Zhang Qingyun, the Most Dedicated Actor, Future is Bright!
This trending topic is rising quickly, though not as fast as Ting Yu's meteoric rise, it's still quite rapid.
The trending topic is a set of photos. In them, Zhang Qingyun, bathed in sunlight, is drenched in sweat but still persists in acting.
Not long after, the crew of "Asking Sword Seeking Immortals" reposted this trending topic.
Actors from other crews also chimed in with reposts.
Fans, even more so, were desperately boasting everywhere about how dedicated Zhang Qingyun was.
"Brother Qingyun is too hardworking, truly amazing!"
"I'm so lucky to be Brother Qingyun's fan!"
"Ahhh! Brother looks so handsome even when he's sweating!"
"Loving Yun without regret, Brother, you are the best!"
"My heart aches for Brother, I really want to hold an umbrella and fan him!"
"..."
Countless fans were excitedly sharing the news online, This is my idol, this is my brother!
He's sweating, and yet he's still filming, he's so dedicated!
As the popularity continued to surge, some passersby couldn't stand it anymore.
He just sweated a little, does it warrant such exaggeration?
The reality is, it does!
After all, filming is for making money, and fans are the ones who spend money, representing the market.
Fans want to see their idols act; they simply want to watch acting and don't care if it's done well.
Nowadays, any genre can be turned into mindless romance dramas.
Professional dramas, about doctors, lawyers, and even more outrageously, firefighters, can all become mindless romances.
Idols are also becoming increasingly effeminate to cater to the market.
You have "jiūmī" with heavy makeup and seductive male leads, and "chī táo táo hǎo liáng liáng" cute boys.
All sorts of monsters and ghosts run rampant in the film and television industry.
Wu Xingyang is a martial arts actor in his forties, one of the few Wu Ying level actors in China today.
With the rise of the traffic era, audiences only focus on the actors, and they, the martial arts stars with real skills, have gradually declined.
No one wants to cast them.
They have no roles to play.
Wu Xingyang is straightforward and cannot stand these effeminate men, often confronting them on programs.
Later, because his speech was too blunt, he offended many people, and subsequently, few crews dared to cast him.
Even so, he maintained his stance.
A man should act like a man!
"In the past, actors of the older generation would go to the mountains and the countryside for their roles, and various mud pits and deserts were commonplace. When did acting under the sun become a sign of dedication?"
Indeed, Wu Xingyang himself is a tough guy, and his actions are just as tough.
Although these words are not welcomed in this era, he still insists on saying them, even if these fans curse him, he will still say them.
"Oh, oh, oh, Teacher Wu is here to leech off the trending topic again?"
"Is Qingyun Brother someone you can speak about?"
"Who are you to talk about Brother Qingyun, do you know how hard our Brother Qingyun works?"
"You're throwing your weight around as an old actor, Brother Qingyun is ten thousand times more handsome than you old wood!"
"An old actor like you, unwanted by anyone, should just stay out of the limelight."
"You're not even fit to be Brother Qingyun's stand-in."
As expected, not long after this Weibo post, it was instantly flooded by Zhang Qingyun's fans.
Some even went as far as to curse Wu Xingyang, with all sorts of malicious words filling the comment section.
As fellow veteran actors, many saw him being scolded but dared not speak up.
This is because they all feared offending these traffic fans, leading to them having no roles to play.
In the past, roles were the faith of old actors. To play a role well and to better restore the real state, they could study and train for over half a year. Now, actors don't even need to memorize their lines.
The times have changed!
At this moment, not only the veteran actors but also some actors with a sense of faith shook their heads and sighed.
They all hoped for someone exceptionally talented to change this situation.
Just as Ting Yu, in the era of rampant "mouthwash songs" in the Chinese music market, forcibly raised the quality of the market.
Now that listeners' ears have become discerning, "mouthwash songs" are no longer viable in the Chinese music scene. Everyone is focusing on quality, and the Chinese music scene has shifted from a traffic-king to a quality-king situation.
The music scene had Ting Yu's emergence, but does the film industry have someone as astonishing as Ting Yu, who can produce good works and show the market the difference between good works and these bad films?
And then elevate the audience's aesthetic level by one notch?
Many young people have thought about doing this. When they first entered the industry, everyone had such dreams, but without capital or traffic, it was impossible to get good scripts.
Without good scripts, how could they produce good works?
This is a vicious cycle.
Over time, everyone began to abide by market rules and accepted traffic actors.
Making money, after all, isn't shameful.
Using traffic guarantees profit, while not using it likely means a loss.
After being battered by reality, dreams became worthless.
Therefore, no one has succeeded yet.
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Ting Yu's latest classical music piece, "Shui Long Yin," will premiere on "China Treasures" tonight at 8 PM, with master-level traditional instrumentalists performing live!
This news, once released, caused a huge sensation.
Ting Yu's classical music!
Not ancient style songs!
This means that Ting Yu has reached a point where ancient style songs no longer satisfy him, and he is now developing towards classical music.
And the mention of master-level traditional instrumentalists further amplified the anticipation.
Those who reach master-level are artists whose mastery of their instruments is unparalleled. Their techniques can be considered invincible.
Therefore, this short announcement made everyone anticipate that this episode would likely be an audiovisual feast.
"Ting Yu, without making a sound, has directly dropped a bombshell!"
"I initially thought I'd have to wait for the 'Legend of Sword and Fairy' promotional video to hear Ting Yu's classical music, but I didn't expect it to be released earlier. Fans are overjoyed!"
"Do you think Ting Yu's first attempt at pure instrumental music will fail? After all, without vocals, relying solely on instruments places very high demands on melody and instrumental arrangement."
"The person before, are you joking? Would a piece performed by master-level traditional instrumentalists fail?"
"Haha, it's been a long time since someone said Ting Yu would fail. It's quite touching to see it now."
"That's right. Ever since Ting Yu outperformed a group of 'absolute skill' masters, it's been a long time since anyone doubted his ability. Suddenly, someone pops up, and I find myself missing it a little."
Ting Yu's performance in the city qualifiers had won over many with his talent, which made old fans feel a bit bored.
The sudden appearance of a skeptical voice, however, stirred the protective instincts of Ting Yu's fans.
They didn't want to discourage this cute newbie.
Just as everyone was eagerly awaiting the piece "Shui Long Yin,"
Another piece of news emerged.
The Martial Arts Association is preparing to shoot a movie based on the Huo family's boxing style and is currently seeking scripts. Ting Yu has been invited to produce the theme song!
The Martial Arts Association, after their reputation was tarnished by the swindler Ma Mai Pi, decided to use film to reintroduce martial arts to the public.
This is not the most important thing; the most crucial part is that Ting Yu has been invited to produce the theme song!
This means Ting Yu is about to complete the collection of songs from all four major associations, with the final one being from the Martial Arts Association!
ps: I thought the hospital visit would only take an hour or two, but it ended up taking the entire afternoon to finish. I've managed to write a chapter during my free time. I don't have saved drafts and encountered unexpected issues, so please bear with me. Thank you!