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Chapter 254 "The Battle at Lake Changjin 2": Forced Donations?! The Entire Internet is Outraged!
When the opening day box office figures for "The Battle at Lake Changjin" were announced.

Everyone was astonished.

Major mainstream media outlets have also reported on it.

The film "The Water Gate Bridge of Changjin Lake" vividly illustrates the great spirit of aiding Korea.

[It is timely and of great significance.]

This film captures the spirit, wisdom, and courage of the Chinese people. The bloodshed, sacrifice, and selfless dedication of the soldiers have brought us the peace and tranquility we enjoy today.

For a while.

Online, netizens are actively commenting.

"This is the kind of movie that should be made."

"This film, along with the first one, should be promoted nationwide to provide a comprehensive patriotic education."

"I went to see it yesterday, and I wished I were on the battlefield fighting bravely against the enemy."

"Back then, the soldiers had their motherland behind them; they had nowhere to retreat."

"I really want to travel through time and tell them that our motherland is safe and sound."

In just three days, the film "The Battle at Lake Changjin" has already grossed 56 billion yuan at the box office.

That's absolutely terrifying.

Just when everyone was praising this movie.

As the film's box office continues to climb, a proposal has begun circulating online.

[A proposal requesting the production team of "The Water Gate Bridge of Changjin Lake" to donate a portion of their box office revenue]

The epic film "The Battle of Chosin Reservoir," a tribute to the Korean War, was recently released online, drawing large crowds to cinemas in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, with every seat filled.

The film lasts for nearly three hours, with its brutal and tragic war scenes unfolding before our eyes.

The scene of the soldiers freezing to death in their battle formation on the icy mountain ridge is particularly moving and brings tears to the eyes!
I heard that the box office of "The Battle at Lake Changjin" has exceeded 50 billion yuan and is heading straight for the 60 billion yuan mark!
However, it should be recognized that the audience came for the soldiers from seventy years ago, for those brave warriors who walked into the icy and snowy land in thin clothing. A large portion of the box office revenue should belong to the soldiers.

It was their incredible perseverance and bravery that supported the box office success of "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

Therefore, we request the production team and production company of "The Battle at Lake Changjin" to donate all box office revenue after deducting production costs to the veterans of that time, especially the surviving soldiers of the Ninth Army Corps and the families of martyrs.

This is the feedback they deserve for their subject matter, and an unavoidable social return!
We solemnly urge the production team of "The Battle of Chosin Reservoir" to issue a public response and, after the first round of screenings, donate all box office revenue, after deducting production costs, to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of China for all former soldiers of the Ninth Army Corps who participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, especially those who participated in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, and to the families of martyrs.

The immense success of "The Battle at Lake Changjin" is a testament to the heroic deeds of these predecessors. It is hoped that the Changjin Lake production team will never forget those who paved the way for their success.

Within half a day of the announcement, many netizens were sharing it.

"Director Song has made so much money through patriotic business, it's not excessive for him to donate some money to support national development, is it?"

“I did not profit from the deaths of the soldiers. On the contrary, I contributed to the box office. I bought a ticket because the soldiers who fought against the Japanese in Chongqing did not idolize celebrities. But celebrities are making money off the sacrifices of the soldiers. It is no problem for the crew members to eat after working hard. Why should those who receive tens of millions of yuan in salary not donate? Is it tasty to make money off the blood of others?”

"It is suggested that half of the ticket sales for the Battle of Chosin Reservoir be donated to the survivors of the Korean War and the families of the martyrs. Please vote in favor."

"With such high box office and such high profits, how much money does Director Song plan to donate? First of all, let me state that this is not moral blackmail. I believe that Comrade Song Hao, as a patriotic director, is not only patriotic in fictional films, but also even more patriotic in the face of real disasters."

These comments can be seen promptly on various comment sections.

This act of kidnapping has angered many fans.

The blogger "Free Bird" was so angry that he made a video to condemn this behavior.

"What kind of people are forcing donations to Chosin Reservoir? Do you think they are simply used to moral blackmail and can't stand seeing others do well?"

While it's undeniable that there are indeed such people, those secretly stirring up trouble are far more complex than that.

They mocked the film crew for profiting from patriotism and reaping its benefits, and even launched a petition.

It is argued that the director of the Chosin Reservoir Film Festival should donate all box office revenue to the soldiers as a contribution to commemorating the martyrs.

It may seem respectable, but if people actually believe it, they've been fooled. Imagine if making a patriotic film is considered making a profit and requires donating the proceeds as a selfless act—would anyone still make such films in the future?

Even if there are actors willing to perform for free, where can you find investors who only want to do charity and don't care about revenue?

What are the long-term consequences? No one will dare to sing the praises of our heroes or spread their stories anymore. Children might only know things like Black Widow and Captain America. Who will be happiest then? So you know who's stirring things up.

The video has garnered widespread approval.

They all believed that someone with ulterior motives was creating this controversy.

The goal is to discourage people from making patriotic films like this anymore.

Some people who were misled have also come to their senses.

They all said they would never be fooled again.

However, some people online still insist that Song Hao did indeed intend to donate.

Many people are also analyzing why Changjin Lake topped the Chinese film box office charts.

Liang, the president of the Film Critics Association, explained the details: "Changjin Lake is not only the box office champion of the mainstream films of the past two or three years, but also a high-grossing film of this century. It has won the love of the majority of audiences. It can be said that this film has found the greatest common denominator among today's movie audiences."

"You'll find this greatest common factor. Sometimes it needs special effects to attract people to watch, but at the same time, the most important thing is to evoke a response from national sentiment."

"Director Song's films, such as 'Operation Red Sea,' 'Operation Mekong,' and 'Wolf Warrior,' are a result of his use of the best creative teams available today, including screenwriters, producers, directors, and actors. These films are all Director Song's works." "Currently, Guoteng Media can be said to be creating these big films with relatively little concern for costs."

"Therefore, we can find that there are several characteristics required for a patriotic blockbuster to achieve high box office returns. First, it must be based on real historical events. Second, it must be a spectacular war film. Third, it must be imbued with patriotism, national sentiment, and the current social atmosphere. When these elements are combined, they will create a synergy that pushes the film's box office to a new level."

With the affirmation of many people, the box office of "The Battle at Lake Changjin" was not affected by those people's pressure to donate money.

Instead, prices continued to rise.

Song Hao is a household name.

at the same time.

Someone came to the door.

"Hello Director Song, I am Director He. I think you must still remember me."

Song Hao was somewhat surprised, wondering why Director He, the head of CCTV, would suddenly approach him.

"Director He, you're joking. I'm not the kind of person who forgets things easily. I remember your matter very clearly." Song Hao said with a smile, "But your sudden call did surprise me a bit."

Director He laughed loudly: "Look, there's another matter that needs your help with, but I don't know if you're free recently."

Song Hao had already guessed the purpose of Director He's visit, but he still asked politely, "I do have time, but I don't know if there's anything Director He can do for me?"

Director He took a deep breath and said with a hint of nervousness, "The Spring Festival is just a month away, and China National Radio has always had a tradition of hosting a Spring Festival Gala."

"As time goes by, young people in today's society are paying less and less attention to the Spring Festival Gala. Therefore, we have decided to invite you to serve as the chief director of this year's Spring Festival Gala. We hope that your talent will inject new vitality into the Gala. At the same time, your popularity will also attract more young people to pay attention to this year's Gala and enjoy the New Year's Eve atmosphere with their parents."

"It is undeniable that you have become the focus of attention for young people." Director He frankly expressed his original intention in inviting Song Hao as the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala.

Considering there is still more than a month to go, and given Song Hao's high efficiency, it shouldn't affect his performance on the Spring Festival Gala.

After listening to Director He's request, Song Hao fell into deep thought.

Although the Spring Festival Gala has gradually lost attention over the years, the program has never been canceled and remains an important tradition of the Chinese New Year.

Song Hao needs to carefully consider Director He's suggestion.

The Spring Festival Gala is usually planned jointly by the Publicity Department, the Director of China National Radio, and the Editor-in-Chief of China National Radio.

After all, the Spring Festival Gala is no longer what it used to be, and no one can guarantee that they can save it from its current predicament.

Given Song Hao's current fame and ability, if he can direct the Spring Festival Gala well, he might be able to revive it and showcase his true strength and talent.

However, if the director is not good, and the Spring Festival Gala remains as bland as ever, it may pull him down from his pedestal and have a great impact on Song Hao's reputation.

After much deliberation, Song Hao finally decided to accept this important task.

"In that case, I will agree to this."

"I don't know much about the art form of the Spring Festival Gala, so I'm not very confident that I can direct it well."

Director He said excitedly, "Director Song, your acceptance of this important task is truly inspiring."

"We firmly believe in your strength and talent. As long as you are willing to serve as the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala, we are confident that you will bring new vitality to this year's Spring Festival Gala."

Song Hao smiled helplessly, "It's one thing for netizens to idolize me, but I didn't expect you, Director He, to do the same."

"I'm just an ordinary person, there's only so much I can do, I can only do my best."

Hearing Song Hao's words, Director He was very pleased and laughed loudly, "Good, good, good, just do your best, it's okay."

Soon, an official announcement appeared online that Song Hao had been appointed as the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala.

"This year's Spring Festival Gala will be directed by Song Hao, who has been leading the development of Chinese film and television dramas for the past two years. As one of the most important events during the Spring Festival, inviting Song Hao as the director will inject new vitality into the Gala. We hope that through Song Hao's talent, we can present a unique Spring Festival Gala to everyone."

The news quickly overshadowed the popularity of the movie "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

The hashtag #DirectorSongHaoSpringFestivalGala# quickly climbed to the top of the trending search list.

Netizens expressed their opinions one after another, and the internet was abuzz with discussion.

"Director Song is going to direct the Spring Festival Gala? It doesn't seem to fit his image. The Spring Festival Gala's popularity has been declining year by year, and it seems that the people in charge of the Gala are starting to get anxious and want to ask Song Hao to save the day."

"It must be said, this was a brilliant move. Faced with such a difficult situation, can Song Hao successfully salvage the situation?"

"To be honest, with the diversification of people's entertainment options, fewer and fewer people are watching the Spring Festival Gala, and the festive atmosphere is fading. However, having Director Song direct this year's Gala is undoubtedly an excellent choice. Director Song has a huge fan base, which is enough to bring the Gala back to its peak and attract the attention of a large number of young people."

"I haven't watched the Spring Festival Gala for many years, and I originally thought this year would be the same, but I didn't expect to hear that Director Song would be directing the Gala. As a fan of Director Song, I definitely won't miss this year's Gala. I wonder what kind of Gala Director Song will direct this year."

"Oh my, Director Song is really working too hard! The movie 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' has only been released for a few days, and Director Song has already taken on a new task. Even if Director Song is very talented, he should take a break."

"The combination of the Spring Festival Gala and Director Song is truly something to look forward to! This year's Gala is sure to spark something special. Suddenly, I'm really looking forward to this year's Gala. If Director Song can perform on stage, even without other programs, the effect will definitely be explosive! In short, supporting Director Song is the right thing to do!"

Of course, the Spring Festival Gala did not receive universal praise.

Some commentators believe that this year's Spring Festival Gala may just be maintaining the status quo, and although the number of viewers is large, they are mainly there because of Song Hao's fame.

"Sigh, seeing this news, I don't know what to say. Nowadays, the Spring Festival Gala actually needs to rely on the influence of celebrities and directors to attract viewers. Thinking back to twenty years ago, almost every household would watch the Spring Festival Gala. Now it has become like this, which is really heartbreaking. Moreover, Song Hao is mainly a film and television director, but that doesn't mean he can direct the Spring Festival Gala well. I advise everyone not to have too high hopes."

"I don't pay much attention to the Spring Festival Gala to begin with, and I definitely won't watch it this year. This director is so young; he's only watched a few episodes of the Gala, and they actually let him direct it. The Gala used to attract the attention of the older generation, but this year, with Song Hao as the director, it's likely that the Gala will lose even that attention. If this continues, the Gala should probably be canceled."

"Is this putting the past before the future? They were always concerned about the views and aesthetics of the older generation, but now that Song Hao is directing the Spring Festival Gala, are they planning to attract the attention of young people in an alternative way? In my opinion, they should just give up; it's useless. I boldly predict that with Song Hao directing the Spring Festival Gala, not only will the Gala not be popular, but Song Hao will also definitely reveal his true colors, letting netizens see his vulgarity and embarrassment."

The topic of Song Hao becoming the director of the Spring Festival Gala quickly sparked heated discussions online!
(End of this chapter)