Encore Films handles theatrical distribution and related rights of the film outside China, where countries such as Singapore will see this film premiering on August 6:
Under 特别介绍 at the official weibo post linked above (and in official trailer posted by the Encore Instagram account)：@演员艾米 @雪野0205 @蔡思貝Sisley @胡予安Angel @Joss倪好
As per Baike Baidu: The Emei Team blends ancient Shaolin kungfu with soccer, to compete in the highly-challenging Supreme Invincible Cup. The team is comprised of heavily unfazed underdogs, who will overcome betrayal and interpersonal conflicts and the laws of physics. This is a story about the power of women and pursuing your dreams :)
Given his background as a former instructor, I believe anyone he mentors (or gives feedback to) will greatly benefit from his approach. His humble kindness is an inspiring reminder, as always!
Thank you for the detailed breakdown... ~ “Shadow Punisher” is a period mystery detective drama centered on…
I'm curious about literary references. Novel readers chiming in would be great :D
I doubt there will be any romantic sentiments amongst any of the lead roles, given certain details. The outlines of the different cases have significantly piqued my interest.
The airing date is likely to be October, also because Luo Yunxi has four concerts across four months (from July to October). Fang Yilun is currently filming a short drama with He Lan Dou.
I believe it is important for any artist to have enough rest and able to maintain their health while working, and I'm sure fans of any artists will agree. I'm always wishing Luo Yunxi good health and happiness (especially since this is his birthday month), so he can do what he loves :)
June is over. July is here, and it is Luo Yunxi's birthday month!
Very glad for him being healthy and happy. He has had to go through so much, to be here today. I'm happily grateful he entered the world of acting, and also continued singing. Looking forward to his future projects!
Always wishing him good health and safety, and enough rest so he can do what he loves!
I believe he is still open to romance dramas, as long as it is a drama which challenges him as he desires. Right now, we'll wait to see what he decides for his career after "Shadow Punisher" and the concerts. He has my entire support in whatever he chooses :)
At 10 pm 3 July on Zhejiang TV, Luo Yunxi sang a duet with professional vocalist Huang Xiaoyun on the 7th Season…
After the performance, Huang Xiaoyun also wanted to share this about Luo Yunxi:
[ Huang Xiaoyun : Actually, Brother Yunxi once appeared as a guest at my concert. 🗣️ MC : Oh really?? 🧚 Huang Xiaoyun : In my opinion, his attitude toward music is truly remarkable. Among all the crossover artists I’ve met (actors who also sing), he is the most serious and dedicated. To me, he is now a very professional singer. 🗣️ MC : Oh wow! 🐰 Luo Yunxi : (Smiling shyly and bowing😅☺️ ) “I don’t dare, I don’t dare, I don’t dare (to accept such high praise😆 ).” ] - Quoted from the fan translation of the x.com account->https://x.com/kngyunxiyiran/status/2072956268416008608
You can see the video segment in the link!
He looks so happy to be on stage. Singing is one of his great loves, where he shines with happiness. And it is heartening, just to see him smile.
At 10 pm 3 July on Zhejiang TV, Luo Yunxi sang a duet with professional vocalist Huang Xiaoyun on the 7th Season of "The Treasured Voice", titled "Promise of Peach Blossoms":
Huang Xiaoyun is a Mandopop singer known for her 'dolphin voice' technique and an exceptional coloratura soprano range. After this performance, professional singer and actress Rainie Yang had this to say:
[ Rainie Yang : Luo Yunxi, my aunt (my uncle’s wife) really likes you. *(Luo Yunxi smiles and bows in thanks 😊) Rainie Yang : Yes, my family often arranges gatherings to eat together, and during those times they talk about Xiao Luo (your nickname) oh sorry, I often follow my aunt in calling you that, she always calls you Xiao Luo. 🐰 Luo Yunxi : That’s totally fine.
👸 Rainie Yang : My aunt once humbly said to me, ‘Our Xiao Luo works so hard to study music.’ But what I witnessed today is not just hard work it’s truly professional skill.
I’m deeply impressed, especially since this is your very first time standing on this stage. And they say it’s also your first time singing harmony, yet it didn’t feel like a first time at all. Moreover, you and I share something in common : we both started our careers as members of a group (boyband/girlband), and later transitioned into acting.
So, if you love music this much, you should gather more works. Because you really sing so well. Even when singing alongside a powerhouse vocalist, your quality didn’t feel overshadowed at all. That means you are truly excellent.
You are amazing! Once I get my phone back, I’ll immediately tell my aunt : ‘You didn’t choose the wrong person to love! ] - Quoted from the fan translation of the x.com account->https://x.com/kngyunxiyiran/status/2072942305804234811
Episode 29 is exactly where I really rue this drama's initial approach of the first ten episodes, when it could have been as beautifully mesmerising as the heartfelt conversation between Fan Yun and Zheng Shi while balancing the comedy.
Very glad I got to this episode, to see Deng Wei and Li Yi Tong.
Not sure what they were going for, but it's not working for me. It feels like a parody, but wants to be serious…
Here's the context behind the feel of this production in the episodes, which might help:
"The Story of Saiunkoku" as light novels is 18 main volumes plus side stories, from 2003 to 2011. The novels are not all light and fluffy, especially towards the end. A manga series was illustrated, and the manga is a truncated version of those volumes amounting to approximately 9 volumes. There are two well-loved anime seasons of Saiunkoku Mongatari, whereby season one covers volumes 1 to 5 and approximately half of volume 6.
Zheng Shi is a character that anime viewers would be familiar with in Season 2, if unaware of the manga and novels. However, Sa Sakujun is completely not doable in a C-drama, so Zheng Shi is the massively-revised C-Drama version of Sa Sakujun.
This drama's Directorial approach of "shoujo manga come to life" aims to capture the energy and atmosphere of Season 1 of the anime, but also incorporates observations and details of more-serious issues similar to the novels. As a result, "The Legend Of Rosy Clouds" isn't a parody but is also not the approach I would have taken for this drama, because "The Story of Saiunkoku" is actually very difficult to adapt as a drama.
Fans of the novels are no doubt very disappointed. Fans of the manga or anime also might be disappointed. I told myself this is a drama adaptation of certain ideas about the original sources, and it is best watched as a standalone with certain context.
Luo Yunxi and a few other actors from "Whispers of Fate" will be in "Shadow Punisher", which is…
Viewers who are fans of the novels for any DMbJ series are divided. Some don't like bromance, which they claim is ruined in the drama adaptations for including that. Others enjoy bromance. For me, my favourite characters in Nanyang Mystery are Zhang Haiqi, Zhang Hailou and the villain Mo Yungao. I reckon the deep intense bond between Zhang Hailou and Zhang Haixia is warranted, given their backgrounds as orphans.
I am referring to the Shadow Punisher MDL page, where I have just shared an update about details of the main Director and Production :)
“Shadow Punisher” is a period mystery detective drama centered on solving crimes. Main themes of suspense, political intrigue, and character-driven focus on personal stories plus the cases. Netizens have been happy about this approach, posting comments such as “终于有一部不谈恋爱只破案的古装悬疑了。 ”
Here is a short visual segment from CCTV about this drama’s virtual production sets in Hengdian (I have used this link from x.com so viewers can see this, especially those of you who cannot access weibo):
Someone visited the "Shadow Punisher" set in the IQiyi Hengdian Virtual Production Studio, while filming was ongoing. They shared about filming taking place in front of a massive 192-degrees curved LED screen. The LED wall has sections able to open up and facilitate different lighting set-ups. Unlike green screens, LED screens offer a "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" experience, eliminating the need for extensive post-production work. This also helps to reduce costs.
Steve Zheng Weiwen is a Hong Kong Director with the professional title of “First Class Director”. His career spans a wide range of genres, and he is known in China for helming dramas such as 2018’s “The Secret of Three Kingdoms” about brotherhood and imperial politics, “The Untamed” and “The Legends” in 2019, 2023’s “Wonderland Of Love”, and “Burning Flames” in 2024.
Action Director Li Bingnan is responsible for the action choreography of dramas such as “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” and “Snowy Night Timeless Love”. For “Shadow Punisher”, the action scenes are anticipated to be standouts. Li Bingnan has incorporated the metaphysics and concepts of “Qimen Dunjia” into Luo Yunxi’s action sequences. With strong core muscles from a childhood background of dance including 11 years of ballet, Luo Yunxi will be utilising 360-degree spins and other moves in combat that have earned him respect and admiration from many female fans and male fans.
For those of you unfamiliar with Luo Yunxi, and why he has been heralded as a god or king of costume dramas-> Here is one of his infamous wirework action sequences in “Whispers of Fate” highly-lauded by domestic and international viewers (and earning him nicknames such as “Dragon God”):
Luo Yunxi and a few other actors from "Whispers of Fate" will be in "Shadow Punisher", which is…
Just want to add that the details of whether Shadow Punisher airs in August or October keeps yoyo-ing. Given how "Archives: The Nanyang Mystery" airdropped the day after it obtained its airing license (and the only beforehand announcement was in the late morning on weibo, the day it aired): We have to wait and see.
Thanks for watching! My recommendations for anyone is to watch at least the first ten episodes and check out the…
Have you tried Republican-era drama "The Guardians"?
I haven't watched "Killer and Healer", so I can't comment. I don't think "Winter Begonia" would be up your alley for adventure, despite it having very strong undertones and great acting between the leads.
Another possibility is "My Roommate Is A Detective".
Maybe try "To Sir, with Love" (Thai).
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Ni Ni has acted in two of my Top Three heterosexual-couple choices of C-Ent dramas within the recent 10 years. If she acts with Luo Yunxi in a drama and they are the leads with a romance, I will be over the moon.
Try asking a plastic surgeon in China, assuming you're actually interested in the Magnolia Awards. They'll tell…
Absolutely! At parties, we actually have a sense of humour that works, instead of coming across as a troll insulting every nominated actor and actress at an award ceremony.
You're not tone deaf. You only come across as someone who doesn't know why they out themselves as persona non grata and never invited to parties :D
Thanks for letting people know why you get excluded automatically. Glad to have helped you!
In my top three couples of C-dramas within the recent ten years, Ni Ni takes two of those positions with Chang Chen and Chen Kun. Ni Ni, act with Luo Yunxi in a drama, and I will be over the moon!
I haven't heard the best of this drama in many social media outlets, so I come with hope that maybe this has good…
This drama has a very specific approach right from the beginning, which is a "shoujo manga come to life" comedy approach. This specific Directorial approach attempting to mimic the energy and atmosphere in season 1 of the anime will not sit well with a significant number of people (because it includes various genres as per the manga more serious than expected in a romantic comedy C-drama, yet filmed in a manner which you will definitely like or hate within 5 episodes or less), plus the lead characters of Qi Zheng and Fan Yun have specific traits in their characters that don't help the romance which people would expect between a main couple.
Please note editing can be trying at times. When it's good, it is very good. I can see why people have multiple issues with this drama, so dropping is understandable. At the same time, I also ignore opinions labelling this drama as trash. Consider reading the reviews already posted. There's a conversation here about the issues and hilarity:
Despite the many changes so as to avoid copyright issues that the production team didn't sort out early enough (and hence led to its muchly-delayed release, so this drama appears dated), I'd say I prefer Gao Ran in this drama over Seiran in both seasons of the anime. Furthermore, Dai Lu Wa made me laugh a lot. She is clearly relishing this role as Wei Shisan and she's more than just comedy, where Wei Shisan and Gao Ran are quite a secondary couple. Some subplots in this drama are timeless. Some would not age well right off the bat.
On top of that, the supporting cast also cracks me up, such as Cheng Hongxin plus Tian Jiarui. Each of them will enliven any scene they are in. Their scenes together are awesome. Is that considered bromance?
I'd suggest you watch for yourself to decide, if you'll like this or not. Eleven or twelve episodes will help you decide, if you keep in mind what I mentioned above.
Brotherhood is very strong here. In the literary themes of classic wuxia, brotherhood and the jianghu are factors…
Well, it depends on the POV. Oh yes, for anyone who wants to read my episode summary of episodes 8 to 12 from more than 8 months ago, where I highlight specific Buddhism concepts plus why Puzhu and Tang Lici reminded me of Reverend Fat-hoi and Green Snake from Tsui Hark's 1993 movie "Green Snake":
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https://www.weibo.com/9145584770/R7q1wE6rM
Encore Films handles theatrical distribution and related rights of the film outside China, where countries such as Singapore will see this film premiering on August 6:
https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/stephen-chow-kung-fu-football-dilraba-dilmurat-lay-zhang
Under 特别介绍 at the official weibo post linked above (and in official trailer posted by the Encore Instagram account)：@演员艾米 @雪野0205 @蔡思貝Sisley @胡予安Angel @Joss倪好
As per Baike Baidu: The Emei Team blends ancient Shaolin kungfu with soccer, to compete in the highly-challenging Supreme Invincible Cup. The team is comprised of heavily unfazed underdogs, who will overcome betrayal and interpersonal conflicts and the laws of physics. This is a story about the power of women and pursuing your dreams :)
Here is the MDL movie page: https://kisskh.at/768651-shaolin-women-s-soccer
Here's a visual clip (no subtitles) of that segment:
https://www.weibo.com/6529461694/R6Y1Y2wev
More on it (text is only in various images and no translations), as per what you shared: https://www.weibo.com/7462967762/R6Z8086D3
Given his background as a former instructor, I believe anyone he mentors (or gives feedback to) will greatly benefit from his approach. His humble kindness is an inspiring reminder, as always!
I doubt there will be any romantic sentiments amongst any of the lead roles, given certain details. The outlines of the different cases have significantly piqued my interest.
The airing date is likely to be October, also because Luo Yunxi has four concerts across four months (from July to October). Fang Yilun is currently filming a short drama with He Lan Dou.
I believe it is important for any artist to have enough rest and able to maintain their health while working, and I'm sure fans of any artists will agree. I'm always wishing Luo Yunxi good health and happiness (especially since this is his birthday month), so he can do what he loves :)
Very glad for him being healthy and happy.
He has had to go through so much, to be here today.
I'm happily grateful he entered the world of acting, and also continued singing.
Looking forward to his future projects!
Always wishing him good health and safety, and enough rest so he can do what he loves!
https://www.weibo.com/7256520402/R23swx3x4
I believe he is still open to romance dramas, as long as it is a drama which challenges him as he desires. Right now, we'll wait to see what he decides for his career after "Shadow Punisher" and the concerts. He has my entire support in whatever he chooses :)
[ Huang Xiaoyun : Actually, Brother Yunxi once appeared as a guest at my concert.
🗣️ MC : Oh really??
🧚 Huang Xiaoyun : In my opinion, his attitude toward music is truly remarkable. Among all the crossover artists I’ve met (actors who also sing), he is the most serious and dedicated. To me, he is now a very professional singer.
🗣️ MC : Oh wow!
🐰 Luo Yunxi : (Smiling shyly and bowing😅☺️ ) “I don’t dare, I don’t dare, I don’t dare (to accept such high praise😆 ).” ] - Quoted from the fan translation of the x.com account->https://x.com/kngyunxiyiran/status/2072956268416008608
You can see the video segment in the link!
He looks so happy to be on stage.
Singing is one of his great loves, where he shines with happiness.
And it is heartening, just to see him smile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVbhA9glLi4
Huang Xiaoyun is a Mandopop singer known for her 'dolphin voice' technique and an exceptional coloratura soprano range. After this performance, professional singer and actress Rainie Yang had this to say:
[ Rainie Yang : Luo Yunxi, my aunt (my uncle’s wife) really likes you.
*(Luo Yunxi smiles and bows in thanks 😊)
Rainie Yang : Yes, my family often arranges gatherings to eat together, and during those times they talk about Xiao Luo (your nickname) oh sorry, I often follow my aunt in calling you that, she always calls you Xiao Luo.
🐰 Luo Yunxi : That’s totally fine.
👸 Rainie Yang : My aunt once humbly said to me, ‘Our Xiao Luo works so hard to study music.’ But what I witnessed today is not just hard work it’s truly professional skill.
I’m deeply impressed, especially since this is your very first time standing on this stage. And they say it’s also your first time singing harmony, yet it didn’t feel like a first time at all. Moreover, you and I share something in common : we both started our careers as members of a group (boyband/girlband), and later transitioned into acting.
So, if you love music this much, you should gather more works. Because you really sing so well. Even when singing alongside a powerhouse vocalist, your quality didn’t feel overshadowed at all. That means you are truly excellent.
You are amazing! Once I get my phone back, I’ll immediately tell my aunt : ‘You didn’t choose the wrong person to love! ] - Quoted from the fan translation of the x.com account->https://x.com/kngyunxiyiran/status/2072942305804234811
Very glad I got to this episode, to see Deng Wei and Li Yi Tong.
"The Story of Saiunkoku" as light novels is 18 main volumes plus side stories, from 2003 to 2011. The novels are not all light and fluffy, especially towards the end. A manga series was illustrated, and the manga is a truncated version of those volumes amounting to approximately 9 volumes. There are two well-loved anime seasons of Saiunkoku Mongatari, whereby season one covers volumes 1 to 5 and approximately half of volume 6.
Zheng Shi is a character that anime viewers would be familiar with in Season 2, if unaware of the manga and novels. However, Sa Sakujun is completely not doable in a C-drama, so Zheng Shi is the massively-revised C-Drama version of Sa Sakujun.
This drama's Directorial approach of "shoujo manga come to life" aims to capture the energy and atmosphere of Season 1 of the anime, but also incorporates observations and details of more-serious issues similar to the novels. As a result, "The Legend Of Rosy Clouds" isn't a parody but is also not the approach I would have taken for this drama, because "The Story of Saiunkoku" is actually very difficult to adapt as a drama.
Fans of the novels are no doubt very disappointed. Fans of the manga or anime also might be disappointed. I told myself this is a drama adaptation of certain ideas about the original sources, and it is best watched as a standalone with certain context.
"Shadow Punisher" will continue Luo Yunxi's no-romance adventures as Li Si, and I have just shared more details about the production:
https://kisskh.at/757865-mei-ying-shen-bu#comment-26688474
I am referring to the Shadow Punisher MDL page, where I have just shared an update about details of the main Director and Production :)
https://kisskh.at/757865-mei-ying-shen-bu#comment-26688474
I have just shared details in a new comment, about the Director and the production of 'Shadow Punisher":
https://kisskh.at/757865-mei-ying-shen-bu#comment-26688474
Here is a short visual segment from CCTV about this drama’s virtual production sets in Hengdian (I have used this link from x.com so viewers can see this, especially those of you who cannot access weibo):
https://x.com/reveriezc/status/2001262301660549379
Someone visited the "Shadow Punisher" set in the IQiyi Hengdian Virtual Production Studio, while filming was ongoing. They shared about filming taking place in front of a massive 192-degrees curved LED screen. The LED wall has sections able to open up and facilitate different lighting set-ups. Unlike green screens, LED screens offer a "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" experience, eliminating the need for extensive post-production work. This also helps to reduce costs.
https://www.weibo.com/5734325998/Q8WxuevTJ
Steve Zheng Weiwen is a Hong Kong Director with the professional title of “First Class Director”. His career spans a wide range of genres, and he is known in China for helming dramas such as 2018’s “The Secret of Three Kingdoms” about brotherhood and imperial politics, “The Untamed” and “The Legends” in 2019, 2023’s “Wonderland Of Love”, and “Burning Flames” in 2024.
Action Director Li Bingnan is responsible for the action choreography of dramas such as “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” and “Snowy Night Timeless Love”. For “Shadow Punisher”, the action scenes are anticipated to be standouts. Li Bingnan has incorporated the metaphysics and concepts of “Qimen Dunjia” into Luo Yunxi’s action sequences. With strong core muscles from a childhood background of dance including 11 years of ballet, Luo Yunxi will be utilising 360-degree spins and other moves in combat that have earned him respect and admiration from many female fans and male fans.
For those of you unfamiliar with Luo Yunxi, and why he has been heralded as a god or king of costume dramas-> Here is one of his infamous wirework action sequences in “Whispers of Fate” highly-lauded by domestic and international viewers (and earning him nicknames such as “Dragon God”):
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9udVcTb6Bts
See you on the page :)
I haven't watched "Killer and Healer", so I can't comment. I don't think "Winter Begonia" would be up your alley for adventure, despite it having very strong undertones and great acting between the leads.
Another possibility is "My Roommate Is A Detective".
Maybe try "To Sir, with Love" (Thai).
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Ni Ni has acted in two of my Top Three heterosexual-couple choices of C-Ent dramas within the recent 10 years. If she acts with Luo Yunxi in a drama and they are the leads with a romance, I will be over the moon.
You're not tone deaf. You only come across as someone who doesn't know why they out themselves as persona non grata and never invited to parties :D
Thanks for letting people know why you get excluded automatically. Glad to have helped you!
Please note editing can be trying at times. When it's good, it is very good. I can see why people have multiple issues with this drama, so dropping is understandable. At the same time, I also ignore opinions labelling this drama as trash. Consider reading the reviews already posted.
There's a conversation here about the issues and hilarity:
https://kisskh.at/728951-the-story-of-saiunkoku#comment-26631476
Despite the many changes so as to avoid copyright issues that the production team didn't sort out early enough (and hence led to its muchly-delayed release, so this drama appears dated), I'd say I prefer Gao Ran in this drama over Seiran in both seasons of the anime. Furthermore, Dai Lu Wa made me laugh a lot. She is clearly relishing this role as Wei Shisan and she's more than just comedy, where Wei Shisan and Gao Ran are quite a secondary couple. Some subplots in this drama are timeless. Some would not age well right off the bat.
On top of that, the supporting cast also cracks me up, such as Cheng Hongxin plus Tian Jiarui. Each of them will enliven any scene they are in. Their scenes together are awesome. Is that considered bromance?
I'd suggest you watch for yourself to decide, if you'll like this or not. Eleven or twelve episodes will help you decide, if you keep in mind what I mentioned above.
https://kisskh.at/755725-shui-long-yin#comment-24006850