So the biggest C-drama to drop this year so far will go to The Legend of Shen Li which is reportedly slated now for an early March 2024 release. When I say biggest I mean highest profile in leads and budget and also breadth of release, The drama will air on China Central Television, Zhejiang TV, Jiangsu TV and also Hunan TV on top of streaming on Tencent. Basically this drama will blanket the greater regions of China next month which means networks and advertisers are really banking on it being a mega hit. Starring Zhao Li Ying and Lin Geng Xin in a CP reunion from Princess Agents with also the drama being adapted from a popular novel, this is definitely the C-drama to have a shot at making a mark with viewers this year. Promos haven’t started yet but I’m looking forward to seeing the full scope of what’s coming.
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The CGI and set are beautiful! Not to little and not over the top either, it looks perfect! No doubt there is chemistry between the leads, looking forward to this drama!
I will check this one out. Never started the book but I hope it's good. Saw ZLY in Menglan and Duckweed and liked her there though didn't care for Princess Agents or her other dramas.
Did you mean Minglan? I will always give ZLY's dramas a try, some actors/actresses just have that pull factor.
Ah yes Minglan. Thanks for the correction.
@Lilith, I understand what you mean about pull factor... some artistes have that.
Princess agents is her best drama
Everyone has their own opinion, but as for me, that was a terrible drama. I couldn't finish more than a few episodes. It looked so low budget. I never got why that drama for so popular
Age has harden Zhao Liying's eyes... She have lost the spark she had when she was younger. Her acting have improved alot but her eyes is not showing a happy woman. I actually prefer her earlier dramas... I remember her in Cuo Dian Yuan Yang (2012)... She was so young then...
I like her in Legend of Luzhen and Boss & Me. I watched these two old dramas per fans' recommendation when I started to pay attention to C drama. They aren't to my taste now but ZLY did leave good marks on my impression. Both ZLY and LGX have show obvious signs of aging although I think ZLY still looks pretty. I do hope ZLY can successfully transition to non-idol dramas that would prolong her acting career even though I'm not really interested in non-idol C dramas.
Yes...I enjoyed those 2 dramas too.
If anything, ZLY is maturing into another stage of her career. Her performance in the latest Zhang Mi You movie became the talk of the country despite being one of the ensemble cast rather than a lead. Honestly, the few scenes shown on social media of her as a deaf single mum is tear-inducive. She’s morphing from a star to an actor - https://youtube.com/shorts/2dS4t8utH5g?si=Jx7q8uGol0XazuTr
Again another drama starring one decent lead and one other unwatchable actor. ZLY has been pretty consistent in her acting. That being said, I didn't feel her chemistry with bland LGX in Princess Agents. The 2nd lead Shawn Dou completely outshone LGX. Even other supporting actors like Den Lun stole spotlights from LGX too. LGX's subsequent C counterfeit of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim was boring as f*ck! LGX's real personality in RL turned me off even more. Have to pass this drama unfortunately.
Only drama I ever finished from ZLY was Legend of Luzhen and Boss & Me (drama was boring but I loved the novel), and I dropped Princess Agent. Afterwards I just can't seem to bring myself to watch a ZLY drama. I did check out the MV for this drama, but their chemistry seems lacking possibly coming from LGX like he can't seem to emote well. I'm seeing no emotions coming from him like is he sad, confused, mopey or just lifeless LOL.
Lin Geng Xin? He is such a bad actor. Good Luck. I will wait for the review first... sounds like a waste of time... like the drama with... (the person who has no offers)... What's with her who has been working with those who cannot act?
I have a strong feeling this one is going to be a major dud! The ML isa bad actor and looks a bit unattractive. Shawn Dou was ten times better than him both in looks and acting in PA. I like ZL and hope she does well but this one, I don’t have much hopes for !
Lin Geng Xin was great in Princess Agents for me, I thought Shawn did well too, but he didn't outshined LGX for me. I wanted to fast forward all his parts. I tried to watch Shawn's drama after princess agents but there was not a drama of his I could finished. I liked LGX to Love, and master of my own. His swordsman movie I liked as WELL. Looking forward to their reunion.
LGX can't act and she isn't exactly stellar either. Pass.
Princess agents was fine except needed a sequel. I thought ML acted well in Princess agent. Not sure why so much hate. I am definitely checking this out. FL also excellent actress. Lot of great supporting actors and actresses too.
I thought he did well too. Glad they making this drama to give closure to the CP fans. Nothing to watch nowadays. I hope this one comes out soon.
All these comments about Legend of Lu Zhen has made me start rewatching it. Production quality wasn’t great then but it still has its charms. I thought she had such good chemistry with Chen Xiao. They were one of the first CPs I shipped lol.