LayarHijau.com—Some netizens in China have revealed that an art magazine named ArtPDF has recently caught the attention of Deng Lun's fans. The latest edition of the magazine sold 60,000 copies in just half an hour, generating a gross income of 4.8 million yuan (approximately USD 657.2K). Each copy was priced at 80 yuan (around USD 11.03). Some fans apparently believed that Deng Lun became the cover of the magazine’s newest edition.
However, some netizens pointed out that this magazine does not actually feature Deng Lun's face or name; instead, it uses various words to imply that the protagonist is Deng Lun. Despite this, many fans remain enthusiastic about purchasing the magazine. It's no surprise that numerous netizens have expressed amusement after reading it, with comments like, "Fans seem so easily fooled!"
Regardless of the differing opinions on Deng Lun's actions regarding the magazine sales, from an objective standpoint, this reflects the strong cohesion and high loyalty of his fan base.
The purchases made by fans are not only a form of support for Deng Lun but also an acknowledgment of his artistic efforts. This type of support illustrates the deep emotional connection between fans and their idols, as well as the fans' hopes for a more diverse development of their idols.
Deng Lun has not completely vanished from the public eye, as reported by Sohu. He has also opened a hot pot restaurant called "Huoshe" and is trying to find new development opportunities through business transformation. The sale of this magazine can be seen as an attempt to make a comeback and re-enter the public spotlight through a new professional identity (as a model).
Even though Deng Lun's magazine sales have achieved good results, public sentiment towards him remains divided. Some believe he should be held accountable for his past actions, while others feel he has paid the price for his mistakes and deserves a chance to start over.
Deng Lun participated in the art magazine shoot, choosing to appear anonymously and not showing his face throughout the process. This can be viewed as an artistic endeavor on his part. Such a practice not only protects his current situation but also showcases his artistic pursuit.
Deng Lun's decision to engage in the photoshoot as a model and sell the magazine through pre-sale is a smart business strategy. This approach not only attracts support from fans but also alleviates financial pressure through the funds generated from pre-sales.
As previously reported, Deng Lun was blacklisted by the Chinese government after being found guilty of tax evasion. At that time, the tax authorities stated that they had warned the actor multiple times to resolve his tax issues, but he did not respond to those warnings before ultimately being reported.