At the beginning of 2023, the TV series "Hurricane" swept like a hurricane, setting off a continuous craze in the hearts of the audience. Although the drama has ended, the audience can hardly let go of this "hurricane complex".
Whenever related news appears, people can't help but click in to find out what this enduring popularity is rare in today's fast-paced entertainment industry.
However, the dramatic "butterfly effect" triggered by "Hurricane" is not only the enthusiasm of the audience, but more importantly, the huge impact it has had in the entertainment industry. What is surprising is that the leading actors of this drama did not get the dividends they deserved, but some supporting roles and actors, taking advantage of this shareholder wind, ushered in the spring of their careers and doubled their value.
Why didn't the protagonists get the bonus? Why did a supporting actor become an overnight success? What is the reason behind this? This phenomenon has sparked a wide range of discussions both inside and outside the industry.
"Hurricane" is like a magic mirror that reflects the changes in the current entertainment industry, which not only affects the fate of the actors, but also invisibly changes the audience's aesthetic concepts and expectations. The series of chain reactions triggered by this drama are worthy of in-depth discussion and reflection.
Next, let's explore the world of "Hurricane", analyze the "butterfly effect" of the showbiz, and explore the deep meaning contained in it.
In the cast of "Hurricane", Gao Qiqiang, played by Zhang Songwen, who has gone through vicissitudes, is definitely a model of "late bloomer", and his life experience is more dramatic than any role.
Zhang Songwen's acting career is full of ups and downs, and the setbacks he has experienced are also embarrassing. In an interview, he was criticized by an assistant director in person: "The brain door is like an ape, short like a dwarf, it is impossible to be popular, hurry up and find something else to do."
Such an evaluation will undoubtedly crush many people's self-confidence, but Zhang Songwen did not give up his dream of being an actor because of this.
During the long hibernation period, Zhang Songwen lived an ordinary and fulfilling life. He got married, had children, rented a small farm yard, and enjoyed the leisure of rural life. However, his passion for acting has never been extinguished.
In the days when he couldn't receive a play, he made a living by being an acting director, while constantly honing his acting skills.
It wasn't until after the age of forty that Zhang Songwen became slightly famous with "The Hidden Corner". But the real flashpoint is the role of Gao Qiqiang created in "Hurricane". This role seems to be tailor-made for him, allowing his acting skills accumulated over the years to bloom in one day.
After the broadcast of "Hurricane", Zhang Songwen's life has changed dramatically. Every time he appears at the airport, he will be surrounded by many fans and proxy photographers. His autographed photo was even sold to a high price of 8,000 yuan in the second-hand market, and it became a "top-rate" level treatment in one fell swoop.
Zhang Songwen's salary has also risen year by year with the increase of his popularity, which is amazing. According to people familiar with the matter, his salary before "Hurricane" was about 5 million, and now, his salary for his next play is expected to exceed 10 million.
This skyrocketing is a testament to the market's renewed appreciation of his value.
However, Zhang Songwen showed rare calmness and restraint in the face of the sudden popularity. He declined all interview invitations and chose to devote himself to acting and being his true self.
This attitude of being in the city and stopping the water has won the goodwill of the audience.
Zhang Songwen has not only achieved success in the field of actors, but also his inspiration to those who stick to their dreams. He proved with practical actions that as long as he doesn't give up, he will have his own highlight moment.
The turning point in his life was "Hurricane", which made him leap from an unknown supporting role to a powerful actor in the limelight.
In the cast of "Hurricane", Chen Shuting played by Gao Ye can be described as a dark horse. The reason why she became popular is that the process can be called a miracle in the entertainment industry.
Gao Ye's sister-in-law Chen Shuting played in the play only officially appeared in the seventh episode, but as soon as she appeared, she shocked the audience with her strong female aura, and the prestige of the sister-in-law quickly spread on the Internet and became a hot topic of discussion among the whole people.
Gao Ye's popularity far exceeded everyone's expectations, and the clothes, accessories, etc. she wore in the show set off a buying frenzy online. Female Internet celebrities all over Douyin are imitating her makeup, and the popularity of her imitation makeup videos has long occupied the top three on the list.
Her hairstyle in the play became the most popular style in the hairdresser during the Spring Festival, as long as the label of "sister-in-law with the same style" was added, these products seemed to be worth twice immediately, and some people even quickly registered the name "Chen Shuting" as the company name, which shows its great commercial value.
Gao Ye's popularity is not only reflected in the popularity of the Internet, but also in the change of social status. Recently, at the Sohu Fashion Festival, Gao Ye was not only invited to attend, but also won an important award.
On the red carpet, she sat on an equal footing with first-line actresses such as Ni Ni and Mao Xiaotong, and was arranged to sit in the first row, while some actors who served as the female number one on their debut sat behind her, this huge contrast vividly interprets the cruel reality of the entertainment industry.
For Gao Ye, this sudden popularity is undoubtedly something she dreams of. In her 12-year acting career, she has almost never walked the red carpet, let alone been the center of attention.
When asked how the New Year went, she couldn't hide her excitement and said frankly: "It's so good, I've waited for so many years, and I've finally been seen and liked" The joy and relief revealed in these words made people feel relieved for her.
Gao Ye's popular story reveals the coexistence of cruelty and opportunity in the entertainment industry. It tells us that the success of acting is unpredictable, it can be the result of years of accumulation, or it can explode overnight.
For Gao Ye, "Hurricane" is undoubtedly a turning point in her career, and it is likely that more producers will throw olive branches to her in the future, giving her the opportunity to challenge more diverse roles.
Gao Ye's experience is not only her personal success, but also a microcosm of many actors who work hard in the entertainment industry. Her example gives the actors hope and motivation to keep going.
As a successful group drama, "Hurricane" not only made actors such as Zhang Songwen and Gao Ye famous in one fell swoop, but also brought unexpected opportunities to many supporting actors. The originally unknown actors have won the spring of their careers for their outstanding performances in the play.
Lin Jiachuan played Tang Xiaolong in "Hurricane", Gao Qisheng played by Su Xiaoling, Tang Xiaohu played by Sun Yan, Crazy Donkey played by Wang Peilu, Li Hongwei played by Aruna and Lao Mo played by Feng Bing and other villain roles have become popular because of this drama.
Some of them received invitations to shoot magazine covers, some ushered in a new high in popularity in the live broadcast room, and some were even commensurate with the names of the characters in "Hurricane" by the audience when promoting their new works.
In particular, Lin Jiachuan is a "second generation star", who chose the path of silent cultivation without relying on the power of his father, Lin Heping, a well-known screenwriter and director. He once spent a long time on the cold bench in the entertainment industry with Zhang Songwen.
However, in those obscure years, Lin Jiachuan did not follow the trend, but focused on improving his acting skills and self-cultivation, therefore, he was able to interpret small roles vividly, after the broadcast of "Hurricane", Lin Jiachuan finally tasted the taste of "red", he sighed on social platforms: "After many years of filming, this is the first time I have tasted the taste of 'red'."
Another striking example is Jia Bing. He was controversial for his comedy performances before, but this time he played the role of Xu Jiang in the TV series "Hurricane" and achieved a word-of-mouth counterattack. Many viewers have suggested that he transform and focus on the main performance.
In the drama "Hurricane", there is an unexpected phenomenon, that is, Wu Jingli, who plays "Little Five", although she does not appear on the cast list, she also became popular because of this drama.
In the finale, she and An Xin formed the "Only Five Dexin" CP and quickly became popular, and one of her live broadcasts attracted tens of thousands of people to watch online at the same time, and Douyin fans skyrocketed by nearly 300,000 overnight, and each video could get thousands of comments, and the popularity even exceeded that of many old actors who have been active in front of the audience all year round.
The popularity of these supporting actors not only proves the influence of "Hurricane", but also shows the audience's recognition of excellent acting skills. This fact tells us that as long as the performance is good, small roles can also be loved by the audience.
In the group drama "Hurricane", what is surprising is that the protagonist is bleaker than expected. The female No. 1 Li Yitong and the male No. 1 Zhang Yi did not get huge dividends from them as expected, and this contrast sparked extensive discussions inside and outside the industry.
Li Yitong plays the female No. 1 Meng Yu in the play, but her popularity is far less than that of Gao Ye, who plays the sister-in-law Chen Shuting, and even some supporting roles are more present than her. This embarrassing situation seems to have some connection with Li Yitong's previous acting career.
As a graduate of Northern Dance, since she entered the industry in 2016 because of her participation in Yu Zheng's "Half Demon Allure", her resources have risen sharply, and she has starred in many works one after another However, her works are either popular dramas, or people lead dramas to hit the streets, which has led her to bear the controversy of "resource coffee" for a long time.
Although Li Yitong has repeatedly clarified that she is not a so-called "resource coffee" and emphasized that her parents are just ordinary workers, the outside world still questions her family background.
In "Hurricane", although her role as Meng Yu has been recognized by the audience, especially in the kidnapping scene and the scene of drugging An Xin, her performance is full of tension, but due to the limitations of the role itself, she did not really shine After the episode was broadcast, other actors became popular because of it, and as the heroine, she was rarely discussed, and what is even more embarrassing is that after the broadcast of "Nine Heavens Cold and Warm Night" starring her, the ratings were also very flat, and there was no halo blessing of the actors of "Hurricane" at all.
In contrast, the situation of the actor Zhang Yi is not optimistic. As a powerful actor who has made achievements in the fields of dramas, movies and TV series, Zhang Yi played An Xin in "Hurricane", but failed to impress the audience.
Although he is the leading male lead in the play, and the main story line revolves around his confrontation with Gao Qiqiang, the audience's attention is more attracted by the villain.
What's worse is that Zhang Yi was involved in a series of negative news, including speculation that the deletion of "Hurricane" related dynamics caused discord with the crew, as well as rumors such as "crew couples" and sky-high salaries.
These controversies have caused him a lot of trouble, and although Zhang Yi chose to deal with it in silence, these negative news undoubtedly cast a shadow on his image.
The encounter between Li Yitong and Zhang Yi not only reflects the embarrassing status quo of the leading actor failing to "eat the dividend", but also reflects the changes in the audience's aesthetics and expectations. In group dramas, the aura of the protagonist in the traditional sense seems to be gradually fading, while the supporting roles with characteristics and tension are more likely to win the favor of the audience.
The phenomenal effect of the drama "Hurricane" has revealed several profound revelations to us, one of which is that the traditional rules of success are quietly changing. This drama not only became popular with a group of new actors, but also reminded the entire entertainment industry to have a sense of urgency.
First of all, the rise of group dramas provides more room for supporting roles to play. For example, in the drama "Hurricane", each character has its own unique charm and story line, which gives the audience the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful performances of more actors.
This trend may change the creative direction of future film and television productions, giving more actors the opportunity to shine in small roles.
First of all, an actor's acting skills are still the key to measuring his professional ability, and it is the first productive force of an actor. The popularity of Zhang Songwen, Gao Ye and others is undoubtedly because of their excellent performances in the play.
This once again proves that a solid acting foundation is the foundation of an actor's foothold, and in this era full of opportunities, powerful actors have finally ushered in their spring.
In the end, the fan position is no longer the only factor in the swing. In "Hurricane", the unexpected popularity of the supporting roles and the relative defeat of the leading actors both reflect the changes in the audience's aesthetics. Nowadays, people tend to appreciate characters with character and charisma, rather than just the size of the actor's seat.
These changes will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the ecology of the future entertainment industry. For actors, it will become more important to improve their acting skills and create distinctive characters. For the producer, providing more actors with room to play in script creation and character setting will also become a new challenge.
The success of "Hurricane" seems to indicate that the entertainment industry is entering a new era of fairness and strength.