Two C-drama productions starring dreamy casts are set to sizzle up your screens – one a modern-day story of finding love in unexpected places, and the other a period fantasy romance that transcends the boundaries of time. 1. She and Her Perfect Husband Yang Mi (楊冪) and Xu Kai (許凱) play an unexpected couple whose respective parents pressurize them into marriage in She...
It’s always important to dress appropriately for every occasion. After all, if you aren’t careful, your clothing choice might accidently offend people. This was certainly the case for actress Jacqueline Li aka Li Xiao Lu (李小璐). Jacqueline recently visited a temple. Although some fans would have been pleased with her piousness, others were more preoccupied with...
Starring Xiao Zhan (肖戰) and Ren Min (任敏), upcoming drama The Longest Promise <玉骨遙> is gearing up its premiere in August. Fans are thrilled to end the summer with a high-quality wuxia, with many hoping The Longest Promise will live up to its expectations. CCTV and China News Service have also listed The Longest Promise as one of the dramas to look out for in August, which reinforced...
Starring Andy Yang Zi (楊紫), Deng Wei (鄧為), Zhang Wanyi (張晚意), and Tan Jianci (檀健次), upcoming wuxia fantasy romance Lost You Forever <長相思> recently released its promotional poster. While Yang Zi’s fans were delighted with her beautiful visuals, others were disappointed as none of the male leads were featured in the still. Lost You Forever is adapted from the third book The Book of Mountain and Sea <山经海纪> in...
Kicking off with five episodes at one go, anticipated costume drama Immortal Samsara <沉香如屑> has been getting flak from disappointed viewers who pointed out its various flaws, including its predictable story, “laughable” CGI and sloppy editing, with many giving it a one-star rating. Storyline Lacked Surprise Element Xianxia dramas typically follow a formulaic logic where deities were forbidden from falling in love...
Yuan Bingyan (袁冰妍) is the latest Chinese celebrity to be implicated in a tax evasion scandal, and facing uncertain waters due to the unforgiving nature of Chinese authorities. The actress’ company was fined for 978, 000 Chinese yuan, and Bingyan has quickly resigned from her positions as executive director, manager, and legal representative. Platforms have already pulled Bingyan’s...
Above: Lin Gengxin has slimmed down dramatically since several months ago. Lin Gengxin (林更新) and Zanilia Zhao Liying (趙麗穎) are currently filming historical drama The Legend of Shenli <與鳳行>. Before filming started, many criticized Lin Gengxin’s weight gain and likened him to an “oily middle aged man.” The criticism motivated the 34-year-old actor to exercise and follow a diet plan to...
Love and Redemption <琉璃> star, Crystal Yuan Bingyan (袁冰妍), is experiencing another career setback lately as her affiliate company, Chongqing Liyan Culture Media, is exposed for tax evasion. While Bingyan’s studio issued an apology statement on July 4 to emphasize all relevant taxes are already paid fully on time, the public still feels uneasy and believes the actress...
Since it was confirmed that Princess Agents <楚喬傳> costars Zhao Liying (趙麗穎) and Li Gengxin (林更新) will be reuniting for wuxia romance The Legend of Shen Li <與鳳行> in May, both actors have been busy preparing for their roles. From working out to strict diet routines, Liying and Gengxin are putting in great efforts to look their best, although the latter still drew...
Above: All three artistes had acted in different versions of the classic “Legend of the Condor Heroes”. Evoking discussions aplenty with its high production values, in addition to being ‘Fairy Sister’ actress Crystal Li Yifei’s (劉亦菲) return to the small screen after 16 years, A Dream of Splendor <梦华录> has caught the attention of C-drama fans and netizens...
