According to Sina, the filming of the drama Mo Tử Tử has sparked a variety of new looks for actress Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba, aiming to reclaim her fame on the first day of shooting. The styling and makeup of the character Tân Cương are vibrant and beautiful, yet they are evaluated as simple but elegant.
Sina also noted that before the filming of Mo Tử Tử officially began in mid-September, the fans of Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba were very anxious when the costumes designed for the main female character were evaluated as quite plain, poorly designed, and not suitable for the character Tân Cương, which had a square-cut hairstyle that made Nhiệt Ba look more robust, with dull black tones.
Additionally, the behind-the-scenes footage for the filming of Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba has been criticized by the staff for having too much emphasis on the makeup, which made Nhiệt Ba appear less attractive, while the character’s design did not match the film’s overall aesthetic. However, the makeup staff did improve their work. Moreover, the male lead, played by Trần Phi Vũ, also had to endure the criticisms regarding the styling in comparison to other films.
As the buzz started to rise, fans of Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba declared that they would not support Mo Tử Tử until the film crew apologized to Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba and made necessary adjustments to her styling. After that, over 50,000 fans followed the film’s Weibo page. Consequently, the production team for Mo Tử Tử started to make some changes.
Currently, Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba is being styled with more elaborate costumes. Many observers noted that Nhiệt Ba’s look is not consistent with the usual aesthetic of Tân Cương, which is not fitting for a character portrayed in the film. At the same time, related keywords regarding the styling and beauty of Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba have also become trending topics on Weibo and Douyin.
Mo Tử Tử features a storyline about the romance of a strong woman from the Hạ Tư region (played by Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba) and the intelligent male lead from the Tư clan (Trần Phi Vũ). Hạ Tư Mộ is nearly 400 years old, a strong woman dominating the 10 clans, holding the powerful Vận linh and having a deep-seated desire for love, yet she is still yearning for the emotional connections of humanity.
QQ has noted that the fans of Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba are worried about the box office performance of Tân Cương’s recent films not being favorable. While other productions such as Dưỡng Tử, Bạch Lộc, Triệu Lộc Tư, and even Cúc Tĩnh Y have continuous hits, Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba has faced continuous failures with films like Ngự Giao Ký, Công Tố Tinh Anh, An Lạc Truyền…
If Mo Tử Tử has poor broadcasting results, it will significantly impact the future of Di Chí Lệ Nhiệt Ba, especially when she does not have the chance to star in the main film due to her performance not being well-received.
