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

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The nationwide discussion sparked by "A Little Reunion" regarding educational anxiety and parent-child relationships continues to heat up, and its aftertaste has not yet completely dissipated.

With her spirited role as "Fang Duoduo", Tian Xiwei rose from a newcomer to a popular national little sister.

Wang Anyu perfectly portrayed the rebellious yet kind nature of "Zhang Xiaoyu," making him one of the most promising young stars.

Liu Haocun's gentle and sweet temperament perfectly matches "Jin Qinqin," winning him a lot of affection.

Wang Churan, with her bright and elegant appearance and precise performance, successfully created an impressive character, "Zhang Yueyue".

Bai Lu and Meng Ziyi, who made a brief but memorable appearance in the drama, laid a wonderful foundation for the story to come with their outstanding looks and solid acting skills.

Just as the audience was still lamenting the fate of these children, Mohen Pictures joined forces with Blueberry TV and Tencent Video to launch a brand new story.

This time, standing in the center of the stage are the two senior students who made a stunning appearance in "A Little Reunion".

"A Little Reunion," starring Bai Lu and Meng Ziyi, has officially premiered.

In "A Little Reunion", Bai Lu plays Qiao Yingzi, who maintains her independent thinking despite the pressure of the college entrance examination.

Meng Ziyi portrays Huang Zhitao, a confident academic achiever.

The two characters are both rivals and confidants who understand each other's predicaments best.

The continuation of this cast naturally led viewers of "A Little Reunion" to switch to watching "A Little Joy".

"Oh my god! They're those two super pretty senior girls from 'A Little Reunion'!"

"From cameo to leading role, this arrangement is brilliant!"

"I fell in love with them at first sight, Mohen, you really understand us!"

"I love how Inkmark doesn't drag things out; if there's a sequel, just release it!"

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The creation of "A Little Reunion" is a testament to Mohen Pictures' strategic planning in building the "Little Series" brand. Through character interactions and actor growth, it constructs a realistic and relatable universe of youth.

At the same time, this is not a simple sequel, but rather a precise shift of perspective from the "short separation" of junior high school to the college entrance examination battlefield that determines the fate of countless families.

Thanks to the solid foundation laid by "A Little Reunion" and the large audience it has accumulated, "A Little Joy" has been carrying extremely high market expectations since the release of its release date trailer.

The marketing team accurately captured this continuity, launching the slogan "Only when you part do you realize how difficult it is, but joy will eventually arrive," which echoes the previous work and highlights the core theme of the new work: focusing on the joys and sorrows of families preparing for the college entrance examination.

The effect was immediate on the night it aired.

In terms of ratings, "A Little Reunion" achieved a rating of over 1.5% on its premiere on Blueberry TV, far surpassing the opening of "A Little Separation," demonstrating strong momentum.

The number of online views has exploded.

Backed by Tencent Video's powerful platform resources and the membership base accumulated by "A Little Reunion", "A Little Joy" garnered over 100 million views on Tencent Video within 4 hours of its release and easily surpassed 100 million views within 24 hours, setting a new record for the premiere of a modern drama on Tencent Video this year.

The Weibo page for the TV series "A Little Reunion" was flooded with real-time comments.

"Fang Yifan and Lin Leier are my source of happiness!"

"Qiao Yingzi is so well-behaved and pitiful; Bai Lu's acting is superb!"

"Ji Yangyang is so handsome!"

"Huang Zhitao is so beautiful!"

"Meng Ziyi brought this confident top student to life!"

"Bai Lu is simply my ideal woman!"

"Bai Lu's smile is so beautiful!"

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The main hashtag #A Little Reunion# saw a surge of 5 million views and over a million discussions overnight.

The premiere of #A Little Reunion# immediately topped the trending search list.

#I'm so angry at Qiao Yingzi's mother# With its highly relatable storyline, it resonated with a wide audience and climbed to third place on the trending topics list.

The related topics of characters such as #FangYifanIsSilly#, #QiaoYingziIsGood#, and #HuangZitaoIsTheOtherPeople'sChild# have also repeatedly topped the trending search list.

What's even more groundbreaking is that it wasn't just fans watching; many passersby and their families also spontaneously created a buzz in WeChat groups and Moments.

"It's terrifyingly real! My mom was nodding as she watched it, saying that tomorrow we'll start implementing Qiao Yingzi's motherly style of supervision!"

Seeing Fang Yifan's family is like seeing my own family—noisy yet warm, making me laugh and then cry.

"The TV series 'A Little Reunion' depicts the 'multiple symphonies of love' in Chinese families, as if I saw my past self, with its oppression and care, its conflicts and reconciliations."

"Among the various education models, there's bound to be one that resonates with you."

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What's even more remarkable is that "A Little Reunion" has once again won acclaim thanks to its extremely realistic and nuanced script.

It received a high score of 8.7 on Douban, even slightly higher than the 8.5 score of "A Little Reunion". More than 8 netizens rated it, with a five-star approval rate of 55%.

"It's so real, it's like spying on my neighbors' lives."

"Every detail is meticulously crafted, from the desk piled high with books to the tense atmosphere of the parent-teacher meeting."

"Through laughter and tears, it reveals the diverse aspects of Chinese families."

"The entire cast was excellent, and the child actors were just as good, with Bai Mengyan and Meng Ziyi being particularly delightful surprises."

Bai Lu, who plays Qiao Yingzi, portrays the character's sensitive yet resilient nature in a way that deeply resonates with audiences. Her crying scenes are particularly moving, earning her high praise for her "explosive acting skills."

Meng Ziyi, who plays Huang Zhitao, perfectly embodies the role of the school beauty in the drama. Her unconventional, cheerful and lively personality is refreshing.

The number of fans of the two has skyrocketed from over 100,000 before the broadcast to over two million, and the growth trend continues.

Merchants, sensing the opportunity, flocked to Mohen Pictures and the broadcasting platform with inquiries for brand collaborations and product placements related to education, home furnishings, and fast-moving consumer goods.

The afterglow of "A Little Reunion" has barely faded when the wave of "A Little Joy" has already arrived.

With two consecutive critically acclaimed and commercially successful realistic films, Mohen Pictures has once again instilled the concept that "Mohen productions are always of high quality" into the entire market.

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In her rented room in Hangzhou, Zhang Ruonan turned off her tablet screen and cut off the last bit of the ending theme song from "A Little Reunion".

The room was quiet, with only the occasional sound of traffic coming from outside the window.

She hugged her knees, curled up on the sofa, and didn't move for a long time.

The study materials for the exam were still spread out on the small coffee table, next to which were mostly notes.

During this period, she tried to cram in her studies whenever she could between modeling shoots, but how could she possibly make much progress through self-study when she hadn't done well in school?

Half a year of self-study has repeatedly shattered my confidence.

Whenever I feel like giving up and I'm sprawled on the sofa, watching a sweet TV drama is the only way to cheer myself up.

She had just finished watching "A Little Reunion" and "A Little Joy" during this period, and she was incredibly envious of the sweet campus life depicted in the shows.

I envy the top students in the show who can get such high scores with just a little effort, and I also envy... them for being able to act in such a great TV series.

If I had agreed back then, would I be in this TV series?

They are so vibrant and full of life in front of the camera. Every expression and every movement is watched, interpreted, and loved by millions of people.

The brilliance that shines under the polishing of a professional team, and the magic that connects her with countless viewers through her roles, stirred her heart.

She looked down at her calves, which were a little swollen from standing for a long time.

Both women are facing the camera, but her job is to showcase clothes and try to make buyers want to purchase; while the other two are creating characters, making the audience cry and laugh.

The difference between them is immense.

A strong desire, mixed with resentment and anxiety, grew wildly in her heart.

"What if... what if it were me?"

Once the thought pops into your head, you can't suppress it anymore.

Mohen Pictures, Shen Mo, Li Yitong, and those other names that have recently risen to prominence... made it impossible for her to stay comfortably in her comfort zone any longer.

She picked up her phone and unconsciously started searching for keywords like "Mohen Media" and "new talent recruitment".

Online discussions about Mohen's ability to create stars are in full swing, especially the rapid rise of the "Mohen Five Beauties," which has been regarded as a benchmark and a miracle by countless young people with dreams of becoming stars.

Zhang Ruonan's fingers slid across the screen as she looked at the stills, interview videos, and beautifully designed promotional images created by fans for Bai Lu, Meng Ziyi, and others. Her eyes grew brighter and more determined.

Zhang Ruonan now clearly realized that neither being a model nor removing ink stains would affect her self-study undergraduate degree.

She needed an opportunity, a chance to go from being a clothes model to an actress who could portray characters.

Mohen, who is currently the most popular and best at developing new talents, has undoubtedly become the clearest target in her vision.

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The atmosphere was somewhat somber at a high-level meeting of the variety show department at Blueberry TV.

They keenly observed the craze that "Running Man" had created across Asia in the past two years and were determined to replicate its success model in mainland China.

However, when they contacted South Korean broadcaster SBS with great confidence to purchase the copyright, they received a disheartening message: the copyright had already been snapped up by a company called Inkstone Capital more than a year earlier.

"Mohen? It's them again!" The head of the variety show department looked rather grim upon hearing the news.

If other ordinary production companies had bought the copyright, given Blueberry TV's past practices, they might have immediately started "borrowing" and "localizing" it, skirting the edge of copyright.

But faced with the ink marks, they had to be cautious.

From escaping unscathed from last year's fierce battle with industry giant Huayi, to making a fortune by accurately shorting Huayi's stock, to recently forming a cross-shareholding alliance with Tencent Pictures that shocked the industry, and jointly investing in iQiyi with Baidu and Xiaomi...

Mohen demonstrates not only the ability to create hit content in the entertainment industry, but also a sharp and unassailable style, as well as unfathomable capital and strategic operational skills.

To copy the IP rights of a company like this? The risk is far too great.

After careful consideration, Blueberry's senior management ultimately suppressed the urge to "learn from" them and decided to communicate with InkSign through formal channels to explore the possibility of cooperation.

All of this was actually within Shen Mo's expectations.

He has held the Chinese rights to "Running Man" for over a year, but has yet to launch the show, for two reasons.

Firstly, they are waiting for Bai Mengyan to grow up.

First, she needs to pass training in acting, variety shows, singing, dancing, and other skills. Second, she needs to accumulate enough audience appeal and popularity through "A Little Reunion" in order to support the image of this kind of large-scale outdoor variety show.

Secondly, and more importantly, he was waiting for the fish to take the bait.

He firmly believed that given the immense popularity of "Running Man," these domestic television stations would not remain indifferent.

As long as they contact SBS, he will know immediately who is behind this scheme.

In this way, he not only has complete control over the pace and initiative of project launch, but also eliminates the risk of certain platforms bypassing him and directly "borrowing" from the source.

Sure enough, when the news of Blueberry TV contacting SBS reached Shen Mo, he knew that the time had come.

A few days later, when the head of the variety show department of Blueberry TV sat nervously in the conference room of Mohen Pictures, Shen Mo appeared calmly and confidently.

"Regarding the Chinese version of 'Running Man,' our Blueberry TV is very sincere in its willingness to cooperate with Mohen." The other party got straight to the point, with a sincere attitude.

Shen Mo smiled slightly, his tone calm yet unquestionable.

"Cooperation is certainly worth discussing. However, the model I envision might differ somewhat from your station's traditional approach..."

The proposal he put forward was a production and broadcasting separation model led by Mohen and assisted by Blueberry TV.

Most importantly, Mohen must have absolute say in establishing a fixed membership list.

The person in charge of Blueberry TV listened to the proposal and his expression changed slightly, but he did not dare to easily refute it.

The balance of power in this contest over "Running Man" shifted the moment CCTV approached them.

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