Despite the loud hype surrounding the historical drama Glorythe reported salaries of its two main actors—Hou Minghao and Gülnezer Bextiyar—they took many by surprise. The series, starring Hou Minghao and Gülnezer Bextiyar, is currently airing and attracting considerable attention from audiences. According to Maoyan’s popularity ranking, the drama has consistently held the top spot, surpassing other contemporary releases such as The inner truth (with Luo Yunxi), The creator of dreams (with Zhao Liying) e Love between the lines (with Lu Yuxiao and Chen Xingxu).
As the show’s popularity continues to rise, discussions have naturally extended to cast compensation. According to information reported by Sohu, Glory it was produced with a relatively modest budget compared to previous projects in which the two protagonists had participated. As a result, actors’ fees have reportedly been adjusted downward.
Hou Minghao is said to have received compensation of 7 million yuan, which is about 1 million yuan less than what he earned for The soul is not cloudedhis previous collaboration with Tan Songyun. Even so, his pay remains the highest of the entire cast.
In contrast, Gülnezer Bextiyar reportedly earned around 3 million yuan, less than half the 8 million yuan he had previously received for The journey of the legendwhere he starred alongside Cheng Yi. The notable gap between the salaries of the two protagonists sparked discussion among viewers, especially given Gülnezer Bextiyar’s established popularity and screen presence.
As for the supporting cast, actor Zhao Yiqin (who plays Yan Bailuo) and actress Zhang Nan (who plays Rong Yunshu) are said to have earned around 800,000 yuan each.
Glory centers on the story of Lu Jianglai, a prominent young scholar played by Hou Minghao. After being appointed county magistrate, he becomes involved in an old case, narrowly escapes death and suffers from amnesia. During a critical moment, he is saved by Rong Shanbao, played by Gülnezer Bextiyar.
As Lu Jianglai recovers under Rong Shanbao’s care, he gradually falls in love with her and finds himself competing for her affections against many other men. In the end, he wins her heart. The romantic search for drama it has been compared by viewers to a gender-reversed version Empresses in the palaceoffering an engaging and refreshing twist that kept audiences hooked.
Sources: DL
