Some countries overseas do not have the concept of a May Day holiday, but this did not affect the box office performance of "No Bait" after its release.
The credit goes to Xiao He's recent international fame. "No Bait" has gained some box office appeal in many countries, and the Cannes red carpet appearances and awards have made many people aware of this outstanding actor from China.
In particular, Xiao He had just recently been filming in Los Angeles with the crew of "Ford v Ferrari 7", and the photos from the scene attracted the attention of many foreign netizens.
As the only Asian face at the scene, and someone who immediately occupied a prominent sports car position, many netizens couldn't help but inquire about Xiao He's identity and nationality. Upon learning that Xiao He was the lead actor in "Twelve Mirrors" and "Law of the Jungle," they all expressed their surprise.
Several Asian countries, due to cultural and physical similarities, have a higher affinity for Xiao He and a greater acceptance of "No Bait".
Almost on the same day that "No Bait" was released globally, a large number of movie-related keywords appeared on Korean websites, and topics related to Xiao He directly dominated the trending searches there.
Films like "No Bait," which satirize phenomena and society, have always been their forte, with nine out of ten films revolving around these themes. Therefore, many people have a dismissive attitude towards "No Bait," a film that was originally adapted from Chinese films.
However, to everyone's surprise, the high quality and plot twists of "No Bait" are truly worth watching. As soon as it was released in China, it instantly captured the public's attention and became impossible to ignore.
If you search for Xiao He's basic information again at this point, netizens there will discover a key point—
Goodness, no wonder they thought the Chinese name Xiao He sounded familiar. It turns out he's the actor from "Twelve Mirrors" who outshone Han Jae-woo's acting skills!
No wonder.
I never expected that young actors from China would be so talented. Even Han Jae-woo, a Grand Slam Best Actor winner, looks so incompetent in comparison.
Some people were sarcastic and critical of Han Jae-woo, some enthusiastically recommended "No Bait," and others were extremely defensive, cursing "No Bait" as garbage, saying it plagiarized their country's formulas, was shameless, and should be kicked out of their country!
Nevertheless, the popularity of "No Bait" in South Korea far exceeded many people's expectations. Perhaps it is because their country produces more similar dark and exciting films, and their tastes are more inclined towards this kind of subject matter. So, in just a few days, "No Bait" garnered a lot of box office revenue here, and even Xiao He jumped into their "Most Charming Male Star Ranking" and competed with local male stars.
Besides Japan, Japan, where people are doing well, also clearly favors this type of work.
Interestingly, South Korea's propaganda focused on elements such as "satire," "darkness," and "class conflict," while Japan leaned more towards elements such as "romance scams" and "dangerous lies." Other countries also had their own focuses, and the effects were excellent.
Xiao He's portrayal of Shu Yuxiu deeply resonated with Japanese girls. Perhaps due to the prevalence of host club culture and other factors there, they are surprisingly accepting of gigolos. For a handsome guy like Shu Yuxiu, who can provide emotional support, is good-looking, and has excellent dating skills, their unanimous answer is "I'm willing!"
"If I could fall in love with Shu Yuxiu, I would be willing to give everything for him, even if I end up facing death as calmly as Miss Qi."
"Of course, it would be even better if it were Xiao He-sama! 【heart】"
The release of "No Bait" has achieved remarkable success in these countries.
Unbeknownst to many, Xiao He has already amassed a considerable fan base overseas, and the number of such fans is undoubtedly skyrocketing.
The character of Shu Yuxiu has also successfully transcended national borders, becoming a classic villainous protagonist in the hearts of many.
These days, there are many classic villain protagonists, but not everyone can have this honor. Most foreign villain characters rise to power through violence and gore. No one can be like Shu Yuxiu, who has entered the ranks of classic foreign villain protagonists simply by relying on the title of "liar".
Yet, miraculously, Shu Yuxiu managed to break in, and because of his mysterious background as a mastermind from an ancient Eastern country, foreign fans strangely felt that if Shu Yuxiu were thrown into this group of "criminals," he might not be without a fighting chance.
After all, a clear and steady mind is the cornerstone of success.
There's no doubt that Shu Yuxiu's ambition and methods will allow him to continue climbing the ranks and live a very comfortable life.
Xiao He always felt a mix of amusement and exasperation when he saw comments from overseas netizens.
Linghui Entertainment Office.
When Liu Rulan pushed open the door, she saw Xiao He sitting behind his desk, browsing the comments section with great interest.
"What? Still reading comments on foreign websites?"
Liu Rulan raised an eyebrow, slowly walked to the desk, and held a document in one hand while putting the other hand on her hip with great interest.
"Yeah, the fan art output on foreign websites is really good, but some people are just so boring... I even saw a poll asking who is more charming, me or Shu Yuxiu. Isn't that interesting? They're clearly talking about me, but it doesn't seem like it's entirely me. It's the same face, yet they can analyze and discuss different conclusions and reasons..."
Xiao He cast a vote for ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) himself using his alternate account, then looked up at Liu Rulan, surprised by some of the netizens' silly but interesting ideas.
Liu Rulan peeked at Xiao He's phone, then nodded: "Because in their eyes, you and Shu Yuxiu are two different people. Once you finish playing the role of Shu Yuxiu, he will completely separate from you and exist on his own."
From then on, actors were actors, and roles were roles.
Even with the same face and similar personality, it is no longer the actor himself.
This is perhaps the charm of acting.
What remains at that moment is not only the "work" created through one's own efforts, but also the "life" that others repeatedly recreate and constantly renew.
What an interesting thing.
"There is some truth to that."
Xiao He nodded with interest.
"By the way, Sister Liu, is there something you need?"
After being busy for a long time, Xiao He has finally had some free time. Apart from clocking in at the company, he spends his time wandering around the internet, looking at this and that, determined to make up for the lost leisure time.
So aside from notifying Xiao He about the current box office performance of "No Bait" in the mobile phone group, Liu Rulan would not take the initiative to contact Xiao He.
There must be something else going on here this time.
Sure enough, Liu Rulan nodded: "Although this matter isn't under our jurisdiction, now that I know, I think I should still tell you—"
"Hmm, what?"
"You should remember 'Public Enemy Number One', right? It's the popular variety show that we invested in."
“Yes, of course I know.” Xiao He nodded. “It seems like the finals are tomorrow.”
He Junhao, who participated in "Public Enemy Number One", was eliminated in the final four.
Xiao He saw this news on his WeChat Moments a while ago and even offered some words of comfort to He Junhao.
However, He Junhao himself had no regrets. He knew that as a food-related content creator, the later live-stream PK rounds and other segments were not very friendly to him. He was satisfied with making it to the final round.
Most importantly, his Lingwan account has already been developed, and this account will naturally belong to them in the future. So, it's like He Junhao used the popularity of "Public Enemy Number One" to develop his Lingwan account. Now he has two relatively valuable accounts, which will be more efficient for monetization in the future.
Therefore, He Junhao appeared exceptionally carefree in the face of Xiao He's comforting words, and even congratulated Xiao He on the huge success of "No Bait".
Thinking of the reasons why some popular variety shows had failed to air, Xiao He immediately became serious: "Is there a problem over there?"
What if one of the internet celebrities had a scandal while they were recording?
