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21 Jun

Why Top Billing Can Become a Big Problem in Chinese Dramas

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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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20 Jun

Yu Zheng Denies Targeting Chen Zheyuan, Blames the Actor’s Fans Instead

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LayarHijau.com – Controversial producer Yu Zheng has once again stirred conversation after responding to fans in a comment thread on June 19, 2025. While he didn’t mention Chen Zheyuan by name, many interpreted his words as a continuation of the ongoing Royal Court Ballad controversy, especially since media outlets like Sohu explicitly referred to Chen in their headlines. In his comment, Yu Zheng wrote, “First of all, I didn’t target the male lead. I just couldn’t stand the noise from his fans.” He added that the fate of the drama depends not on the actor who had already signed the contract,…
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16 Jun

Netizens Defend Chen Zheyuan Amid Royal Court Ballad Billing Controversy

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LayarHijau.com – The issue of billing order in the upcoming drama Royal Court Ballad is once again trending on Weibo. On June 16, 2025, producer Yu Zheng spoke out during a livestream, revealing that Wu Jinyan had already been confirmed as the female lead. However, production has stalled due to objections from the investor representing the intended male lead. Yu Zheng explained that the actor favored by the investor was unwilling to accept second billing. “If we don’t compromise and let Wu Jinyan keep the top billing, the production cannot move forward,” he said. According to Yu Zheng, the only way…
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16 Jun

Trending: Yu Zheng Once Again Highlights Top Billing Controversy in Wu Jinyan’s New Drama

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LayarHijau.com – The upcoming drama Royal Court Ballad (御廷谣) is back in the spotlight after producer Yu Zheng brought up the issue of top billing during a recent livestream. His remarks quickly became the number one trending topic on Weibo on Monday, June 16, 2025, reigniting discussions about power dynamics in the Chinese drama industry. During the livestream, Yu Zheng stated that actress Wu Jinyan had already passed the selection process to be the female lead of Royal Court Ballad. However, the project stalled because the investor backing the male lead was not willing to proceed unless their actor received the…
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