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.
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