burn all future bridges.
I love that her cheeks are finally returning . She looks so good and even 10 years younger. I hope she never takes…
I feel like production were just ridiculous because she is already petite and they could've just factored in with styling/make-up. I can also tell by her legs because the knees used to be well-defined and now there's more softness to it.
I am curious, why do you have to be signed by an agency? Why don't they work independently? I read something like…
In China and South Korea, agencies often invest heavily in talent from a very young age. They offer training in acting, performance, media handling etc. In return, the artist signs an exclusive contract, often long-term, that gives the agency significant control over their schedule, image, and income.
Many casting opportunities, endorsements, and roles are arranged through networks and relationships between agencies, producers, and broadcasters. If you're not signed to a known agency, you're much less likely to even be considered. Agencies act as both gatekeepers and facilitators. Independent freelancing is rare unless the actor already has influence and a strong network. It's also cultural preference for hierarchical systems and structured representation.
Lately, there have been too many stories of artists facing issues with their agencies. If she is planning to leave, I genuinely hope it’s a clean, conflict-free transition.
Just thinking out loud here: if anyone finds a baby in a dumpster, isn’t it common practice to bring the baby…
Given the timeframe and rural setting, it makes sense. He admitted he wasn’t going to do anything at first but ultimately couldn’t walk away and leave the baby behind. It was the 90s, lots of public distrust, superstition, and limited resources etc. And since the baby was a boy, that likely factored into his decision too, as sons are culturally idealised. All in all, he did a fine job raising the boy. I wonder if he is Lawyer Sun's son.
I agree with you. Her biggest problem is managing public opinion (not fanbase opinion). She needs a strong team…
If she had established an independent studio under her own name, she might have had the freedom to hire a dedicated PR team to manage the fallout more strategically. But by renewing her contract, she has limited her options, possibly sealing her fate in terms of narrative control. I wonder if she can still hire a PR firm as a private citizen?
Whoever advised her to resign under those conditions clearly wasn't prioritising her long-term interests. In China, going up against a corporate giant like Alibaba (who are the parent company) rarely ends well, unless you have the backing of the state or you are the state.
Sometimes I hope Min Rui will surprise me one day so I can finally consider him one of the best stylists in C-ent—but…
They also need to overhaul the make up artist too, always giving the same powdery look. I like today's look only because I know she would've felt more relaxed but again, MR needs to work with star not the trend. He's obsessed with giving everything a touch of "youthfulness."
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"She wasn't afraid of me outshining her; she was only afraid that I would be overshadowed."
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Many casting opportunities, endorsements, and roles are arranged through networks and relationships between agencies, producers, and broadcasters. If you're not signed to a known agency, you're much less likely to even be considered. Agencies act as both gatekeepers and facilitators. Independent freelancing is rare unless the actor already has influence and a strong network. It's also cultural preference for hierarchical systems and structured representation.
Whoever advised her to resign under those conditions clearly wasn't prioritising her long-term interests. In China, going up against a corporate giant like Alibaba (who are the parent company) rarely ends well, unless you have the backing of the state or you are the state.