Recently, the keyword "Chung Han Luong reversing the tide" entered the hot search top on the social network Weibo (China).
The reason stems from the fact that the Chinese drama "That Moment Beyond Limits" starring Truong Lang Hach and Vuong So Nhien has just aired.
What surprised the public was that the person who benefited the most from the heat of the film was 51-year-old actor Chung Han Luong, even though he did not participate in the work.
That Moment Beyond Limits" is set in a republican country, so the audience quickly recognizes that the male lead in the film has a quite familiar character setting.
Truong Lang Hach plays Mo Dung Thanh Dich - the son of Mo Dung Phong - a classic character once played by Chung Han Luong in the movie "No Time to Say I Love You" in 2010.
The similarity in context and images sparked a wave of comparison between 2 works and 2 characters.
Truong Lang Hach became the focus of controversy. Many viewers commented that his image has the appearance of a modern idol rather than the image of a militaristic young master in a republican context. Truong Lang Hach's acting was also considered unconvincing and his makeup style received many negative reactions.
Conversely, the character Mo Dung Phong played by Chung Han Luong in the past was praised for having a strong aura, solid acting skills and not having the feeling of being "superficially beautiful" like some characters today.
From the image to the demeanor, the audience assessed Chung Han Luong as far superior to Truong Lang Hach.
Since then, a large number of viewers have returned to watch "No Time to Say I Love You". This 16-year-old film even continuously topped the viewership charts of re-broadcasts. On short video platforms, a series of clips and creative content related to the film have also spread widely.
This is not the first time Truong Lang Hach's film has helped veteran stars become hot again.
In March this year, the historical drama "Chuc Ngoc" starring Truong Lang Hach and Dien Hi Vi attracted attention for its outstanding viewership on platforms.
However, on many forums and social networks, Truong Lang Hach received a series of criticisms for his acting and general image.
His image is considered too meticulous, heavy makeup and "soái ca" style make the character judged as unrealistic in the battlefield setting. The phrase "general with background" has been closely associated with Truong Lang Hach with a sarcastic attitude.
From then on, audiences began to compare Truong Lang Hach with previous general images on screen.
The unexpected wave of nostalgia made Ha Nhuan Dong's role as Xiang Yu in the movie "Han Chu Legend" in 2012 mentioned as a standard of martial arts general design.
The image of the general with a muscular body, strong aura, rough but realistic styling style performed by Ha Nhuan Dong has created a clear contrast with the current trend of "maleizing" generals.
Thanks to a strong increase in fame, at the age of 50, Ha Nhuan Dong received 6 advertising and cooperation contracts in just about half a month. The actor's Douyin account also increased by more than 2 million followers in 30 days.
In April this year, Ha Nhuan Dong was invited to recreate the image of Xiang Yu at the "To Sieu 2026" Football Tournament of Jiangsu province (China).
Many opinions believe that Ha Nhuan Dong and Chung Han Luong becoming hot again is not only due to the comparison of appearances with Truong Lang Hach.
The important thing lies in the acting ability of the actors of the past who are all recognized, helping the role become classic. Truong Lang Hach's acting reveals many limitations, making the characters also become unconvincing.
