Explosive Makeovers Shake Up Chinese Entertainment Industry

The Chinese entertainment industry has been abuzz with a recent phenomenon - the "explosive makeover" or "爆改" craze. This trend involves prominent figures from the entertainment world undergoing drastic changes to their appearance, leaving fans and netizens alike stunned and guessing who they are.

One of the most recent "爆改" makeovers involves Song Jia Ben, the actor who portrayed the character Ma Zi in the popular Chinese television series, "Crazy Racing." Ma Zi, a loyal and brave team leader, has captured the hearts of audiences for years. The "爆改" images of Song Jia Ben have been circulating on social media platforms such as Weibo, showing him with virtually unrecognizable features - from his hairstyle to his facial structure. This sudden transformation has left many fans scratching their heads in disbelief.

A makeup artist shared a series of "爆改" photos featuring Song Jia Ben, challenging others to identify the person in the images. Netizens quickly revealed that the makeover was of Ma Zi from the beloved series, "Crazy Racing." One Weibo user commented, "I was shocked too! I'm doing makeovers of Agatha first today, and I have a list of others to follow!" Another wrote, "Who is this?! This is Ma Zi from 'Crazy Racing'? The contrast is too big! The makeover keeps going further and further away from what we could have imagined."

Interestingly, the "Crazy Racing" series continues to have a significant impact on Chinese entertainment, as shown by its enduring popularity. Despite its airing in 2021, "Crazy Racing" still receives significant attention - including occupying a top spot on Weibo's "hot searches" chart in 2024. The show's influence can be traced to the latest internet sensation, the television series "Hunting Ice," starring Zhang Anwen. "Hunting Ice" achieved an impressive first-day internal heat of 25,405 - surpassing the first-day internal heat of "In the Blizzard" at 25,278 in 2021. This accomplishment can be attributed to both Zhang Anwen and the lasting legacy of "Crazy Racing."

The "爆改" craze has not been limited to Song Jia Ben. Other celebrities have undergone similar transformations, with some netizens expressing disbelief at the uniformity of their appearances post-makeover. Users took to Weibo to comment, "They all look the same after the makeover. Don't they have other makeup styles?" Another user remarked, "Everyone looks like the same person after these makeovers. Has that become the definition of an 'explosive makeover'?"

The "爆改" makeover craze seemingly began with thanks to Chinese actor Xie Gan Guo, who debuted his eye-catching new look on social media in 2022. Xie Gan Guo has since become a leading figure in the "爆改" trend. Many netizens have expressed astonishment at both the sudden and extreme makeovers, with one user commenting, "I'm shocked for the hundredth time! Is this the same person? The world is truly crazy! After Xie Gan Guo, I didn't expect the 'Crazy Racing' Ma Zi's makeover to be unrecognizable to such an extent. It's amazing, my old heaven!"

In conclusion, the "爆改" makeover craze has taken the Chinese entertainment industry by storm, leaving both fans and industry insiders fascinated and, in some cases, perplexed. As more and more celebrities undergo "爆改" transformations, it remains to be seen how far this trend will go - but one thing is for sure: the "Crazy Racing" series and its talented cast continue to leave a lasting impression on audiences across China.

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