Sohu reports that the film The Rose Story, starring Liu Yifei, is creating a buzz among audiences. In the role of the beautiful and captivating Hoang Diec Mai, Liu Yifei has an opportunity to showcase her stunning looks from various angles. Notably, there is a scene where Hoang Diec Mai goes for a swim to relieve stress after a breakup. However, this particular scene has sparked controversy.
According to Sohu, many people compliment Liu Yifei’s striking figure, filled with vitality. The cleverly shot scene, which does not portray a static image, evokes strong emotions from viewers.
One blog with over 100,000 followers commented: “The swimming scenes I often see in movies typically feature angles that make the body look elongated or thin; however, this film’s team captures a realistic portrayal, showing the actress with wet hair, wearing a swimsuit that reflects a professional swimmer. Liu Yifei still looks stunning, evoking feelings without needing to dress up excessively.”
However, there are also opinions suggesting that Liu Yifei’s figure isn’t as perfect as it has been portrayed. The actress has a slightly plump frame, with a waist that isn’t overly defined, which gives her a more rounded appearance. Despite being 1.7 meters tall, “Liu Yifei has a stunning face, but I don’t believe she needs a perfect body. Therefore, the provocative scenes portraying her figure make me uncomfortable,” quoted Sohu from a viewer.
Alongside this, many fans of Liu Yifei not only praise her acting but also engage in discussions about the appearances of other actresses, mocking those who are too skinny, calling it “skin and bones,” which indirectly affects Liu Yifei. This situation has created a mixed reaction among the public.
Moreover, according to Sohu, Liu Yifei has been trending due to her overly provocative appearance during the promotion of The Rose Story. From changing 30 outfits within five episodes, her looks make her seem younger than her actual age of 37, yet she is often compared to the much younger 22-year-olds, or even in scenes where she is roller skating, all contributing to her hot topic status. However, under these posts, there isn’t much interaction. In the film, Liu Yifei also has many scenes that don’t seem suitable for her age.
Additionally, Liu Yifei has her own stylist, but she shares the same stylist with her younger sister Bai Lu, which results in a more polished appearance for Liu Yifei. The traditional media outlets seem to disregard this aspect, leading to low ratings, thus the interactions remain similar to those focusing on her superficial charm.
Sohu discusses the shortcomings of a film being measured by its content and performances. However, Liu Yifei and her management team consistently focus on external beauty, even attributing some of the blame for the movie’s shortcomings to the fact that the character Hoang Diec Mai is played by a model. These marketing strategies are seen as efforts to attract more viewers. Meanwhile, many viewers feel that Liu Yifei has great beauty but lacks the necessary acting chops, leading her to rely on her looks to cover her lack of talent. This PR strategy can be a double-edged sword.
Furthermore, The Rose Story also raises concerns about the character Hoang Diec Mai being depicted as overly provocative, with actions that seem irresponsible, while the character’s male counterpart is portrayed as the protector of the female lead.
