Actor Truong Lang Hach recently became the focus of public opinion when his image in the Chinese historical drama "Axis of Jade" was associated with a sarcastic title - "foundation cream general".
The image of a general with white skin and neat makeup that Truong Lang Hach portrays is completely different from the rough, resilient martial general image in the minds of a part of the audience.
Recently, a series of Chinese state media channels also spoke out criticizing the movie "Zhu Yu" for building the image of a general "sticking lipstick and powder", excessive makeup, lacking the masculinity and courage needed of a soldier.
While Truong Lang Hach remained silent, actor Nghiem Khoan - who played the uncle of the male lead Ta Chinh (Truong Lang Hach) in the movie "Axis of Jade" - frankly spoke about this controversy in a talk show.
Yan Kuan believes that Zhang Linghe cannot be completely blamed. He pointed out the reality of the industry: how actors appear in front of the camera depends on the basic needs, audience tastes and industrial production models of ancient costume idol films.
In which, the decision-making power of actors is quite limited. When films become famous, actors enjoy glory; but when there is controversy, they are also the ones who have to "carry responsibility" first.
Besides encouraging Truong Lang Hach to accept opposing opinions, Nghiem Khoan also said that "the fact that all criticism is poured on Truong Lang Hach shows that he has the potential to go further".
The 47-year-old actor mentioned his own experience when he was once labeled "Thien Nhai tu my" and was suspected that his appearance overwhelmed acting, to show that "beauty" is a double-edged sword.
Nghiem Khoan's sharing received agreement from the audience. Many opinions suggest that he skillfully expressed the "resentment" of Truong Lang Hach - who is suffering criticism that should have been directed towards production and market aesthetic taste.
Previously, in an interview, Nghiem Khoan humorously shared about Truong Lang Hach's popularity. He said that throughout many years of filming, almost no one came to the film set to visit him, but when he participated in the movie "Axis of Jade", relatives and friends flocked in large numbers.
And the real purpose was to meet Truong Lang Hach, even someone asked him to ask for Truong Lang Hach's autograph.
Nghiem Khoan also said that meeting a co-star like Truong Lang Hach is "very lucky".
According to Sohu, viewers not only do not accept the meticulousness of ancient costume idol films, but also find it difficult to accept a general from the battlefield, fighting recklessly, but his face is even whiter than a girl's. Even the "injured" makeup also looks like it deliberately creates an effect.
Therefore, when the mainstream media intervened, the issue was no longer simply makeup or styling, but was elevated to a story of aesthetic orientation. And right at this time, Truong Lang Hach stood right at the "eye of the storm". Beautiful styling was available, but if his acting was sufficiently solid, perhaps he would not have been criticized so heavily.
