Today, we have photos from June 3, 2020, of the booting ceremony for the series Word of Honor (山河令 / Shan He Ling, formerly Tian Ya Ke). The series filmed at Hengdian World Studios from June 3 to September 23, 2020, and the launch ceremony with the cast (including ZZH and GJ) took place that day. Holding incense (香) is a standard element of such ceremonies in the Chinese film/television industry – it's supposed to bring good luck to the production. In the photos, ZZH looks very casual, modern, and "cool" because it's a backstage look, not a TV show costume. At the time, his hair was slightly longer, slightly disheveled, naturally styled, and with a slight volume. He wore his signature aviator sunglasses with bluish-purple or blue lenses, which gave him a cool, rock-chic look. ZZH's outfit was a cropped black T-shirt with a blue "Louis Vuitton" logo and stylized lettering, and black pants that looked like jeans or cargo pants. It was a simple, street-style, minimalist look. Looking at the photos, in some photos, he holds bundles of incense, sometimes already lit and smoking, while in others, he claps his hands. He appears relaxed, with a slight smile or a focused, "cool" expression. His figure is slim and tall. GJ is often seen alongside ZZH, who appears here wearing a beige cap with the word "AUTUM," a black shirt over a white T-shirt, and black pants, also holding incense. As mentioned, these are photos from the official filming ceremony (开机仪式) for the series WOH, which took place on June 3, 2020, at Hengdian World Studios. The main cast (ZZH and GJ as dual leads) and production crew were officially announced on the same day. The ceremony had the standard feel of Chinese "booting ceremonies." Incense (香) was lit and held—a ritual meant to bring good luck and prosperity to the production. Clapping, group photos, and the presence of most of the cast and crew were noticeable. The actors were in casual clothes, as this was only the formal launch. According to media reports : ZZH and GJ appeared in black outfits, looking "handsome and smiling”. In the photos, both participate in the ritual in a calm and professional manner. This was a moment when they were just beginning to get to know each other—GJ was initially quite shy and reserved (producer MT later described him as a "shy boy"), while ZZH was more open and experienced. At the time of publication (June 2020), the reception was rather calm and typical of standard photos from "开机仪式." The series Tian Ya Ke (later Word of Honor) wasn't a hit yet – it was just the beginning of a mid-sized production, so the photos didn't cause a huge stir. Fans who saw them mostly praised the looks of both actors. ZZH, in a black LV T-shirt and sunglasses, was described as "cool," "handsome," "street-chic," and "full of character." GJ, in a beige cap and black, was described as "pretty," "youthful," and "decent." Comments included: "They both look good in black," "a nice couple for the show," and "a traditional incense ceremony." Many fans (both then and later, when the photos were recirculated) noted that there wasn't any particular closeness between them. GJ himself later addressed these photos and these comments in an interview. He said, more or less, "Don't judge how close we were based on those ceremony photos. Many said there was no chemistry. But if you look closely, I look at him in them." This phrase later became a favorite "candy" for CP (JunZhe / 浪浪钉) fans. When WOH became successful, these photos were revived and given a whole new life. CP fans analyzed them in terms of "first glance," "destiny," and "the beginning of history." Comments like "he was already looking at him back then," "it started with incense," and "from such ordinary photos, a legend grew." Montages comparing these shots with later, very close-up BTS and scenes from the series appeared.