Preface
When the list of "the most handsome and beautiful faces in the world" is released every year, the public's reaction seems to be a bit of a joke - will anyone really take it seriously?
The producer of the list will list a hundred handsome guys and beauties based on big data and artificial intelligence. But those who know more about the entertainment industry know that the authority of this list can be called a mystery.
When we see some familiar Chinese stars on the list, our first reaction is often "how is this possible". This year's list has disappointed people's already low expectations.
It fully exposes the absurdity of the "popular aesthetic", and at the same time reflects the fanaticism and irrationality of the fan base.
Jiang Tao's round figure made netizens criticize
Jiang Tao, ranked 3rd, is the captain of Hong Kong's top boy group MIRROR. He has always maintained the image of "school grass" in the hearts of fans, but in recent years, he has gradually become mellow, exposing his negligent figure at his concerts, attracting criticism from the outside world.
Some netizens even commented: "It's better to hang a piece of barbecued pork than to hang him." It seems to convey the meaning of "I'd rather go to a roast suckling pig than spend money to see his concert".
Jiang Tao obviously has the conditions and strength to control his weight, but he seems to be immersed in the support and support of fans, and he has no requirements for his own image.
His self-discipline is worrisome, if he can't stop the loss in time, it will be more and more difficult to maintain his status and popularity in the entertainment industry with only a handsome face in the future.
Fan idols are an interactive relationship, and Jiang Tao lets himself become round, which is tantamount to living up to the imagination of fans about his appearance for many years. This is bound to gradually undermine his aesthetic image in the minds of fans, which in turn will affect the possibility of attracting new fans in the future.
In the mirror, the moon in the moon, Lu Hanting's sense of science and technology
Jiang Tao's younger brother, Lu Hanting, who is also a member of MIRROR, ranked 39th, which also surprised many people. He is known as "Hong Kong's new top stream", and his popularity is not inferior to Jiang Tao, but in fact his appearance is not outstanding.
In Hong Kong dramas, Lu Hanting's sense of science and technology looks like a photo of P picture overhead. If you look at the picture alone, he is far less handsome than Wang Hedi. But in the eyes of fans, the lover filter seems to be particularly obvious, thinking that Lu Hanting is handsome and unmatched.
In fact, Lu Hanting's own conditions are average, but the company's careful packaging and marketing have allowed him to accumulate a lot of popularity among the fan base. This makes us have to admire the operation methods of entertainment companies, which can make ordinary people become top idols in the hearts of fans.
Whether Lu Hanting can make his strength catch up with popularity remains to be tested by time. On the other hand, this also shows that the aesthetic standards of fans can be distorted and deformed through external influences.
It doesn't matter what the actual condition of the idol is, fans just need an output object that can be fanatical.
Mirror的帅哥帅出新境界？
MIRROR, a 12-member boy group, has as many as 4 members on the list. In addition to the top two, there are Jiang Yesheng, who is ranked 18th, and Lu Juean, who is ranked 72nd.
On the whole, MIRROR's appearance is not outstanding, the members of the group have mediocre facial features, and there are no amazing beautiful men. Why are there four people on the list? The answer could only be the crazy votes of fans.
As the hottest Hong Kong boy group at the moment, MIRROR has a huge number of fans and is famous for its fanaticism. They even called themselves "Empire" to show their unwavering support for their idols.
Therefore, whenever there is an opportunity to support their idols, fans of the empire will do everything they can to brush the list. Even if the idol's strength is mediocre, they are confident that they can rewrite the result through numerical advantage.
This distorted aesthetic is incomprehensible, but it does demonstrate the power of organized fandom. Fans are happy to participate in the fake pomp and circumstance, which makes us think about some of the irrational elements of celebrity worship culture.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Let's take a look at how the handsome guys in the mainland are on the list.
Xiao Zhan and Song Weilong are on the list, which is worthy of recognition, Zhang Yixing's picture is difficult to break A
Xiao Zhan and Song Weilong ranked 30th and 90th respectively, and their appearance conditions are really good, and there is no sense of disobedience on the list. In contrast, Zhang Yixing's ranking is incomprehensible.
He needs to perform dance to exude handsome charm, and Zhang Yixing's appearance is not high based on his life picture alone. As a former member of EXO, Zhang Yixing has a certain base in the fan base.
His dancing talent naturally highlights the charm value, and fans are happy to stand for him through the list. But if you judge objectively, just in terms of appearance, Zhang Yixing's facial features are not outstanding. This also reflects from the side that the "filter" effect of fans is so huge.
It can render mediocre things into gods. Zhang Yixing's inclusion on the list once again proves the irrational worship of the fan base. They see their idols as flawless objects, even if they are grossly out of touch with reality.
Wang Yibo now has no former style
Wang Yibo is the only mainland male star in the top 100, ranking 95th. But the photos he used on the list are obviously old photos, and today's Wang Yibo is no longer at the peak of his appearance.
His appearance is sometimes good and bad, and there is a huge difference in the eyes of fans and passers-by, and his evaluation is very different. Wang Yibo attracted a large number of fans to chase and intercept him as a "male god" in the early days of his debut.
But as he gets older, Wang Yibo's appearance is no longer as good as before. Coupled with many reasons such as work pressure and physical condition, he can't look "the most handsome".
But his loyal fan base seems to be still stuck a few years ago, firmly believing that Wang Yibo should be the most handsome face in the world. This stagnant aesthetic and expectation is destined to be out of touch with the real changes of idols.
When there is a gap in the aesthetic perception between fans and celebrities, the original good impression will gradually collapse.
Cheng Xiaomei has surpassed Song Yuqi Guli Nazha is mature and elegant
There are only 3 female stars on the list. The highest ranked is Song Yuqi, but she relies too much on makeup, and people like Cheng Xiao are more eye-catching than her.
Song Yuqi attracted attention with her extremely high appearance at the beginning of her debut, and was made into a doll with an Asian face by the company. But the intricate makeup seems to have become an indispensable guarantee for her.
On the other hand, Cheng Xiao, since the solo transformation after the disbandment of the girl group, has never had the need to use a lot of makeup, and only needs a small amount of makeup to exude a charming temperament. This also highlights the innate superiority of her appearance.
As for Guli Nazha's mature beauty, it is also popular, but the ranking of 87 does not seem to be satisfactory. Why hasn't her fandom helped her rank higher? It seems to reflect the decreasing trend of the average age of her fanbase.
Guli Nazha is no longer an idol at the level of small fresh meat, and the number of fans and activity cannot be compared with the new generation of stars. But her mature charm still deserves attention and discussion.
epilogue
In the final analysis, the so-called most handsome and beautiful face in the world is just a game. The condition for being on the list is to have a strong enough fan base to vote for idols crazily.
The popularity of this list may be beyond imagination, but when it comes to authority, it is ironic. It is a great example of the organization and influence of fans, but it also reveals the illusory nature of the pageant.
When we look at those bizarre lists, we can't help but ask ourselves: who is the most handsome and beautiful in the world? So who will be the most handsome and beautiful star in your mind?