In countless versions of "Journey to the West", the Monkey King played by Liu Xiaolingtong is undoubtedly the most classic and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. However, in the public opinion turmoil in recent years, the reputation of the six-year-old child was once in crisis, and he was even labeled as "inferior in character". But as the truth gradually surfaced, the image of the six-year-old child was once again re-examined and recognized.
The origin and fermentation of the word-of-mouth crisis
Between 2018 and 2019, the reputation of the six-year-old child suddenly took a sharp turn. This change is mainly due to several key events. First of all, Liu Xiaolingtong has repeatedly emphasized in public that "change is not random change, and detailed talk is not nonsense", and expressed his dissatisfaction with some film and television works that spoof "Journey to the West" and the image of Monkey King.
This sentence was taken out of context by some netizens and interpreted as "I can only play Sun Wukong, and others can't play it", which caused widespread controversy and criticism.
Secondly, the so-called "mourning hall selling films" incident made the image of the six-year-old child plummet. The incident originated from a video in which Liu Xiaolingtong expressed his respect for Director Yang at the memorial service of director Yang Jie, and mentioned his upcoming Sino-American co-production "Journey to the West".
However, this video was maliciously edited and interpreted by some marketing accounts, saying that Liu Xiaolingtong was promoting his new film on the mourning hall, which caused strong public dissatisfaction and condemnation.
In the end, the six young children chose to go to Singapore to participate in commercial performances during the filming of the "Journey to the West" crew, which also caused him controversy. At that time, in order to improve the work, the crew of "Journey to the West" decided to make up some shots.
As the starring role, the six-year-old child did not arrive as scheduled, but chose to go to Singapore to participate in a commercial performance event. This behavior was interpreted by some as a manifestation of the six-year-old boy's greed for fame and fortune and disregard for the overall situation, which further exacerbated his reputation crisis.
The truth is revealed: the misunderstood six-year-old child
With the passage of time and the gradual emergence of the truth, people began to re-examine the image and reputation of the six-year-old child. First of all, with regard to the remarks that "change is not random change, and detailed talk is not nonsense", the original intention of Liu Xiaolingtong is to hope that people can respect the classics and cherish traditional culture, rather than spoofing and subverting.
He is not opposed to the remake of "Journey to the West", but believes that he should maintain a sense of reverence for the original work, rather than tampering with and distorting it at will. This view may have seemed too conservative and traditional at the time, but it has deep cultural significance and value today.
Secondly, the misunderstanding about "selling films in the mourning hall" has also been clarified. In fact, Liu Xiaolingtong did not promote his new film at the memorial service of director Yang Jie. He just expressed his respect and nostalgia for Director Yang, and mentioned the new Sino-US co-production "Journey to the West" that he was about to participate in. There is nothing wrong with this act in itself, but it has been maliciously edited and interpreted by some marketing accounts, which has caused unnecessary controversy and misunderstanding.
Finally, there is also a reasonable explanation for the behavior of the six-year-old child who chose to go to Singapore to participate in the commercial performance during the filming of the crew. At that time, although the crew of "Journey to the West" decided to make up some scenes, they did not provide enough remuneration and security for the six young children. As an actor and migrant worker, Liu Xiaolingtong also has his own livelihood and family to take care of.
After weighing the pros and cons, he chose to travel to Singapore to participate in commercial events to earn more income. This act, while likely to disappoint and resentful some, is understandable.
Liu Xiaolingtong: A dedicated actor and worker
In addition to the above incidents, the professionalism and image of the six young children in the performing arts career and the image of the migrant workers are also worthy of people's attention and appreciation. As an actor, he knows that his duty and mission is to shape every role well and bring wonderful performances to the audience.
He put in great effort and sacrifice while filming "Journey to the West". In order to play the role of Monkey King well, he not only had to learn the acting skills of monkey opera, but also endured various difficult filming conditions and physical pain. His dedication and love for the arts has led him to great success and recognition in his acting career.
As a migrant worker, the six-year-old child also faces many practical problems and challenges. During the filming of "Journey to the West", his salary was not high, and it could even be said to be meager. However, instead of complaining or giving up because of this, he chose to persevere and work hard.
He knows that his dedication and hard work will be rewarded, and he also believes that his talent and strength will be recognized. This perseverance and positive attitude have allowed him to continue to move forward and develop in his acting career.
Conclusion: Cherish the classics and respect the workers
Looking back on the word-of-mouth crisis of Liuxiaolingtong and the process of revealing the truth, we not only see the complexity and variability of public opinion, but also people's cherishing of classics and traditional culture, as well as their understanding and support for migrant workers. In this process, we learned how to rationally look at the words and deeds of public figures, how to respect their choices and efforts, and how to cherish the classics and inherit the culture.