Zhao Liying is being ridiculed, increasingly losing ground to B-list stars, and is she using her child to cling to fame?

In the Chinese entertainment industry, Zhao Liying's name was once considered a guarantee of high ratings with a series of hit TV dramas before she entered a transitional phase in her career.

However, recently, the actress's ability to maintain her appeal has become a subject of debate.

An article from mainland Chinese media commented that Zhao Liying no longer holds the same dominance as before, and at times is even less popular than some rising B-list actors. This sparked a major discussion because for many years, Zhao Liying has been considered one of the actresses with a strong fanbase and wide influence in the mainstream market.

Her latest drama, "Xiao Qing Ai Shi," was highly anticipated due to its experienced cast, but after airing, it failed to achieve a breakout success. The drama was criticized for its pacing and script, resulting in a level of discussion that didn't match her fame. Some opinions suggested that Zhao Liying didn't make a significant change compared to her previous projects, leaving viewers feeling that her acting lacked a fresh, impactful element. This inadvertently fueled the debate about her stagnation. Simultaneously, the low ratings and public interest in the drama led to it being categorized as having fallen short of expectations.

At the same time, the competition between Zhao Liying and Yang Mi – two leading actresses of the same generation – also intensified. After a period of being perceived as lacking in script selection, Yang Mi surprised everyone with her recent works, with "Ten Years of Youth" being a clear success. The film garnered good viewership, saw a steady increase in discussion, and helped Yang Mi re-establish her image as a talented actress in the drama genre. Chinese media even suggested that this rivalry "has been temporarily decided," with Yang Mi currently holding the advantage while Zhao Liying is entering a challenging phase.

Beyond her acting career, several personal issues surrounding Zhao Liying have also sparked debate. Her posting about her son on social media during a sensitive time has generated mixed reactions, especially since Chinese media generally restricts coverage of children's private lives. Some argue that she didn't intend anything negative and simply wanted to share a moment with her child, while others believe this action could negatively impact the child and divert attention away from her career to her personal life.

Placing Zhao Liying within the context of the current Chinese entertainment industry reveals that the competitive pressure is far more intense than in the past. Young actors or B-list actors have the advantage of new tastes, social media, and rapid exposure, while top actors are forced to constantly prove their worth with sufficiently strong projects. Many experts believe that past fame is no longer a "shield" to maintain influence if current works do not produce commensurate results.

However, analysts also believe that saying Zhao Liying is "past her prime" is a hasty assessment. The actress still has a large fan base, experience in dramatic television dramas, and plenty of opportunities to turn things around if she chooses better scripts in the future.

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