Chapter 123 Before the Ceremony, There Will Definitely Be
Chapter 123
Since the attack, whenever Lin Yuan was filming on set, Feng Zeng would come to check on him and see what was happening in the vicinity.
Sometimes, when the accommodations for the film crew were in poor condition, Lin Yuan would pay out of his own pocket to stay in a better hotel.
This is called learning from mistakes; it's impossible to ignore a problem once it occurs.
Although Lin Yuan was unharmed, the situation was already very critical.
Lin Yuan's agent has a general understanding of the dramas he has acted in, and this drama, "Just Right You," is indeed quite different from other dramas.
Lin Yuan looks much younger.
The makeup and styling were designed to make him look younger, and the protagonist's appearance and personality matched Lin Yuan's personality. As soon as he entered the camera's view, Lin Yuan was full of energy.
At this point, Feng Zeng couldn't help but feel that Lin Yuan had taken on the role in "Just Right You" a little too late.
A talented actor can play any role, and because Chu Hua is similar to Lin Yuan in person, his strengths are amplified on screen.
Lin Yuan is considerably older than the character in terms of age, but he still exudes a strong youthful vibe.
In his agent's eyes, Lin Yuan is probably not very good at romantic scenes—his first movie, his first TV series... up to now, there are probably only serious romantic scenes in "Mandala," but in that series, the romantic scenes were deliberately excluded by the main character.
Only now did he realize that Lin Yuan was not only good at acting in romantic scenes, but also quite good at it.
The script for "Just Right You" is more slice-of-life, and Lin Yuan doesn't seem to have taken on any down-to-earth roles since his debut... He might consider that next time.
If it were someone else, they would probably reflect on their biased view of Lin Yuan, but the agent had no such thoughts at all.
He was naturally more biased towards Lin Yuan.
...
During the filming of "Just Right You", a certain forum.
[So, do Lin Yuan and Qi Lian have any chemistry? Leaked photos from the set of "Just You" have surfaced.]
[Qi Lian's fans are so supportive! Is this an unedited photo, or a retouched version?]
Qi Lian says she wants to change her image, but she's already taken on another idol drama. Can't she have some ambition? Is this drama any different from her previous ones? Or does she think she'll be set for life just because she's hooked up with Lin Yuan?
Choosing these two to form a couple was clearly a huge failure. Just look at all the dramas Lin Yuan has acted in; in every single one, he's the one who shines. Do they really think they can reap any benefits from being paired with him? Qi Lian has probably miscalculated.
I also have a feeling that Lin Yuan's so-called "acting skills" will be exposed in this drama. Lin Yuan's "acting skills" are all demonstrated by playing dark and cruel characters. Can he play a naive and innocent character? That's a completely different field.
[Maybe the Tung Blossom Award judges will see him wallowing in self-pity and will willingly give their votes to others, hahaha, I can't help but look forward to it.]
[+1+1, LY won't be winning the trophy this time.]
Lin Yuan's treatment on Weibo was mediocre, and his treatment on various forums was also average. Although forum users claimed to be fair and just, since they had been lurking on the forums for a long time, they must have one or two celebrities they supported.
Lin Yuan's rapid rise in status means he has more opportunities, while correspondingly, one star will have fewer opportunities.
With the film and television industry currently in a slump, production teams tend to make more conservative choices. Actors like Lin Yuan, who have representative works and can still win awards, have become the first choice for many production teams.
Just like the opportunity with "Just You," although the forum was almost entirely filled with mockery of Lin Yuan, once Chu Hua's role was taken by another male actor, the drama would immediately become a lucrative opportunity.
Just like before "Linlang" aired, Zheng Mian's reputation was there, and everyone thought it was a great opportunity, a huge opportunity.
From this perspective, Lin Yuan... is quite hateful.
However, because Lin Yuan has relatively few works and is not from a professional acting background, even though he became famous through the idol route, he experienced a few years of low points. Therefore, apart from co-stars, Lin Yuan does not have much interaction with other actors in the industry.
He is someone who exists outside of everyone else.
Moreover, because Lin Yuan's acting skills are good enough, even better than some young actors with formal training, he inevitably becomes a comparison group.
"Lin Yuan isn't even XXX yet, how come he's already XXX?"
He is more versatile than some orthodox idols.
He can create music, sing live, and dance quite well. Whenever an idol is disliked and criticized, and fans defend how amazing their idol is, someone quietly points out Lin Yuan—
"No matter how powerful your family is, can it be more powerful than Lin Yuan?"
Lin Yuan stirred up a wave of hatred by arguing, but unbeknownst to him, someone else was also stirring up a wave of hatred for him.
Many times, even though he did nothing, his hatred level was already at its maximum.
The reason why the forum is mocking Lin Yuan so harshly today is not only because they can't stand him, but also because the Tung Blossom Awards ceremony is getting closer and closer.
During a break from filming "Just Right," Lin Yuan went to try on his costume. Fortunately, he wasn't picky about clothes, and the suit didn't need to be too outstanding, so the costumes were decided on quickly.
Jewelry production was slower.
Lin Yuan had some minor conflicts with the brand.
Tnz wanted to use the Tung Blossom Awards as a platform to promote its new products, so the jewelry prepared for Lin Yuan was particularly eye-catching, such as extravagant diamond necklaces or brooches the size of half a palm. Lin Yuan felt that if he actually wore them, he would need at least four bodyguards on the red carpet, standing all around him.
This is even more extravagant than the accessories he wore during the Tnz promotion.
Lin Yuan was aware that none of the celebrities Tnz had collaborated with were nominated for this year's Tung Blossom Awards, making him the only one nominated. Naturally, the brand hoped he would get more exposure.
However, Lin Yuan personally dislikes overly flamboyant styles.
Generally speaking, nominees tend to be more low-key on the red carpet of the Tung Blossom Awards.
It's almost an unspoken understanding in the industry—the one who's too high-profile often misses out on awards.
Regarding the jewelry, Lin Yuan discussed it with the brand for a long time, tried on one piece after another, and finally made his choice.
Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel fortunate that his collaborators were very consistent and hadn't changed in the past few years, so he didn't need to worry about their event styling; otherwise, it would have been... very troublesome.
Qi Lian also attended this year's Tung Blossom Awards red carpet. As a guest, her preparations were much more complicated, including choosing a look, selecting a photographer and makeup artist, and deciding whether to go for a conservative or bold style...
Spectators are always more tolerant of male celebrities. Even if Lin Yuan dressed badly, not many people would care. Male celebrities are generally not good-looking, and their styling is mostly conservative.
Female celebrities are different.
Being too conservative will be criticized as old-fashioned.
Being too bold will be criticized as trying to stand out.
If you choose a style that has had a successful precedent, you will be criticized for not being original.
If you're fat, you'll be mocked; if you're thin, you'll be mocked for trying too hard. People are first divided into different classes based on their clothing, and then they're summed up with the word "tacky."
Fans will only criticize the studio for not doing its job. However, for an event like the Tung Blossom Awards, stylists and photographers with high taste are in high demand and not just anyone can work with them.
Qi Lian's time was much more pressing than Lin Yuan's.
The luxury brand she collaborated with this year released a lot of ugly clothes. Ugly as they may be, as the spokesperson, she had no choice but to wear them.
Wearing ugly clothes from luxury brands will at least get you less ridiculed than wearing pretty clothes from minor brands.
"I'm devastated." Qi Lian sighed deeply.
Nowadays, female celebrities' styling is becoming more and more elaborate. When she first became famous, at least one outfit for the red carpet and one outfit for the gala were enough. Now, they even have departure outfits—if they're going abroad, they take photos at the airport; if they're not going abroad, they take photos at the hotel.
The filtered, classic look that fans admire may have actually been achieved in the hallway.
"Just Right" is still being filmed, and Qi Lian can't spare much time. Her departure look was taken at the hotel where the crew stayed. After the shoot, she and Lin Yuan rushed to the ceremony venue together.
The male and female leads will both be absent from filming, but Qi Lian is much relieved: "At least I'm not the only one who has to take leave."
Although participating in events is normal, communication with the production team is also very important. Just because she is the female lead doesn't mean she can act recklessly.
"These are the most tiring days," Qi Lian sighed.
Both of them took evening flights to the airport. They arrived at night and spent the next day getting ready for styling and trying on clothes. In the afternoon, they walked the red carpet, so they had to drag several suitcases with them.
Lin Yuan and Qi Lian didn't interact much on set. Qi Lian had a huge fan base, and any slight disturbance would trigger a collective attack from her fans.
This made it a habit for Qi Lian to maintain a distance from her partners, regardless of who they were.
Lin Yuan is in a better position; he's a high-profile figure and isn't afraid of being attacked.
If she really gets the chance to drag the plane down in a collaboration, her fans will have a lot of complaints. Qi Lian is supposed to be a charity project, but the person who gets caught up in it doesn't seem to realize it at all. They love to ride on her popularity. Even though Qi Lian's studio has tried its best to avoid this situation, words like "leeching" and "riding on her coattails" are still flying around.
The frustration of high popularity lies here.
However, if you're less popular, you'll have fewer opportunities for collaboration and you'll inevitably be targeted. In any case, being famous is far better than not being famous.
The two arrived at the airport late at night, and there were still fans following them, mostly fans of Qi Lian. Lin Yuan couldn't help but have a clearer understanding of his partner's popularity.
He quickly went to the hotel and slept. The next day, his work process was similar to Qi Lian's, but far less troublesome.
However, Lin Yuan was, after all, a nominee for Best Actor, so he had to communicate more with the organizers.
Besides him and He Mian, there are three other middle-aged actors nominated for Best Actor at this year's Tung Blossom Awards.
Lin Yuan is the youngest, while the average age of the other three actors is over 45.
There is a strong call for Lin Yuan to win the award.
His biggest disadvantage is that "The Powerful Minister" was his first television drama.
Compared to other actors who have struggled in the film and television industry for decades, if Lin Yuan receives this award too easily, it would be as if the efforts of other actors are not worth mentioning.
Take He Mian as an example. He Mian was a typical traffic star at the beginning, but he successfully transformed and his acting skills were recognized. However, despite this, he was only nominated.
He Mian's experience aligns with the normal path for an actor's advancement.
Such prestigious awards are not given out easily.
However, Lin Yuan's acting skills should not be overlooked.
Since the airing of "The Powerful Minister", Lin Yuan's acting skills have been widely recognized, regardless of the ratings.
It's true that youth is a disadvantage for him, but the fact that Lin Yuan, at such a young age, has displayed acting skills that are so disproportionate to his age is all the more commendable.
For actors in their forties and fifties, delivering outstanding performances is the norm, and it's what they're supposed to do.
Lin Yuan, however, achieved a breakthrough at a much younger age, which is equally worthy of recognition.
As the awards ceremony draws ever closer, in the past, by this time, public opinion should have reached a conclusion about who the favorites are and who are just running for the prize. However, this year, there is still no result.
"Could it really have been given to Lin Yuan?"
"Can't Lin Yuan take it? Please tell me."
Lin Yuan has been trending on social media every day lately.
The marketing accounts are at it again, contradicting themselves. Today they say "The Powerful Minister" is gaining momentum, tomorrow they say that Lin Yuan received the fewest votes among the nominees in the internal voting.
One minute they say that considering Lin Yuan will have many opportunities in the future, they won't give him the chance this year; the next minute a judge publicly states that he is a fan of Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan: "..."
In short, his studio really saved a lot of advertising costs in a year, thanks to the free sponsorship from various marketing accounts.
He had a very calm mindset. Just like a certain marketing account said, Lin Yuan was very confident in himself. Even if he didn't make it this time, he would definitely make it in the future.
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