So the dilemma of fully completed C-dramas with a scandal plagued lead continues towards the option of reshooting the scenes of the cancelled lead in order to air. Period drama Love Never Dies was thisclose to airing when actress Yuan Bing Yan got in to tax evasion allegations so the drama was put on ice. She has recently been fully cancelled by C-ent after the government announced that she was in fact guilty of said tax evasion so her career is over OVER. Love Never Dies has reportedly hired up and coming actress Hu Yi Xuan to replace Yuan Bing Yan with the cast reassembling in February 2024 for a month of reshoots. Let’s see if this reshoot actually happens and if so will the end product even be worth watching.
Hu Yi Xuan is a good actress. I like her; looking forward to it.
Hmm thinking about it the replacement seems to look more suitable for the look than the original.
I’m really curious but does that kind of bang even exist in ancient times? It looks like people cosplaying
I like Hu Yi Xuan. It’s just that she doesn’t get much offers. I’m not too fond of the ML so don’t know if I will tune in, but I’m curious how the end result will be. Guess we’ll have to wait and see how Yang Zi’s Golden Hairpin does.
This is actually a really good opportunity for her – because reshoots are so expensive, they probably chose an up and comer who they saw of as skilled, but cheap because she doesn’t have the popularity yet. That will help offset the cost. On the other hand, she would never get a role like this in NORMAL circumstances at this point in her career, so even if the pay is suitable for her current level but lower than this kinda role usually gets, it’s excellent exposure for her. If she does a good job and the drama performs well, this could be a major career shortcut for her.
And while his fans would usually be mad at a “not worthy” actress jumping into a high profile role with there favorite actor, I’m guessing in this case they will be too grateful the drama is airing at all to be mad at her! They might even be grateful to her as well.
So, win win if all goes well
Sorry, my post was not meant as a reply to you.
Ah yes no problem. I’m curious too see whether these replacement projects will look good in the end
Yay! I love Hu Yi Xuan. She’s such a natural but shes so underrated. Hope she will catch her break soon.