"The 'judgment day' of the entertainment industry is coming, who is the next star to be 'liquidated'?"
In this era of information explosion, the entertainment industry never seems to be short of topics.
Recently, a wave of "retrospective trials" has swept in, putting many celebrities at risk.
Zhou Xun and Chen Kun, the two former "god-level" actors, have now become the "objects of criticism" of netizens.
Let's rewind the time to 2018, "Tiansheng Long Song" has just aired.
At the time, the show's ratings and webcast figures weren't as good as it could have been, but who would have thought that a few years later it would return to the public eye in this way?
Chen Kun's sentence "I'm afraid of spicy" in the play has become the object of ridicule among netizens because of his unique roar and transposition.
This clip was edited into countless ghost animal videos and spread wildly online.
At the same time, Zhou Xun was also named "Da Ru" because of his performance in "The Legend of Ruyi".
Netizens began to dig out tidbits of old dramas, accusing her of playing big names and changing the script.
This phenomenon can't help but make people think: why is the work of a few years ago now the target of criticism by netizens?
The reason may be that the characteristics of the short video era determine that the audience is more inclined to watch the clip than the whole work.
Add to that changes in social sentiment and political correctness, and the same plot can get a very different evaluation.
But the question is, does this "witch hunt" critique really make sense?
In fact, the phenomenon of the leading actor changing the script is not uncommon in domestic entertainment.
From "Yi Nian Guan Mountain" to "Qing Hairpin Xing", and then to "Fox Demon Little Red Lady Bamboo Industry Chapter", similar controversies have emerged one after another.
This is a reflection of the industry's stubborn ailment: the collective will of producers, directors, producers and cast teams often takes precedence over the writers or authors of the original books.
So, why did Zhou Xun and Chen Kun become the "soft persimmons" of this wave of criticism?
The answer may lie in the fact that they are mainly active in the film industry and lack a strong fan base in the drama market.
In contrast, actors who are deeply involved in the drama industry often have a group of fans with strong combat effectiveness.
This has led to an interesting phenomenon: when movie cafes come to the drama market, instead of "going down to earth", they "fall off the altar".
The experiences of Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Dongyu, Ni Ni and others in the drama market all confirm this.
The only exception seems to be Liu Yifei, who has gained a good reputation and popularity with several "Tianxian" roles in domestic dramas.
But this phenomenon is not limited to movie actors.
Even the actors of the series may become the target of criticism because of some unexpected factors.
For example, "Do You Know If You Should Be Green, Fat, Red and Thin" has also been complained about, but the starring Zhao Liying has hardly been affected.
This may be the advantage of the right to speak brought by the cohesion of the fan group.
Faced with this situation, Zhou Xun's response was quite mysterious: "I think this is what this era looks like, it doesn't matter, anyway, this space is what everyone wants to do, just be happy." "
This is not only in line with her usual "people are as light as chrysanthemums" personality, but also the most helpless public relations strategy at present.
But if you taste it carefully, you can also feel a trace of her dissatisfaction with "this era".
However, should we reflect on whether this kind of collective "punishment of God" can really bring any positive impact?
When we are complacent about our "sense of justice," do we think about the possible negative consequences of such behavior?
Perhaps, we should learn to look at artists and works with a more rational and inclusive attitude.
After all, the object of your criticism today may be your favorite star tomorrow.
In this age of rapid information dissemination, should we pause and think about our own behavior?
Should artists be given more understanding and tolerance, rather than being judged morally at every turn?
When we enjoy the thrill of criticizing others, do we ever think that we too may be the next to be criticized?
In this entertainment industry, where everyone is at risk, should we redefine the meaning of "justice"?