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Preface
Stephen Chow, what does this name mean to Chinese fans? It is laughter, tears, moving, and the memory of an era.
However, after his heyday, Xing Ye seemed to fade out of the public eye.
Until recently, he was active in front of us in a whole new way.
Does this indicate that a generation of comedy kings is about to reappear?
iQIYI World Conference announced a blockbuster cooperation, and the star was airborne in the variety show circle
On April 23, 2024, a piece of news attracted the attention of the audience at the "2024 iQIYI World Conference".
Mr. Yang Weikang, senior consultant of Stephen Chow's company, announced on behalf of Mr. Stephen Chow: Stephen Chow confirmed that he will join the new comedy variety show "The King of Comedy Stand-up Season" as the promoter of the program!
As soon as the news was announced, it immediately sparked heated discussions on the Internet.
After all, before that, except for occasional cameos in movies, Xing Ye hadn't appeared on the screen for a long time.
And this time, he chose to participate in variety shows as the initiator, which is an unprecedented attempt.
In this regard, Yang Weikang said: "iQiyi and Mr. Stephen Chow have reached a strategic cooperation, and we hope to be able to reproduce Mr. Stephen Chow's comedy talent in the rivers and lakes!"
It is reported that in addition to Xing Ye himself, the show also gathered a number of new comedy stars such as Yang Li, Zhou Qimo, Luo Yonghao, etc., and the lineup can be described as luxurious.
However, the addition of Yang Li has caused a lot of controversy.
As a talk show actor who once attracted much attention, Yang Li once accumulated a lot of popularity with his sharp and humorous remarks.
However, with the overturn of the owner's laughing fruit culture, she also suffered a heavy blow to her career, and was once condemned for always trying to provoke gender antagonism.
This comeback, many netizens expressed their unacceptability, "There are still programs that dare to invite her?" "She also deserves to be on the same stage as the star?"
Despite this, whether Stephen Chow, as the initiator, will appear in the show has also become the most concerned issue for the audience.
The program team did not respond positively to this, which also added a bit of suspense to the direction of the show.
Before the layout of variety shows, Stephen Chow entered the field of "micro-short dramas".
In fact, before iQiyi's official announcement of this blockbuster cooperation, Xing Ye had quietly started his own "micro-short drama" plan.
On January 29 this year, Stephen Chow posted on social platforms, announcing the establishment of the "9527 Theater" in a very personal way, and reached an in-depth cooperation with Douyin.
The word "9527" comes from the servant number of the role of "Hua'an" in Stephen Chow's movie "Kung Fu", which is a classic representative of his nonsensical comedy style.
On this new creative platform, although Stephen Chow no longer stars in person, as the operator behind the scenes, he is making every effort to create the first micro-short drama "Golden Pig and Jade Leaf".
It is reported that the film is starring the new generation of Internet celebrity actors, and it has entered the filming in full swing.
According to the plan, the highly anticipated micro-short drama is expected to meet the audience in May.
After many years, Stephen Chow will replay the comedic role in "Tai Chi"?
In addition to variety show crossover and micro-short drama innovation, Stephen Chow, who has always been good at creating surprises, seems to have bigger moves.
According to Baidu Encyclopedia, in 2025, he will return with a new movie masterpiece "Tai Chi".
It is worth mentioning that in this movie, Stephen Chow not only continues to serve as a director and screenwriter, but also his name is prominently listed in the cast! This undoubtedly makes fans excited: After many years, will we be able to see Xing Ye's comedy performance on the big screen again? What kind of new characters and jokes will he bring to us? All kinds of conjectures have made people look forward to it.
Behind the scenes: How a small person who kneels for a line grows into a big person
Throughout Stephen Chow's film career, from an obscure small role to a well-known king of comedy, he has gone through a very unusual path.
In an interview to promote "The King of Comedy" in 2019, Xing Ye rarely shared a past story.
When filming a certain movie, he was extremely dissatisfied with one of his lines, and he still remembered it even after it was finished.
In the end, he plucked up the courage to take a car to find the director, and even knelt down on the spot and pleaded: "Director, please, give me another chance!"
The director was moved by his persistence and finally agreed to make a make-up.
Talking about this experience many years later, although Stephen Chow laughed at it, only he knew how much effort and bitterness he had put in behind the smile.
Born in a poor family and growing up in a single-parent family, Stephen Chow has never been good at dealing with the deception of the entertainment industry.
But it is precisely with his infinite love and unremitting pursuit of comedy movies that he has gradually transformed from an unknown actor to a representative figure in the hearts of hundreds of millions of fans.
As he said in the movie, "No one can succeed casually!"
Now, Stephen Chow, who has become famous, has not stopped moving.
He actively embraces new media and seeks diversified development, both the crossover of the variety show stage and the layout of the micro-short drama track.
No matter in front of or behind the scenes, he has always used his actions to interpret his original intention and love for the film industry.
Stephen Chow is back in the world, are you looking forward to it?
2024 is destined to be a prolific year for Stephen Chow.
Variety show promoter, producer of micro-short drama, film director and actor...... In various fields, he is active in different capacities, bringing us new surprises.
Although it is still uncertain whether Xing Ye will appear in "The King of Comedy Stand-up Season", the comedy concept of the show itself is enough to attract countless fans.
At the same time, the short drama "Golden Pig and Jade Leaf", which will be launched in May, and the highly anticipated movie "Tai Chi" in 2025 will also set off another wave of "star boom".
However, for the majority of fans, in addition to surprises, what they are looking forward to more may be to be able to see Stephen Chow on the screen again.
Whether it is Stephen Zhou in "Kung Fu" or Yin Tianqiu in "The King of Comedy", every character created by Xing Ye has brought us laughter and touch.
How great would it be if he could return to the screen and heal people with comedy again?
Stephen Chow, a symbol of an era, the memory of a generation.
Whether as an actor, director, or the driving force behind the scenes, he is using his own way to continue the "comedy dream" that will never go out of style.
And we will continue to support and accompany him in our own way, witnessing every transformation and rebirth of the "King of Comedy".
Let's look forward to it together, and look forward to Xing Ye being able to deliver surprising answers in the fields of variety shows, micro-short dramas and movies in 2024.
I look forward to the day when he can return to the big screen and reproduce the style of "a generation of comedy kings".
Stephen Chow, welcome back, love you forever!
epilogue
"Comedy is tragedy with a mask.
This is a sentence that netizens often use to describe Stephen Chow.
Indeed, behind his many classic comedy roles, there is often sadness and helplessness.
However, it is with this keen insight into life, and the unique talent of turning sorrow into laughter, that he has become the irreplaceable "king of comedy" in our minds.
In recent years, although Xing Ye has faded out of the public eye, he has never stopped.
Whether it is the preparation behind the scenes or the innovation in front of the scenes, he is continuing the "comedy dream" that will never go out of style in his own way.
And in 2024, with the successive launch of variety shows, micro-short dramas, movies and other projects, we have reason to believe that this "dream" is about to usher in a new chapter.
As fans, we may not be able to participate in Xingye's creative process, but we can express our support and love for him in our own way.
Perhaps, this is the source of his motivation all the time - those who cheered when watching the movie, tears in the eyes of the curtain call, those who accompanied him through the trough and witnessed him return to the top.
Stephen Chow, the epitome of an era, the memory of a generation.
Even if the years go by and the times change, the laughter and touching he brings to us are still fresh.
And we will always remember how the little man with the mask used perseverance and persistence to achieve the legend of the big man.
In 2024, let's look forward to the day when Stephen Chow will return to the world.
Whether it is a variety show stage or a big screen, we will welcome the return of this "king of comedy" with the warmest applause.
Because we believe that no matter how long it has been, as long as Xing Ye is here, the laughter will never stop.
Stephen Chow, welcome back! We will always love you and support you forever! Let us light up every corner of our lives with laughter!