The Entertainment Industry in Turmoil: Young Actresses All Want to Rise to the Top

Chapter 107 Dimensional Reduction Attack

After reading Yu Zheng's manifesto in his office, Shen Mo was not angry at all. Instead, he revealed a meaningful smile.

He summoned Chen Zhixi and pushed the tablet in front of her.

"Teacher Yu's article is well-written; it has given us a wake-up call."

Chen Zhixi took the tablet with a puzzled look. She had already seen the article, and her tone was slightly anxious.

"This is clearly a veiled attack on us. Should we issue a statement in response? I'm afraid if we drag this out any longer, the reputation of 'My Love from the Star' will be ruined!"

"No need," Shen Mo waved his hand. "Instead of getting into a war of words, let's use their strength against them."

He smiled slightly. "After all, if a dog bites you, you can't bite it back, can you?"

That afternoon, the official Weibo account of "My Love from the Star" suddenly released a new trailer—a special feature on the character "Jiang Jinyue".

In the three-minute video, Li Yitong's character Jiang Jinyue goes from a glamorous superstar on the red carpet to a vulnerable and helpless woman in the face of crisis, and then to a stubborn and persistent woman when confronting Gu Beichen.

The performance was nuanced and layered, the expressions were subtle and detailed, the lines were delivered with great intonation, and most importantly, every frame was as beautiful as a poster.

#Top Newcomer Li Yitong#

#Li Yitong, a born actress#

#Jiang Jinyue is amazing#

Three topics consecutively went viral and became trending topics.

"Kuroko, open your eyes! Now that's a real actor!"

"Hey, speak up! You're telling me this is a newbie?"

"Yu Zheng, would you like to come and see what talent really is?"

Immediately afterwards, the official Weibo account of "My Love from the Star" released another three minutes of behind-the-scenes footage.

One second, Li Yitong was precisely shedding tears in the scene; the next second, after the director yelled "cut," she was flashing a peace sign at the camera.

They speak strange dialects and often dance silly dances.

"Baby! You've stolen my heart~"

"You're so cute and funny, does your mom know?"

"I'm a mother, can't each family have only one child?"

"A male mother is a mother too!"

Fan comments are always strange; some may be orchestrated by Mohen, but most of them are indeed part of the trend he started.

After all, a smiling face, a love for abstract behavior, and a quirky and lively personality combined always make someone the most popular.

Inkmark's response was not going to end there; at the same time, a counterattack on the level of knowledge quietly unfolded.

A professor from the Department of Astronomy at Tsinghua and Peking Universities published a lengthy article titled "Looking at the Astronomical Foundations of Science Fiction Dramas Through 'My Love from the Star'", analyzing the sources of the astronomical knowledge presented in the drama.

A researcher from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, published an article titled "On the Physical Possibility of Time-Space Stasis in Science Fiction Works," analyzing the physical origins of the superpowers in "My Love from the Star."

Fantasy literature enthusiasts wrote "Mythological Innovation: The Many Manifestations of Gu Beichen's Superpowers in Mythology," cleverly linking Gu Beichen's abilities with ancient myths.

Immediately afterwards, a large number of entertainment marketing accounts began to repost it.

"This is the attitude that science fiction creation should have."

"An idol drama was turned into an educational film by Mohen."

"Sun Wukong's somersault covers 108,000 li, which is no different from teleportation."

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In just 24 hours, public opinion completely shifted.

Netizens on various forums began to spontaneously compare the details of the trailers for the two dramas, and at the same time, #YuZhengFraud# became a new hot topic.

Brands that had previously been deliberately dressed up in, used, or displayed during the shoot suddenly changed their attitudes, agreed to the sponsorship invitation that InkSign had proactively offered, and agreed to increase their likes and support.

Even TV stations that initially hesitated began to actively contact them for a second run of broadcasts.

Yu Zheng's team was caught off guard by the reversal of this public opinion battle, and all the follow-up press releases they had prepared were rendered useless.

Zheng was even prepared to engage in a war of words with Shen Mo on Weibo. He had even thought of the angles from which to "slander" him and which swear words to use.

but!

The other side isn't responding!

Is she really that good-tempered?

That's quite a dirty trick; they actually shifted the battlefield and increased the value.

While Yu Zheng was still racking his brains over the reversal of public opinion and thinking of ways to fight back,

Shen Mo gave him no chance to breathe, and a series of interconnected, precise and ruthless follow-up measures were launched one after another.

In the following days, a secret suddenly spread throughout the market: Inkhen Media's "My Love from the Star" was purchased by Netflix for $300 million and will premiere globally simultaneously.

Amidst heated debate about its authenticity, Mohen, in conjunction with several authoritative media outlets and cultural institutions, launched a forum in Beijing, which was also broadcast live.

The forum was titled "Upholding Tradition and Innovation in the New Era: Cultural Inheritance and Cultural Going Global".

At the meeting, Shen Mo and Li Yitong were present, and some sociologists, science fiction writers and traditional culture researchers were invited to share their insights.

The meeting began by announcing that the rumors were true, which is why the topic of this forum was discussed.

The focus of the discussion shifted from the series itself to the methodology of cultural creation.

How can we draw nourishment from a rich cultural heritage, and how can we possess the courage to look up at the stars and imagine boldly?

Then there's how to keep up with the times, create works that are accepted overseas, and promote one's own culture at the same time.

This move elevated "My Love from the Star" to a cultural level.

Yu Zheng's argument, which simply emphasizes "wuxia" and "suspense," suddenly appears thin and outdated under this high-level discussion.

Following that, the official Weibo account of "My Love from the Star" released a one-minute documentary-style video comparing the visual effects of "My Love from the Star" before and after.

It clearly demonstrates how, from scratch, through cutting-edge CG technology, meticulous model building, and physical rendering, stunning scenes such as Gu Beichen's time-space freeze and particle travel were created.

At the end of the video, a list of collaborations with several of the world's top visual effects companies, including Industrial Light & Magic, was also provided.

This "technical punch" not only completely shattered the stigma of "cheap special effects," but also directly established a hardcore image of "movie-level production."

The consensus has become that "the 5000 million investment was really well spent".

In contrast, the somewhat rough sets and special effects in the trailer for "Bounty Hunters" immediately drew comparisons, making the difference in quality immediately apparent.

Yu Zheng refused to admit defeat and directly promoted the original songs in the drama "Bounty Hunters" as being great, while "My Love from the Star" delivered a direct blow.

In collaboration with Tencent Music, the original soundtrack of "My Love from the Star" will be released for free, containing more than ten songs composed by top musicians, combining sci-fi etherealness with popular catchiness.

The song "You Are My Destiny" became a hit even before the drama aired.

Meanwhile, brands that had signed sponsorship agreements with "My Love from the Star" also joined in, and co-branded products featuring "My Love from the Star" were launched.

Outside of Shen Mo's plans, the Mozi fans were also already unable to contain themselves and were in high spirits.

Since Shen Mo debuted with the role of Wang Xiaojian in "Love is Not Blind" and gained immense popularity, he has not starred in any new TV series or movies, nor has he participated in any variety shows for more than half a year.

This kind of "low profile" is rare for a rising star at the peak of his popularity, but considering his other identity as a major business owner, it makes sense.

Therefore, "My Love from the Star," a work starring Shen Mo after more than half a year, has long been regarded by his fans as his major comeback after a hiatus, and their expectations are extremely high.

How could they tolerate outsiders spreading baseless rumors and negative comments about the series before it has even officially aired?

Shen Mo's official fan club and various fan sites acted swiftly, with core fans demonstrating a high level of organization and fighting spirit.

First, master the skills of creating long images and data posts, systematically analyze the flaws in black water (a term used to describe malicious attacks), and provide targeted explanations to demonstrate your confidence based on facts.

Then, they created secondary works and in-depth interpretations of the trailers, stills, and behind-the-scenes footage released by the official channels.

Editing high-quality promotional videos, writing short essays analyzing the plot, and creating exquisite character posters were widely disseminated on platforms such as Weibo, Baidu Tieba, and forums, deeply embedding positive impressions such as "cinematic quality," "novel setting," and "Shen Mo's expressive eyes."

People spontaneously created a buzz around the series, making it a hit even before it aired.

Following this, positive comments were systematically guided in the discussion forums and trending topics of the series on various online platforms to ensure that the popularity of topics related to "My Love from the Star" was genuine and positive.

Finally, we will conduct disciplined reporting and counter-attacks against any malicious comments targeting our artists or those made by online trolls, ensuring that the main battlefield of public opinion is not overwhelmed by malicious remarks, while avoiding leaving the public with a negative impression of "domineering fans" and always maintaining a stance of "rational support".

It's important to know that Shen Mo's five million followers on Weibo at this moment are no joke.

Among these inks are fans of the drama who are captivated by Wang Xiaojian, as well as admirers who are impressed by his business acumen.

Their age range and composition are far broader and more stable than those of ordinary online fans, and they are also more proactive.

Looking at the other party's ever-evolving and precisely targeted marketing tactics, and then looking at their own team's increasingly ineffective traditional solutions.

For the first time, Yu Zheng truly felt a sense of powerlessness and generational gap.

The team's traditional approach of "celebrity endorsements, press release bombardment, and variety show promotion" has completely lost its footing.

With each move he made, he discovered that his opponent had already constructed a new battlefield on a higher dimension.

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Market attention, public opinion, and audience expectations have almost unanimously favored "My Love from the Star".

At this moment, Yu Zheng had immense hope that when the film was released, it would be inconsistent with the previous promotions, of low quality, and riddled with logical errors. That would be the moment when "Bounty Hunters" would turn things around.