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 dream—to 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 artist’s status is never fixed. some rise, some remain steady, while others decline. it’s…
not really haha i don’t really care about negative rumors surrounding artists. i’ve 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 didn’t 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, i’m the same as you when it comes to adaptations. i learned a while ago to separate them from the original, it’s much easier to immerse yourself that way.
just to note, an artist’s status is never fixed. some rise, some remain steady, while others decline. it’s…
it’s because they wrapped up filming by the end of July 2025 that fans expected an announcement in August 2025 and believed the 🍉 posts about the drama, but nothing actually happened. so honestly, fans should’ve learned by now not to trust rumors.
also, i'm not associating this with the situation surrounding the male lead at the time—i'm not even sure exactly when that happened. i edited my original post so others wouldn’t jump to that conclusion, i’m not aware of the timeline overlap.
just to note, an artist’s status is never fixed. some rise, some remain steady, while others decline. it’s…
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 aren’t that reliable. even casual remarks from producers shouldn’t be taken too seriously unless they’re 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. it’s such a pity. xu kai has not had any drama with this platform since kunlun mountains…
just to note, an artist’s status is never fixed. some rise, some remain steady, while others decline. it’s 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 don’t place much importance on billing order, and i actually admire that. ultimately, only the involved parties know the details of the contracts, it’s 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 then—nothing. it’s 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 you’re 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 it’s not really female-centric (depending on how you define it) but rather driven by two strong leads. they’re 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 them—but when those same accounts spread narratives that benefit their faves, they accept them without question. at the end of the day, they’re all still rumors, so what’s 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 we’ll 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 actor’s 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 “Wei Lai.” the texture of films is really different from dramas, though i do appreciate that her recent dramas (LOTFG and DGY) don’t 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 didn’t 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 i’m 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 she’s 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 😅✌i 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 she’s 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 🤔
it’s pretty clear from the details page that this drama was meant to be a wish-fulfillment story about female…
all good on my end, no worries. and thanks for the recommendation! i'll add it to my long list lol i used to consume a lot of content too (maybe a slight addiction 😅) but i've mellowed down over the years and have become pretty selective. i guess it’s a mix of growing up + the fact that media quality isn’t what it used to be (especially asian dramas). now, i'm mostly into mind-based competitive reality shows.
it’s pretty clear from the details page that this drama was meant to be a wish-fulfillment story about female…
i’ve been respectful and objective in my replies but you started questioning whether i have comprehension issues and even suggested i still don’t understand what good writing is despite the fact that i liked ‘Meet Yourself’. so i assumed you may have misinterpreted my responses. you can reflect on this thread.
if that’s also all you got from this drama, i guess that’s on you. going back to your original comment about the criteria on MDL for rating a story because this doesn't deserves an 8. i guess that's also on you.
just to clarify, when someone has worked their way up, they can enjoy the benefits of more leisure time without constant worries. we’re still bound by work but we’re not working all the time. of course, this can vary across different professions and industries.
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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 ≠ anime ≠ live-action. i now apply that concept to everything 😅
on another note, i’m the same as you when it comes to adaptations. i learned a while ago to separate them from the original, it’s much easier to immerse yourself that way.
also, i'm not associating this with the situation surrounding the male lead at the time—i'm not even sure exactly when that happened. i edited my original post so others wouldn’t jump to that conclusion, i’m 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 then—nothing. it’s 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 you’re 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 we’ll 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 actor’s 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 didn’t 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 i’m 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 she’s 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 😅✌i 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 she’s an actor who is genuinely dedicated to refining her craft.
if that’s also all you got from this drama, i guess that’s on you. going back to your original comment about the criteria on MDL for rating a story because this doesn't deserves an 8. i guess that's also on you.
just to clarify, when someone has worked their way up, they can enjoy the benefits of more leisure time without constant worries. we’re still bound by work but we’re not working all the time. of course, this can vary across different professions and industries.