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[The 'No-Filter' Domestic Entertainment Data Group | [Yuanshang TV][Heart] The Favored One Data Tracking Thread] ———— [Main Post]

RT. Since the new The Favored One isn't airing on satellite TV, this thread only tracks web streaming data. No discussing data, other shows, or anything outside of The Diary, or you'll be muted. Third-party data includes standard platforms like Yunhe, Lighthouse, Maoyan, Vlinkage, and Datawin. Also, we have the most direct platform heat index.

[1st Floor]

That Weibo-exclusive heat is actually pulling in casual viewers. Tonight is the real test...

[2nd Floor]

Lmao, they aren't banning The Diary this time? Guess everyone loves a good train wreck.

[4th Floor]

Waiting...

[6th Floor]

People are shouting and roasting, but honestly, nobody is actually watching. Streaming numbers depend on the lower-tier markets.

[7th Floor]

True. The internet is just a small group of people making a lot of noise.

[12th Floor]

Anyone betting on this show?

[16th Floor]

I am. You can search the keywords. I'm betting on a minor hit. Platform heat might hit 8,000, but 10,000 is tough. If it averages over 20 million views per episode in the first week, that's a solid result. The last top-tier show next door only averaged 14 million.

[19th Floor]

No one is actually going to defend this show, right? 'Platform suppressing heat,' 'platform anti-hit,' 'bad production team,' 'no marketing'—none of those excuses work here.

[25th Floor]

That boss Sang is really burning money.

[29th Floor]

Can it even hit 5,000 in platform heat? Even S+ shows start at 5,000 or 6,000 this year.

[34th Floor]

I don't see many people around me watching. It's a remake; it's like chewing sugarcane that's already been sucked dry. Pointless.

[39th Floor]

The leads are nobodies. They can't even guarantee a baseline audience. Should've invested the money elsewhere.

[47th Floor]

Forget breaking even. Can the revenue even cover the wear and tear on those luxury cars?

[53rd Floor]

Rich people don't care about their toys.

[59th Floor]

Praying for the rich guy to come to his senses and stop backing nobodies. Pick my idol’s script next, please.

[67th Floor]

Domestic Entertainment is basically doing charity work. They don't care about traffic stars and have already cursed out the fan circles. Why are you begging for them?

[74th Floor]

OP is so quick to call for the 'Avengers'—did you expose yourself? Anyway, my idol isn't a mute, hehe.

[84th Floor]

Ahhh, the wait is agonizing...

[98th Floor]

Most shows live or die in three days. The first day tests the baseline and the die-hard fans.

[103rd Floor]

I bet The Diary is waiting too. They need a win after the recent jokes to turn things around and milk their fans.

[109th Floor]

The Diary’s last show broke 10,000 in seven days. Good data. If they maintain that level, they have a shot.

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[238th Floor]

!!!

[246th Floor]

Holy crap, 12,000 right out of the gate.

[251st Floor]

Is the Domestic Entertainment superstar actually here...?

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Sang Ying has a habit of binge-watching—she finishes a whole show in one go. Regardless of reviews or ratings, she watches first. If it's bad, she endures it; if she can't, she skips ahead. She watches the ending. She knows some shows are trash, but because she isn't fully immersed, she never projects herself into them and rarely gets angry. Instead of watching for the plot, it's more about the satisfaction of saying, 'I finished a show' and 'I killed some time.' But this time, she made an exception. She didn't wait for the show to finish; she went looking for it herself. Sang Ying downloaded Douyin but doesn't really play with it or post; she just checks the trending list occasionally. Her college roommate chatted with her and shared a giveaway post, telling Sang Ying to try her luck. That’s how the 'Boss Sang' legend reached her. Sang Ying thought it was a coincidence. Because they share a surname. And they’re both men. That was it. After all, they live in different worlds. But once the algorithm in her information bubble kicked in, she couldn't escape after that first search— Every app kept pushing content about that Boss Sang to her. Even if Sang Ying didn't click, she’d see the headlines. Naturally, she started paying attention to The Favored One. She watched The Favored One on TV eight years ago. Back then, it was the peak of her college entrance exam prep, and TV was her only escape—mostly because Sang Ying doesn't exercise. On precious weekends, she’d slump on the sofa at home and watch mindless idol dramas to relax. Liu Ping would watch with her and discuss the plot, not cutting off all her free time just because of the exams. (Plus, this kind of relaxation is way better than hating school, fighting, or stealing money under an adult's nose.) (Everything is relative.JPG) To be honest, Sang Ying seems to have had a 'memory wipe' regarding The Favored One; the details are all blurry. Her high school life feels like it's behind a sheet of glass; she remembers very little. Later, Douyin kept pushing trailers for The Favored One, catching the attention of Sang Ying, a veteran of many shows. Because she’s consumed so much 'trash'—ahem, content—she has the ability to grade works, making her more sensitive. She fell for The Favored One at first sight! She started waiting for the premiere from the heart. She finished the first four episodes without skipping a beat, devouring them in one go, and ended up flopping around on her bed like a dying fish. This is what an idol drama should be. Actually, Sang Ying’s standards are low, or she wouldn't watch so many shows, but most idol dramas lack the basics. And that is— Good-looking people with chemistry! Exactly, that key element. Bad acting she can tolerate, but they need chemistry—that chemical reaction when they stand together and want to kiss! Her standard is simple, but in the shows she’s watched over the past few years, you can count on one hand how many actually hit it. Male and female leads standing together like they’re from different dimensions; one acting so hard it looks like a stage play, the other looking so cold it’s like someone’s holding a knife to their throat; shows that break the fourth wall, where there isn't a hint of romance and they just act like they’re screaming, 'Look how pretty/handsome I am.' Is there love between them? It just looks like two strangers forced to work together, with a 'just finished another shift' vibe. Not to mention the later sweet interactions, the 'sugar-feeding,' and the weddings—it feels so performative, just like some couple influencers. The Favored One didn't give her that feeling. She just saw intense sexual tension. It was so addictive. Sang Ying, who had been eyeing the VIP membership, clicked on the sixth-episode preview with reluctance. She watched it once, it wasn't enough, and a lightbulb went off—she immediately went to Douyin to search for The Favored One. She wanted to see fan edits; she couldn't help it. She wanted to ship them and maybe catch details she missed. That way, it’s easier to rewatch later. Once she searched, oh boy, it was full of fan creations for The Favored One. No shortage of content. These edits, especially the shipping ones, easily hit the public’s sweet spot, and the heat snowballs, getting bigger and bigger. People have a herd mentality. Data for The Favored One is high, it’s easy to trend, and the ship is easy to sail—the 'lowest cost' way to break out— some shows have side-ships that are more popular than the leads because they’re just that perfect together. 'Howpay,' the first productive force of the fanfic circle. A clever cycle. Sang Ying first watched the clips from the show edited by 'Young and Beautiful.' It was exactly that vibe! Then she immediately watched clips from bloggers that she hadn't noticed before. This edit took a scene, zoomed in, slowed it down, added piano music, and paired it with a trending caption: [Gu Ye, dial back the 'obsessed ghost' vibe—staring at your wife like that, are you satisfied yet?!] After Jiang Wanyin agreed to the marriage contract, she changed her look at her fiancé's request. A classic 'makeover' setup. Gu Ye didn't make a big move, just calm, light and shadow playing on his face, half-hidden—but his eyes couldn't look away. Clothes, perfume, accessories—he marked her from head to toe. Secretly thrilled while acting cold. Jiang Wanyin didn't notice, but the third-person perspective was so clear that it made people let out a 'cackle' from their throats. It made Sang Ying’s mouth curl up too. She watched it several times, liked the top comment, and left with reluctance. She swiped to the next one. The shot was from behind Gu Ye, completely obscuring Jiang Wanyin. As it pushed forward, Gu Ye turned slightly to give her some space. They stood there, looking at each other. —A pair of fiancés you’d sigh were a match made in heaven; a pair of fiancés living in the same bed but dreaming different dreams. Sang Ying’s laughing muscles were tired. Without noticing, two hours passed. Just as she was about to continue, a video with a different style popped up. She was about to swipe past, but the thumbnail was too provocative— a Rolls-Royce with its license plate circled, stamped with one of those red 'FAKE' seals you see during demolition. [The Favored One airs tonight, but is it putting on a 'fake luxury car, real car crash' show?] With a deep, AI-narrated voice and a 'thud' in the background music, paired with the images and red circles, every word felt like a slap in the face. It made her frown. A crash? What crash? Someone who can give away several luxury cars in a random giveaway would use fake cars? Sang Ying’s first reaction was disbelief. Sang Ying had a feeling something would happen to ruin her binge-watching, and even though she’d swiped past, she couldn't help but swipe back. Hesitant, but... what was going on? She clicked in. Looking at the ID, it seemed to be an entertainment account. [The luxury cars in The Favored One are rented—time to debunk this? Fans of The Favored One, don't rush to curse me out yet. Watch this video before deciding if you want to keep being a sucker. What did The Favored One market? 'One-to-one authentic luxury,' 'Boss Sang lent his personal collection to the crew.' Aurora Entertainment used this to step on other shows in Domestic Entertainment, and the audience believed it, which is why they gave Aurora Entertainment a chance. And the result— Aurora Entertainment is selling dog meat under a sheep's head; they’re backstabbing the audience! Why am I sure they’re rented? Here’s a bit of trivia you might not know: there are companies abroad that specialize in renting supercars for film crews. They don't just provide standard Mercedes or BMWs, but also ten-million-level models like Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, and Lamborghini. They charge by the day for non-modified cars, have insurance, and they must be returned in perfect condition after filming. I checked the license plates and official website photos of those cars in The Favored One, and they match. They’re all rented. Even if you take a step back, renting is industry standard—Hollywood does it too, no problem. But the problem is— Didn't you claim they weren't rented during marketing? Isn't it deceptive to pass off rented items as your own? Isn't that false advertising? Of course, no one denies that Boss Sang is rich, but is he as rich as the public imagines? After all, those 20 million he gave away in giveaways might look like a lot, but if you convert it into marketing fees, it’s just a drop in the bucket. —]