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Tag Archives: Against the Current

Tan Song Yun and Liu Xue Yi Lead Big Cast of Actresses in Family and Political Conflict Period C-drama Against the Current

A Koala's Playground Posted on February 19, 2026 by ockoalaFebruary 18, 2026
Period drama couple in traditional attire.

The Tencent period C-drama Against the Current (兰香如故 Lan Xiang Ru Gu) released the new couple poster above this week to celebrate Valentine’s Day and also remind me that this drama is coming. Starring Tan Song Yun and Liu Xue Yi, the drama follows a fallen noble lady who becomes a servant and must climb the ranks of the internal … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Against the Current, Liu Xue Yi, Tan Song Yun | 7 Replies

Tan Song Yun and Liu Xue Yi Lead Talented Cast in Upcoming Tencent Period Family Scheming Dynamics C-drama Against the Current

A Koala's Playground Posted on September 12, 2025 by ockoalaSeptember 12, 2025
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There is a specific genre of slow burn family politics and romance period C-drama that if done well can be so addicting even with leisurely pace and a lot of pointed looks more than action. I’m talking about The Story of Minglan and The Sword and the Brocade, and even Yu Zheng’s more makjang take on the style in The … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Against the Current, Li Meng, Liu Xue Yi, Tan Song Yun, Zheng Hehuizi

Period C-drama Against the Current Starring Tan Song Yun and Liu Xue Yi Releases First Character Stills

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 12, 2025 by ockoalaMay 11, 2025
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Seeing this first official character still of Tan Song Yun in her just started filming new C-drama gives massive The Sword and the Brocade energy and flashbacks. The drama is titled Against the Current (Chinese title 兰香如故 Lan Xiang Ru Gu which translates as Orchid’s Fragrance Remains) and is a female lead centric drama with Tan Song Yun being paired … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Against the Current, Li Meng, Liu Xue Yi, Tan Song Yun

Filming Commences for Period C-drama Against the Current with Tan Song Yun and New Male Lead Zhang Xin Cheng

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 18, 2025 by ockoalaApril 17, 2025
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Filming is reportedly quietly underway for female lead centric period C-drama Against the Current (Chinese title 兰香如故 Lan Xiang Ru Gu). It came out when the above leaked still of female lead Tan Song Yun in costume got all her fans super excited, both that she’s headlining this drama and also her hair and outfoot look great on her! I … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Against the Current, Tan Song Yun, Zhang Xin Cheng

Tan Song Yun and Liu Xue Yi in Talks for Period Romance C-drama Against the Current Adapted From Novel The Fate of the Orchids Fragrance

A Koala's Playground Posted on April 6, 2025 by ockoalaApril 6, 2025
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An upcoming C-drama production in the works is close to finalizing the leads, and it looks to be Tan Song Yun paired with Liu Xue Yi. The drama is titled Against the Current (Chinese title 兰香如故 Lan Xiang Ru Gu or Orchid Fragrance Remains) and is adapted from the novel 兰香缘 Lan Xiang Yuan or The Fate of the Orchids … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Against the Current, Liu Xue Yi, Tan Song Yun

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