Hu Ge's new drama caused controversy, and "Mr. Nightingale" caused dissatisfaction among netizens
Hu Ge made big news again! This time is not a happy event, but the new drama "Mr. Nightingale" starring him has caused an uproar because of the title and subject matter. Netizens expressed their dissatisfaction, thinking that the drama party was "wearing a female crown for men", using the fame of female celebrities to praise the male lead. This incident made a big fuss, and even Hu Ge's Weibo comment area fell.
From "Nightingale" to "Nightingale", the difference of one word provokes public anger
We have to start from the beginning. In 2024, iQIYI will release a list of new dramas, including "Mr. Nightingale" starring Hu Ge. At first glance, the name makes everyone fry. Nightingale is an iconic figure in the nursing world, an icon and role model for countless nurses. It's good now, not only did I change "Nan" to "Nan", but I also added a "Mr.", isn't this an obvious attempt to masculinize female heroes?
The anger of netizens was ignited at once. Someone said, "Isn't this an insult to Nightingale?" She is a pioneer in the nursing profession, how can she change her name casually? Some people also complained: "Does Hu Ge have any obsession with female celebrities?" I played Huo Yuanjia before, and now there is Mr. Nightingale, will I play Emperor Wu Zetian next time? "
Faced with the doubts of netizens, the staff of the suspected drama came out and explained: "Nightingale is just a surname. As soon as these words came out, they added fuel to the fire. Netizens said: "This explanation is too perfunctory, right? Nightingale is obviously a personal name, how did it become a surname? "
Hu Ge lay down the gun, and the fans were heartbroken
In this turmoil, Hu Ge can be said to be lying down and also shot. Although he didn't set the title of the play, as the leading actor, he couldn't escape the blame. Some netizens directly left a message on Hu Ge's Weibo: "Hu Ge, as the leading actor, shouldn't you know the historical background of the role?" Don't you know who Nightingale is? "
What's more, he began to dig out Hu Ge's "black history" in the past. Someone mentioned that Hu Ge announced that he would study abroad in 2017, but he returned to China after only 3 weeks: "I said that I wanted to study abroad, but what happened? It's only been a long time since I've been back, isn't this playing a fan? Some people picked up some of Hu Ge's previous remarks and questioned his character and position.
Hu Ge's fans were heartbroken when they saw this situation. Some fans cried: "My family song is so good, why do you treat him like this?" But there are also rational fans who said: "Although I like Hu Ge very much, it is really a little inappropriate this time, I hope he can come out and explain." "
The "battle between men and women" in the entertainment industry
In fact, behind this controversy is the long-standing gender inequality problem in the entertainment industry. An industry insider analyzed: "There are few good male characters in the market now, and in order to praise male actors, sometimes they will not hesitate to tamper with history, and even change female roles to men." This approach is indeed debatable. "
It was also pointed out that this is not the first time Hu Ge has played a role associated with female celebrities. He played Huo Yuanjia before, although Huo Yuanjia is indeed a man, it has also caused some controversy. Some netizens ridiculed: "Does Hu Ge have any obsession with female celebrities?" Do you want to play Mulan next time? "
Hu Ge's acting skills dispute
Taking advantage of this turmoil, another round of discussion about Hu Ge's acting skills was set off on the Internet. Some people feel that Hu Ge's acting skills are overestimated: "He is just relying on that face to mix, and his acting skills are actually average." Some people defended Hu Ge: "What do you know? Hu Ge's acting skills are obviously great, how good Mei Changsu is in "Langya Bang"! "
Someone else talked about Hu Ge's award-winning experience: "Doesn't he win awards by relying on dramas?" How much strength do you have, but you don't have points in your heart? As soon as these words came out, they attracted another scolding.
My opinion: Don't dump the pot on the actors
To be honest, this turmoil is really speechless. In order to attract attention, the drama party did not hesitate to tamper with historical figures, which is indeed a bit excessive. However, I don't think we can put all the blame on Hu Ge.
As an actor, he may not have much say in the script and character setting. Moreover, the job of an actor is to act, so you can't ask them to be proficient in everything, right? Of course, if Hu Ge can come out and explain, maybe it will calm down some of the controversy.
Conclusion: Looking forward to more high-quality works that respect history
The "Mr. Nightingale" incident reflects many problems in the film and television industry and society. We look forward to seeing more high-quality works that respect history, rather than tampering with history for the sake of attracting attention. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can look at it rationally and not escalate to personal attacks at every turn. After all, we want better work, not endless bickering.