After "Bang Ho Trong Sinh" (i.e., Princess Agents 2) aired but did not meet expectations, viewers tended to return to watch the old version. Thanks to that, "Princess Agents" part 1 quickly climbed to the top 4 of Tencent's TV drama rankings, and even at times continued to increase in rank. This is a surprising result, because usually a new part will attract attention, but this time it unintentionally became a "launch pad" for part 1.
Media indicators also show the timeless appeal of the film. Searches for "Princess Agents" part 1 on Baidu exceeded 12,000 points, increasing sharply in a short time. On WeChat, the discussion index reached more than 61 million discussions. In particular, videos related to "Princess Agents" continuously spread on Douyin, Weibo and Xiao Hongshu, with hundreds of millions of views increasing in just one day.
Meanwhile, the sequel starring Ly Quan Nhue did not create a corresponding effect. Poor performance caused the film to be overshadowed right on the broadcast platform, thereby highlighting the difference in quality between the two versions.
The fact that "Sở Kiều truyện" has become hot again is not just a temporary phenomenon, but also contributes to consolidating Zhao Liying's position in the historical drama genre. The role of Sở Kiều was once one of the important milestones in the actress's career, and this "rebirth" further affirms the sustainable vitality of the image she has built.
Not stopping there, the spreading effect also led to the growth of other works starring Trieu Le Dinh, including "Minh Lan Truyen", continuing to record high rankings on platforms.
This phenomenon shows that in a fiercely competitive content market, the decisive factor still lies in the quality of the work and the appeal of the actors. When a film is good enough, the audience is willing to turn around and help it create new milestones, regardless of time.
With "Princess Agents" part 1, this success is not only the story of an old movie, but also a clear proof of Zhao Liying's long-term influence.
