Offering a degree of nostalgia
Starring in a number of TV shows and movies, such as The Novaland: The Castle in the Sky and To Be A Better Man, Guan is considered to be one of the most popular actresses of her generation.
On Sina Weibo, a barometer for popularity in China, the 23-year-old actress is followed by nearly 31 million fans.
She reveals the new series has expanded her knowledge of the internet celebrity economy, an emerging business which has rapidly expanded in the digital era.
Statistics show that around 710 million people in China are accustomed to purchasing things through online platforms, and a lot of them love to buy products recommended by live-streaming celebrities or influential bloggers, according to a report from China Internet Network Information Center.
"I once thought working as a beauty blogger was easy and interesting, but actually they need to be smart, diligent and persistent. It's quite difficult to be successful in such a fiercely competitive business," says Guan, who consulted with real-life bloggers as a preparation for the drama.
