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Although Myolie Wu and Jessica Hsuan's new series Curse of the Royal Harem had a strong start averaging at 31 points, peaking at 34 points, but Netizens have mixed feelings. Aside from criticizing Myolie's exaggerated acting, Netizens also mentioned the concubine's makeup is too heavy. Jessica's role as Consort Tsuen (Quan) in history should be 18 years younger than Myolie's Empress role. There was also doubt on how a concubine could have the guts to express, in the royal harem, her wish for the Empress to die some day.

Producer Chong Wai Kin explains: "Myolie won't be evil until the end, she will slowly turn from evil to good. Her acting will converge, so audience should be patient. Heavy makeup on the concubine is just a metaphor. Jessica's makeup will get heavier and heavier. For this series, we consulted with a Mainland historian who is a Qing Dynasty expert. Before we started shooting, the artists received training on their lines, behaviors and dances [of that time period]."

Source: Oriental Daily
Translator: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum