Just like how The Untamed held a concert after the series ended, this summer’s hit fantasy romance Love and Redemption also held a concert that streamed live on Sept. 20 via Youku to give fans a proper farewell. It was almost a full attendance with Cheng Yi, Crystal Yuan Bingyan, Liu Xueyi, Bai Shu, Hou Mengyao, Mickey He Shengming, Han Chengyu, Fu Fangjun, Yao Yichen, Yang Xizi and Li Xinze as well as Director Yin Tao reunited once more.
Sifeng and Xuanji No More?
However, fans were turned off by the little to no interaction between Cheng Yi and Crystal Yuan Bingyan who play the main couple, Sifeng and Xuanji. It feels like they were separated for most of the night on purpose and during instances when they had to stand next to each together, it’s like they had to keep each other at arm’s length. It’s assumed that such a directive may have come from the production company H&R Century Pictures to avoid excessive shipping from ‘CP (couple pairing) fans.’
However, viewers thought it was too extreme. While it’s understood that the actors are not like their characters, many were dismayed and wanted their money back because the concert that was supposed to be a sweet tribute shattered the memory of Sifeng and Xuanji in their hearts.
Cheng Yi who rose to fame because of the drama drew the most flak for looking like he was purposely avoiding Yuan Bingyan without giving her a single glance. People felt bad for her and said that it’s not fair for her to be isolated just because she is not under the management of H&R Century Pictures like most of the cast. Cheng Yi and Yuan Bingyan filmed a short-clip in the modern day to reflect the 11th lifetime between Sifeng and Xuanji which was shown at the end.
Fans were dismayed with Cheng Yi for his inaction even as Yuan Bingyan teared up. On the other hand, actor Bai Shu who played Xuan Jie’s diehard supporter and spiritual animal Teng She in the drama warmed hearts when he acknowledged Yuan Bingyan and said, “Xuanji, don’t cry.” According to reports, Cheng Yi lost 60,000 Weibo fans overnight from 12.34 million to 12.28 million.
Love and Redemption Season 2
On a much lighter note, the Love and Redemption producer announced that season 2 is happening when he said in his closing speech, “Thank you for liking Love and Redemption this summer and making it better. Let’s meet again in Love and Redemption 2.”
I don’t want to pin the blame on anyone but just from a viewer’s standpoint, it is a bit sad to see the awkwardness between Cheng Yi and Yuan Bingyan when I’ve seen enough behind the scenes videos to know that the two can get along pretty well. Yuan Bingyan had previously gotten backlash for kissing Cheng Yi at their presscon when their sweet interactions went a bit overboard in the eyes of some netizens. Seems like the opposite has happened this time. Whoever handles PR needs to do better.
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Usi
This is so ridicoulous. If they do fans complain and if they do not, they even complain more. I feel so sorry for them since at the presscon they looked comfortable with each other. Now they looked a bit awkward. They must feel like walking on eggshells.
Asian drama fan
I feel like it would be impossible to see them working in another project again because of this incident.
Sharreb
Fans can be really excessive. Once they r so into a CP, they want to ship them in real life and want all the same pairing for all their future works. This can really hurt a new and emerging actor/actress. So their managing company as well as production team for another body of work may issue requirement to their artist to be mindful and refrain from being subject of gossip. I feel sorry for all the actors that need to walk on eggshells.
Tanya
Fans were wrong the last time when they attacked the female lead during the previous event because she was instructed to do so on the live. It was just a re-acting of a scene. In fact the show/host was wrong to ask them that due to the covid situation.
This time though I agree with the fans. Fans were not expecting them to kiss on stage or something but a few sweet moments of them just looking smiling and talking to each other would have been nice. Even co-stars who secretly hate each other pretend to be friendly on stage so I don’t know what was up here.
Cheng Yi did look so cold the entire time and didn’t smile. At times it felt he wasn’t listening to anyone and just in his own world. It would make sense if his company announced he was sick or something but nothing like that from them. So if he did lose fans over night it’s not that surprising.
Some fans were saying he has been instructed to act like that by his company because of his other ongoing drama but it was a little too much.
Lil
This rude and unprofessional manner from a leading man deserve to be downgrade to playing supporting role to lead an example. You should never deceive fans., but treat your colleagues with respect. We need women to Support each other. Imagine the opportunities for us women.
Wanda
He Did What His Manner Told Him To Do.I Bet The Manner Told To Let Her Go.I believe She Love Him.There Was Only Person There Who Care About Her.But If You Look Close You Would See He Hurt to.He all Most Cry To.I Believe He Care about Her Alot To. I Feel Sorry For Both Of Them.
ajumma
I don’t see how season 2 would happen w/both main lead returning. Both actors are professional, so hopefully everything will die down with the crazy fan. This is the first time, I seen YBY cried out of the characters she played in the past. Xuan Ji must mean a lot to her like she play herself in the drama. I’m glad Bai Shu is there for YBY and doesn’t treat her coldly like Cheng Yi. Both them declined CP magazines together.
Cheng Xingxu didn’t treat Peng Xiao Ran the same as CY did to YBY. Kinda sad.
With the entertainment industry, people watch you like a hawk 24/7. One wrong move and you lose everything overnight. If you say something wrong, it’ll be in hot water the next day. No matter what happens, I will support both actors and their future work.
Julia
Same. I feel bad for them. 🙁
Yamapisukii
Act lovey dovey and the fans get mad. Ignore each other and the fans get mad. Who cares anymore because obviously you cannot please that crowd. I am excited to a season 2!!
Sunny
I thought fans were exaggerating as usual but it was pretty bad. Surely there is a medium between not wanting to delude the fans by acting too shippy and acting like YBY is an invisible ghost :-/
Even if it’s not about shipping, it’s always nice to see a cast get along and are actually friendly in life. Seeing coldness like this between the lead couple leaves fans with a bad taste in their mouth. He could still be a polite. Forget about shipping but don’t forget be a gentleman.
I do feel bad them. Damned if they do act friendly and damned if they don’t act friendly. Companies dictating how they behave. Walking on eggshells. This should be a happy carefree after the huge success of their drama but it’s just more stress and pressure and company politics.
faith
i think he took “social distancing” a bit too serious. social distancing doesn’t mean you cannot smile or joke with your acting partner. fans are rabid, for sure. but this. this is way too serious and unprofessional. maintain professionalism is the keyword, young man. what you did at the fan event, is not professionalism. it’s the opposite of professionalism and it shows. it makes you look arrogant and selfish.
Jo
I couldn’t agree more with you. His unprofessional makes him look come across as a total jerk and a dick to yby. He could at least fake it until it’s over. But I guess it must be the VP telling him not to talk to yby because his drama is currently airing and they don’t want the drama to flop. Just because he rose to stardom doesn’t mean he should treat his FL cold and ignored her. Last time, yby kissed cy, she got a lot of backlashes and this time it’s cy who got th hate from the fan. As an artist, you’ve to be careful of what you say or do because it’ll affect you and your career.
Boiled shri
People who said the fans overreacted didnt watch the video. It was pretty bad. They even kissed for the drama’s promotion when the drama started filming. Now that it ended he didnt even glance in her direction lol all the second leads interacted when singing and the main guy looks like he just wants to leave. He didnt catch her when she tumbled cause of her heels or give her tissues. He doesnt owe the fans anything but that’s his job to promote the drama. His attitude changed 180 degrees and he lost 60k followers. There was rumor the female lead has conflict with her own company so they did her dirty. I feel so bad she looks so out of place in her own drama which was successful.
Mandy
It doesn’t matter, her contact will or soon to be expire. Still her company and cy shouldn’t give her the cold silent treatments..
At some point, I feel like Cheng yi Is si Feng. He must be hurting inside as he can’t smile or talk to her like normal. He’s rather be the bad guy and take the blame for his actions than havie it fall on yby. I hope cy will overcome this and be stronger. He may not have a opportunity like this again, but at least he learn from his mistakes and learn to answer the questions better. His IQ is low.
Yuri
Some people here are so shameless. He has a life too, what if he has a gf and he’s just trying to stop the shipping out of respect for his gf? Or he was talking with YBY earlier and she said something mean to him so he was angry at her? His reason can be anything.
Does she have to be so dramatic and cry on stage? Is it required he have to stare at her? Sorry for not staring at YBY, she’s not that good looking for people to look at.
Liz
Profesionalismo es separar lo laboral de lo personal y él no lo hizo, entonces así tenga novia, se ve mal en un actor que no tenga diplomacia para interactuar con sus compañeros de trabajo… Es un trabajo!!!!! / Professionalism is separating the work from the personal and he did not, so he has a girlfriend, he looks bad in an actor who does not have diplomacy to interact with his co-workers… It’s a job!!!!! / 专业精神是把工作和个人分开的， 他没有， 所以他有一个女朋友， 他看起来不好的演员谁没有外交与他的同事互动…是工作!!!!!
AMY LIN
WTH for me cheng yi is a cold heart person cause he has a tba wish Ling long she feel and he didn’t say anything he just walked away
faith
miss, we call it professionalism. he doesn’t need to wipe her tears or offer his hand to help her when she trip on her heels. but he can actually smile or make proper eye contact with HIS FEMALE LEAD in a recently end popular drama. plenty of cdrama male lead /female lead has their own lover when promoting their drama. but it does hinder with their professionalism as an actor during promotion.
Yuri
@Faith
It’s also professionalism to hold your tears on stage for a very minor things.
He can smile and stare at her, but the other crew members that are men did not do that. He can be the only one smiling and staring at her, and pretend to act like he’s very in love with her in real life so that will mislead reporters to write actor Cheng Yi has a crush on his costar. Maybe when that get published he’ll feel better.
Does he need to dig his eyes out and let fans control which directions he should look at? He can look at what he wants. When I’m at work, just because I didn’t look at my best buddy doesn’t mean I’m ignoring them. If they feel ignored, I’m sure others would agree with me that person is too unprofessional, she/he wants overly too much attention and that’s very very annoying for sure. Yuan Binyan fans need to represent her in a better light. Some are not her fans but the CP fans, I know they’re always very annoying.
Hui
If anybody wants to lose 60,000 toxic fans intelligently, I encourage them to do it the same way Cheng Yi did. Really brilliant! I’m very happy for him. Toxic fans are not needed. From now on I hope he would not need to rely on CP and PR again.
If Yuan Bingyan wants to stay in the lime light for the long run, she should also consider doing something too that will get rid of her toxic fans. Having toxic fans mean they will own and control all your actions, do not depend and rely on them.
Doctowhogirl
I’ve been reading the comments and I agree with you 100 percent. It’s really hard to please some of these fans and they drag unnecessary things for a long time because of their feelings. So many of them don’t know when to stop their shipping services and get back to reality and understand these people are simply acting as the characters they have fallen in love with and that is not their lives.
When they do press interviews or wrap parties they are not obligated to do anything more that can raise unnecessary and unwanted questions and discussions like wait for it… This one is happening all because they didn’t act friendly enough.
Who knows what their managers asked them to do and what trouble they could have had to face not respecting that.
Since there will be a season 2 I certainly hope both main leads are back and can act just as they did in the first because they are simply acting a part.
Cammy
Please don’t use the excuse that she cried because she wants attention. That’s the lamest excuse. Everyone cries and have their own reasons. We are human born with emotion and sometimes tears are uncontrollable. Using this as an excuse to attack is like insulting everyone who has cried. I don’t buy it.
Angie
@Cammy
I would agree but after seeing how the other fans want to control over his eyes to look their directions, I think they need to control her tears too. An eye for an eye. If yall gonna be bias toward one person, I’ll be bias for the other.
Cammy
@Angie. I get you. My comment was not to attack Chengyi. He has his own reasons. Rumor has it that his agency forced him and he was pulled into the room with a higher up before the show. Who knows what went in that room. For all we know these celebrities could be talking among themselves while are getting worked up for nothing.
lar
I admit it looks really bad, but I don’t blame either of these actors one bit at all. It is clear that YBY and CY have a good relationship from previous interviews and BTS clips. It is also clear that CY is a gentleman behind the scenes to YBY. It is just this one event where they appear awkward. Thus, it is clear that their awkward behaviour is a result of following the instructions of their management, which is a pity.
Actually, in this situation, I feel the worst for CY. He has so many haters now, which sucks because they obviously cannot empathise with the difficult situation he has been put in by his management. On the other hand, YBY has actually benefited from this situation by gaining so many extra fans. So overall, I do not feel sorry for YBY.
It wasn’t only CY who was “ignoring” YBY. Actually, YBY had very little interaction with most actors. It’s just that fans expected CY and YBY to act more close/like a couple, which is why CY is getting all the hate.
Actually, YBY also ignored CY, but she ended up being the more pitiable character (and even cried, which made people feel even worse for her), which is why people hate CY and not YBY.
So yes, I feel the worst for CY. YBY actually benefited. I feel bad for the entire cast and crew that the show had to end like this, and I have no doubt that CY and YBY actually have a very friendly relationship BTS.
(Disclaimer: Now that I’ve reread what I’ve written, I realise that it may look like I am a CY fan and a YBY hater, but that is not true! I am just logically breaking down the situation and analysing why YBY ended up benefiting and why I believe CY got the short end of the stick and nobody seems to realise.)
Usi
@Lar I can still remember when an actual couple promoted their Drama (LJ&TY with The Way We Were) and a lot of fan were upset about their professional interaction instead of being lovey-dovey with each other. A lot of people even said they must have broken up. Some people just prefer Delululand despite it doesn’t exist.
We know absolutely nothing for real what happened and why they acted how they did. I can’t notice from the video that anyone was upset. I feel so sorry for them. They had such a big success and and just can’t be simply happy bc everyone thinks they own them now.
Cindy
Does it really matter why they behaved that way towards each other? Considering it happened during LAR “thank you concert” for fans, not only it’s understandable but also not surprising how disappointed many fans are. Specially for everyone who bought a ticket to attend the show. Even I got annoyed just by looking at it for free online ?✌
Yes, LAR has a great story and the flow from one episode to the next was nicely done but I believe the two lead actors amazing on-screen chemistry as SiFeng and XuanJi is the main reason why this drama is a big hit. We all fell in love with their journey and interactions throughout the whole 59 episodes. To think you could take that away in such awkward way for a only God knows what reason is pretty much a big bummer for us fans!
It’s not so much about CY and YBY as actors, I think for most fans we know it’s nothing personal, but when they’re up there on stage, for us they represent SiFeng and XuanJi. They suppose to give us a proper “goodbye” in their characters mode instead of as them personally. It doesn’t make sense why they have to make it so cold and awkward? Such a bad, bad, very bad move!
Cherry
I HATE FANS and FAN CULTURE, SUCH TOXIC LITTLE BASTARDS WHO THINK THEY OWN THESE PEOPLE. ITS DISGUSTING I COULD VOMIT ALL PVER THOSE LITTLE SHITHEADS
HL
Actually after this event. To re-watch the drama with leave a different taste…. I do wonder if there is a Season 2, I suspect someone may get changed…..Which is sad.
Lily Lin
I hope they change cheng yi
Lyrae
It’s okay if something changes but all the actors and actresses should not. I would probably c*rse the drama to have a low rating and audience if that happens~
xoxo
This Cheng Yi dude is so uncharismatic I had to drop the drama after seeing him vomit blood countless times. Turns out he’s a jerk in real life too? If he is asked by his management to do so, then it’s pretty unnecessary since his latest drama is already flopping. But I don’t think his management is that dumb to let all the sympathy go to the female lead, so it is probably his own decision. Hopefully he could learn how to act like a cordial person the next time he has a hit drama.
Yo!
He looks very underage and much younger next to her, I drop this drama because they don’t look like a good pairing. Plus she isn’t pretty at all. She wasn’t looking at him either the entire time, so she must be a jerk in real life too. Just because she cried and he’s a man his tears are invisible, she gets sympathy and he doesn’t.
Saizikpuii Puii
From what I can gather from the many online comments that I’ve read through the past few days, seems to me Cheng Yi is the one getting the short end of the stick, and from the videos of that show, he looked more uncomfortable rather than looking cold and aloof as some claimed,..well that’s just from someone who doesn’t even understand the chinese language…what I can say with certainty is Cheng Yi is gaining more international fans for his performance in Love and Redemption…hope he can get enough fan support within China for his future endeavours, wish him luck and all the very best
Charming Eyes
Cordially yours….I’ve seen so many actors and actresses paired in a movie/drama, they were very supportive and valued their relationships/friendships until the episodes ended. Like here in the Philippines, even they are not a real couple or lover’s in life, they’re still good friends, support each other and have a continuous communication. Because they treasured and valued those memories during their shooting or filming. Also the celebrities in Thailand, they were very sweet and caring. If you showed or acted unethically, then, you will be fried on the spot. Simple move, simple act, simple mistake, you will be judged and crirtcized badly. It also damage your reputation. Because, your behavior and actions reflects on your self. So, be careful on your actions.
I don’t blame Yuan nor Cheng.. the agency was the culprit! He ruined the show, destroy the friendship or closeness of Yuan and Cheng Yi. He will be responsible for the devastated career of Cheng Yi. Who is at fault? Millions of fans loved Cheng Yi and Yuan but the due to unprofessionalism and disrespectful mannners of Cheng Yi, they were many fans unfollowed and give up their support. It’s time to make a change and redeem that trust.
Charming Eyes
Cordially yours….I’ve seen so many actors and actresses paired in a movie/drama, they were very supportive and valued their relationships/friendships until the episodes ended. Like here in the Philippines, even they are not a real couple or lover’s in life, they’re still good friends, support each other and have a continuous communication. Because they treasured and valued those memories during their shooting or filming. Also the celebrities in Thailand, they were very sweet and caring. If you showed or acted unethically, then, you will be fried on the spot. Simple move, simple act, simple mistake, you will be judged and crirtcized badly. It also damage your reputation. Because, your behavior and actions reflects on your self. So, be careful on your actions.
I don’t blame Yuan nor Cheng.. the agency was the culprit! He ruined the show, destroyed the friendship or closeness of Yuan and Cheng Yi. He will be responsible for the devastated career of Cheng Yi. Who is at fault? Millions of fans loved Cheng Yi and Yuan but the due to unprofessionalism and disrespectful manners of Cheng Yi, His fans unfollowed and give up their support to him. It’s time to make a change and redeem that trust.
PA
We really don’t know the truth behind the scene. So I just want to say I love Cheng Yi and his great chemistry with Yuan Bing Yan and hope the fans will forget this incident and that the couple will come back in Season 2.
Justme
https://youtu.be/VPPl4-b9-9c
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Cheng yi doesnt care, naybe you dont look into the detail, thanks to fan who made this, i admit i am one of CP.. but its just a hope.. i wont forced or mad if cheng yi dont really being together with crystal yuan.. but … eyes cannot lie and you cant hide your body language… its clearly that somethin restraining cheng yi to act as usual… he clearly struglling… he looks like want to hug and comfort crystal but cant… cant you see it?
Wanda
I Agree With you.But it you look close you would see a men next to Cheng Yi To tell him what to do.he got between them to make sure they don’t touch each other.I believe that he want ChengYi to date the girl who play her sister because she with the same company that manages Cheng Yi.The pr don’t care that they love each other.she was hurt so bad.she real love him they make 2 to 3 movie together.
Justme
https://youtu.be/VPPl4-b9-9c
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Look this video.. cheng yi doesnt care?
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Cheng yi doesnt care, maybe you dont look into the detail, thanks to fan who made this, i admit i am one of CP.. but its just a hope.. i wont forced or mad if cheng yi dont really being together with crystal yuan.. but … eyes cannot lie and you cant hide your body language… its clearly that somethin restraining cheng yi to act as usual… he clearly struglling… he looks like want to hug and comfort crystal but cant… cant you see it?
Chadani Rai
I think cheng yi was uncomfortable because of the agency. Cheng yi has struggled to come into big picture since 7-8 years ago. And finally his determination, hard work and talent has reached to the people. It may be that he could again ruin his early stage career. That’s why he had to listen what agency instructed to do so. Please let’s not judge people without solid proof. These hardworking people goes through so many hardships and situations. Let him have his dreams come true and pays off. I really appreciate his acting even more than other famous actors. He is extremely talented. He speaks through his eyes and delivers the meaning through his lips that’s a stellar acting. Few people can deliver like that acting. And he is one of the them.
Angelucia
I’m so excited about love and redemption 2 !!! I can’t wait to see !! And people doing a big “”
Fussi”
About something so personal ! They are actors !! And to me looks like him doesn’t know what to do ! I don’t see any mean intention !