Why did they change the love interest in Mulan?

Why did they change the love interest in Mulan?

Part of the reason director Niki Caro chose to change Shang was because of the unfortunate implications of Mulan getting together with her commanding officer. Look, I love bisexual icon Captain Li Shang as much as the next Disney fan. But Chen Honghui won my heart when I saw him in action.

Did Mulan and Li Shang kiss?

The animated movie also featured a romance between Mulan and Li Shang, but Disney confirmed that Shang is not in the live-action adaptation. Instead, Mulan’s love interest is Chen Honghui (Yoson An), and in an early cut of the film, the two share a kiss.

Is Li Shang Mulan’s love interest?

Captain Li Shang is a Chinese army captain from Disney’s 1998 feature film Mulan and its sequel (“Shang” is his first name, “Li” is his last name). He is the love interest and eventual husband of Fa Mulan and serves as the captain of the first film.

How did Shang Li find out Mulan was a girl?

Shang is caught in the avalanche but is saved by Ping. After Shang recovers, he thanks Ping and accepts “him” as a trusted friend. However, while Ping is receiving treatment (due to a slash wound “he” received from Shan Yu), it is discovered that “he” is a woman named Mulan.

When did Li Shang fall in love with Mulan?

In the years since Mulan’s release in 1998, Li Shang has been embraced by the LGBTQ community for falling in with Mulan when she is still pretending to be a man. It was his status as a bisexual Disney icon that initially led to some backlash when fans found out Li Shang wouldn’t be part of the live action reboot.

Is there gonna be a live action Mulan 2?

If there is a live action Mulan 2, we make a rough guess as to when Disney might release it to the public. It would be many years from now, but we’ll predict a 2025 release. As for a more specific time, due to the fact that Mulan (2020) was supposed to come out in March, we’ll estimate a March 2025 for Mulan 2.

Does Mulan marry?

Mulan and Shang are married and the princesses are released from their vows. Back home, the ancestors prepare a list of chores to do for Mushu, Shang arrives at the shrine and combines his family’s temple with Mulan’s. This allows Mushu to keep his title as family guardian. Mulan and Shang live happily ever after.

Who is Mulan’s boyfriend in the movie?

In the years since the initial release of Disney’s animated classic, Mulan, her love interest, Li Shang, has gained a lot of popularity, partly because many see him as Disney’s first bisexual character.

How did Mulan get hurt?

Mulan’s loyal horse, Khan, ran to her side. She jumped onto his back, and just as the snow was about to bury Shang, Mulan pulled him to safety. During the battle, Mulan had been injured.