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C-actress Zhou Yu Tong Goes From Filming Republic Era Espionage C-drama Spying with Xiao Zhan into New Ming Dynasty Drama with Hu Ge

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 31, 2025 by ockoalaMay 31, 2025
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I saw the new posters released by Youku for its upcoming Republic era espionage and thriller C-drama Spying (Chinese title 谍报上不封顶 Die Bao Shang Bu Feng Ding) adapted from the same name novel. The top billed male lead is Xiao Zhan and anything with him is always going to get views and buzz but now after the hit that is … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Hu Ge, Spying, Xiao Zhan, Zhang Ju Zheng, Zhou Yu Tong | 15 Replies

First Official Character Posters for iQiyi Environmental Conservation C-drama Born to be Alive with Yang Zi and Hu Ge

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 27, 2025 by ockoalaMay 26, 2025
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Filming has commenced for the CCTV and iQiyi C-drama Born to be Alive (Chinese title Life Tree) starring Yang Zi with special male lead guest star Hu Ge. It’s filming in the Tibetan Plateau in Western China and tells the story of a girl who was adopted and grew up in that region and becomes a police officer patrolling the … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Born to be Alive, Hu Ge, Yang Zi | 24 Replies

Yang Zi Confirmed for C-drama Born to be Alive with Special Guest Male Lead Hu Ge

A Koala's Playground Posted on May 2, 2025 by ockoalaMay 2, 2025
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C-actress Yang Zi continues her streak of top billing female lead empowerment themed dramas and with her wrapping up Family Business (Jia Ye) last month she’s headed to the filming set for her next drama already. iQiyi this week confirmed the C-drama of Born to be Alive (Chinese title Sheng Ming Shu 生命树 or Life Tree) and will star Yang … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Hu Ge, Yang Zi | 27 Replies

Hu Ge Reunites with Two Beloved by Audience Leading Ladies Ariel Lin and Liu Shi Shi in a Blast From the Past

A Koala's Playground Posted on October 11, 2024 by ockoalaOctober 11, 2024
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It’s been a nostalgic week for fans of the beloved Legend of the Condor Heroes 2008 version, which is a few years will be twenty (!!!) years old. Male lead Hu Ge reunited with his two female leads Ariel Lin and Liu Shi Shi in the same week but in different places. Four days ago Hu Ge took home Best … Continue reading →

Posted in My Loves | Tagged Ariel Lin, Hu Ge, Liu Shi Shi | 12 Replies

Hu Ge’s Appearance in Yang Zi’s Next Drama Tree of Life Expected to be a Special Role Type Billing

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 30, 2024 by ockoalaJuly 30, 2024
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So the “special role” or “special appearance” billing in C-dramas has worked well to bring in a big name for a role with perhaps less screen time but very vital to the plot. In recent dramas that come to mind it was Wallace Huo in The Tale of Rose and Tan Jian Ci in Lost You Forever. So for the … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Born to be Live, Hu Ge, Tree of Life, Yang Zi | 12 Replies

Yang Zi’s Next C-drama Tree of Life Now in Talks with Hu Ge as the Male Lead

A Koala's Playground Posted on July 24, 2024 by ockoalaJuly 25, 2024
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Hold up and come again? This is such WOAH level casting news rumors and would be insane if it comes true. Yang Zi has all but signed on the line for the C-drama Tree of Life and this week there is a new male lead reportedly in talks to join her. It’s none other than award winning top actor Hu … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Hu Ge, Tree of Life, Yang Zi | 25 Replies

Blossoms Shanghai Wins Best Drama at the 2024 Magnolia Awards with Hu Ge and Zhou Xun Taking Home the Best Acting Awards Respectively

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 30, 2024 by ockoalaJune 30, 2024
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The Shanghai Film Festival wrapped up this week with the awards portion giving out the 2024 Magnolia Awards. The biggest winner was Blossoms Shanghai taking home both Best Drama (TV show) and Best Actor for Hu Ge. There wasn’t a sweep in the top as Zhou Xun won Best Actress over Tang Yan who may have had the comeback buzz … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, TW & C dramas | Tagged Blossoms Shanghai, Hu Ge, Zhou Xun | 30 Replies

C-ent Abuzz After Industry Insider Claims Hu Ge and Zhao Li Ying are in Discussions for a Project Together

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 20, 2024 by ockoalaJune 19, 2024
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So this is one of those super fun rumors that get the speculation going and also could be a gamechanger type project when it comes out. C-ent insiders are saying that Hu Ge and Zhao Li Ying are quietly in discussions to work together. I’m guessing its a movie since neither seem inclined to do more dramas unless it’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Hu Ge, Zhao Li Ying | 14 Replies

C-actor Hu Ge Reportedly Pleased with the Solid Success of Blossoms Shanghai and Intends to Keep Being Picky with His Projects

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 15, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 14, 2024
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C-actor Hu Ge has another hit on his hands with the C-drama Blossoms Shanghai directed by HK auteur Wong Kar Wai. This is probably his most high profile C-drama in nearly a decade since his career elevating critically acclaimed hit Nirvana in Fire. He’s been so picky with dramas and movies and rightly so, reportedly he only went against his … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Blossoms Shanghai, Hu Ge | 40 Replies

Yang Zi and Zhu Yi Long Wins 2023 Weibo Night Queen and King as the C-stars Put on the First Red Carpet Party of the New Year

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 14, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 14, 2024
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The first big C-ent party of 2024 was this weekend with the 2023 Weibo Night celebration that brought out nearly all the popular stars in the industry. Yang Zi and Zhu Yi Long took home the top awards Weibo Queen and King but it’s a popularity award of course. The rest of the awards all fete the stars with notable … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Bai Jing Ting, Bai Lu, Chen Zhe Yuan, Deng Wei, Dylan Wang, Gulinazha, Hu Ge, Jing Bo Ran, Jing Tian, Lin Yi, Liu Hao Cun, Liu Shi Shi, Song Yi, Tan Jian Ci, Tang Yan, Tian Xi Wei, Wu Lei, Xin Zhi Lei, Yang Mi, Yang Zi, Yu Shu Xin, Zhang Jing Yi, Zhang Ling He, Zhao Lu Si, Zhou Dong Yu, Zhou Yi Ran | 76 Replies

Award Winning HK-director Wong Kar Wai’s First C-drama Blossoms Shanghai with Hu Ge Opens with 8.2 on Douban But Mixed Reviews From Netizens

A Koala's Playground Posted on January 7, 2024 by ockoalaJanuary 7, 2024
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The most high profile prestige C-drama Blossoms Shanghai (繁花) premiered right after Christmas and is close to finishing its 30-episode run. The drama is directed by HK-auteur Wong Kar Wai of In the Mood for Love and Chungking Express Fame and stars Hu Ge as the male lead. Planning started ion 2019 and filming took 3 years not to mention … Continue reading →

Posted in TW & C dramas | Tagged Blossoms Shanghai, Hu Ge | 33 Replies

Chinese and Hong Kong stars Out in Force for the 25th Annual Shanghai International Film Festival

A Koala's Playground Posted on June 14, 2023 by ockoalaJune 14, 2023
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I sense an intentional emulation of the Cannes Film Festival red carpet here with the sprawling staircase but since it works so well totally go for the same grandeur vibe. The 25th annual Shanghai International Film Festival opened over the weekend with a grand red carpet gala and so many Chinese and Hong Kong stars in attendance with movies to … Continue reading →

Posted in Films | Tagged Chen Fei Yu, Hu Ge, Huang Xiaoming, Jackson Yee, Ni Ni, Nicolas Tse, Roy Wang, Shu Qi, Wu Lei, Zhou Dong Yu | 3 Replies

C-fans of Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi Furious at Weibo King and Queen Going to Hu Ge and Crystal Liu

A Koala's Playground Posted on March 28, 2023 by ockoalaMarch 28, 2023
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Weibo Night 2022 is over and done with and I’ve heard plenty of juicy gossip but for a front of the stage kerfluffle nothing is bigger than Hu Ge and Crystal Liu being crowned Weibo King and Queen, respectively. The vote was open for the award and the leading vote getters were Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi, who has won … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | Tagged Crystal Liu, Hu Ge | 42 Replies

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