Recently, a new drama titled "Derailment" was released, which had garnered high anticipation from numerous netizens due to its carefully edited promotional images. The female lead of the series is Liu Hao Cun, who has received significant support from acclaimed director Zhang Yimou. However, upon its release, the drama suffered a disastrous reception, failing to achieve even one million views on its first day. Setting aside the actors themselves, it can be observed that the production team of this drama indeed put in significant effort, incorporating plot elements rarely seen in previous idol dramas.

For instance, the female protagonist is not actually a wealthy heiress but rather an orphan who has endured bullying and humiliation since childhood. Apart from its highlights, there are also some criticisms of this drama. Liu Hao Cun's popularity and reputation have not improved significantly, and many viewers still harbor grievances regarding an incident involving a girl who became paralyzed in her mother's dance school, which Liu Hao Cun failed to address adequately.

Therefore, when Liu Hao Cun announced her participation in this drama, alongside her co-star Lin Yi, many viewers questioned why the production team did not take into consideration her reputation. At this stage, some netizens believe that she has let down the production team, and although they initially expected the creation of a good drama, Liu Hao Cun ultimately dragged down the overall quality.

However, when it comes to portraying a destitute girl in later episodes, her acting skills do not appear as outstanding. Initially, she encounters harassment in an internet café, and later works as a shampoo girl in a hair salon. When she receives her payment, she becomes exceptionally happy, with a big smile on her face, but she continues to widen her eyes and maintain an innocent, somewhat vacant expression. Besides Liu Hao Cun's acting issues, several major problems have hindered the development of this drama: the protagonist's character design lacks relatability, focusing too much on the niche market, which further showcases the limitations of Liu Hao Cun's acting abilities.

In her previous work, "The Vast Sea," she portrayed a waitress, and now she takes on the challenge of playing another waitress. The plot is somewhat acceptable, with a few interesting elements in the first three episodes. However, the contrast between the destitute waitress and the university student group is too significant. In conclusion, the underperformance of this drama is not surprising, as neither the male nor the female lead have substantial fan bases.

Additionally, despite the innovative character designs in the series, they may lack a sense of realism, making it less appealing to a wider audience. Building a romantic storyline on a foundation of fantasy elements gives off a strong internet-based vibe. Hopefully, both lead actors will exercise caution when choosing future projects, and Liu Hao Cun should focus on improving her acting skills.