Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat has returned after a two-year hiatus with her new drama Rose of the Sharp Sword, which has climbed to the top of the ratings chart. Unfortunately, her management company—long criticized by fans as a 'bad teammate'—has come under fire for its lackluster support efforts. Fans complain about stingy promotional activities, resource misallocation, and actions that could potentially offend streaming platforms.
In the drama, Dilraba plays a policewoman who bravely battles criminals to save her kidnapped younger sister. She endures being drugged, tied up, and gagged, later even facing a knife to her throat, but ultimately overcomes the villains single-handedly. The action-packed sequences and tight pacing have earned praise, with ratings soaring from 0.9% to 2.4%, solidifying her position as the 'Queen of Dramas'!
To promote the new show, a series of support campaigns were launched. Her agency, Jaywalk Studio, purchased VIP memberships on two streaming platforms to attract more viewers. However, it was discovered that on one platform, only 500 'private screening' slots were bought. By contrast, Liu Yuning, who previously worked with Dilraba, generously purchased 1,000 slots; a cleaning brand endorsed by Dilraba bought 600 slots; the show 'Start Reasoning' purchased 520 slots; and even Zhang Linghe, Jin Jing, and Bai Yu from the 'Reasoning Group' each purchased 500 slots to show their support. The disparity in support was striking!
Fans, angered by the perceived stinginess, further pointed out that Jaywalk Studio was playing favorites by buying 2,000 slots on another platform. This type of move, they believe, could easily offend the first platform and hinder Dilraba's future opportunities. Other past grievances with the agency resurfaced, such as failing to promote previous dramas. With accumulated frustrations, many fans are now hoping she can part ways with her agency soon and seek better prospects elsewhere.
Source: on.cc