Although Shu Wan only appeared for a few seconds, those seconds caused a tremendous shock both domestically and internationally.
Shu Wan’s appearance and charisma are standout on their own, and they were further amplified by Director Mei Long’s skills and the enigmatic nature of the Eastern Goddess character.
As soon as the movie ended, whether people knew Shu Wan or not, they began to search for Shu Wan, who played the Eastern Goddess in "Netherworld Ring."
["Shu Wan really blew my mind. How did she manage to be so detestable in ’Yun Ni’ and now so divinely captivating in ’Netherworld Ring’? I’m not exaggerating—it’s true divinity, the kind that loves everyone. It’s incredible; I literally want to kneel before her."]
["Amazing! Is it the director who did a great job, or is her acting indeed very good? She doesn’t look villainous at all—pristine and impeccable. I declare that Shu Wan is the new synonym for a fairy, and I beg directors to let her act soon."]
["I just went to check foreign social media, and today I realized that foreigners can appreciate our country’s beauties too. Now her looking-back GIFs are all over the foreign websites."]
As netizens mentioned, the online platforms abroad were even busier and more passionate than domestically.
People from overseas have limited knowledge about Hua Country, only recognizing it as a mysterious and historic Eastern great power.
Seeing someone as stunningly beautiful as a Goddess in a movie, most viewers even wondered if Director Mei Long had really invited an actual Goddess from the East.
[I’ve heard that Hua Country has many deities and fortune tellers. Maybe Director Mei Long really invited a Bodhisattva or a fairy for filming, otherwise I can’t believe there could be someone so beautiful.]
[I asked my friend from Hua Country, and they told me that Shu Wan is just a minor celebrity over there. Oh my gosh, do Hua Country people have no taste at all?]
[So beautiful. Is this the look of a minor celebrity in Hua Country? If these are the minor celebrities, what do the major ones look like? I need to start paying attention to them.]
As the "Netherworld Ring" movie’s box office continued to climb, anyone who had seen the movie was stunned by Shu Wan’s mere seconds on screen.
Industry insiders knew that with Shu Wan’s look and charisma, fame was inevitable, but no one expected that such a brief appearance would skyrocket her popularity in such a powerful way.
Countless fans recognized Shu Wan through her performance in "Netherworld Ring" and then dug into her past TV drama roles and variety show appearances.
Variety shows often reveal the true character of celebrities, and through the shows she participated in with Fu Yang, fans discovered not only was Shu Wan beautiful, but she was also talented.
There’s something peculiar about her aura; she’s always gentle in handling matters and speaking, yet you can detect an inner strength radiating steadfastly from her.
[I really like Shu Wan. I feel a robust femininity about her. I don’t know if you understand, but I think she’s so cool, truly smashing.]
[I only recently found out about Shu Wan. She’s so beautiful and has such a great personality; marrying an old man is such a waste, sob sob sob. Can we crowdfund to make her divorce?]
[Exactly, such an independent and vivacious girl, why constrain herself to an old man? I really can’t stand it. I’ll watch Shu Wan’s movies again and support her divorce dream.]
Possibly because Shu Wan’s Goddess role deeply impressed the public, aloof and unattainable, as though she was meant to be revered from above, overlooking all mortals.
Shu Wan’s performance was so compelling that it surpassed the screen, making viewers deeply adore the character she portrayed while projecting into her real life.
As a result, fans were ardent in their protest against Shu Wan’s marriage because in their view, Shu Wan should be an independent woman, not marrying an old man for profit—she should remain virtuous.
As the movie’s popularity skyrocketed, fans’ commentary grew more and more extreme.
Eventually, some extreme fans, threatening with their lives, demanded Shu Wan divorce her current husband.