In a bold move to attract more viewers to her latest Chinese wuxia drama, *The Journey Of Legend*, 25-year-old actress Eleanor Lee has invested a staggering 39,900 yuan (approximately $7,200) of her own cash.

The daughter of renowned Taiwan-born TV host Quan Yifeng, Lee is not just relying on traditional promotion. She purchased 666 VIP membership cards from popular streaming platforms iQiyi and Tencent Video, each costing 30 yuan, and gifted them to her fans on Instagram. This strategic giveaway allows them to watch her new series without any subscription cost!

Buying out viewing rights to boost drama popularity isn't exactly new—many artists and fans have employed this tactic, but Lee's generous gesture is turning heads.

*The Journey Of Legend*, a 40-episode series that began airing on September 11, also features Chinese actors Cheng Yi and Bextiyar Gulnezer. In addition to her significant spending, Cheng Yi reportedly invested over 530,000 yuan in a similar initiative, and other cast members are following suit.

The results of these promotional efforts speak volumes! The drama has surged to the number one spot on iQiyi, and it tops Tencent Video's list of most-searched dramas.

In the series, based on the 1970s wuxia novel *The Heroes Of China Saga*, Lee portrays the stunning swordswoman Tang Fang, who is romantically linked to Cheng Yi’s character. Fans are eagerly awaiting her appearance, which kicks off in the third episode.

However, not all has been smooth sailing for Lee. Rumors circulated that her role might be replaced by an AI after a scandal erupted over a rumored leaked voice clip criticizing Chinese individuals. This prompted backlash from some netizens who called for her removal from the show.

Fortunately, the truth came to light. The clip had been manipulated by a former assistant, and Lee ultimately won a lawsuit against her, vindicating her from the controversy. Will this be the turning point in her career? Stay tuned!