AWB Chapter 687 Hot Comments
Chapter 687 Hot Comments
The comment section below the viewership ratings chart was quickly filled with exclamation marks.
The first top comment appeared in less than five minutes.
—[Once upon a time, I thought Zigui was just a flash in the pan in the world of composition, but she transformed into an A-level composer in just two years;
I thought that Tangxing Entertainment would only be a small company because of Zigui, but in less than two years, Tangxing Entertainment became one of the top entertainment companies in Dongzhou in terms of market value.
I thought that the interconnection between the South and North Continents would cause Tangxing Entertainment to be 'impacted' by companies from other continents, to the point of becoming unknown. However, thanks to the university league and his extraordinary talent in screenwriting, Zigui made the name 'Tangxing' even more famous than the old entertainment companies in the East Continent...
Now that the ratings for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" have risen from 0.9% to over 7%, some people are still questioning whether Tangxing Entertainment's new drama can achieve a similar "comeback"? What a joke!
This short review immediately garnered numerous responses.
[You wrote a lot, and I think you're right.]
[In the last update to the ratings, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" increased its viewership from 0.9% to 2.9%. Some people actually think this is purely due to the Han Ruilin incident, or that the "Legend of the Condor Heroes" production team was just lucky?]
[There is definitely an element of luck involved, don't deny it, but luck is also a part of ability.]
[The Han Ruilin livestream incident was not expected by those entertainment companies; they genuinely felt that the slight turnaround of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was entirely unexpected.]
In fact, the Han Ruilin incident was merely a window for the audience to become aware of the existence of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes." Whether this new drama is good or not is the key to whether the ratings can continue to rise.
[Just by looking at the comments, you can tell they're from Dongzhou. Only someone from Dongzhou could so profoundly grasp how rapidly Tangxing Entertainment has risen!]
……
Most of those who agree with this long comment are from Dongzhou.
Many people scoff at this idea.
It's not that they don't believe it, but the last surge in viewership for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was indeed inextricably linked to the Han Ruilin livestream incident.
However, for a drama with an initial viewership rating of only 0.9% and a very niche genre, reaching 7.4% is already its limit, and the viewership will definitely drop afterward.
Therefore, in the eyes of some people, the meaning expressed in this comment is nothing short of alarmist.
So, some people began to refute each point one by one.
[Firstly, Zi Gui's meteoric rise to A-level composer was not without warning. Her very first song topped the Dongzhou New Song Chart, and she hasn't had any disappointing songs since. A-level might even be a bit low a rating.]
[Secondly, having an A+ level talented composer would easily multiply the company's market value, let alone someone who is also a very capable screenwriter and program planner.]
[Thirdly, the highlights mentioned above ensure that Zigui will not be unknown. With her around, how could Tangxing Entertainment possibly be without a reputation?]
[In conclusion, these points have absolutely nothing to do with the increase in viewership ratings for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".]
The fact that "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" made it into the top three and achieved a viewership rating exceeding 7% can largely be attributed to luck. The previous 2.9% rating was largely due to the controversy surrounding Han Ruilin's livestream, and this 7.4% rating is presumably driven by the popularity of "Voice of the West." But open your eyes and take a good look: how many of those West Continent viewers attracted by 'wuxia' actually have positive reviews for this drama? I'm certain it's less than one in ten.
This statement was accepted and supported by more people.
Tangxing Entertainment may not have had any 'failures' before, but as it grows in size, mistakes are inevitable.
Just like Xingrui in the East, Lantu in the South, and Tianyuan in the North...
These companies are extremely well-known, ranking among the top twenty in market capitalization across the entire planet, yet they still produce various failures every year.
Similarly, in their view, Tangxing Entertainment is also not immune.
Compared to praising Tangxing Entertainment, it's clear that criticizing it is more popular.
Before long, this rebuttal comment replaced the previous top comment and became the new top comment.
The commentator's last remarks, in particular, resonated deeply with everyone.
The reason why people from Western Continents were drawn to watch "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was purely out of 'novelty'.
Because they don't understand 'wuxia' and have never been exposed to it, they are curious enough to contribute a little bit of viewership.
In reality, such high viewership is like a mirage, and it won't last long at all.
It's worth noting that the fourth-ranked drama, "Apricot Blossoms in the Drama," had a viewership rating only 0.2% lower than this drama.
[Therefore, it's really unnecessary for some people to be so shocked that the drama "Tang Xing" made it into the top three of the list.]
Such high ratings are indeed quite unstable; I feel like they're going to drop drastically next time.
[It might not necessarily fall; Tangxing Entertainment's PR team isn't stupid...maybe they'll create another big news story next time.]
I have no liking for dramas that rely on hype; I would never watch them.
[To get this hype to third place, there are definitely too many people from four continents.]
……
The surge in viewership for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has caused quite a stir.
Even the media is getting involved.
Either write about Tangxing Entertainment's new drama achieving a successful comeback.
Either explain why the viewership ratings broke records twice.
Initially, most of these articles were neutral, neither belittling nor praising the show; they were basically summaries of netizens' analyses.
But by the afternoon, most media reports had turned out to be detrimental to the production team.
It's obvious that other film crews couldn't sit still any longer.
At the same time, the cast and crew of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" had already landed in the first city in Xizhou to carry out promotional activities.
The city is located in the southeastern region of the western continent.
In terms of prosperity, it is far inferior to Olind City.
Disappointed, the group also felt a mix of anticipation and trepidation about the effectiveness of the promotional campaign.
"The people here all look pretty much like us."
"I can't figure out why this is the first stop."
"It seems like there's a larger population here, I mean, more than in Olind City?"
"It's probably because of its unusual location; you'll see if you look at a map."
"If the activity doesn't take long, can we have free time?"
After whispering and complaining for a bit, everyone focused their attention on the unfamiliar surroundings.
At the front of the group, Chen Nan's assistant had already successfully met with the local guide.
The translator standing nearby was working diligently.
Those who were quite curious about this couldn't help but move closer.
After listening to some of the conversation, everyone realized that the guide in front of them was actually sent by the local government.
This city is located at the intersection of five major regions, a very special geographical location. Due to their orientation, these five regions are known as the Southwest Region in the Western Continent.
The Southwest region is one of the most underdeveloped areas in the Western Continent, both economically and culturally.
The production crew came here for promotional activities at the invitation of the official organizers.
The guide's tone became very excited as he spoke.
It seems they never expected them to agree.