Chinese actress Esther Yu Shuxin lost over a million followers in just one month after becoming embroiled in bullying and family wealth controversies. She had stayed out of the public eye for nearly four months since late August, only reappearing on December 6th during a birthday event in Beijing, signaling her gradual return to the spotlight. Her starring dramas have always been rating guarantees, and the latest online news indicates that her new series "Dual Track" will be dropping unannounced on streaming platforms on the 10th.
According to photos posted by netizens, building floor advertisements and TV wall ads for "Dual Track" have already been revealed in various locations. Netizens noted that the TV wall ad already mentions the show airing on the 10th, with someone even leaking that it is “tentatively scheduled for a surprise launch at 12 noon on the 10th,” immediately piquing public curiosity.
Esther Yu’s previous starring dramas have all achieved impressive ratings. The new series "Dual Track" is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jinjiang Literature City author Shi Jiu Yuan, with the original work receiving a high rating of 8.2. It tells the story of a heart-wrenching romance between a brother and sister with no blood relation, and has been dubbed a “pseudo-family” trope by netizens. The series was filmed on location in Thailand and brings in acclaimed Taiwanese director Yu Chung-chung. This time, she teams up with actor He Yu as the male lead. With rumors of "Dual Track" dropping without warning, online discussion speculates that the streaming platform is worried about the impact of previous controversies, prompting a speedier release. Others guess that a surprise release is also a publicity stunt to instantly concentrate public attention and heat.
Source: ETtoday Starlight Cloud