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Zhang Ling He’s Next C-drama the Period Romance Revenge Reportedly Having Final Actress Casting Tussle Between Lu Yu Xiao and Yang Chao Yue

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 24, 2026 by ockoalaJune 24, 2026

So period romance C-drama Revenge (Chinese title 刺棠 Ci Tang) is all but confirmed to star Zhang Ling He as the male lead and is his next drama with filming slated for this summer to start. The female lead has moved all over the place and the current two finalists are Lu Yu Xiao or Yang Chao Yue. Earlier rumored … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Ci Tang, Lu Yu Xiao, Revenge, Yang Chao Yue, Zhang Ling He | 7 Replies

C-netizens Joke that Using Real Names will Make C-drama The Road to Glory with Zhang Ling He and Lin Yun Turn Country Bumpkin

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 22, 2026 by ockoalaJune 22, 2026

So the real name decree is reportedly going into effect mid-July for drama productions, i.e. promotional materials need to use the real names of the actors and actresses rather than their stage names. This will then help the billing order by following surname strokes and no one can complain or argue who should be top billed based on “popularity” or … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Jelly Lin, Lin Yun, The Road to Glory, Zhang Ling He | 11 Replies

C-stars Song Wei Long and Tian Xi Wei Wins Most Popular Actor and Actress Prize at the 2026 Global OTT Awards for Their Roles in Shine on Me and Pursuit of Jade

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 21, 2026 by ockoalaJune 21, 2026

This weekend C-ent went to K-ent, and sent two of the prettiest visuals to the international stage. The 2026 Global OTT Awards was held in Busan this weekend for streaming productions and handed over a ton of prizes across many categories. For C-ent stars Song Wei Long and Tian Xi Wei, they got to win their awards together in a … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Pursuit of Jade, Shine on Me, Song Wei Long, Tian Xi Wei | 13 Replies

Long Delayed Period C-drama Legend of the Rosy Clouds with Li Yi Tong, Zeng Shun Xi, and Deng Wei Confirmed for June 20th Premiere on iQiyi

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 20, 2026 by ockoalaJune 19, 2026

Well this may be a case of the opposite of better late than never, because from what I just saw it should stay on the shelf for the sake of the leads lol. Period C-drama Legend of the Rosy Clouds (云秀行 Yun Xiu Xing) with Li Yi Tong, Zeng Shun Xi, and Deng Wei is confirmed for release this weekend … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Deng Wei, Legend of the Rosy Clouds, Li Yi Tong, Zeng Shun Xi | 2 Replies

The Noble with Li Yi Tong and Chen Xing Xu Release Becomes First C-drama to Adopt New Regulations Requiring Billing Order by Strokes in Last Name as Well as Not Allowing Stage Names

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 19, 2026 by ockoalaJune 21, 2026

Well, the production of period C-drama The Noble (Jin Zhi 金枝 or The Golden Branch) is either super duper go-getters or the savviest brown nosers ever. Because this week the production released the first batch of official stills for the drama and went ahead and followed the orders for the upcoming changes to drama promotion despite the regulation not going … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Chen Xing Xu, Jin Zhi, Li Yi Tong, The Noble | 35 Replies

July 2026 Rumored to Have Big Male Lead C-drama Showdown with Zhang Ling He’s Overdo Premiering at the Same Time as Love for You with Song Wei Long

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 18, 2026 by ockoalaJune 18, 2026

There has been a spate of big name actress C-dramas airing either head-to-head or premiering in such proximity that it’s basically direct competition. Now we’re getting a male lead showdown coming in likely early July 2026 so in a few weeks next month. C-ent airing rumor has Republic era period romance C-drama Overdo (这一秒过火 Zhe Yi Miao Guo Huo) with … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Love For You, Overdo, Song Wei Long, Wang Chu Ran, Zhang Jing Yi, Zhang Ling He | 15 Replies

Seoul Drama Awards Releases Statement that Nominations are Not Out Yet Contradicting that Zhang Ling He was Nominated for Best Actor for Pursuit of Jade

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 15, 2026 by ockoalaJune 15, 2026

Oh what a difference a day makes lol! Yesterday C-ent was buzzing that Zhang Ling He was now elevated to international level with a nomination for Best Actor at the 2026 Seoul International Drama Awards for his role in Pursuit of Jade. Now the official awards organization has come out in a released statement that the nominations for any award … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Pursuit of Jade, Zhang Ling He | 19 Replies

Zhang Ling He and Pursuit of Jade Get Nominations at International Based Television Awards as Drama Remains Very Popular Overseas

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 14, 2026 by ockoalaJune 14, 2026

When things are happening it certainly feels one way but time and distance can show a different or changed outcome. C-drama Pursuit of Jade aired in March 2026 to a solid premiere for the story, visuals, and acting/chemistry of leads Zhang Ling He and Tian Xi Wei. But maybe popularity made it a target but soon after came the backlash … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Pursuit of Jade, Zhang Ling He | 10 Replies

C-actress Tang Yan’s Expected Big Female Lead Drama Lady Liberty Flops with Viewer Feedback Focused on Her Terrible Wig and Stiff Acting

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 11, 2026 by ockoalaJune 12, 2026

So last month in May what should have been a high profile premiere for a big budget C-drama ended up flopping and slinking into the annals of forgettable dramas. Modern romance Lady Liberty adapted from the novel Single Woman by famed novelist Yi Shu was supposed to be Tang Yan’s first big drama since getting a career boost resurgence from … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Lady Liberty, Tang Yan | 13 Replies

C-ent Screenwriter Publicly Accuses Bai Lu of Using Her Clout to Remove Her From the Script of Recently Premiered C-drama The First Jasmine

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 10, 2026 by ockoalaJune 10, 2026

I dunno, this seems like great buzz either way for the C-drama The First Jasmine lol. It’s petty and probably frequently happens in the entertainment industry if true, and if not it still gives a lot more attention to the drama. One day after premiering, a screenwriter Meng Qiqi publicly attacked female lead Bai Lu online, accusing her of behind … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Lu, The First Jasmine, Yu Zheng | 15 Replies

Chen Yao is the Female Lead Opposite Deng Wei in Director Guo Jing Ming’s Next Drama the Fantasy Romance Bai Yao Pu

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 8, 2026 by ockoalaJune 8, 2026

Director and writer Guo Jing Ming has been doing a slew of xianxia or fantasy dramas in recent years and will be continuing in the same genre for his next one. I reported that Deng Wei was basically confirmed as the male lead for Bai Yao Pu (百妖谱 or Hundred Demon Manual) and for a while there were a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Yao Pu, Chen Yao, Deng Wei | 8 Replies

Tencent Modern Thriller C-drama Kai Dao Tu Mi in Talks with Bai Lu, Peng Guan Yin, and Chang Hua Sen as Leads

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 7, 2026 by ockoalaJune 7, 2026

There is an interesting modern C-drama rumored to be close to casting next week or so. It’s a modern romance thriller titled Kai Dao Tu Mi 开到荼蘼 (also known as Blooming to the End) by HK novelist Yi Shu who wrote novels adapted to The Tale of Rose, Best Choice Ever, The Golden Years, and many more. The drama will … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Lu, Chang Hua Sen, Peng Guan Ying | 4 Replies

Well Known Supporting C-actor Jin Zhe Confirmed to Have Passed Away at 33 Years Old

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 6, 2026 by ockoalaJune 6, 2026

What a sad news to have to share. C-ent was rocked today with rumors that actor Jin Zhe had passed away, with hours of the gossip spreading until his agency confirmed it was indeed true. The word is that he passed away in his home in Hangzhou at the age of 33 years old. He’s best known for being the … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Jin Zhe | 6 Replies

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