On February 23, Duong Duong's representative spoke out in response to the noise surrounding the ancient costume film "Bat xuong giang son" being said to be "destroying" the original. This information quickly attracted attention when the project just announced its start and faced many mixed opinions on social networks.
A part of the audience believes that the film crew used a "yin-yang script", meaning there are many different versions of content, raising suspicions that the original was edited too much. In addition, many opinions believe that the male lead line shows signs of reduced screen time, changing personality compared to the original, while the supporting roles are increased in duration and image. This makes many fans worried about the quality of adaptation as well as the storytelling direction.
Before the wave of debate, Duong Duong's side said that the male actor is still focused on completing his work, and at the same time hopes that the audience will follow official information from the film crew. The representative emphasized that the content related to the script is still in the production process and may be adjusted to suit artistic requirements as well as broadcasting regulations.
Immediately after the response, Chinese media spread images recording Duong Duong leaving the film crew and returning home. Sources said he took a break to recover from injury, but there has been no specific confirmation of the extent of the injury or the time to return to work. This information has caused public concern because the progress of filming "Bat Thuong Giang Son" could be affected if the male lead's schedule changes.
Duong Duong is a familiar face of the Chinese screen, marking through many television and film projects. His participation in "Bat Thuong Giang Son" is considered a factor that helps the film attract attention right from the preparation stage, so all movements related to the actor's health and schedule are closely monitored by fans.
Currently, the film crew has not issued an official announcement about the actor temporarily leaving the crew or changing the filming plan. On forums, audiences expressed hope that he will recover soon, and at the same time hoped that the crew would be more transparent about the script issue to avoid prolonged controversy.