msmithbooks Chapter 53 went viral again!
Chapter 53 went viral again!
During this period, except for a one-day break during the Spring Festival, "Palace" continued its rapid rise, with its ratings soaring again and approaching 3%.
In particular, in episode 24, the "Eighth Prince" played by Lin Feng and the "Luo Qingchuan" played by Yang Mi faced a life-or-death test, and their relationship reached its climax at this moment.
They embraced tightly in a secluded room, their feelings for each other growing stronger. They shared a romantic and passionate kiss, expressing their love and reluctance to part, and demonstrating their steadfastness and courage in the face of adversity.
This episode of "Palace" broke the 3% mark for the first time, and the kissing scene was filmed by Lin Feng and Yang Mi when Deng Shuang visited the set. This was also the time when Deng Shuang was most jealous.
During the peak of "Palace," Deng Shuang was probably the most conflicted. On one hand, she was genuinely happy for Lin Feng's continued success; he had achieved another milestone and had another representative work. She felt that any man she chose was absolutely the best.
On the other hand, this new representative work is about him and Yang Mi, not her and him. Whenever Deng Shuang sees Yang Mi and Lin Feng talking about love on TV and interacting ambiguously on Weibo, she feels uncomfortable. What a vixen!
Yang Mi: "Hey you, I heard someone say today that you and I look like a married couple. How about we start dating? Think about it!" She also posted a close-up photo of herself and Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's subsequent Weibo response was: "You can give it a try!"
Furthermore, during an interview on "Very Quiet Distance," Lin Feng unintentionally referred to Yang Mi as "Xiao Mi," indicating that the two had a very close relationship.
Furthermore, when asked by the host, "Have you ever been charmed by Yang Mi?", Lin Feng said that he had been charmed while filming and that he admires Yang Mi very much in private, as she is a very hardworking person.
Meanwhile, during the promotion of the drama "Palace", Yang Mi always had many possessive physical gestures towards Lin Feng, such as holding hands, leaning on his shoulder, adjusting his collar, etc. She even drank the beverage that Lin Feng had drunk from once. This was completely the behavior of a girlfriend.
All of this made Deng Shuang very dissatisfied. She knew all about it. She saw Lin Feng's Weibo post saying "You can try it" and knew it was for publicity.
The "Xiao Mi" that Lin Feng mentioned wasn't intimate; it was more of a joke. Last time she visited Lin Feng on set, he called Yang Mi "Xiao Mi" several times in front of Deng Shuang. It didn't mean anything intimate at all!
But what's the meaning behind Yang Mi's many little actions in private? She even dared to drink the beverage that Lin Feng had drunk from. Isn't that an indirect kiss? Oh, the two of them kissed while filming. Anyway, she's really shameless!
These various hints are really quite suggestive, making it easy for netizens to become addicted to shipping Lin Feng and Yang Mi as a couple!
"I think Lin Feng and Yang Mi are a good match. I really think they're a good fit!"
"You know, Lin Feng and Yang Mi even look like a married couple, and their ages are quite suitable too."
"Handsome men and beautiful women, a perfect match, they're a feast for the eyes!"
This made Deng Shuang even more unhappy, so she logged into her Weibo side account and "battled" with netizens on the spot:
"I think Deng Shuang and Lin Feng are a better match. Their first drama was 'Meteor Shower,' and they look more like a married couple. Maybe they're already secretly dating!"
"Yang Mi is clearly two years older than Lin Feng, so how is their age compatible! When dating, isn't it usually the man who is older than the woman? Lin Feng is three years older than Deng Shuang, isn't that great!"
And under Deng Shuang's influence, a fierce battle indeed erupted between fans of the "Meteor Shower" and "Palace" couples for Lin Feng:
"Deng Shuang is just a kid. She's only been in the industry for a few years. How can she compare to Yang Mi?"
"Yang Mi is obviously a scheming woman, while Deng Shuang is innocent and cute, a better match for Lin Feng!"
"Deng Shuang and Lin Feng became a hit with their very first drama, they're definitely more suitable!"
"If you ask me, all of you should stop talking and just do your own thing. Or maybe Lin Feng should just have one on each side, perfect!"
"roll!"
The stupid fans cheered a lot, but the only unhappy one was probably Zhang Han. Lin Feng won again and became a sensation, and he had no hope left. He even wondered if Lin Feng had deliberately sabotaged him with "I Accidentally Fell in Love with You".
The only two unhappy ones were probably the crew of "Scarlet Heart" who had just started filming. Almost everyone was under a dark cloud.
Because of the immense pressure from "Palace," they lost their initial advantage as the "first time-travel drama," especially considering the recent "verbal battle" between Yu Zheng and Cai Yinong.
Even the usually cheerful Lin Gengxin was unhappy. He even wondered whether "Scarlet Heart" should continue filming, since it would be difficult to surpass the ratings of "Palace".
At this point, Lin Gengxin became even more interested in Lin Feng. You see, he had previously participated in the casting for "Meteor Shower" but failed. And this time, "Scarlet Heart" was also in a bad situation compared to "Palace". This Lin Feng is really amazing!
Just then, on February 21, "Palace" finally came to its finale, achieving a peak rating of 3.18% and a market share of 16.78%, setting a record for the highest ratings for a provincial satellite TV drama between 2006 and 2011.
Meanwhile, as of noon on February 22, the show had garnered over 1.24 million views on Tudou.com alone, with an average daily search volume of 1.2 million, firmly holding the top spot on Tudou.com's list of mainland Chinese dramas.
Moreover, just 24 hours after the finale of "Palace" aired, over 1 million netizens posted discussions, related Weibo topics reached 6 million views, and the total readership exceeded 100 million.
It was like a nationwide frenzy, with 6 out of the top 10 trending topics on Weibo related to "Palace," including "Palace: The Lock Heart Jade Finale" and "The Eight Rivers Love Story Has a Happy Ending!"
"Wow! 'Palace' has finally come to an end, and my heart is still pounding! Seeing 'Qingchuan' and 'Eighth Prince' holding hands and traveling back to the modern era at the end almost made me cry!"
"Qingchuan and the Eighth Prince went through so many hardships, and they're finally together. This is the most beautiful form of love!"
"However, the ending of the 'Fourth Prince' really breaks my heart. He tried so hard, he was so persistent, but in the end he was still all alone. Alas, no matter how high the throne is, it can't compare to sincere love! I truly hope that in another parallel universe, the 'Fourth Prince' can also find his own happiness."
"Poor 'Suyan,' her infatuation with 'Fourth Prince' truly moved me yet left me feeling helpless. She gave so much, but never received a response. Seeing her lonely figure at the end, I just wanted to rush into the screen and hug her!"
Meanwhile, some fans have expressed concern about the quality of the sequel, worrying that it will not be able to surpass the level of the first film, or that the plot will deviate from the audience's expectations.
"I hope everything is in the modern era, and then 'Qingchuan' teaches 'Eighth Prince' how to live a modern life, and then they live a happy life, hehe!"
"We want a modern one! That's more realistic! Give us a new 'Bachuan Love'! No more Qing Dynasty dramas!"
At this moment, Yu Zheng, who is best at showing his face and marketing, directly revealed his greatest "Qing Dynasty Universe" plan on Weibo:
"Please rest assured, 'Palace' is just the beginning. 'Palace 2' and 'Palace 3' will be released in the future, and Lin Feng and Yang Mi will continue to join the cast!"
The popularity of "Palace" has skyrocketed, and the popularity of its main actors has also soared. Just by looking at the changes in the number of followers on Weibo, you can tell who is the most popular!
Recently, Xia Miaomiao, Lin Feng's "number one fan," has been spending a lot of time browsing Weibo. She enjoys watching Lin Feng's Weibo follower count grow at an astonishing rate.
It took one day for the value to rise from 100 million to 105 million, then 125 million on the second day, 140 million on the third day, and quickly broke through 150 million, followed by 160 million and 180 million.
Before she finished eating, Lin Feng's Weibo follower count showed 208 million; however, after she finished eating and refreshed Weibo, the count had increased to 212 million.
Even two newly followed people who were just a second ago can disappear the next second. For example, if she just posted a comment, it would show as the first comment, but after posting it, it would become more than 100 comments.
Even Lin Feng's previous Weibo posts have garnered tens of thousands of comments, with some exceeding one hundred thousand, and the number continues to rise rapidly.
In particular, Lin Feng's "birthday wishes" post on December 31, 2010, already had nearly 2 million comments, with almost all fans leaving their first comments about Lin Feng under this Weibo post:
"From this moment forward, I officially join the Little Bee family!"
"This is the first time I've ever been a fan of a celebrity, and I like one so much. I've finally found my people."
"I really like Raymond Lam, and I'm asking you, is there anyone more handsome than Raymond Lam?!"
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Of course, Yang Mi was the biggest beneficiary of "Palace".
On the first day of its premiere, Yang Mi had 200 million followers on Weibo, an achievement she had taken 7 years to reach. By the time "Palace" finished airing, her follower count had surpassed 500 million in just 22 days, a surge of 250%.
Before the show aired, Lin Feng had 100 million Weibo followers (he opened his account late, only a month ago), but by the time the show finished airing, his number of followers had exceeded 300 million, a surge of 300% (due to the boost from his previous followers).
If the core audience of "Meteor Shower" is students aged 12-20, then the core audience of "Palace" is older, namely women aged 15-30, so Lin Feng's fan base is broader.
Although Yang Mi has more fans than Lin Feng, her fans are far less loyal and of lower quality than Lin Feng's, since male celebrities are the most popular among female fans.
It can be said that Yang Mi is currently the most popular female celebrity in the entertainment industry, and Lin Feng is the most popular male celebrity, which is why they are more favored by film producers!
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