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On Miles Wei Jun 26, 2026
Person Miles Wei
A bloggers analysis of WZM's two extremely contrasting roles. One as a Main Lead in Fox Spirit Matchmaker Red Moon Pact as Third Young Master Ao Lai and another as Special guest role Liu Chang in Flourished Peony 1&2.
The so-called "good role" and "bad role" are never about the moral scale of the character, but about whether the actor can turn a piece of ruin into a monument.

https://m.weibo.cn/status/5312368309439203?jumpfrom=weibocom

Translation for those who can't access weibo:

Regarding "good characters" and "bad characters," I'd like to discuss two extremely contrasting roles played by Wei Zheming—the Third Young Master and Liu Chang.

The former is the pinnacle of power in the *Fox Spirit Matchmaker* universe, an absolute paragon of virtue and justice (in the drama version); the latter, on the other hand, is initially a haughty and pedantic good-for-nothing, later becoming a stubborn and insane cripple, even gaining notoriety on the list of live-in sons-in-law for "getting married" on the same day as his ex-wife (not really).

If I had to choose which is the "good character," I would unhesitatingly pick—Liu Chang.

The Third Young Master's character is built to its peak, yet the plot is as thin as paper. Looking back, my strongest impression is simply "Zheming looks so handsome"—that's all. Because most of his scenes are just static output (WBX's consistent style), there isn't a single highlight that truly brings the character to life, so even the strongest character setup can't hold up.

As for Liu Chang? His character is a ruin, but the plot is multi-dimensional. It was this role that silenced anyone who still said "Wei Zheming can only play saccharine drama elites." It was also because of Liu Chang that Yan Ke came along, and that a passerby commented in a leaked photo of Xiao Jue, "He's playing a madman again this time"—unlike before, similar comments were "He's playing a domineering CEO again this time."

Liu Chang's "rotten character" was rotten to the core: cowardly, obsessive, and a burden to everyone around him. Yet, it was precisely this fragmentation that sparked the most genuine debate and pain from the audience. Coupled with Zheming's nuanced performance and the overall atmosphere of the production team, the final scene of "Liu Chang's death" still evokes sighs from viewers—he died when he most wanted to start over, the world vast and white, utterly clean.

Looking back now, if this role had been given to many actors, fans would probably collectively pinch their philtrum. A deeply affectionate supporting male character is clearly easier to play and more likely to garner sympathy; who would want to take on a useless villain who lacks both ability and manners? But those "easy-to-act" sentimental supporting male characters are plentiful, with an astonishingly high rate of character duplication; while "bad characters" like Liu Chang's, riddled with flaws yet still lovable, are few and far between.
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Replying to Whythiswhythat Jun 26, 2026
Person Miles Wei
His upcoming dramas all look so good! Good for him! Any rumours about his next project? I think in his current…
There was one melon about a historical 'Qing Chuang Ji' or 'Story of the sunny window' which was only registered last month under YouKu. Will have to wait for updates.

Regarding support roles, WZM has not actually taken a 'support' role after 'Rising with the wind' [filmed in 2022, aired in 2023]. Roles like Qiu Qingzi, Liu Chang, Yanke, Yu You which came after 2022 are 'Special invited star' or 'Special guest star” roles (there’s just no category for this on MDL) and hence listed as support role. That means that it is not limited to the scope of a normal support role. I think if he comes across scripts which offers him a challenging role with a scope to perform like the ones above he will most likely take it.
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Replying to Minmin3 Jun 22, 2026
Person Miles Wei
📢 Wei Zheming the Brand Ambassador for #Yunnan olives🍃 Olive Clear#✨️Embark on a journey to the wild…
Congratulations 🎊👍💕
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Replying to Chewbuddy Jun 22, 2026
Person Miles Wei
Congratulations 🎉 🎊 👏 Promoting a healthy drink 😍In my part of the world, olive oil is a dietary staple…
Yunnan olive is Phyllanthus emblica or amla, different to the Mediterranean olive. It’s
extremely popular in modern Chinese tea culture. It is pressed into fresh "olive juice" or blended with ingredients like jasmine green tea, green grapes, and perfume lemons.
Can also be snacked on ots own or preserved as candied or savoury snacks 😋
Used as a natural medicine in traditional Chinese medicine
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Replying to JK-L008 Jun 15, 2026
Title Nirvana in Flames Spoiler
Gotta feeling that scene from Empress Dowager is chapter 86 of novel volume one, am I correct?
Yes that kind of appearance suits old empress dowagers. This one is a middle age scheming behind the scenes type, hence sophisticated appearance 😂
Let's hope she will confuse us and keep us invested in the political intrigue 🤞
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Replying to JK-L008 Jun 14, 2026
Title Nirvana in Flames Spoiler
Gotta feeling that scene from Empress Dowager is chapter 86 of novel volume one, am I correct?
Was she much older in the novel? This actress is around 50 which fits the middle age empress dowager tag I thought and the scheming step-mom of the Emperor. I read somewhere that she is a central antagonist in this drama, driving force behind the chaos of the realm acting as a ruthless political mastermind. She was pretty good as the main antagonist Black Fox in Fox Spirit Matchmaker red moon pact. I think she is a strong actress and can deliver.
Actually I just realised that this is her third collaboration with MW after Fox Spirit Matchmaker and Rising with the wind.
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Replying to JK-L008 Jun 14, 2026
Gotta feeling that scene from Empress Dowager is chapter 86 of novel volume one, am I correct?
Sorry no idea. Haven't read the novel yet.
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Replying to MiamiMao Jun 3, 2026
Person Miles Wei
🍉 The TV series "The Story of a Sunny Window" has been registered and is scheduled to begin filming…
Ok 👍
I couldn’t see any other melon bloggers broach this pairing though. Let's see.
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On Miles Wei May 31, 2026
Person Miles Wei
Miles' June itinerary

9th - Brand offline activities
28th- Brand livestream
29th- Business photoshoot

Rest of the month filming for #Nirvana in Flames continues

https://m.weibo.cn/status/5304586181022548?jumpfrom=weibocom

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9th June-
The "Super-Perfect Makeup" Nanjing event is about to begin. Join #NARS Brand Ambassador# @WeizhemingMiles

https://m.weibo.cn/status/5304605631582636?jumpfrom=weibocom

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxKKM0rv1-5K_7ZGhO1rkES0YZtpPfhY3_?si=FXimw9EocEBWlPg9

NARS high-fashion luxury makeup and skincare brand founded in 1994 in France
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Replying to Swoonworthy123 May 30, 2026
okay so the reference to meteor garden is cute but the timing is off. the past events in the diary are from 2014…
They were referring to the 2001 classic Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden where Dao Ming Si and Hua Ze Lei are the two most prominent members of this iconic group F4
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Replying to Draco May 30, 2026
From the casts it look like all four of them will be main leads so why is mango tv only has miles wei as main…
Ofcourse there are 4 main leads. Mango has shared all main leads individual posters.
Xukaifangirl88 already shared the individual Xu Kai poster by Mango in one of her posts below.
As MW fan I posted his individual poster 😊
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On Blossom through the Cloud May 28, 2026
#WeiZheming/FuMingyu# Strategically masterful, exuding calm and composure; with a heart full of hidden, unspoken deep affection~ Looking forward to Fu Mingyu@Wei ZhemingMiles !

#Blossom Through The Cloud# Flowers bloom in quiet splendor; a gentle touch at the fingertips stirs a flutter of emotion. The moment Fu Mingyu @Wei ZhemingMiles and Ruan Sixian @Liu Xiening’s gazes meet, love is forever captured. Urban elegance meets the vast expanse of the heavens and earth—their encounter was destined to bind their hearts together

#2026Mangotvspringsummer conference

https://m.weibo.cn/status/5303487517950380?jumpfrom=weibocom

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxiUXp7hlNT5Z42fWZBePFzuTa-z5z4fz2?si=k0FvidzyHBN6ksUu
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Replying to Xukaifangirl88 May 28, 2026
28/5/2026 : #TheStrangeTalesofTiandu Douyin update Exploring hidden currents and strange tales, every step holds…
Thanks for sharing
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On Tian Du Yi Wen Lu May 28, 2026
#WeiZheming/SuXuelou# In a world of turmoil, shadows lurk; yet standing alone, a guiding light shines within. Amidst a tangled web of mysteries and intrigues, he unravels the complexities of the world and sees through the depths of human nature. Looking forward to meeting you soon! Su Xuelou @Wei Zheming Miles

https://youtube.com/shorts/fPn-hzERO5c?si=af-fwv8D2BO4rQNz

https://youtube.com/shorts/4nLBPF81Kyc?si=sd3kMiKGuUAGQHra

https://weibo.com/1663088660/5303489527287753

http://youtube.com/post/Ugkxf4lNid4txrQiOnlAcwG-pRZeb7NWg9Uk?si=eoGAwe-Tqi3mc8DD
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On Nirvana in Flames May 28, 2026
#Nirvana in Flames: A Love-Hate Relationship Poster

#Within just inches of each other, the past tempers the blade; beneath palace walls and red candlelight, a deadly game is about to begin#

Stay tuned for the leading roles: @Wu Jinyan @Wei Zheming Miles

#2026Mango Spring/Summer Growth Conference#

https://m.weibo.cn/status/5303488273190451?jumpfrom=weibocom

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxzV4w8bKwCwSG0iujn2Yg1MYCU-BUQlf0?si=0ou9HdU84XVo3tw_
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