I think all this nonsense is being fueled by the government. If the public is busy with stupid things, they won't…
They don’t just exist in China, I’ve seen similar in the West. But reputation of actors in China seems to matter more because one tiny mistake like taking a bad photo or going to a show could basically result in you being Blacklisted, all your works removed, and no future work.
Meanwhile in the west, if you’re a man, you just state “cancel culture” and you get a Netflix series to bemoan how you were cancelled. But the crazed fans exist everywhere in a world which builds celebrity worship culture.
I always find it fascinating to observe how each big budget Chinese show is designed to tell a good story about China - and what that story is.
It's interesting that this was released over the World Cup season, but China is not participating (because football is apparently not one of their strengths, and they keep losing to South Korea & Japan which is not something they like). It's also interesting that all except one of their national players don't play for international teams and/or clubs (which means they don't get international exposure or learning from other players). But their local football leagues get a lot of investment and players are paid well (though apparently you have to take on Chinese citizenship in order to do so). So I wonder if this was produced and designed to try and inspire more Chinese folks to get into football?
its so weird. like yay go positivity sex and all but also... sorry. im too autistic and asexual to relate to any…
In the same way that you shouldn't be put down for being Ace, you shouldn't put down folks who are sexual. People have differing desires and differing needs, and it's not ok to judge people for having those differences. How would you like it if people told you that you were medically "weird" for not desiring sexual relationships? You probably wouldn't (it's ace-phobic) - so why judge others?
I'm on episode 4, and I don't understand this show.
Are they really advocating for expanding cram schools which only the kids whose parents can afford to send them can attend over school education? So it's a celebration of privilege and the systems which allow for this privilege?
And are they really promoting education for good grades over a more holistic education?
Given we are seeing all of this from the FL's perspective, I feel we are made to think of the education system as evil rather than the cram school system... But maybe that changes? I'm not sure I can continue this if it doesn't.
Under the moonlight - historical w/ strong female leadWill love in spring - modern w/ strong imperfect female…
Are you disabled? Because if you're not, you don't have an understanding of how this specific type of trauma works. Also, they talk about what happened afterward - which is how good communication works and people are able to heal.
Why would the Board care about their company using dodgy methods to acquire land. This method is used across the…
But they could easily pay off the media and prevent the scandal? Large companies (including in China) do that all the time. Especially if they have friends in government / are ranking members of the CCP (which is not uncommon).
Why would the Board care about their company using dodgy methods to acquire land. This method is used across the world by corporations and big companies (including China). The Board would only usually care if they were being sued or if there was a big media scandal or if there was a government inquiry. But these are only usually possible if the people involved are more powerful than the company itself.
Capital & wealth rarely works in the interest of morality.
I have to say that one of the things I have enjoyed about this show is that face expressions and flaws are back! No more AI post-production where skin becomes pore-less and everything feels coated in plastic and fairy dust. Back to actually seeing real acting with all the imperfections that make a show good.
are they in school or college? I presumed college because she would have to be 20 to get married, but the setting is more like school with the classes instead of lectures.
Couldn't finish the article, but seriously, are people so jobless? Where do they get the time for all this?
I think a lot of people have emotional issues and tough lives and end up funneling this into fan wars. The truth is the industry love this and exploit the fans too because it basically means the actors get more publicity, and their companies get more money through various avenues. It's part of a system of entertainment that is sick, and this article on MDL is evidence of that.
Is it just me or is this show really classist? (More in spoiler below)
Rich girl likes poor boy but poor boy doesn't feel good enough. Rich girl rubs it in by giving him money which humiliates him. Poor boy's childhood friend uses that tension to manipulate poor boy. Rich girl doesn't understand any of this because she is incredibly privileged (hence her confidence in pursuing poor boy). And all of this because poor girl feels (rightly) challenged by rich girl because rich girl can get away with whatever she wants.
Rich girl - after feeling heartbreak - runs away to Europe while poor boy immediately has to get a job and earn his way up. She doesn't seem to understand WHY the poor boy might feel not her equal.
Rich boy also has privilege which allows him to actually speak to her as equals despite being her boss. He wins her over by spending money on her and using his privilege to support her (none of which poor boy has). And of course, she ends up with rich boy.
At no point is rich girl made to fully recognise or acknowledge how her privilege basically opens whatever doors she wants. Instead she does not disclose who she is to her company because she wants to avoid dealing with the discomfort of her privilege.
I'm not saying she doesn't have any challenges - she does, and they are painful. But her upper class background makes it so much easier for her to navigate her life and get to positions of power.
I just really feel for poor boy because while he makes a lot of mistakes, so much of it is about his position and lack of money and power which the main leads take for granted.
Meanwhile in the west, if you’re a man, you just state “cancel culture” and you get a Netflix series to bemoan how you were cancelled. But the crazed fans exist everywhere in a world which builds celebrity worship culture.
It's interesting that this was released over the World Cup season, but China is not participating (because football is apparently not one of their strengths, and they keep losing to South Korea & Japan which is not something they like). It's also interesting that all except one of their national players don't play for international teams and/or clubs (which means they don't get international exposure or learning from other players). But their local football leagues get a lot of investment and players are paid well (though apparently you have to take on Chinese citizenship in order to do so). So I wonder if this was produced and designed to try and inspire more Chinese folks to get into football?
Are they really advocating for expanding cram schools which only the kids whose parents can afford to send them can attend over school education? So it's a celebration of privilege and the systems which allow for this privilege?
And are they really promoting education for good grades over a more holistic education?
Given we are seeing all of this from the FL's perspective, I feel we are made to think of the education system as evil rather than the cram school system... But maybe that changes? I'm not sure I can continue this if it doesn't.
Hm, I guess it's just a plot device.
Capital & wealth rarely works in the interest of morality.
Rich girl - after feeling heartbreak - runs away to Europe while poor boy immediately has to get a job and earn his way up. She doesn't seem to understand WHY the poor boy might feel not her equal.
Rich boy also has privilege which allows him to actually speak to her as equals despite being her boss. He wins her over by spending money on her and using his privilege to support her (none of which poor boy has). And of course, she ends up with rich boy.
At no point is rich girl made to fully recognise or acknowledge how her privilege basically opens whatever doors she wants. Instead she does not disclose who she is to her company because she wants to avoid dealing with the discomfort of her privilege.
I'm not saying she doesn't have any challenges - she does, and they are painful. But her upper class background makes it so much easier for her to navigate her life and get to positions of power.
I just really feel for poor boy because while he makes a lot of mistakes, so much of it is about his position and lack of money and power which the main leads take for granted.