This drama and casting came out of nowhere for me, either it was kept super low key or I simply missed the casting rumor phase. iQiyi announced today that upcoming period C-drama Echoes (Chinese title Chao Yu Jie 朝玉阶 or Facing the Jade Steps) will star Bai Lu with Chen Zhe Yuan in yet another roulette of popular stars eventually … Continue reading →
It’s the end of an era for C-actress Bai Lu, and she’s leaving on what looks by all accounts to be mutually amicable terms. She announced today the long running rumor that she will be leaving long time agency Huanyu Entertainment, founded by producer (and writer/director) Yu Zheng. She was under the agency for ten years and it was up … Continue reading →
As I said before, June 2026 was a relatively uneventful month in C-drama land. There were plenty of premieres but nothing broke out or made a meaningful impact whether good or bad. Towards the end of the month came period revenge and romance C-drama The First Jasmine (莫离 Mo Li) with Bai Lu and Cheng Lei and the drama has … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
With May wrapping up the first big C-drama June release will be Tencent period romance and intrigue C-drama The First Jasmine (Chinese title Mo Li 莫离). I like that the title is different, not using the typical trope words or going too literal, but the preview is now what I was expected. The drama starring Bai Lu and Cheng Lei … Continue reading →
I think it will take a few more days to die down for the still expanding fallout from the alleged bullying and then counter-bullying scandal with Dylan Wang and Shen Yue from the variety show The Inn. Netizens are really taking sides, more supporting Shen Yue, but both sides are digging into past conduct from either star to show times … Continue reading →
Well this is a blast from the past, so much so that one of the leads actually looks like a completely different person to today haha. A long ago filmed and been on the shelf fantasy period C-drama is reportedly getting dusted off and finally aired. The drama was titled The Monkey King 3 (女儿国 Nu Er Guo) and stars … Continue reading →
The leveling up of the female lead actress pick is pretty clear the drama is aiming for a top lead. The wuxia period C-drama Jian Ge Wu Ling 剑阁闻铃 has already signed male lead Li Yun Rui who is top billed, and in the last two weeks there has been a slew of actress names in talks for the female … Continue reading →
I personally prefer dramas that I either love, hate, or love to hate, and it’s actually worse when a drama bores me or doesn’t hook me at all for whatever reason. That’s how I feel about recently aired period C-drama Unveil: Jadewind with Bai Lu and Wang Xing Yue. I watched the first episode hoping for the same cheesy but … Continue reading →
So Youku is playing coy with giving an exact date but all airing rumors has Unveil: Jadewind with Bai Lu and Wang Xing Yue being released either by the end of January this weekend or the beginning of February next week. I am excited but after watching the newly released trailer a little less hyped solely because the drama looks … Continue reading →
I’m so excited to hear that Youku is reportedly scheduling the investigative period C-drama Unveil: Jadewind for early February 2026. That’s a few weeks ago and right before the coming lunar new year so if it’s good should have a shot to get high viewership thanks to the holidays off for people. Starring Bai Lu and Wang Xing Yue, it’s … Continue reading →
Watching The Wanted Detective recently got me in an investigative drama mood, and male lead Wang Xing Yue actually has another such drama on deck that I am hoping gets released sooner now. It’s called Unveil: Jadewind (The Mysterious Case of Tang Palace) and stars Bai Lu as the female lead and third time reuniting with Wang Xing Yue after … Continue reading →
