Fan Bingbing Questions AI Microdramas' Impact

Fan Bingbing, attending the Busan International Film Festival, voiced reservations about the proliferation of AI-generated microdramas in China. She questioned whether these productions offer genuine artistic nourishment to younger viewers.

During a press conference and a special talk, Fan emphasized the unique emotional complexity and expressiveness of human actors, citing films like Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" as examples that AI cannot replicate. She also shared her deep admiration for Park Chan-wook's "The Handmaiden," recalling her effort to watch it when it was unavailable in China.

Reflecting on her three-decade career, Fan spoke of the responsibility she and her generation of Chinese actors feel to uphold artistic standards and connect past cinematic traditions with future developments. She believes in 'yuanfen,' or fated connection, as crucial for an actor's journey.

Having faced a tax evasion case in 2018, Fan has since worked internationally, earning accolades for her roles in Malaysian and Korean productions. She acknowledged being 'forced' to adapt to new challenges, leading to unexpected opportunities beyond her initial screen image.