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Li Yansong, president of iQiyi Pictures, an investor in the film, says the pre-sales response in Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea has so far been good.

What's next for Chou? The star ponders and says he wants to direct a Hollywood film.

He seems eager to prove his ability in cinema just as he has in music.

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