Golden Agent of the Adonis (142)
Xinxin was attending kindergarten to study, and Mu Sen and Xia Lingling have completed their variety show appearances and moved on to filming in drama sets.
However, they haven’t been forgotten by the public because their variety shows are currently airing. They have one episode per week, perfectly maintaining their popularity. When Fang Zhenxuan’s variety show ends, it coincides with the arrival of the winter break, and his drama “Plot Twist” officially starts airing.
Originally, Xia Ze wanted to star in the drama but lost the opportunity to Fang Zhenxuan and ended up taking a role in Reunion. Both dramas are airing during the winter break, and Xia Ze and Fang Zhenxuan are once again in competition.
“Turning Point” tells the story of a carefree housewife who, upon discovering her husband’s infidelity, becomes devastated but ultimately divorces him, regains her sense of self, and becomes a successful professional. Fang Zhenxuan plays the role of the younger brother, who starts off as rebellious and handsome. He matures overnight when his sister is in despair, works odd jobs, calmly helps his sister with the divorce, becomes a rising star in the entertainment industry, and becomes his sister’s most reliable support and eternal supporter.
Of course, this drama was not heavy in tone. It incorporated many funny and enjoyable plotlines, such as the impulsive fights with his former brother-in-law, playing pranks on him with friends, pretending to be his sister’s boyfriend to make the future brother-in-law jealous. He created misunderstandings with the new brother-in-law during acting scenes with his sister, a mistaken identity incident in the hotel where the new brother-in-law is staying, and his personal responses to the pursuit and scandals in the entertainment industry.
In this drama, the female lead was responsible for portraying inner conflicts, personal growth, and the pursuit of dreams and happiness, covering all controversial topics related to women. The male lead served as a guide, admirer, and ideal partner for the female lead, satisfying the audience’s fantasies about companionship. Fang Zhenxuan, on the other hand, carried the light-hearted and joyful aspects of the story, adding a lot of laughter and showcasing the charm of a big star, which drew attention.
It must be said that the director and screenwriter have allocated the roles perfectly, unintentionally covering the largest audience base. Once it premiered, the ratings were far ahead, leaving the second-place show far behind.
Fans all wanted Fang Zhenxuan to take on the leading role in the drama, but they also knew that it was already a great opportunity for him, as a newcomer, to play the second male lead in it. They couldn’t expect him to become the protagonist of a big production right after his debut.
With a supportive mindset, they watched the series and unexpectedly discovered that this drama was much better than many other dramas where young actors played the male lead. They were captivated from the beginning and couldn’t get enough. They wished they could steal the source of the show’s episodes from the production team to watch it and anxiously wanted to know what would happen in the next episode.
Furthermore, Fang Zhenxuan’s character in this drama was well-crafted. During the rebellious phase, he appeared cool and charismatic, making the girls adore him and feel excited. Watching him prank his former brother-in-law for revenge was satisfying and enjoyable. When he shouldered the responsibility for his family and worked hard, he became touchingly moving and manly. And when he entered the entertainment industry and exuded charisma, the audience genuinely felt that he was a hot rising star, naturally destined for this kind of success!
The three transformations of Fang Zhenxuan’s character in the drama showcased his natural acting skills and allowed the audience to see his different charms. This drama became a huge fan-favorite for Fang Zhenxuan once again. Whenever he trended on social media, people felt that something was missing if they didn’t see him.
On the other hand, “Reunion” depicted a family dispute, the gradual eruption of conflicts within a family of four, heart-wrenching arguments, and the eventual story of forgiveness and family reunion. It featured a stubborn father, a selfish eldest brother, a stubborn second sister, and a spoiled youngest brother.
Xia Ze played the role of the youngest brother.
“Reunion” garnered excellent ratings. Family dramas like this one usually perform well, especially when they involve several seasoned actors who portray the flaws of their characters with great depth, making the audience feel as if it were happening right around them. Human nature is naturally curious, and people want to know what happened in this family and how the story will unfold.
“Reunion” didn’t achieve the same viewership as “Turning Point,” but it reached the second position, which was still quite favorable. The three actors who played the father, eldest brother, and second sister occasionally trended on social media, generating high levels of interest. However, the critical issue was that Xia Ze’s acting skills were not up to par. Despite his efforts and private coaching, there was a significant gap between him and the three seasoned actors. Moreover, he had many scenes with them, making the contrast even more apparent.
The label of “poor acting skills” once again spread widely about Xia Ze. This time, it firmly stuck to him. He was considered the biggest flaw in Reunion. Some fans of the drama even said that if they had cast a better actor as the youngest brother, the film might have been able to compete with Plot Twist. Some even suggested that if Fang Zhenxuan had played the role of the youngest brother in the film, it would have been twice as good.
The comparison between Fang Zhenxuan and Xia Ze was a clear mismatch in terms of skill. Fans on both sides maintained their respective images. Fang Zhenxuan’s fans were magnanimous and focused on promoting their idol without provoking conflicts. However, if someone made disrespectful comments, they would swiftly use legal measures or report them to scare off the opposition.
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