TheNostalgicType

It's great to hear you say that 😁. I'd like to think I know what chemistry looks like when I see it (I trust my eyes). After all, I've seen it enough times in productions from around the world. But, you always have to account for your biases. It's safe to say that with Xingyue, I have a big bias 😆. So, it's wonderful to hear an opinion from a Ruohan fan who views it from the perspective of who looks good and creates magic ✨️ with her.

Yes, I'd love to hear her first impression of him, too. Hopefully, a translation pops up. I actually like the sounds of two different personality types meshing together and bringing out the different sides of each other. It's great that Xingyue made her feel comfortable to be able to reveal a different side of herself. A louder and more playful side 🤣😊.

Now, we will have to wait for the final production to see if it's on par in terms of total chemistry 🧪. I feel reasonably confident, though. Typically, where there is smoke, there's fire 🔥. Electric bts chemistry usually translates well to on-screen magic 🪄 🔮

Apologies. My bad. You mentioned him earlier, it's Li Yunrui. His fans were causing trouble in the WXY sphere. Actors tend to get along fine in general, but there are always a number of fans that enjoy mischief. A bit like hooligans at a football match. After the skirmish died down, a short time later, Liu Haocun's fans were causing trouble in Zhao Jinmai's space. Lol.

Yes, the Tian Tian incident is insane. But, it does demonstrate how heavily scrutinised and policed the industry is. It's seen as a position of privilege and influence, so you're expected to set a positive example. One wrong move, and it could be career over. Strangely, it's these tight controls that make me feel good about AiMi's safety with regard to potential industry predators. Any funny business will be punished severely. 

On a positive note, the other page is normalising now. There are fewer comments talking about her age, and people are focusing on the drama more. Perhaps posting all the bts content in some small way helps with this. Whatever the case may be, it's nice 😊.

Indeed. Long may the positive and peaceful interactions continue between the two fanbases 😇. When two fanbases become one and support the drama, it is always the best outcome 🥰.

Yes, she could be. Xiang83's discussion mentions AiMi marrying as a secondary consort.

GLASS Magazine China has an upcoming (soon to be released) project / editorial with four talented young actresses...

Each actresses will present a different theme / part...

~ Landy Li (Ink Making) - 7.28

~ Ai Mi (Paper Making) - 8.04

~ Xu Ruohan (Carved Inkstones) - 8.11

~ Zhang Yifan (Pen Making) - 8.18)

Keep your eyes peeled for Ruohan. They typically release a combination of content alongside their editorial. For example, a fashion film, bts footage, and sometimes there is a promotional event. Of course, the actresses will promote their collaboration with GLASS via their socials, too...

Details Below...
https://weibo.com/status/5192242794332815

Yes, it will be interesting to find out. The first clip I saw only showed from the back, so I thought it was her. Then, other clips came out revealing that it wasn't.

~ JUST ADDED TODAY ~ 26.07.25 (Morning) ~

(NEW) LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! 🎬 📽... ❤️AiMi❤️ is forcefully escorted away from the celebrations / fireworks, and the little child she was celebrating with. She looks back in distress 😭...

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSS8HhVSX/

(EXTENDED VERSION) ❤️AiMi❤️ saves the child, but is scolded 🥺...

https://so.douyin.com/video/detail?aweme_id=7531280555821370683

(NEW) Cheeky ❤️AiMi❤️ being playful and mischievous backstage while taking photos with a young co-star 😜😇... It used to be little ❤️AiMi❤️ taking photos with her senior co-stars not that long ago 😊...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192425385495562

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~ 25. 07.25 ~

💙Neo💙 carries ❤️AiMi❤️ filmed from every conceivable angle 📽... THE COMPLETE CARRY COLLECTION 💪...

(NOTE: Both of them look relaxed, comfortable, and seem to be enjoying themselves 👍) ...

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSSd3mrbJ/

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSSd32GSs/

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSSdcxLJa/

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSSdwPpb1/

https://weibo.com/detail/5192242597727817

https://weibo.com/detail/5192246577333205

https://weibo.com/detail/5192104657552092

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~ Extras ~

💙Neo💙 & ❤️AiMi❤️ filming 🎥. ❤️AiMi❤️ breaks character & laughs 😅🤭...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192277992408722#&video

🤣🤣 Here's the full sequence of the above clip.... 💙 Neo💙 brushes aside ❤️AiMi's❤️ hand and proceeds to exude levels of smugness, not thought humanly possible. No wonder ❤️AiMi❤️ couldn't contain herself 🤣🤣 ...

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSSRBVmTG/

❤️AiMi❤️ filming a scene 🎬. She receives a sword 🗡...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192253171303990

Another cute interaction between 💙Neo💙 and ❤️AiMi❤️...

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSSRSBwjc/

My pleasure 🥰

~ BTS ~ 25.07.25 / 24.07.25 ~

(NEW) Reverse angle of 💙Neo's💙 carry with ❤️AiMi❤️ 💪...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192104657552092

(NEW) 💙Neo💙 is hurt. He needs medical assistance🔥🔥🔥... (Possibly with Liu Lingzi)

https://weibo.com/detail/5192083960500426

(NEW) Hmmm. What kind of scene are they filming? ... 💙Neo💙 is a little undressed 🔥... (Possibly with Liu Lingzi)

https://weibo.com/detail/5192077953996290

(NEW) 💙Neo💙 speaks to ❤️AiMi❤️. His eyes 👀 are so expressive ✨️...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192070978864147

(NEW) ❤️AiMi❤️ gives 💙Neo💙 that look 😤...

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSSeKcxxc/

(NEW) An assortment of 💙Neo's💙 (x1 repeat ~ Clip 2)...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192065144326511

(NEW) ❤️AiMi❤️ it's time for your closeup 🥰...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192064335351942

(NEW) 💙Neo💙 & ❤️AiMi❤️ have a light-hearted moment with the crew 😁...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192051161565506

(NEW) Little actor ❤️AiMi❤️. Makes a demand 🫴...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192063895475682

(NEW) 💙Neo💙 brushes aside ❤️AiMi's❤️ hand 🫴. Another not so friendly exchange 😤...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192056922181537

(NEW) Longer (Best) sequence of 💙Neo💙 & ❤️AiMi's❤️ intense scene 🗡📽...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192057418418926

💙Neo💙 looks intensely into ❤️AiMi's❤️ eyes 👀... Acting is 🔥...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192015245740612

💙Neo💙 & ❤️AiMi❤️ the above from a different angle 🎥...

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSSeQAdqT/

💙Neo💙 in another costume. Wardrobe is a little spectacular ✨️...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191998841029557

Candid 💙Neo💙 discussing his scene 🎬... ❤️AiMi❤️ is there, too 🫰...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191998157621177

Elegant 💙Neo💙. So stylish 😍...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191890970347437

A second 💙Neo💙 helping of the above. Sometimes it's okay to indulge 🥰...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191881777745618

Makeup adjustment and mischief 😈. Charismatic 💙Neo💙 with a special appearance by ❤️AiMi❤️🫶...

https://weibo.com/detail/5192027310661203

So far, the bts content has mostly captured the fine details, textures and rich colour palette of the costumes. There have been some moments of acting filmed, but not too much has been given away. Sets can be seen superficially in the background of these short clips, and although beautiful, they do not give much away in terms of layout, structure, and items held within. I saw a post that remarked that the quality of the armour in this drama is first-rate. Not the flimsy kind that they have witnessed backstage in other dramas.

Thank you for the links to the director's early works. I'm keen to investigate them. I have seen TPR, one of his recent projects.

I really hope people take the time to read your detailed discussion, posts, and information provided. It will allow them to gain some real insight into this project and the motivating factors behind it. The production appears to be meticulously thought out, right down to the fine details. This includes casting decisions. The creative team had a definite vision in mind, and the actors were cast in accordance with that vision. 

The information you provided could go a long way to alleviating the doubts and concerns about the production and the motivations behind the people involved. It's clearly not just a case of looking for fresh new faces and casting younger and younger FLs on the production side of the industry. It is also not the case on the performing side of the industry that this is just another example of young actresses and their management pushing for big roles for the purpose of fame-chasing and a big pay day. But, rather, it's a carefully considered decision on both sides and a very interesting and exciting project to be a part of. One that comes with high demands, responsibilities, and challenges. It's the type of project that only those serious about their craft would take on.

I really like the concept. Hopefully, it's MC. It'll be a great experience for him. I love him in ancient garb, but I see him as someone far too talented to be allowed to become typecast. I don't mind it for some actors because they have a lower ceiling, and it's just good to see them working (they do well in certain roles). A talent like WXY I'd like to see go down the Wu Lei path eventually. Even if it means we won't see him as often.

You can't go wrong with any. She's so photogenic.

She might need to increase her security. Inappropriate behaviour can strike out of nowhere.

https://weibo.com/detail/5191667772295047

I'm hearing Lu Yuxiao as the FL in that new drama. Any thoughts?

Oh, I like this combo. I'll keep an eye on it.

~ New bts Material ~ 24.07.25 / 23.07.25 ~

(NEW) 💙Neo💙 carries ❤️AiMi❤️ 💪...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191712675726817

(NEW) 💙Neo💙 carries ❤️ AiMi❤️. Take 2 💪🎬...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191713956302537

Thirsty work 💙Neo💙 🥤...

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSS1C3yxP/

💙Neo💙 talking to ❤️AiMi❤️ who is off camera 📷...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191710202139044

💙Neo💙 beautiful in black & red 🥰. Candid moment 😊...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191328451266851

Another candid 💙Neo💙. Is that a red sword mark on his throat? 🗡...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191636834583101

💙Neo💙 pulling faces 🤪...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191306915351785

❤️AiMi❤️ departs her trailer in a new costume ✨️....

https://weibo.com/detail/5191580031123597

❤️AiMi❤️ acting. Expressive eyes 👀...

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSS1JCVGt/

Oh, bohemian Jinmai on her Weibo. I love it ❤️🫰🫶... Pics 2 & 7 are definitely going to be my profile pic at some point 😁...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191510572404354

Horsemanship 🐎 Horsemanship 🐎... He's such a cowboy 🤠... The first take on the second clip doesn't quite go as planned 😤... Try again and correct it 👍...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191334755307072

+ a 💙WXY💙 extra of a really crisp take. That's a wrap 🎬...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191344595142377

More 💙WXY💙 carrying 💪. Unfortunately, it's boxes / parcels this time 📦 🎁...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191573094010211

+ Another carry 💪🫰...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191580623569375

Here's that big 💙WXY💙 personality on full display 😁...

https://weibo.com/detail/5191562520692489

I saw this on weibo and came here for clarification. Yes! I'm so very happy to hear it's a modern drama. I love him in costume, but variety is good for an actor's resume.

Thank you.

So true. It's such a great source of information, though. It's one of those places where the good outweighs the bad. But, there is a lot of bad to endure. Particularly fanwars and black materials. It's insane on Weibo. Douyin is so feel good by comparison.