To her absolute surprise, Jiang Ling had become addicted to acting in idol dramas and refused to leave.
Not only did she refuse to leave, but she also planned to enter the sweet romance drama market next.
Oh heavens, how were they supposed to live?
The entire cast of popular idols felt as if the sky was about to collapse.
Sweet romance dramas were the mainstay of the idol drama industry.
If Jiang Ling were to set a benchmark for naive, sweet female leads with her acting skills in sweet romance dramas, then their own sweet romance dramas would have no viewers.
If Jiang Ling acting in idol dramas was like harvesting leeks,
then her entering the sweet romance market would be like uprooting the leek roots of the popular idols, leaving them no way to survive.
In an instant, countless young idols and popular actresses, who relied on hype for their fame, trembled and couldn't help but wail, "Sister, please, stop showing off your acting skills, just rely on your looks to make a living!"
Seeing the rampant gossip online, Jiang Ling was also speechless.
Sweet romance dramas?
When had she ever said she was going to enter the sweet romance market?
Come on, she had artistic pursuits too.
A naive, sweet female lead was no challenge at all; she wouldn't act in one even if she lost her mind.
Even though she had no intention of acting in sweet romance dramas, Jiang Ling couldn't be bothered to clarify.
These popular idols who relied on their looks for hype were usually arrogant and accustomed to abusing their power; it was time they tasted fear.
Especially after she woke up one morning the day before yesterday and saw fans causing congestion while picking up a certain popular idol, with the police intervening to maintain order, and yet the fans still cursed at them, she became even more infuriated.
Sister Sa, unaware of her thoughts, couldn't help but say upon seeing the online commotion, "Lingzi, the role of Ye Tianyu has thrown the idol drama market into chaos. At this critical juncture, we can't stir up trouble again."
After all, the idol drama market was the foundation of popular idols and the money bag for entertainment companies, big and small.
Many popular idols became immensely famous precisely because they were lucky enough to act in a few hit idol dramas.
If she were to act in sweet romance dramas now, she couldn't imagine what those heartless capitalists would do.
Jiang Ling smiled and said, "I know the unspoken rules of this industry. Touching the cake of sweet romance dramas is no different from digging up the ancestral graves of those capitalists. Many things cannot be achieved overnight. Even if I want to change this market, I have to take it step by step. Haste makes waste; excessive stimulation will only be counterproductive. Let them properly digest the impact of Ye Tianyu. I want to return to serious dramas and act in films I like."
Upon hearing this, Sister Sa breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good. The idol drama market is too chaotic; it's better to act in serious dramas. After watching you play Ye Tianyu, I still prefer characters like Li Shengnan, Hua Fei, and Jiang Yulei—beautiful and seductive enchantresses, ruthless and cruel. They are more exciting to watch."
Jiang Ling smiled slightly, "I think so too!"
"By the way, in a few months, it will be the annual Golden Award for Television selection. President Ge has already submitted your 'The Prince Who Turns into a Frog' for consideration," Sister Sa said.
The three major Golden Awards, led by the Golden Magnolia, were divided into film and television.
Television dramas were awarded in May in the first half of the year, and films in October in the second half.
The following year, 'The Prince Who Turns into a Frog' was perfectly timed for the television awards.
Jiang Ling said with a graceful smile, "'The Prince Who Turns into a Frog' belongs to the popular idol drama genre. It is unlikely to be nominated for the niche Golden Magnolia. The Golden Plum Blossom, which pursues artistic depth, also looks down upon idol dramas that lack depth and technical skill. However, for the Golden Peony Television Award for Best Actress, I can definitely compete."