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Controversy and production errors in Lan Xiang Ru Gu
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Controversy surrounding and production errors in Lan Xiang Ru Gu drama
The Chinese historical drama ‘Lan Huong Nhu Co’ (also referred to as ‘Lan Xiang Ru Gu’) has achieved rapid success on Tencent Video, becoming one of the fastest series in 2026 to surpass a 30,000 heat index milestone. The series follows a noblewoman who survives by disguising herself as a maid to clear her family name. Despite this popularity, the production has faced several controversies. Initial criticism focused on the legitimacy of the show’s popularity metrics, with some viewers alleging that viewership numbers were artificially inflated. Additionally, the series faced backlash for marketing strategies that critics claimed were ‘relying on the reputation’ of the 2018 drama ‘Minh Lan Truyện’ and its lead actress, Zhao Liying. As the series progressed, attention shifted toward the lead actors. Liu Xueyi discussed the physical rigors required for his role, including strict dietary restrictions to prepare for specific scenes. Concurrently, restrictions, while actress Li Meng faced scrutiny regarding her professional conduct, with renewed allegations concerning her punctuality conduct and past controversies involving teamwork punctuality. More recently, while the show reached a peak heat index of over 33,491 and topped Douban’s trending charts, viewers identified several production errors. Notable mistakes include an iPhone appearing beneath a monk’s scriptures in episode 37, modern athletic shorts visible under official robes, clothing tags left on previous film sets. costumes, and continuity errors regarding food levels in bowls between different camera shots.
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- 2026-10-01 00:28 UTC Controversy and production errors in Lan Xiang Ru Gu
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