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It’s pretty much a legend when it comes tragedy so it’s definitely a “watch at your own risk” show. I thought I loved tragedies when I started it but got my soul rocked at the end and haven’t really watched tragedies since😭😂.

I think it’s a spring gala performance. She seems to be doing one for Kuaisho but I don’t remember her filming it yet.

WAVES漫潮 magazine Photoshoot

Magazine Post:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5261174491054633

Studio Post:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5261175486943415

Shrimp Farm Post:
https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5261176582964428

Xiao Ran’s February 2026 schedule:

February 4th filming (Beijing)
February 6th filming (Beijing)
February 11th Kuaishou Lunar New Year's Eve Gala live stream (Beijing)

The plot. If you just want to see PXR and plot isn’t a big deal, then it’s worth it for her acting and beauty.

Both have their merits but Goodbye My Princess is one of the rare drama adaptations that is thought to be as good as or better than the book. Personally, I think the book is sadder and more ruthless.
That said, the acting and world building in the drama are very good, bringing the characters and the story to life. The political backdrop gives the romance higher and more profound stakes and the grayness of the characters is something not seen too much nowadays. The drama is also a near perfect example of corruption arcs and how character flaws can drive tragedy.

Peng Xiaoran's promotional schedule for WAVES漫潮 magazine is synchronized as follows:

January 25th:
12:03 PM: Preview released on official Weibo and official Taobao.

January 27th:
13:14 PM: Cover released on official Weibo and official Taobao.

January 31st:
12:03 PM: Inside pages released on official Weibo and official Taobao.
1:14 PM: Behind-the-scenes video released on official Weibo and official Taobao.

The culprit is marketing accounts. Marketing accounts create a lot of the toxic environment on social media and there’s constant “witch hunts” because of them. Seems like one took a screenshot of some friendly banter between her and a longtime fan and turned it into a negative narrative.

It’s a shame she had to apologise. I don’t think she did anything wrong either but it seems to be resolved now with her apology, which was well-written and sincere:

“I'm late.
I've been tidying up my room all morning, doing a big weekend cleaning, and I only just saw everyone's discussion online.

First, I want to thank Mo and Xiami for their courage in speaking out, and also thank all the netizens who have been following this matter. Mo, I know you meant well, you don't need to apologize, and you certainly don't need to apologize to me.

On the contrary, I'm the one who should apologize.

Because of my negligence, I didn't protect Xiami, who have always supported me, and put you under pressure; this is my responsibility.
As a public figure, I should be fully aware of the power and potential impact of my words. In seemingly relaxed and casual interactions, I shouldn't have ignored the necessary boundaries and responsibility to guide others!

Thank you to all the netizens for your attention and corrections. This incident has given me a profound reminder:
1. The closer the relationship, the more it needs to be cherished and protected, the more attention should be paid to the methods and approaches;
2. The more casual and relaxed the conversation, the more I must not forget my responsibilities as a public figure.

I am deeply sorry for this.
This completely deviates from our original intention of accompanying each other and sharing warmth.

Going forward, I will be more cautious in every public interaction, careful with my words and actions, and mindful of boundaries, so that goodwill is not wasted and no one is hurt because they like me.

Finally, I apologize again for taking up public resources for personal matters. I will turn this attention into encouragement, constantly reminding myself to be grateful to my friends who have guided me on my journey. Thank you all again!
Have a great weekend!”

It seems like square one but it actually didn’t go back to square one. It was a public declaration that they wouldn’t be anyone’s pawn from then on.

I feel like the screenwriter for Du Tingxin really liked the character but in writing them made them overpowered to the point they became ridiculous. It was so bad at the end it was like the screenwriter forgot who the show’s protagonists were… 🙂‍↕️ In reality they didn’t need that weird sister plot line or her trying to destroy the country as a result. DTX would have worked just disliking Cangcang and feeling she’s a threat to the crown and Xiao Huan. That’s a believable enough motivation. And actually that would have been an interesting change of direction to see Cangcang prove her worth because she lets go of her prejudice and see DTX spiral because she won’t.

I agree. The overall story of the villains is terrible. Basically all of Cangcang’s family dies protecting her from Xiao Huan’s family. And the entire Ling family pays for their sins but Xiao Huan’s family members basically go unpunished even though his mom and sister are the two biggest bad guys. When I realised this I was like “omg💀” but no one else seems to be bringing it up.

I think they did… but then it seemed like maybe she wasn’t…They wrote the script as they filmed though and it seems like the continuity of the plot might have suffered as a result.
And I couldn’t get Du Tingxin’s sudden rise to power either until watched the show a second time- a lot of it has to do with the bugs the Lingbi Sect raises. They were helping her control people and the rest were bribed, threatened, removed, or killed.

Episode 4

Lol, why are people so pressed over people liking or wanting to watch the show?😂 If people hate it, can’t people like it too? Anyway it’s not like anyone can get tricked into watching it at this point. There’s plenty of reviews and most people still on the page are honest😂

You’re right. They aren’t interchangeable. They are two separate and important elements that make up a drama but which element is more important is different to different people. In an ideal situation, a good script and good acting should go together but sometimes that’s not the case. If I’m in a situation where I have to choose one, I’ll always choose acting. Because I focus on characters, acting has more weight. And although good acting skills should be the basic requirement, there are still a lot of actors who cannot act-even in the West. So, I cherish good actors when I find them- no matter the show/movie’s circumstances. It’s actually more frustrating for me to see a good script wasted on a poor actor than a good actor challenged by a poor script. This cast is the latter situation. This show chose decent actors who portray the characters to the best of their abilities so I respect that aspect even if other areas are weaker. I’m not telling others to watch the show if they don’t like it. I’m just sharing the parts of the show I found good and enjoy.

By gems, I meant actors not dramas. And, I am watching the performance. I am enjoying how the actors react to events within the story and how they interact with each other. And if I am supporting a favourite actor what does it matter to others? It’s my money and my time-I can spend it how I like and I want to spend it supporting certain actors because I enjoy their work. I’ve already mentioned that the script was switched on the cast after they started filming and the male lead was forced to act in this drama so it’s not about stunting growth or choosing who to work with in this case. Both leads have works with achievements and classic roles in their higher quality works.

The West does enjoy idol dramas. If you look at the stats on YouTube or even here, the viewership numbers are often vastly different between idol dramas and the more serious dramas like period dramas, tribute dramas, or suspense and crime.It could be an access issue but I’ve seen way more content making it overseas than there used to be.

And finally TV and cinema are two different things although they share similar problems. So, idol dramas can’t be movies. And while the encroachment of western storytelling on Asian storytelling is indeed a problem, that is not the issue with Love and Crown. Love and Crown’s issues stem from not having a completed and polished script before filming, which isn’t inherent to any one culture.

Everyone is different though. MDL seems to prefer plot driven stories but I like character driven stories so for me the biggest draw is acting. If an actor’s or character’s portrayal can’t interest me, it doesn’t matter how good the script/plot is. Likewise if the acting is great and the characters are compelling, I can pretty much watch any plot and have. Besides, the current market in C-ent is very competitive and sometimes really good actors have few opportunities to access the higher quality scripts, directors, and productions. If I only went on that criteria for choosing dramas, I’d miss out on a lot of the gems I found over the years. Also, with this show, the script was changed on the cast after they signed on and the ML was forced to film due to his contract. It doesn’t mean people have to watch if they don’t want to-they shouldn’t. But if fans want to watch the show because of their fave, it’s fair to tell them to focus on the acting because it was the one area the actors could control and the BTS showed they spent a lot of time and effort trying to portray their characters despite the poor script.

As for what reaches the Overseas markets, it has to do with viewership. Idol dramas are the most popular but unfortunately the quality varies. I’ve noticed that platforms do air higher quality stuff but dramas that are not idol dramas don’t seem to have high viewership levels. MDL reflects this. If they don’t like these “low quality” idol dramas, they should expand their search into other genres. There have been several high profile, high quality dramas this year but I haven’t seen many MDLers speaking about them.

Peng Xiao Ran's Spring Festival collaboration video promotion schedule:

1.20 - Artist releases a personal 15-second pre-release clip

1.23 - Xiaohongshu's official holiday account releases the full version of the artist's video;

1.26 - Full video begins WeChat Moments advertising

This is the tentative promotion schedule; any changes will be announced later.

Has anyone done any long video edits for the show? Have you had trouble with longer videos being blocked?

She has a decent fanbase and it’s grown larger since FoF aired. I think The Glory worked hard to fully showcase CDL so the performance will be enhanced but The Glory is a big FL drama so it has a different aim than FoF which is a ML centric/ensemble drama. Keeping that in mind, I think CDL gave a sincere performance but Wen Xiao was sidelined too much figuratively and literally. And when a character gets suppressed, I find it affects the portrayal no matter how good the actor is.

Event Announcement:

The "Graceful Bloom in the East" Spring Festival Gala, a joint production of Douyin, China Youth Daily, and Sichuan TV, will air on February 7th from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The event will be recorded on January 20th.

Viewing method: Live stream co-created by the "Graceful Bloom in the East" Spring Festival Gala, China Youth Daily, Sichuan TV, and Sichuan Observation (on Douyin).

I agree. I don’t get why there’s so much doom and gloom for this drama… I stopped visiting this page for a long time because I couldn’t take it anymore. 🙂‍↕️
The truth is there’s no way to tell what a drama will be like until it airs. No one was optimistic about Romance of a Twin Flower but it ended up getting a decent Maoyan score and was picked up by a TV station. Huamei was also an underdog and it ended up having a CVB that even some top named stars haven’t reached yet.