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 →
The success and then later criticism of period C-drama Pursuit of Jade is one of this odd happenings. The drama did well domestically and even better internationally and the critique of the foundation general visuals towards the end didn’t seem to have that much impact when all is said and done. That means any reference to PoJ can still be … Continue reading →
So I’m not one to jump on the Zhang Ling He criticism bandwagon for looking too pretty boy and clean as a general in C-drama Pursuit of Jade. There were plenty such flower boy actors in similar visuals for such roles in recent years so it’s not like he’s an outlier, he was just sitting at the wrong place wrong … Continue reading →
I think this drama just started filming a few weeks ago but with Valentine’s Day last week everyone and their mother’s released a couple’s poster so we get an early first look at Tencent period romance The Road to Glory. Starring Zhang Ling He and Lin Yun, I love him and am so allergic to her and wish I can … Continue reading →
This new year 2026 is off to new C-dramas kicking off filming that I am looking forward to. This one is a mixed bag from the casting alone but I will hope for the best. Tencent period C-drama The Road to Glory (Chinese title 归鸾 Gui Luan) will star Zhang Ling He and Lin Yun (Jelly Lin) as the leads … Continue reading →
