Arthur Chen Becomes the Ideal Husband, Fang Muyang Character Has 60 Million Views

Kapanlagi.com - The name Arthur Chen is back in the spotlight thanks to his role as Fang Muyang in the historical drama Love in the Innocent Years. The character has even successfully reached a 60 million index on Weibo and sparked widespread discussion on the internet.

Not only viral, but Arthur Chen's performance has also set a series of impressive records on various platforms. His popularity has skyrocketed, leading many viewers to dub him the "ideal husband" of the screen.

1. Popularity Index Soars, Fang Muyang Becomes a New Phenomenon

The role of Fang Muyang played by Arthur Chen immediately caught attention since the beginning of the airing. In one day, this character's Weibo index reached 60 million and stayed in the top trending spots for several consecutive days.

It didn't stop there; Arthur Chen's personal Weibo index also surpassed 100 million for four consecutive days. Meanwhile, the Baidu index reached over 30,000 with total topics gathering hundreds of millions of views and over 1 billion plays.

These numbers show how Arthur Chen's appeal is not only strong among long-time fans. His popularity now reaches a broader public, including family audiences.

2. Mastering the Popularity Chart

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In the V Chart, the character Fang Muyang became the only one to break the index of 9 for three consecutive days. This achievement places Arthur Chen in a special position as he is able to compete in modern romance, ancient romance, and historical drama categories simultaneously.

Yunhe data also recorded a dominance index exceeding 400,000 with market share increasing for 11 consecutive days. He even topped the overall public opinion popularity list.

Arthur Chen's contribution to this series is said to exceed 40 percent according to Datavin. It’s no wonder that the drama scored an early Douban score of 8.7 and was dubbed as "This Year's Dark Horse".

3. Major Success on TV and Online Platforms

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The success of this drama feels real both on television and streaming platforms. On CCTV-8, its peak rating reached 2.7 percent during prime time, setting a new record in 2026.

Meanwhile, on Tencent Video, its popularity index broke through 28,000, shattering the Firefly segment record. This achievement further solidifies Arthur Chen's position as a young actor capable of taking dramas to the next level.

The surge in male viewers has also drawn particular attention. With a TGI of 136.45 in the 31-40 age group, this drama successfully reached a cross-generational audience.

4. Acting Transformation Praised by Audiences

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Many viewers praised Arthur Chen's dedication in building the character of Fang Muyang. He gained weight and used cold sore makeup to authentically portray the marginalized youth of the 1970s.

Small details like the awkward way of tying shoelaces to the innocent expressions without dialogue became highlights. The scene of his shocked gaze during a romantic moment was even referred to as "a moment like a god" by netizens.

The character Fang Muyang, who is willing to sacrifice for his partner, earned Arthur Chen the title of "perfect husband." Related hashtags even surpassed 100 million views and continue to be a hot topic of discussion.

5. A New Milestone for Actors Post-2000s

Arthur Chen as Fang Muyang - copyright: weibo.com

Through this role, Arthur Chen makes history as the first post-2000s actor with three characters breaking the 9 index in the V Chart. Previously, he succeeded with Li Xun and Sima Jiao, and now Fang Muyang completes that list.

This achievement proves Arthur Chen's versatility across various genres, from modern idol to period drama. He is no longer just known as a "second-generation star", but as an actor with strong national appeal.

Support from mainstream media and certification from CCTV as a talented young actor further solidifies his position. Arthur Chen's popularity continues to rise steadily.

(kpl/chn)