The new drama "Spring Flower Weariness" has finally been completed, but who would have thought that it would be involved in a plagiarism storm as soon as it came up. starring Wu Jinyan and Liu Xueyi, the two of them turned out to be the same as the classic roles in the past, which caused a lot of controversy. Is such a coincidence really just a coincidence?
The attention of "Spring Flower Weariness" has been very high from the beginning, after all, it has gathered a star lineup such as Wu Jinyan and Liu Xueyi. Wu Jinyan has been eating a lot since "Yanxi Raiders", and Liu Xueyi's performance in "Flower Order" also made him famous. The cooperation between the two was originally regarded as a beautiful collision in the TV drama industry.
The show hasn't started broadcasting yet, and as soon as the modeling photos came out, sharp-eyed netizens immediately discovered the problem. Wu Jinyan's clothing and headdress are strikingly similar to Alyssa Jia's appearance in "Xiao Li Flying Knife" 20 years ago.
Even Liu Xueyi's outfit was pointed out to be too similar to the historical character Sun Xiaohong. This kind of "crossing" style reproduction makes many people begin to wonder whether this is a deliberate "tribute" or pure plagiarism.
As the discussion intensified, more details were excavated. Not only the protagonists, but also the costumes and overall styles of some supporting characters are highly similar to the characters in some classic film and television works in the past.
The costume of a supporting actress in the play is almost exactly the same as Sun Feifei's appearance in the old work, and even the color and style of the hair accessories have not changed.
It immediately caused a heated discussion on the Internet. Many fans of film and television dramas began to compare different works and found more similarities. On social media, someone started posting similarities between Chunhua and other older works, and the posts were quickly widely retweeted and commented on.
Yu Zheng, as the producer of "Spring Flower Weariness", did not immediately respond to such accusations. This has allowed the controversy to continue to ferment. The attitude of netizens has also gradually shifted from surprise and curiosity to criticism and questioning.
They began to question why there was such a high degree of similarity in the creation, and didn't it take into account that this would be a problem in the early stages of the script and the characters?
Under the pressure of public opinion, some costume designers and screenwriters involved in the production of the series began to speak out. They explained that the resemblance was an unintentional coincidence, and some even praised it as a tribute to the classics.
Such an explanation did not calm public suspicions, but instead attracted more controversy. People began to wonder if this "tribute" was just an excuse to cover up the embarrassment of lack of innovation.
Some media outlets have also begun to pay attention to the incident, and related topics continue to rise to the hot list. Television stations and online platforms were originally expecting "Spring Flower Disgust" to be cautious, after all, any content related to the controversy may affect the final ratings and evaluation of the series.
The controversy is also a pressure on the actors, who may have been impeccable in the show, but the skepticism of the entire production team has begun to affect their personal image.
In this context, the premiere of "Spring Flower Weariness" has become the focus of attention of all parties. The audience is not only interested in the plot and performance, but also wants to see if this drama can win everyone's recognition with its unique story and expressiveness after experiencing such a turmoil.
On the day of the premiere, major forums and social media were almost occupied by discussions about "Spring Flower Weariness". Some people genuinely want the series to be good, while others look for more evidence of plagiarism with a critical eye.
After the first episode aired, although some people began to praise the production quality of the series and the performance of the actors, there were still opinions that the series lacked innovation in terms of visuals and content.
In this complex public opinion environment, the pressure on the production team and actors is enormous. They will need to continue to prove their uniqueness and innovation in the following episodes in order to gradually turn around the negative perception of the public.
As a producer, Yu Zheng also began to explain the original intention of the series in various interviews and public occasions in an attempt to alleviate the public's doubts.
Whether this effort can succeed and whether it can really change the attitude of the audience will take time to verify. The future of "Spring Flower Weariness" and whether it can transcend the shadow of this controversy and become a widely recognized work is still full of uncertainty.
In such a situation, the performance of the two leading actors Wu Jinyan and Liu Xueyi has attracted special attention. They not only need to satisfy the audience in terms of acting skills, but also take on the responsibility of driving the whole drama out of controversy. This is a great challenge and opportunity for any actor.
As the episode progresses, viewers' reactions and comments will become more diverse. Whether "Spring Flower Disgust" can turn the corner, or whether it will be discredited due to plagiarism controversy, this result remains to be tested by the market and time.