In the scorching summer of 2004, 15-year-old Zhang Hanyun was sitting at home, leisurely watching the lively scene of the super female audition on TV. The songs and dreams of those young girls are like the power that penetrates the screen, deeply shaking Zhang Hanyun's heart.
During an unintentional small talk, she said to her mother, "Mom, I don't think I'm any worse than them in singing." This short sentence became the beginning of a change in the trajectory of her life.
With the support of her mother, Zhang Hanyun came to Chengdu to participate in the audition of Super Girl. The mother and daughter both stood in front of the interviewer with a "try it" mentality and a 0403988 number plate.
Zhang Hanyun's sweet smile and clear voice are not skilled enough, but their feelings are sincere and full of affinity. Although the state of the competition at the beginning was worrying, she impressed the judges and the audience with her strength and sincere feelings, and finally successfully broke into the finals.
Zhang Hanyun's popularity became more and more enthusiastic with the summer sun, and when everyone was voting with Nokia mobile phones, she successfully entered the finals with an astonishing 200,000 votes from fans.
Compared with other professional players, Zhang Hanyun won the love of the audience with her immature image and sincere performance, and finally won the third place in the Super Girl Competition that year.
How popular is she? There is a little story that once, when Zhang Hanyun was filming in Changsha, a vice president of the Women's Federation mentioned her, saying that her husband in his 40s never watched variety shows, but he also knew Zhang Hanyun.
Zhang Hanyun's popularity at that time can be seen from this vignette.
Zhang Hanyun, standing in the spotlight, had a vision for the future in her eyes and an innocent smile on her face. At this time, she was immersed in the joy of fame, and she was completely unaware of the storms she was about to face.
A 15-year-old girl from Sichuan is about to embark on a journey full of challenges and growth, and the gears of fate have begun to turn.
It is often said that the gift given by fate has long been secretly marked with a price. Zhang Hanyun, who became famous at a young age, could she have predicted that this gift would bring her a surprise or a test.
In 2005, Zhang Hanyun, who was only 16 years old, ushered in his own "Zhang Hanyun's first year". The gears of fate spun at a rapid turn, pushing her to a wider stage.
This year, Mengniu yogurt urgently needed a new spokesperson, and SHE, which was originally planned to sign a contract, was preempted by Coca-Cola. At this critical moment, Zhang Hanyun became the only choice.
Immediately afterwards, "Sweet and Sour is Me" is like a fresh spring breeze, blowing all over the country. This catchy song not only made Zhang Hanyun a household name idol, but also brought Mengniu an astonishing revenue of more than 2 billion.
However, Zhang Hanyun, as the spokesperson, did not gain any benefits from it.
It turned out that when signing the contract, Mengniu was not ready to invest any money, and they only paid Zhang Hanyun for labor fees and round-trip air tickets. Mengniu believes that they have given Zhang Hanyun enough exposure opportunities, which is a rare opportunity for any star.
In the face of these seemingly unfair demands, Zhang Hanyun responded ignorantly when she was young, and she exchanged the time and opportunities of her youth.
How popular was this song back then? It is reported that at the Guangzhou International Music Expo, up to 45% of the guests' mobile phone ringtones are "sweet and sour is me".
Zhang Hanyun simply became an invincible "proud girl of the sky" at that time, attracting the attention of countless people wherever she went, and receiving full of love and envy.
However, behind the halo is the unbearable weight of a 16-year-old girl. Zhang Hanyun began to show the "girly" side: she would complain to her face that the lyrics were too naïve, and she still needed to be coaxed by the boss when recording songs.
In the process of recording songs, other singers may feel irritated by the staff because they only record three or four times to meet the requirements, but Zhang Hanyun is different, in the case of recording more than a dozen times or even more, the staff will not show the slightest complaint, and will even patiently allow her to take her time.
In the entertainment industry, this special treatment has made Zhang Hanyun a "group pet" favored by everyone, but what she doesn't know is that behind these seemingly beautiful gifts comes from the price she doesn't know.
Losing the life of an ordinary person is the most difficult price for her to accept. 16-year-old Zhang Hanyun once said on the show that her biggest dream is to go to school like an ordinary person.
But reality brutally crushes this simple wish.
In order to balance her star status and studies, Zhang Hanyun left her hometown in Sichuan under the arrangement of the company and went to Beijing Women's Experimental Middle School to study alone. Classes are held normally from Monday to Friday, and on weekends, they need to continue their own work as a star.
This arrangement seems to be almost perfect, but it makes Zhang Hanyun spend every day in tears. The sudden explosion of popularity made it impossible for her to enjoy normal campus life. The frequent leave shooting made her a "special" existence in school.
Gradually, other parents began to worry that Zhang Hanyun would affect their children, and school leaders began to persuade her to drop out.
At the same time, Zhang Hanyun is also used as a "negative teaching material" by parents. They tried to use Zhang Hanyun's example to warn their children to study hard and not to participate in the draft, otherwise they would only be criticized by the school and would not see any future.
In one program, one parent said unreservedly: "My son loves to sing, but it has not affected his studies, and I am proud of him as his parent."
Faced with such doubts, Zhang Hanyun plucked up the courage to respond: "My mother may be more alternative, but she was very happy when I got good results in "Super Girl". "
Behind this sentence is a 16-year-old girl's determination in her choice and her deep gratitude for her mother's support.
However, Zhang Hanyun's voice seemed so faint, like a dragonfly dotting water. The voice of public opinion is getting louder and louder, especially in the program "Arabian Nights", she read "longing" as "collision", and the casual "sorry" was widely reported by the media, accusing her of being uneducated and admiring foreigners.
At this stage, Zhang Hanyun still has a sweet smile on her face, but there is more confusion and confusion in her eyes. She began to understand that being famous does not mean just applause and praise, but also the loss of the life and privacy of ordinary people.
She is now facing a severe test of maturity, and at the age of 16, it is like standing at the crossroads of fate.
In June 2007, a sudden storm shattered Zhang Hanyun's originally peaceful life. Her large-scale photos suddenly circulated in large numbers on the Internet, but these photos are actually false and bad information.
At that time, Photoshop technology was not widely used, and these photos went viral on the Internet. Eighteen-year-old Zhang Hanyun looked particularly helpless and vulnerable in the face of such a blow.
In a TV show, the host took those composite photos and asked Zhang Hanyun again and again: "I know you don't want to watch it, but please be strong to face these realities."
Zhang Hanyun in front of the camera bit her lip, her eyes were hazy with tears, and she could only keep shaking her head to clarify: 'It's not me, it's really not me.'" In the end, the pent-up emotions in her heart finally broke out, and she lowered her head and cried.
This moment became one of the most traumatic periods of Zhang Hanyun's acting career. She couldn't understand why she was just a student in high school and had to endure such hurt and humiliation.
No one has taught her how to deal with malice in society, and no one has explained why she needs to go through these hurts.
In order to stop the rumors from spreading, Zhang Hanyun repeatedly clarified at every public event in 2007, however, it seems that more people prefer to believe the rumors than the truth.
The degree of damage caused to Zhang Hanyun by this turmoil is beyond her bearing.
In 2009, Zhang Hanyun's company collapsed, and this once beautiful "proud woman of the sky" suddenly lost her support and her career fell into a trough.
In order to survive, Zhang Hanyun had to transform into a program host. However, the road to transformation has not been smooth. She was often hurt by the bad comments of the audience and netizens, and could only hide in the toilet and cry silently.
In 2010, contestant Zhang Hanyun participated in the talent show "Extraordinary", and she hoped to win the love of the audience again on this platform. But in the competition, she was ridiculed by people because of her "bucket waist" figure.
For a girl who had just turned 20, it was a heavy blow.
In order to return to the market, Zhang Hanyun decided to lose weight. She strictly controlled her diet, worked hard and exercised, and finally managed to lose 30 pounds. However, despite all these efforts, her popularity did not increase as expected.
In the show, she is more like being used as a "nostalgic tool" and discarded when she runs out.
During this period, Zhang Hanyun's brilliance in her eyes decreased, her smile was no longer bright, and she began to question herself and question the path she had chosen that she had once dreamed of.
However, just when she was most confused, she unexpectedly got a new opportunity and gave her new hope.
At an event, Zhang Hanyun was fortunate to meet her idol Andy Lau. After accepting Andy Lau's suggestion, Zhang Hanyun began to learn acting and dubbing. This suggestion is like a beam of light in the darkness, guiding Zhang Hanyun in a new direction.
Despite facing many challenges, Zhang Hanyun did not give up, but silently learned new skills to prepare for future transformation. This former "proud girl of the sky" is slowly getting back on her feet in her own way.
This experience was undoubtedly a very severe test for Zhang Hanyun, robbing her youth, destroying her self-confidence, and even threatening her career for a time.
At the same time, this experience also made Zhang Hanyun stronger. She began to learn to face reality calmly and to find a way forward in difficult situations.
Although Zhang Hanyun seems to have gradually faded out of the public eye, her inner growth has never stopped. She is undergoing a metamorphosis from an innocent girl to a mature woman, accumulating strength for future rebirth.
Zhang Hanyun was not knocked down by fate after going through a low period. On the contrary, these setbacks have made her stronger and more mature. In 2019, Zhang Hanyun ushered in a turning point in her career - she participated in the dubbing variety show "Sound Immersion".
On this stage, Zhang Hanyun showed a shocking talent, playing two roles by himself, easily showing the cuteness of a girl. When she dubbed in fluent English, the little friends present were stunned.
What's even more impressive is that Zhang Hanyun successfully showed her Northeast accent in the show.
However, among all the programs, Zhang Hanyun's most out-of-the-circle work is "Stepmother's Tea Party" with Han Xue.
At this time, Zhang Hanyun's eyes were full of confidence again. Her smile is not only sweet, but also shows calmness and calmness. After going through ups and downs, she finally found a stage that suits her and was able to show her unknown talent.
This success is not only the result of Zhang Hanyun's years of hard work, but also the embodiment of her indomitable spirit. She uses her strength to prove that she is not only a sweet image, but also an artist with multiple talents.
Zhang Hanyun's rebirth has made people see her tenacity and potential, and it has also brought more possibilities for her future.
In 2020, Zhang Hanyun ushered in another peak in her career, she participated in the high-profile variety show "Sister Riding the Wind and Waves", and amazed everyone with the song "wonderfulU" on the first stage.
In addition to the recovery of her singing career, Zhang Hanyun is also moving forward steadily on the road of being an actor. Her acting skills have gradually been recognized, from playing the supporting role Sheng Shulan in "Know or Not", to serving as the female number one in "Xin Xiao Eleven Lang", and her solid footprints have proved her acting skills step by step.
The artist who was once known as the "Sweet Jade Girl" has grown a lot and is already an all-round artist.
However, the most admirable thing about Zhang Hanyun is that despite 17 years of unsatisfactory experiences, she still maintains her original intention of not wanting to compromise. She didn't go with the flow, but was determined to be her most authentic self.
Although everyone said that she should innovate, dance or add some different elements, Zhang Hanyun still chose to insist on being herself.
Now Zhang Hanyun, her eyes reveal calmness and firmness, and her smile is full of confidence and happiness. She's still the same girl with crooked eyebrows and eyes in the summer of 2005 holding a number plate.
It's just that now she has become more mature and stronger.
Zhang Hanyun used her experience to profoundly interpret what a real idol is: she can not only receive the gift of fate, but also withstand the test of fate. Her story teaches us that true growth is not about compromising and giving up, but about sticking to oneself in the face of adversity and finally shining at its best.