"Shining Stars" concluded perfectly, and it even trended on several hot search topics that night.
Some commented on the plot, some thanked the production team, some recommended the show, and others...
【Finally finished airing, Su Shengxi, we've been putting up with you for so long!!!】
Many people are still confused when they see this topic and don't know what's going on.
When I clicked in, I found it was full of complaints from everyone.
【I really held back during the airing of "Shining Stars," afraid of affecting its ratings. Now that it's finally over, okay, I'm going to start criticizing.】
【The biggest flaw in "Shining Stars," and the person who absolutely, positively should be kicked out, is Su Shengxi! His acting is utter garbage. Bai Mingchuan was such a good character, but he portrayed him like that. Every time I see him, I feel like I'm going to faint!】
【It's true that every drama viewer has their own tribulations, and mine is clearly Su Shengxi.】
【I really can't stand it, especially the scene where Meng Zetian dies. Xiao He's acting was really good; his last words before dying completely captivated me. Then the camera cuts, and Su Shengxi is just...dazed! He's spacing out (like birdsong and fragrant flowers), and the expression he makes afterwards...I'm truly speechless. I feel like Su Shengxi is directly bringing his personal emotions into the story. When Meng Zetian dies, he's actually smiling! I was completely dumbfounded.】
【And some fans are even trying to defend him, saying that Bai Mingchuan should have laughed with joy when Meng Zetian died. To that I can only say that Su Shengxi and his bunch of idiotic fans have completely misunderstood Bai Mingchuan's true character and core essence!】
【As a journalist, Bai Mingchuan possesses strong empathy. His father initially served the puppet regime for the sake of the family's future. Although Bai Mingchuan couldn't understand his father at first, his later experiences were enough for him to grasp his father's predicament. That's why he was so bewildered when he heard Meng Zetian's excuses.】
【Furthermore, Meng Zetian thoroughly investigated Bai Mingchuan and knew about the conflict between Bai Mingchuan and his father. Therefore, I believe that Meng Zetian's words before his death were not unfounded, but rather a deliberate attempt to evoke Bai Mingchuan's memories, making him think of his father and thus find a loophole for escape! This, in turn, reveals Meng Zetian's insidious and cunning nature!】
【Wow, I knew that part of the plot was weird. Now that you guys have analyzed it, I finally understand why.】
【Therefore, Bai Mingchuan's feelings after Meng Zetian's death were extremely complex. At that moment, he projected his own complex emotions towards his father onto Meng Zetian. Even we, the audience, felt a momentary sympathy for Meng Zetian (Xiao's acting was superb; I was truly drawn into the drama, but that doesn't mean I forgave Meng Zetian's treason!). Even those watching were genuinely moved, yet Bai Mingchuan in the drama showed no reaction at all. Do you think that's reasonable?】
【Previously, I thought that overwhelming acting skills were only seen among veteran actors and young actors, but thanks to the wonderful performances of Teacher Xiao and Teacher Su, I was able to see the differences between actors of the same age.】
【I don't think "uneven" is a suitable description; it's more like "ravines."】
【Another point is that during the airing of "Shining Stars," their marketing was relentless. If it were just promoting the drama itself, I could tolerate it—I was promoting it everywhere too. But seriously, they even promoted Su Shengxi's acting skills! Seeing this marketing, I was completely baffled.】
【You have no idea how desperate I was. One of my roommates, who doesn't usually follow the entertainment industry, suddenly asked me one day if I thought "Shining Stars" was good. I thought she had finally figured it out and was about to recommend my favorite show to her, but she said she absolutely refused to watch any dramas starring Su Shengxi—at that moment, my world collapsed.】
【Indeed, a friend of mine also thought that "Shining Stars" starred Su Shengxi, and I felt like killing him at that moment.】
【My friend is a huge fan of So Seong-seok, and to avoid supporting his new drama, she turned off all recommendations and refused to watch it no matter what.】
That was truly desperate.
【Actually, I've been thinking about something, but I'm afraid of getting attacked by his fans... Anyway, I'm going to say it: If Shining Stars didn't have Su Shengxi, this drama would definitely be even more popular.】
【No, you guys really don't respect us fans! If it weren't for Su Shengxi, this drama would probably have flopped long ago. You people are just talking without understanding the situation.】
【Fine, so you're discarding me now that the results are out? If it weren't for Su Shengxi's fans helping to boost the ratings and manipulate the data, who would want to watch this trashy drama that whitewashes a traitor? It's ridiculous.】
【To be honest, I seriously suspect the director and screenwriter of this show are biased. To write a plot that whitewashes the villain Meng Zetian is laughable. It's a tragedy for our nation that this kind of show can be aired. Since nobody appreciates it, why not just report it and have it taken down?】
【We strongly demand the removal of Meng Zetian's scenes! The "Hidden Stars" production team is smuggling in their own biased content! They are deliberately glorifying the villain and intentionally whitewashing a traitor! If the corresponding content is not removed, we will report and file a complaint!】
【666, Su Shengxi's fans are coming, I'm leaving now.】
These topics didn't last long before Su Sung-seok's fans came rushing in.
Compared to the scattered comments from passersby, these fans were extremely powerful, quickly scattering the discussion. Seeing this, the passersby also dispersed, not daring to confront the fans' frenzy.
Along with the top-rated comments, these fans are now dragging out these people for online doxxing and cyberbullying, almost tearing them apart.
Meanwhile, as a control group for Su Shengxi, the fans' attack was clearly directed at Xiao He. Coupled with the old grudge from the previous slip-up incident, their attack was extremely fierce, comparable to the last cyberbullying storm.
Linghui Studio.
Liu Rulan's expression was serious as she watched the argument unfolding on the screen in front of her, her brows almost furrowed together.
Xiao He, who had just arrived at the studio, also walked in.
"What's the situation now?"
Xiao He's hair was still dripping wet, but after receiving Liu Rulan's message, he didn't dare to delay at all. After saying goodbye to the coach, he rushed over directly from the swimming pool.
"It's nothing, it's probably just those fans causing trouble again." Liu Rulan [N O V E L I G H T] glanced at Xiao He, then turned to Xiao Chen and said, "Xiao Chen, go get a towel and a hairdryer."
Then she glared at Xiao He reproachfully: "Didn't I already say that the situation isn't particularly urgent? You can come slowly! If someone takes a picture of you running over with wet hair and posts it online, people might think our studio is failing."
Xiao He awkwardly scratched his wet hair and explained, "I heard that some passersby got caught up in this... Su Shengxi's fans went and doxxed him? This situation is much more serious than mine. I'm mainly worried about them."
Since acquiring intermediate-level hacking skills, Xiao He has once again implemented full-platform detection and protection for his own and his family's and friends' basic information. Even if his haters are audacious enough to collect his family's information from certain official platforms, he has left hidden doors and has nothing to worry about.
However, it's a different story for passersby.
Without connections or technical skills, if those mad dogs dig up my real information, it might affect my real life.
