Looks like October will end with a splash in C-drama land with Tencent announcing that it will premiere big budget period drama Tigers Sniff the Rose (尚公主 Shang Gong Ju) this Friday October 23rd. Starring Meng Zi Yi and Li Yun Rui, the drama has gotten more attention that usual by being the reunion of the two leads after their big hit pairing in Blossom two years ago. I have no interest in that drama and have even less interest in this one but remain curious to see if viewers will tune in just for them even if the story line and execution of this drama is or isn’t as good as Blossom. Neither have had any hits or strong showings in subsequent dramas and reportedly a lot hinges on Tigers doing well. With recent dramas having more red flag male lead characters it’s refreshing to see the genders swapped and she seems like the crazy(ier) one here.

Preview for Tigers Sniff the Rose: