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

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The market's judgment finally arrived with the successive premieres of the two dramas.

The initial results of this highly publicized showdown have surprised all onlookers.

Thanks to Yu Zheng's prestigious reputation and Mango TV's extensive advertising campaign, "Bounty Hunters" premiered during prime time.

However, the premiere only garnered a 0.55% viewership rating, a dismal figure for such a large-scale promotional campaign.

In the following two days, the ratings hovered around 0.4%, showing no improvement, which was a sharp irony compared to the hype surrounding its pre-broadcast status as a "pre-determined hit".

Faced with this predicament, Yu Zheng's team quickly stepped in to "save face."

Yu Zheng himself emphasized publicly: "Since the broadcast of 'Bounty Hunters,' viewership among the core young audience group under 23 years old has surged by 21%!"

The press release was still filled with familiar praise, touting that the drama continued the Yu Zheng series' "exquisite costumes, props, and sets," "vibrant colors," and "beautiful visuals."

It attempts to divert the audience's attention from the bland plot and uninspiring pacing.

However, the market's feedback is the most authentic.

Online, numerous complaints have begun: "Are you sure the clothes really look good? I saw several pieces of clothing with holes in them!"

"What's the plot? I've watched three episodes and I still don't know where the main storyline is."

"This is plagiarism! It plagiarizes 'Blood Mist,' not only the murder plot and character settings are too similar."

"The male lead's look is so outrageous! Is he trying to copy the style of 'Storm Riders'?"

"You're so cute, you're such a closet pervert!" Are you sure these are phrases from that era?

On the fourth day after the release of "Bounty Hunters", Yu Zheng was still desperately trying to win, thinking that as long as "My Love from the Star" is worse, he will win!

Amidst countless expectant, pessimistic, or curious gazes, "My Love from the Star" finally premiered simultaneously on Tomato TV and several major online platforms.

Those who were waiting to see Mohen "fall to rock bottom after excessive marketing" were utterly disappointed.

Far from being a disappointment, "My Love from the Star" soared to new heights like a rocket!

The premiere ratings soared to 1.2%!

This number shocked the entire industry.

It's worth noting that "Empresses in the Palace," which sparked a nationwide viewing frenzy at the beginning of the year, only had a 0.8% viewership rating on its premiere. It only climbed to 1.4% after the full unfolding of the plot in the middle of the series, and peaked at 2.1% during the finale.

The beginning of "My Love from the Star" was nothing short of a dream!

What's even more alarming is its online popularity.

Within an hour of the first two episodes being released on Tencent Video and Kuzi.com, both easily surpassed 50 million views, with the barrage of comments completely obscuring the screen.

Those who missed the TV premiere due to the staggered broadcast times, and those who wanted to watch it again after the premiere, all flocked to the two major platforms.

The hashtag #BeichenJinyue# immediately topped the trending search list, and Shen Mo's "abstinent professor" image and Li Yitong's "lively actress" acting skills instantly captured the hearts of countless viewers.

"I was hooked from the very first episode! The alien professor and the female celebrity pairing is so captivating!"

"Shen Mo's eye acting is amazing! He perfectly captured that loneliness that spanned four hundred years!"

"The plot moves at a rocket-fast pace, with absolutely no dragging and a massive amount of information!"

"The special effects are movie-quality! I was stunned by that time-freezing shot!"

"Li Yitong is Jiang Jinyue this month! She's both dramatic and adorable, and her acting is so natural and believable!"

Professional critics also chimed in, praising "My Love from the Star" for "creating a new paradigm for domestic urban fantasy romance dramas," and noting its "fast pace, excellent production, and outstanding performances."

If we turn back time slightly, the hands of the clock on the wall finally trembled and overlapped at twelve o'clock.

In the living room of Zaojun Temple, a warm yellow floor lamp shone alone, casting long shadows of Shen Mo and Li Yitong, who were sitting together on the sofa.

Li Yitong's phone lay quietly on the sofa next to her, like a time bomb awaiting its final judgment.

She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, even drowning out the sound of the midnight news playing on the television.

Shen Mo's arm was firmly wrapped around her shoulder, silently conveying his strength, but his slightly tense jawline also revealed that he was not entirely calm.

suddenly!

A sharp ringtone shattered the silence, and the name of the contact person from Tomato TV appeared on the screen.

Li Yitong jumped up almost as if she had been electrocuted. She took a deep breath before pressing the answer button with trembling fingers and turning on speakerphone.

"Mr. Li! Is Mr. Shen next to you? He's out! The premiere ratings are in!"

The voice on the other end of the phone was distorted with excitement, even cracking slightly.

"1.2%! It's 1.2%! Number one nationwide in the same time period! It's amazing! Absolutely amazing!"

As soon as the call ended, with a "clatter," the phone slipped from Li Yitong's suddenly weakened hand and hit the hard floor with a crisp sound.

Time seemed to freeze for a second.

The next second, Li Yitong suddenly turned her head and looked at Shen Mo beside her.

Those crescent-shaped eyes, which always held a smile or a sly look, were now completely overwhelmed by unbelievable elation and a bittersweet sense of relief.

"ah--!"

She let out a short, tearful scream, then leaped towards Shen Mo and pounced on him!

Shen Mo was so struck by her sudden "attack" that his back pressed tightly against the sofa, leaving no gap whatsoever.

He instinctively opened his arms and caught her steadily.

Li Yitong wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, as if she wanted to embed herself completely into his body.

She lowered her head and, without any warning, fiercely sealed his lips with hers.

It wasn't a gentle kiss, but a trembling, almost biting mark that released all the pressure and grievances.

After his initial surprise, Shen Mo immediately responded to her.

He could clearly feel the hot body in his arms trembling violently.

At the same time, two cool, salty tears slid down from the corners of her tightly closed eyes.

Drop by drop, it hit his cheeks and also his heart.

The kiss was a mixture of the bitter taste of her tears and the ecstasy of her success.

After a long while, Li Yitong finally loosened her grip slightly, her forehead pressed against his, her breathing rapid and her voice thick with nasal congestion, as she choked out her words again and again.

"We succeeded!"

"Shen Mo, we finally succeeded!"

"Did you hear that?"

"1.2%!"

"I'm not cold-sensitive anymore!"

"I'm not anymore!"

She suddenly raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears yet shining brightly, and shouted at the ceiling with almost all her might, as if she were announcing to the whole world.

"I, Li Yitong! Can also become a sensation!!!"

As she uttered those words, she seemed to have all her strength drained away, and buried her face in Shen Mo's neck once more.

Like a child who had been lost for a long time and finally found home, she started to sob.

But in this cry, there was no more gloom, only the brilliance of the sun breaking through the clouds and seeing the sky.

Shen Mo held her tightly, feeling her hot tears soaking his collar and her body trembling with excitement.

He didn't speak, but gently stroked her back repeatedly with his hand.

A slow, indulgent, and proud smile slowly curved his lips.

Tencent and Kuzi.com simultaneously released the staggering figures of "My Love from the Star" surpassing 55 million and 50 million views on its first day of streaming at 10:00 AM the following morning.

Netflix also announced that it covers more than 120 countries and regions, and its cumulative viewership on the first day exceeded 100 million.

The market, already ignited by the premiere's high ratings, has completely erupted in excitement.

This is not just a success, but a phenomenal cultural feast.

The fans of "Ink", "Tongling" and "Beichen Jinyue" were in an unprecedented frenzy.

Shen Mo's personal Weibo followers skyrocketed by hundreds of thousands per hour, breaking the 10 million mark.

Li Yitong's Weibo account went from almost no followers to surpassing five million views in just one night.

The calls for "Her Majesty the Queen" and "Powerful Goddess" drowned out everything else.

Even the official Weibo account for "My Love from the Star" easily surpassed one million followers.

#MyLoveIsMyExplosive#

#My Love from the Star surpasses 200 million views globally on its first day#

#ShenMoLiYitong'sActingStunningActingSkills#

The trending search terms firmly occupy the top spots, followed by the bright red word "Explosive".

Its continued dominance in online forums and blogs, consistently ranking high on discussion lists, proves its undisputed "data hegemony."

The media that were observing or making sarcastic remarks the day before have now turned their guns on each other faster than anyone else.

Media outlets that had previously published critical articles quietly deleted them and instead published in-depth articles praising the authors.

"My Love from the Star: A Dimensional Reduction Attack from the East"

"How Inkmark Media Redefines Hit Content"

"A high-quality, 5000 million dollar production"

In-depth analysis of why "My Love from the Star" was such a huge hit.

Public opinion has completely shifted from "questioning" to "looking up to".

Mohen Capital Headquarters, Business Group, Entertainment Investment Department.

"Ring—ring—ring—"

The incessant ringing of telephones was like a war drum, beating from dawn until late at night, almost without stopping for a moment.

The once spacious and bright office area was now bustling with noise, like a noisy stock exchange.

"Mr. Wang! Oh, you've finally called back! Yes, yes, we'll definitely prioritize the implantation site, but as you know, the situation is like this—"

A young female employee held the phone between her ear and shoulder, her hands flying across the keyboard as she replied to a flood of emails; the number of unread emails on the screen was alarming.

At the next workstation, a male employee wearing black-rimmed glasses had just hung up a phone call and hadn't even had a chance to catch his breath when the internal line rang again.

He picked up the microphone, his tone respectful yet carrying a hint of barely perceptible fatigue.

"Hello—Mr. Li! Regarding the quote for the patch GG, our latest proposal is—"

Business manager Zhao Qiming stood at the office door, holding a coffee that had gone cold, looking at the bustling scene outside. He had dark circles under his eyes, but he couldn't help but smile.

He held a newly printed list of potential collaborations in his hand, featuring a dreamlike array of brands.

The cosmetics brand that spent half a month negotiating a price difference of 500,000 yuan has now proactively raised its price by 30%, just to ensure that its product logo appears in Jiang Jinyue's hands for a few more seconds.

Three up-and-coming fashion brands are vying for the product placement rights to Gu Beichen and Jiang Jinyue's casual outfits, with each offer more outrageous than the last.

"They've gone mad, they've all gone mad—"

Zhao Qiming muttered to himself, but the smile on his face grew wider and wider.

The project's commercial value is experiencing an exponential and frenzied leap at a visible rate.

Meanwhile, the purchasing department of Tomato TV.

Station Director Wang Qing put down the phone, rubbed his cheeks which were stiff from smiling, and sighed to his deputy.

"Old Li from Mango just called; he's kicking himself!"

"They said if they had been more decisive back then, paid an extra 200,000 per episode, and delayed 'Bounty Hunters,' the exclusive premiere rights would have been theirs!"

He picked up his teacup and took a satisfied sip.

"Our station's GG department is now very relaxed, as the unit price has risen along with the ratings."

"Those clients who were previously hesitant are now scrambling to get their shows aired during prime time for 'My Love from the Star'!"

However, the fiercest competition occurred in the battle for the second-run broadcasting rights.

The deputy director of Blueberry TV personally called Shen Mo, speaking in a warm tone.

"Mr. Shen, our station's prime-time slot has always lacked a flagship production!"

"The vibe of 'My Love from the Star' perfectly matches our platform! What's the price?"

"No problem at all, we'll definitely show you our sincerity!"

Not to be outdone, Jiangsu TV sent its purchasing director and team to the capital to meet with the core members of Mohen, offering a price that broke the ceiling for second-run copyrights of TV dramas in the past five years.

Even some powerful local TV alliances and terrestrial channels have joined the fray, with each offering an astonishing price.

All the platforms know perfectly well that this is yet another phenomenon like "Empresses in the Palace"!

Whoever can board this traffic rocket that has already been ignited and is soaring into the sky will have stable viewership ratings, soaring GG fees, and immeasurable platform influence in the coming months.

Inside and outside the industry, undercurrents are surging.

The planning departments of several traditional film and television companies held a meeting overnight.

"Look, everyone! Look, everyone! Who says science fiction romance has no market?"

"By feeling his way across the river, he actually built a bridge!"

"Who gets the next bite of meat depends on who's the fastest!"

Major marketing and public relations companies have been scrutinizing every move of "My Love from the Star" from its pre-release hype to its later success, attempting to crack the "blockbuster code" of the show.

The capital market has the keenest sense of smell, and countless calls seeking cooperation went directly to Mohen Capital's switchboard.

The investment managers brought thick business plans, hoping to discuss win-win cooperation with Shen Mo and talk about the future of Mohen Media.

In Yu Zheng's studio, however, the atmosphere plummeted to freezing point.

The staff remained silent, and Yu Zheng himself stayed indoors, ceasing all updates on social media, adopting an attitude of lying down and accepting ridicule, completely playing dead.

Other production teams that were originally scheduled to air at the same time or soon to be released are in even worse shape.

"Hurry up! Postpone the promotional period for our urban drama! To avoid catching the finale of 'My Love from the Star'!"

"Notify the platform to increase the marketing budget for our period drama by another 20%! Otherwise, it won't even make a ripple!"

Panic and adjustment have become the only options for many competitors.

However, the real wave has only just begun to splash its first drop.

A week later, "My Love from the Star" aired the scene that had already amazed everyone in the trailer.

On the winding mountain road, Jiang Jinyue's car brakes failed, and it hurtled wildly toward the cliff.

In the moment of despair, a figure suddenly appeared as if tearing through space!

Gu Beichen plummeted from the sky, his hands firmly gripping the front of the car. The immense force caused the rear of the car to lift up, forcing the out-of-control sedan to a stop at the edge of the cliff!

The image freezes on his resolute profile and Jiang Jinyue's still-shaken yet dependent gaze inside the car.

This episode's ratings skyrocketed, breaking through the 2% mark!

The entire internet was abuzz, and the GIF of "instantly teleporting to save his girlfriend" swept across all social media platforms. The name "Gu Beichen" became synonymous with "absolute security."

However, this is just the beginning. The craze surrounding "My Love from the Star" is sweeping in at a speed that defies everyone's imagination.