Hey guys, it's Anton.
There is currently a concentrated attack on Xu Kai and Cheng Xiao's still airing modern
gaming drama "Falling Into Your Smile".
Unbelievably, not even two weeks after I made the "Netizens Try To Cancel Xu Kai and Zhou
Dongyu's Ancient Love Poetry" video, the hatred for Xu Kai's latest "Falling Into Your Smile"
is now getting completely blown out of proportion.
So much so that even the drama's production team had to release official statements defending
their actors and production.
Here's what's going on so far.
But before that, a quick word from our sponsor, which is Amazon Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video has a lot of Chinese and Korean dramas that are now available with
crystal clear HD quality and full English subtitles.
Amazon Prime Video is available for $8.99 a month, or $12.99 with full Amazon Prime
Benefits, such as free shipping on eligible products.
If you want a totally free 30-day trial that you can cancel at any time, please use our
link down in the video description below to start, and you'll be supporting our channel,
as well as getting access to some solid Asian dramas such as Love and Redemption, The Untamed,
and so much more.
Alright back to business.
So the criticism for "Falling Into Your Smile" began even before the airing of the drama.
It all begin with accusations about the script and plagiarism regarding the author basing
the storyline on e-sports players and relationships in real life.
It was the biggest deal for the drama for the longest time, causing a lot of netizens
to bash the show even before they saw any photo stills or production materials.
I think people just saw the names Xu Kai and Cheng Xiao and started attacking the production
for whatever reason, using the plagiarism thing as an excuse.
Moving forward and the drama finally premieres, and the haters have a whole new reason to hate.
These toxic netizens started criticizing the show for its supposed choppy script, poor
writing, and purportedly disrespect for the e-sports community with its portrayal of e-sports
in general.
Don't worry I will address those points later.
Usually these negative comments are made by a loud minority, but it seems this time they
have been so vocal and offensive, especially to the main female lead in particular, Cheng
Xiao, that "Falling Into Your Smile's" production team had to release an official statement
to address what has mostly broken down into verbal abuse against the actress and drama.
The first message sent through Weibo was yesterday on July 11th, 2021 and describes the production
team's reflection on their successes and failures regarding "Falling Into Your Smile".
They write that they are willing to discuss criticisms with netizens as long as discussions
are civil and refrain from personal attacks or insults, and that they invite constructive
comments regarding the drama.
As of this video, there have been over one million likes, 57,000 comments, and 14,000
shares on the post.
On the same day, Yuehua Entertainment, Cheng Xiao's talent agency, released an official
statement to defend their artist.
They describe that soon after "Falling Into Your Smile" had aired, Cheng Xiao began to
receive criticisms both good and bad, but within those comments are some that are offensive
and damaging to her reputation and dignity.
They stress that Cheng Xiao respects each view and opinions, but those who are outright
verbally abusive and defamatory were asked to stop.
The agency condemned the hate speech and hoped that those comments were being removed and
that social media platforms worked to regulate them.
They appointed a lawyer to collect evidence to pursue legal action against those people.
That Weibo post has had almost 700,000 likes, 23,000 comments, and 25,000 shares.
Apparently, the negative commenters have been continuing to attack people who like and watch
the drama, spread rumors and insults about Cheng Xiao, and even going on to her fan pages
and posting derogatory comments and lewd photos.
Come on, really guys?
There are young kids on there.
Anyways, I'm actually kind of surprised by the amount of hate that has been focusing
around Cheng Xiao because of this drama right now.
Like, she hasn't done anything wrong since this drama was released that would warrant
the sheer amount of hostility that people have been giving her.
I feel like her acting in "Falling Into Your Smile" has been sweet and genuine, and netizen's
criticisms about a choppy script or poor writing seems a little unfounded.
It's exactly what you'd expect from a fun, happy, fluffy drama.
I thought the chemistry between Xu Kai and Cheng Xiao was good, quirky and funny, and
yeah there are minor issues here and there but as a whole the drama is a fun watch.
There are reports that some of the hate is from the e-sports community itself in which
just a few of its negative members have voiced their complaint that they feel the drama disrespects
their community with its portrayal of e-sports.
Guys listen.
These few negative people don't represent the entire e-sports community and I can assure
you that e-sports in general and its players as a whole readily welcome mainstream coverage.
I'm thinking people just want to find a reason to hate, and especially something that is
becoming popular like "Falling Into Your Smile".
I also feel bad for Cheng Xiao, who is getting personal attacks.
It kind of reminds me of the attacks on Zhou Dongyu in "Ancient Love Poetry", I just wonder
what it is these days that are making netizens so toxic.
The fact that people can't just enjoy a simple drama anymore without stirring up controversy
is really saddening.
Sometimes I wonder if these are bots from a competing production company or what, but
at the same time it's still sad because the entertainment industry and fans as a whole
should be trying to uplift each other instead of tearing things down.
If people can just learn to be kinder to each other we can make the world better for everyone.
And on that note.
Cheng Xiao's 23rd birthday is coming up in two days this Thursday July 15th, 2021, and
I hope, no matter what you thought of her acting or character in "Falling Into Your
Smile", that you can bring just little more positivity into the world by wishing her a
happy birthday.
Remember, you can disagree, but still be kind and civil.
Stay positive every day guys.
And that's all I have for you guys today, thanks for watching.
Give this video a like if you agree with the message.
Let me know if you've been watching "Falling Into Your Smile" and what you think of it.
And finally, remember to subscribe to the channel if you want to get more drama news
updates in the future.
My name is Anton, thanks for watching, I will catch you guys in the next video.
Later!