In the entertainment industry, choosing a loud and easy-to-remember stage name can be of great help to newcomers when they enter the circle. However, when celebrities have been in the entertainment industry for many years, they will also try to change their names in exchange for popularity. But this name change is not always successful, and can make the star even more unpopular.
The following are 5 examples of former male god-level stars who were forgotten after changing their names.
In 2005, 25-year-old Liu Yuqiao quickly became popular on the Internet with the role of the eighth prince in the TV series "Baolian Lantern". At that time, he also used the stage name "Liu Guanxiang". "Liu Guanxiang was really handsome at the time, and his acting skills were also good, and my girlfriend and I were super infatuated with him. Li Mei, a fan of the drama back then, recalled.
But in the following ten years, Liu Yuqiao's development was not smooth, and his works continued, but he was never able to replicate the popularity of that year. According to Liu Yuqiao's agent, in fact, Liu Yuqiao is also very anxious that he will not be able to become popular. "He always blames himself for not taking advantage of the opportunity after he became popular. The broker said. In 2015, he only played a supporting actor in the drama "Song in the Clouds of Han Love". "I remember that Liu Guanxiang was so popular back then, why didn't he become popular later?Assistant director Wang Qiang sighed. This is undoubtedly another blow to Liu Yuqiao.
After years of silence, Liu Yuqiao decided to take the risk and try to change his name, changing his stage name to "Liu Yuqiao". However, the name change did not make him popular again, but only intensified the public's forgetfulness of him. "Who is Liu Yuqiao?Oh, it's Liu Guanxiang, no wonder I look familiar. One viewer commented. This made Liu Yuqiao feel disappointed, and he also said in an interview that he regretted making the impulsive decision to change his name.
Today, Liu Yuqiao's popularity is difficult to compare with that year. He is no longer the eighth prince who is eagerly sought after by fans, but has become an unfamiliar name. In fact, he is still the actor with outstanding strength, but the public's memory has faded. In this regard, Liu Yuqiao felt very sorry. "I wish people remembered who I am. He confessed. This also makes industry insiders sigh that celebrities should be very cautious about their fame, and if they don't pay attention to it, their popularity may be zeroed overnight.
If you want to count the impressive TV series of the 2000s, then "Eight Heroes" directed by Wang Jing must be on the list. Among the many stars, a small fresh meat named "Zheng Xiaodong" is particularly eye-catching. "I remember that Zheng Xiaodong was super handsome at the time, and his acting was super cool. Film critic Zhang Li said.
But it's a pity that Zheng Xiaodong didn't become popular because of this drama. According to Zheng Xiaodong's agent, in fact, Zheng Xiaodong also felt lost and anxious about his own development for a while. "He always felt that the opportunity was in front of him, but he was never able to soar into the sky. The broker said. In the following years, he has many works, but his popularity has been mediocre. In 2010, he suddenly changed his name to "Zheng Haoyuan".
I went to search at the time, and I found out that he had changed his name. Assistant Li Qiang said. This sudden name change caught many fans off guard. Zheng Xiaodong originally hoped to use this to change his face, but it turned out to be the opposite. This name change did not bring any impressive works to Zheng Haoyuan. On the contrary, because of this layer of fog, it is difficult for many fans of the year to coincide this name with the wind.
The Zheng Haoyuan eyebrows I saw are a little familiar, it should be an old artist who has changed his name. A netizen commented. Zheng Haoyuan, who is now 40 years old, no longer has the popularity he had back then. After a gust of wind, the memories of the public also faded with the wind. This also made him admit frankly in the interview that he should not rashly change his name on the original basis, which will only make former fans more confused.
Speaking of the popular drama "Fengyun" in 2001, I believe many viewers still remember the handsomeness of the male number two "Broken Waves". At that time, this role was played by a little fresh meat named "Wang Jialin", and it became popular overnight. "I like Wang Jialin very much, at that time, it was just like **, chasing his news every day. Fan Li Si recalled.
But it is a pity that Wang Jialin did not take advantage of the victory, and his works have been few for many years, and they have gradually been forgotten. When asked why his development was stagnant, Wang Jialin said that he was too young at that time, did not plan well, and lacked the guidance of his agent. In 2010, when he reappeared under the stage name "Wang Xianghong", it was difficult for many viewers to overlap this face with Broken Waves.
Who is Wang Xianghong?How does he look a little like Wang Jialin back then?" A netizen asked. Subsequently, Wang Jialin changed back to his original name, but it is still difficult to reawaken the memory of the public. Today, he is no longer the heart-warming "broken waves" of the past. Oh, it turns out that this Wang Jialin is the Wang Xianghong in my impression. One viewer sighed. Wang Jialin said that he still regrets making the decision to change his name, and he really hopes that everyone will remember himself a few years ago.
When it comes to youth idol dramas in 2000, Yu Xiaowei is a familiar name. Back then, he became famous with "Talented Men and Women", and was considered a powerful newcomer in acting. "I think Yu Xiaowei's acting skills are good and handsome, and he shouldn't lose his face. Film critic Yang Qiang said.
But to the regret of the industry, Yu Xiaowei's subsequent development has been mediocre and has never been able to become a first-line star. After many years of ups and downs in the entertainment industry, Yu Xiaowei also felt confused about his acting career. Years later, he suddenly changed his name to "Yu Jinwei".
I searched for a long time who Yu Jinwei was, and it turned out to be Yu Xiaowei who I liked. A netizen complained. This name change not only did not bring Yu Jinwei the expected increase in popularity, but made many old fans lose his trace. He is no longer a youth idol in that debut period, but has become a new name that no one knows.
Hey, Yu Xiaowei is also old, and even his name has changed, but it's a pity that he didn't become popular. An old fan lamented. Yu Xiaowei himself also thinks that this name change is a failed attempt, not only did not achieve the purpose of starting again, but also ruined his former popularity. "I shouldn't have changed the name that is familiar to the public. He said.
The 2008 urban drama "Ugly Girl Invincible" made Liu Xiaohu (then called Liu Hu) popular overnight. Many viewers were impressed by his handsome appearance and acting skills. "I think Liu Hu is simply the most beautiful person back then, and his acting skills are also good. Film critic Li Yang said.
However, the good times did not last long, and Liu Xiaohu did not have any masterpieces after that. Many years later, when he appeared in turns with names such as "Liu Jinyu" and "Liu Donghu", it was difficult for many viewers to associate him with the "Ferdinand" of the year. "I didn't know who this Liu Donghu was at first glance, but after looking for information for a long time, I found out that it was actually Liu Xiaohu. One viewer complained.
Liu Xiaohu himself believes that the repeated unnecessary name changes will only confuse the public even more. "I'm not a first-line star, and everyone can't tell who I am. He said. Today, 44-year-old Liu Xiaohu has long lost the aura of the past. His repeated name changes only made the public lose his figure even more. The "Ferdinand", who once became popular on the Internet, no longer makes anyone happy. This also made him firmly believe that fame is not easy to come by, and it needs to be treated with caution.
This is the case in the entertainment industry, and it is not easy to last for a while. The male god who could still cause fans to go crazy back then has often become a passerby that no one knows about after years.
We have to sigh that celebrities should always remember their original intentions and not easily try to change their names. When an artist is still deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, he should cherish everything in front of him, so as not to follow in the footsteps of these male gods.
No matter how powerful the aura of the past was, if it lost the memory of the public, it would eventually come to naught. This is a truth that every artist should keep in mind.