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Xiao Ran looking very cool in purple:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5018776015210985

lol was coming to post this. He has another one with him about to fight someone too.

Haha the scene looks a little sad but finally found shot of the two together:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5010448543907876#&video

For those looking for official photos,
Here’s a link to the official Weibo for the drama. Official photos etc can be found more easily here:
https://m.weibo.cn/u/7894795116?luicode=10000011&lfid=1076037894795116

Tbh, none really hit the spot of GBMP. With the looks, aesthetic, atmosphere, acting, etc - it’s kind of a perfect storm if that makes sense. Andunfortunately, even if a drama is well done, most dramas like this don’t give the FML enough presence to do what GBMP does. Xiao Feng is really one of the most beautiful AND most realised FMLs in recent years and that is kinda what I think sets GBMP apart from other dramas where usually the ML sucks up all the shine. Because both characters shine equally and are very plump in their own way, this pairing feels a lot “realer” than others.
I think Royal Nirvana is a good watch after this show. Mostly because it’s ML is basically the opposite of LCY and shows what probably would have happened if LCY wasn’t ruthless. Rise of the Phoenix is good for a better and more complicated portrayal of a black bellied prince. But both shows suffer from not giving the FLs enough presence. In fact, I was really disappointed in both shows for this reason because the FMLs in both shows are a lot more politically savvy than Xiao Feng and I wish they would lean into it more.Especially for their endings which felt really underwhelming.

They really cleaned up the male lead. He’s a bit bad for the first couple episodes but nowhere near the level of the book and there’s justification for it. Plus when he’s not very good, Jiman wants to have nothing to do with him, which is really refreshing in Cdramas. She just focuses on the 💰, which is amazing 😂. Usually girls try to change the man’s behaviour but Jiman is like ✌️.

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Pictures:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5018308719677412
Video:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5018317066339205

If you like Xiao Ran, I’d definitely give RoaTF a look. It’s hilarious and is completely different from the book because they got rid of a lot of the unsavoury elements. It’s A LOT more wholesome and Jiman is an independent and wild character. She’s basically feral at the beginning 😂 It also opens with one PXR’s most legendary crying scenes. Like it’s so good that when stills of it were released, fans were losing it😂 Tbh, I still go back to rewatch because that scene has amazing acting.

April Itinerary out:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5017996719033699

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Congrats to the show for making it to the Top 5 Overseas Dramas Overall Rankings for 2023. Came in at #3!!!

Maybe he wasn’t available? Or it depends on the channel? There was a channel that put Xiao Ran with the rest of the group but gave LXY his own separate announcement. I don’t take it personally. The most important thing is that it has good ratings and more channels are picking it up.

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Ranzi looks so cute and pretty🥹 Hope she’s feeling better and stays well.
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5016942718486101

Meatball head Ling Cangcang today!! So pretty🥹:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5016942718486101

Post production is usually one of the weakest points of a Cdrama but it can make or break a drama. With a drama like this that seems to have special effects and wants to go for a semi cinematic feel, post production will be crucial so it’s better for them to take their time of it and do a good job. The hype is already high and there will most likely be intermittent releases during special days keeping the hype up until it airs. It will probably explode again when the trailer is released.

Fresh Ranzi! She so beautiful up close🥹:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5015836354416411

Fresh Cangcang today! So beautiful🥹:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5015836354416411

In a show or Weibo? I feel like she probably won’t post anything until the end of the week since it’s the end of the month😫
For shows, the only thing I can think of that could air soon is The Legend but that’s a movie.
Just have to content ourselves with Reuters for now.😭 If you go to the Phoenix Stage page, there’s a few Reuters - videos and photos. The one in the red cloak is really beautiful🥹

Still can’t figure out what was going on with the paparazzi that day but I found another good quality shot of the booting ceremony:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5013360741451838

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Promo video from Peng Xiao Ran and Jian Renzi for the Guizhou Satellite TV premiere:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5013328839578007

Finally found a link to the first trailer. I don’t know why the chemistry-laden scenes were cut but this trailer’s chemistry is what created a lot of the initial hype for this drama:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/4868985226531788