Trần Trung"Blockbuster" TV series turns into a "flop"
Currently, "Love in the Red Palace: Moon Red Sky" is being seen as a flop as the number of viewers continues to decrease. The series stars Dương Mịch and Cung Tuấn.
The series was considered a blockbuster in Chinese television in 2024 due to its large budget and the participation of Dương Mịch and Cung Tuấn. However, according to the latest statistics, the online viewership of the series has only reached 30,000 - 60,000 viewers. This number is seen as quite disappointing.
Dương Mịch in "Love in the Red Palace: Moon Red Sky" (Photo: Sina).
Many comments about the series are trending on Weibo, but most of them are negative. The content of the series is criticized for lacking depth, and the emotional scenes are seen as superficial.
Viewers also find the interaction between Dương Mịch and Cung Tuấn very disappointing. In the series, Dương Mịch plays the role of the female lead Đồ Sơn Hồng Hồng.
Before the series aired, some viewers were concerned that Dương Mịch was too old for the character. The 38-year-old actress no longer possesses the innocent and cute look.
During the filming process, the age and appearance difference between Dương Mịch and her co-star became noticeable. Their acting was also criticized as weak, with Dương Mịch maintaining her usual style and Cung Tuấn being deemed inexperienced.
"Love in the Red Palace: Moon Red Sky" is adapted from a popular game that already had a large following. The standout aspect of the series is the praised eye-catching costumes that still capture the essence of the game characters.
Dương Mịch paired with the "younger" Cung Tuấn in "Love in the Red Palace: Moon Red Sky" (Photo: Sohu).
In addition to the two main actors, the series also features Trương Lăng Hách, Trần Đô Linh, Quách Hiểu Đình, Hồ Liên Hinh, Ngụy Triết Minh, and more.
Controversial Presence at Cannes Film Festival
On May 25, Dương Mịch appeared on the red carpet of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The actress attended this year's festival as part of the cast of the movie "Tương Viên Lộng." This is a new film by director Trần Khả Tâm starring Chương Tử Di and Lâm Gia Âm.
"Tương Viên Lộng" is not in the competition category but still received attention from critics and audiences when screened at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
Dương Mịch (second from the left) with the cast of "Tương Viên Lộng" at Cannes Film Festival, France (Photo: QQ).
It is known that this is the second time Dương Mịch has been invited to attend the Cannes Film Festival.
