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Why Top Billing Can Become a Big Problem in Chinese Dramas

LayarHijau.com – Have you ever eagerly awaited a drama because your favorite actress was cast as the lead—only to find the male actor’s name placed first, in larger font, or more prominently displayed in the poster? Many female viewers instantly feel: “Why is she being treated like the secondary lead?” This is the issue of top billing—the order in which cast members' names appear in credits and promotional materials. The first name is typically perceived as the most important, influencing how the public and industry perceive the actors. Recently, this controversy resurfaced in the upcoming drama The Imperial Ballad / Court Royal…
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