BTS videos will be released on Weibo and Douyin tomorrow at 11 AM CST.
did i miss something? why are they also posting a dual-platform reservation guide? does this mean it'll be available somewhere besides iQIYI or are they just referring to the iQIYI app + web version? the last rumor i saw was that they're planning a Q4 2026 satellite TV broadcast.
the writer of zhou ye's new drama, The Unsolved Mystery of the Hot and Humid Rainy Season, said she's a fan and wrote the novel with zhou ye's face in mind. that's every author's dreamâto have the actor they envisioned bring the character they created to life.
first it was zhang jiajia with cheng shuang. now it's happening again. i wonder how many authors out there have zhou ye as their muse while writing.
just to note, an artistâs status is never fixed. some rise, some remain steady, while others decline. itâs…
not really haha i donât really care about negative rumors surrounding artists. iâve seen how vicious their industry can be when it escalates everything.
Same problem. I like them both but some people are ruining my mood. I read 2/3 page of novel, it seems interesting…
i didnât even know blocking was available. comments can really affect the viewing experience as a drama fan. i'm here for the content, reviews, and plot or character discussions. if i want to talk about the artists, i'll just go to their page.
on another note, iâm the same as you when it comes to adaptations. i learned a while ago to separate them from the original, itâs much easier to immerse yourself that way.
just to note, an artistâs status is never fixed. some rise, some remain steady, while others decline. itâs…
itâs because they wrapped up filming by the end of July 2025 that fans expected an announcement in August 2025 and believed the đ posts about the drama, but nothing actually happened. so honestly, fans shouldâve learned by now not to trust rumors.
also, i'm not associating this with the situation surrounding the male lead at the timeâi'm not even sure exactly when that happened. i edited my original post so others wouldnât jump to that conclusion, iâm not aware of the timeline overlap.
just to note, an artistâs status is never fixed. some rise, some remain steady, while others decline. itâs…
not blaming anyone, just something to think about. the fact that this drama is only making announcements now already says a lot. like you said, fans were expecting something after filming, but nothing materialized. it just shows that rumors arenât that reliable. even casual remarks from producers shouldnât be taken too seriously unless theyâre officially confirmed.
i also just realized the timeline i mentioned earlier overlapped with something else, so i need to edit that.
just a reminder to take everything with a grain of salt.
boycotting this drama. itâs such a pity. xu kai has not had any drama with this platform since kunlun mountains…
just to note, an artistâs status is never fixed. some rise, some remain steady, while others decline. itâs already a positive sign that they continue to have projects when others are nowhere to be seen. i think fans should learn to appreciate and cherish all the works their faves put out. they might have been drawn to the character and script. some artists donât place much importance on billing order, and i actually admire that. ultimately, only the involved parties know the details of the contracts, itâs not right for outsiders like us to speculate.
this drama should have had a promotional announcement back in July/August 2025, and i guess we all know what happened thenânothing. itâs already fortunate that it has managed to secure an airing schedule now. just some food for thought.
as a drama fan, i simply hope that when the drama airs, people will focus on the work itself rather than external matters. so it's good that youâre clear on what you want early on and have already reached a sense of closure.
Why do I feel like this will be female centric again and the ML will be a obedient dog?
i think the palace intrigue theme gives that vibe. tho they say itâs not really female-centric (depending on how you define it) but rather driven by two strong leads. theyâre a power couple, both ruthless in their own ways. that might be why they also changed it to a more ruthless english title lol
the problem with some chinese fans is that they refuse to believe negative rumors about their faves, yet are quick to believe rumors that paint them in a positive light. when marketing accounts spread damaging rumors, they dismiss themâbut when those same accounts spread narratives that benefit their faves, they accept them without question. at the end of the day, theyâre all still rumors, so whatâs the difference?
this drama has been plagued by rumors from filming up until now, and some fans are even contributing to the spread. fans should be more rational.
every character an actor plays is the result of their hard work, regardless of screen time or billing order. in a drama, actors should be judged by their acting skills and nothing else. actors are employees and there are many things outside of their control. in comparison, fans have far less influence over those decisions. what fans can do is support their fave's characters and works. with consistent support, hopefully their fave will receive better opportunities and weâll get to see more of their work in the future.
negative attitudes and unnecessary conflicts within fandoms can easily backfire and have an adverse effect on how the industry views an actor. those who hold real decision-making power can ultimately shape an actorâs opportunities regardless of how large their fanbase is.
that's true. post production for RDS would probably take quite a while since it's a serious drama with military…
right, they said she has a classic movie star face and to this day, the public still remembers her from her movie debut as âWei Lai.â the texture of films is really different from dramas, though i do appreciate that her recent dramas (LOTFG and DGY) donât rely on heavy skin-smoothing.
that said, most of her past dramas have been low-production, aside from LOTFG which is S-tier, and possibly RDS as well. i feel like her earlier dramas were decent but didnât fully showcase her potential (unlike in films), though i understand these were likely the best opportunities available to her at the time.
however, i've seen a clear leap in her acting in DGY from LOTFG and iâm looking forward to her performance in SOB. she'll likely surprise me again based on the trailer.
since she also seems to have limited film resources, it would be wise for her to take on more serious dramas (if given the chance) alongside veteran actors, which appears to be the path sheâs currently pursuing. that route could at least give her a chance at award nominations or even a win.
i've def said too much now đ âi do have a soft spot for her since i've mostly seen her in films and she does have a strong eye for character selection + i can tell sheâs an actor who is genuinely dedicated to refining her craft.
the plot looks intriguing and engaging. it seems like the leads are both black lotus lol they also both look stunning, and the ambiguous vibe between them is insane. glad (and i hope) there's no heavy skin-smoothing filter, i can't really get into dramas that use it. it's just off-putting. adding this to my watchlist.
Zhou Ye hasn't picked her next project yet... we're gonna be full of Zhou ye drought next year
that's true. post production for RDS would probably take quite a while since it's a serious drama with military elements. i think she's returning to the film industry tho, there's been a lot of hints lately. Damai released promotional articles about her + she won Weibo Film Award + her boss said she's selecting film scripts + did a promotional video for Beijing International Film Festival + attended the premiere carpet of The Devil Wears Prada 2 đ¤
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did i miss something? why are they also posting a dual-platform reservation guide? does this mean it'll be available somewhere besides iQIYI or are they just referring to the iQIYI app + web version? the last rumor i saw was that they're planning a Q4 2026 satellite TV broadcast.
summer? autumn? just please air this year! đ
first it was zhang jiajia with cheng shuang. now it's happening again. i wonder how many authors out there have zhou ye as their muse while writing.
http://xhslink.com/o/6C6W9aVpVIM
tencent: #7 LMLMV (always been up there and especially high ranking during winter season) #25 LOTFG
youku: #7 #10 BFTB #11 ELM
many people are recently recommending DOGY as well for strong female lead drama, maybe it'll come back up again in iqiyi charts in a few months
http://xhslink.com/o/AD1woV23cmL
i actually started with japanese dramas, so manga â anime â live-action. i now apply that concept to everything đ
on another note, iâm the same as you when it comes to adaptations. i learned a while ago to separate them from the original, itâs much easier to immerse yourself that way.
also, i'm not associating this with the situation surrounding the male lead at the timeâi'm not even sure exactly when that happened. i edited my original post so others wouldnât jump to that conclusion, iâm not aware of the timeline overlap.
i also just realized the timeline i mentioned earlier overlapped with something else, so i need to edit that.
just a reminder to take everything with a grain of salt.
this drama should have had a promotional announcement back in July/August 2025, and i guess we all know what happened thenânothing. itâs already fortunate that it has managed to secure an airing schedule now. just some food for thought.
as a drama fan, i simply hope that when the drama airs, people will focus on the work itself rather than external matters. so it's good that youâre clear on what you want early on and have already reached a sense of closure.
this drama has been plagued by rumors from filming up until now, and some fans are even contributing to the spread. fans should be more rational.
every character an actor plays is the result of their hard work, regardless of screen time or billing order. in a drama, actors should be judged by their acting skills and nothing else. actors are employees and there are many things outside of their control. in comparison, fans have far less influence over those decisions. what fans can do is support their fave's characters and works. with consistent support, hopefully their fave will receive better opportunities and weâll get to see more of their work in the future.
negative attitudes and unnecessary conflicts within fandoms can easily backfire and have an adverse effect on how the industry views an actor. those who hold real decision-making power can ultimately shape an actorâs opportunities regardless of how large their fanbase is.
that said, most of her past dramas have been low-production, aside from LOTFG which is S-tier, and possibly RDS as well. i feel like her earlier dramas were decent but didnât fully showcase her potential (unlike in films), though i understand these were likely the best opportunities available to her at the time.
however, i've seen a clear leap in her acting in DGY from LOTFG and iâm looking forward to her performance in SOB. she'll likely surprise me again based on the trailer.
since she also seems to have limited film resources, it would be wise for her to take on more serious dramas (if given the chance) alongside veteran actors, which appears to be the path sheâs currently pursuing. that route could at least give her a chance at award nominations or even a win.
i've def said too much now đ âi do have a soft spot for her since i've mostly seen her in films and she does have a strong eye for character selection + i can tell sheâs an actor who is genuinely dedicated to refining her craft.