Wu Lei : Thanks to Tencent Video, Thanks to the Starlight Awards. The 1st time I came to the Starlight Awards was probably in 2016. Back then, I was honored with the Breakthrough Actor of the Year award. Nearly 10 years have passed since then & today I received the Textured Movie Actor of The Year award. I feel this marks a very meaningful milestone for these past 10 years. I hope that in the days ahead or rather in the next several decades, I can continue to stay true to my original aspiration, keep working hard, complete 1 project after another & portray role after role that I can be proud of, that live up to my fans & to everyone who supports me. I will keep striving forward & never forget why I started. Thank you everyone.
š¤ I know you are something of an outdoor enthusiast. Cycling, motorcycling, horseback riding, boxing, tennis, you are skilled in so many sports. And for the underwater action scenes on Dongji Island this time, you even went out of your way to master the very challenging skill of diving. So has this ābloggerā recently gotten into any new sports? And where might netizens run into u? Wu Lei : Recently, there havenāt been any particularly new sports. Lately Iāve been training. Doing boxing. Mainly to prepare for the project Iām currently filming š¤ Alright, weāll continue to follow the Vlogs yo1u share Wu Lei : Okay, Iāll do my best. I also hope that in 2026, I can bring everyone new Vlogs or other new works
For anyone wondering what I mean by lazy writing, hereās just one example:A detective is being bribed to frame…
Imagine flushing the toilet and it just keeps running endlessly until the ML shows up, hears it, and immediately heads over to grab the fabric. Likeā¦ seriously? What on earth am I watching?
Too much lazy writingā¦ honestly, I expected better considering the rating.Also, wasnāt the FL introduced as…
For anyone wondering what I mean by lazy writing, hereās just one example: A detective is being bribed to frame someone ā plot twist, the entire conversation happens right next to the door of the room where that person is sitting. So they simply pull out their phone and record everything. I meanā¦ come on.
There are plenty of moments like that, and it really takes away from the experience for me.
Is there any romance between the leads, or is it more action fantasy? It's been a while since I watched Wu Lei…
If you're mainly interested in romance, you should definitely check out his previous dramas, as this new one is primarily an action-fantasy.
Since the last drama you saw was Our Times, you should consider checking out his newer dramas :
Ā· Love Like The Galaxy (2022): A historical romance that many consider a masterpiece and arguably one of the best historical romance C-dramas ever made. Ā· Nothing But You (2023): A sports-themed romance where the sport is a central part of the plot, featuring a slow-burn relationship. Ā· Amidst a Snowstorm of Love (2024): Also a sports romance, but this one focuses more on the romantic relationship, with the sport serving as a beautiful backdrop.
Fingers crossed she gets it!!! Ning Yao is a really important character in the novel and very powerful too.Hopefully…
I am pretty sure I saw before that the filming would take 120 days š but now I came across a video of Wu Lei being asked what genre he would like to try next, and his reply was : Can I finish filming The One firstā¦ it will take 5 months. So you are right... Hopefully it will come out next year...
Fingers crossed she gets it!!! Ning Yao is a really important character in the novel and very powerful too.Hopefully…
You absolutely should be! š Wu Lei always deliversāthatās exactly why his dramas are so highly anticipated. So many actors and actresses have seen their careers soar after working with him, and Li Wanda truly has an incredible opportunity here.
Since this drama is action-heavy, her background in Tai Chi and her award in Baji Quan make her a perfect fit! If she brings that same dedication to her acting, sheās definitely on her way to becoming a major star.
As Zhao Jinmai once said, Wu Lei has a special talent for drawing out genuine emotions from his co-stars, so I have no doubt Wanda will be in great hands. Really excited for this one! š„
Filming is expected to take about four months. If all goes well, we might see the drama released in 2026. As for Li Wandaās role, it might not be too large in this seasonāespecially if the drama is planned as a trilogy. Weāll just have to wait and see!
It turns out I was right ā the main cast for The One is exactly the same lineup I mentioned a few months ago š
Leading Cast: Wu Lei, Li Wanda, Zhang Zhen (Chang Chen) Special Starring: Yang Xizi, Xia Meng, Li Zhiliang, Huang Minghao Guest Appearance: Jia Bing Special Appearances: Peter Ho, Wu Yue, Qiu Xinzhi, Xu Jiaqi, Lin Qiunan, and others
What stands out is that the female leads are all around Wu Leiās age or younger ā they might not be ābig traffic names,ā but they are undeniably talented. Both Yang Xizi and Xia Meng studied at the Beijing Film Academy, just like Wu Lei.
As for Li Wanda, she seems like the perfect fit for the heroine ā a fierce and graceful swordmaster. Instead of casting someone with little martial arts experience, the production went for someone whoās already proven her skill. She previously underwent intensive Tai Chi training for a role and even won prize in Baji Quan at the Beijing International Wushu Invitational ā thatās impressive!
While some might see the absence of a major ātraffic actressā as a risk, I actually think itās a strength. With Wu Lei leading, thereās full confidence in both his talent and his ability to choose meaningful, high-quality projects ā and history shows his dramas always deliver.
All in all, Iām beyond excited for this one. Something tells me this might just be the beginning of a trilogy-level masterpiece. š„
It turns out I was right ā the main cast for The One is exactly the same lineup I mentioned a few months ago š
Leading Cast: Wu Lei, Li Wanda, Zhang Zhen (Chang Chen) Special Starring: Yang Xizi, Xia Meng, Li Zhiliang, Huang Minghao Guest Appearance: Jia Bing Special Appearances: Peter Ho, Wu Yue, Qiu Xinzhi, Xu Jiaqi, Lin Qiunan, and others
What stands out is that the female leads are all around Wu Leiās age or younger ā they might not be ābig traffic names,ā but they are undeniably talented. Both Yang Xizi and Xia Meng studied at the Beijing Film Academy, just like Wu Lei.
As for Li Wanda, she seems like the perfect fit for the heroine ā a fierce and graceful swordmaster. Instead of casting someone with little martial arts experience, the production went for someone whoās already proven her skill. She previously underwent intensive Tai Chi training for a role and even won prize in Baji Quan at the Beijing International Wushu Invitational ā thatās impressive!
While some might see the absence of a major ātraffic actressā as a risk, I actually think itās a strength. With Wu Lei leading, thereās full confidence in both his talent and his ability to choose meaningful, high-quality projects ā and history shows his dramas always deliver.
All in all, Iām beyond excited for this one. Something tells me this might just be the beginning of a trilogy-level masterpiece. š„
Wu Lei new drama was officially announced, and here's Wulei introduction of the story for investors at Tencent vision conference.
āHello, iām actor Wu Lei. i am very happy to be standing here today with director zhang chiyu to recommend the project of Jian Lai to everyone. Jian Lai written by Fenghuo Xi Zhuhou is the big ip we borrowed. it is also a donghua loved by many. through this business conference, i hope customers and investors will get a better understanding of the story.
The story unfolds in a seemingly ordinary town but in truth on the verge of collapse. as various powers begin making their moves in, a young man named Chen PingāAn raised in its narrow alleys finds himself trapped within the townās cage. he fights against fate with the heart of a child and eventually carves out a path of survival.
And me, i am portraying this storyās Chen PingāAn.ā
A young man from a humble alley refuses to be caged and takes up the sword to change his fate. Fearless and unafraid, he cuts through every obstacle, carving his own path to success.
Producer and Director: å¼ åé±¼ Starring: Wu Lei Producers: Tencent Video, å¼åæéŗ»č±å½±äø, ę°äø½ēµå½±
This is the speech he gave : https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2002747014753468417/vid/avc1/992x560/A1Xq3G8iq4qbFtAS.mp4
Wu Lei : Thanks to Tencent Video, Thanks to the Starlight Awards. The 1st time I came to the Starlight Awards was probably in 2016. Back then, I was honored with the Breakthrough Actor of the Year award. Nearly 10 years have passed since then & today I received the Textured Movie Actor of The Year award. I feel this marks a very meaningful milestone for these past 10 years. I hope that in the days ahead or rather in the next several decades, I can continue to stay true to my original aspiration, keep working hard, complete 1 project after another & portray role after role that I can be proud of, that live up to my fans & to everyone who supports me. I will keep striving forward & never forget why I started. Thank you everyone.
š¤ I know you are something of an outdoor enthusiast. Cycling, motorcycling, horseback riding, boxing, tennis, you are skilled in so many sports. And for the underwater action scenes on Dongji Island this time, you even went out of your way to master the very challenging skill of diving. So has this ābloggerā recently gotten into any new sports? And where might netizens run into u?
Wu Lei : Recently, there havenāt been any particularly new sports. Lately Iāve been training. Doing boxing. Mainly to prepare for the project Iām currently filming
š¤ Alright, weāll continue to follow the Vlogs yo1u share
Wu Lei : Okay, Iāll do my best. I also hope that in 2026, I can bring everyone new Vlogs or other new works
Vanda got blessed!! Good for her
A detective is being bribed to frame someone ā plot twist, the entire conversation happens right next to the door of the room where that person is sitting. So they simply pull out their phone and record everything. I meanā¦ come on.
There are plenty of moments like that, and it really takes away from the experience for me.
Also, wasnāt the FL introduced as a sociopath? Sheās clearly written like a psychopath.
And judging by the way things are going, it feels like the FL will keep bouncing from one NPC male character to another until the finale. At this point, itās obvious Jung Seo is the one whoāll eventually take her down. And please donāt tell me theyāll repeat the same clichĆ© where she ends up with a girl from himājust like her mother did.
After binge-watching six episodes straight, Iām putting this on hold. Iāll wait for the drama to finish first.
Since the last drama you saw was Our Times, you should consider checking out his newer dramas :
Ā· Love Like The Galaxy (2022): A historical romance that many consider a masterpiece and arguably one of the best historical romance C-dramas ever made.
Ā· Nothing But You (2023): A sports-themed romance where the sport is a central part of the plot, featuring a slow-burn relationship.
Ā· Amidst a Snowstorm of Love (2024): Also a sports romance, but this one focuses more on the romantic relationship, with the sport serving as a beautiful backdrop.
Since this drama is action-heavy, her background in Tai Chi and her award in Baji Quan make her a perfect fit! If she brings that same dedication to her acting, sheās definitely on her way to becoming a major star.
As Zhao Jinmai once said, Wu Lei has a special talent for drawing out genuine emotions from his co-stars, so I have no doubt Wanda will be in great hands. Really excited for this one! š„
Filming is expected to take about four months. If all goes well, we might see the drama released in 2026. As for Li Wandaās role, it might not be too large in this seasonāespecially if the drama is planned as a trilogy. Weāll just have to wait and see!
Leading Cast: Wu Lei, Li Wanda, Zhang Zhen (Chang Chen)
Special Starring: Yang Xizi, Xia Meng, Li Zhiliang, Huang Minghao
Guest Appearance: Jia Bing
Special Appearances: Peter Ho, Wu Yue, Qiu Xinzhi, Xu Jiaqi, Lin Qiunan, and others
What stands out is that the female leads are all around Wu Leiās age or younger ā they might not be ābig traffic names,ā but they are undeniably talented. Both Yang Xizi and Xia Meng studied at the Beijing Film Academy, just like Wu Lei.
As for Li Wanda, she seems like the perfect fit for the heroine ā a fierce and graceful swordmaster. Instead of casting someone with little martial arts experience, the production went for someone whoās already proven her skill. She previously underwent intensive Tai Chi training for a role and even won prize in Baji Quan at the Beijing International Wushu Invitational ā thatās impressive!
If you want to see her in action, check this out š
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooHq5zrAecI
While some might see the absence of a major ātraffic actressā as a risk, I actually think itās a strength. With Wu Lei leading, thereās full confidence in both his talent and his ability to choose meaningful, high-quality projects ā and history shows his dramas always deliver.
All in all, Iām beyond excited for this one. Something tells me this might just be the beginning of a trilogy-level masterpiece. š„
Leading Cast: Wu Lei, Li Wanda, Zhang Zhen (Chang Chen)
Special Starring: Yang Xizi, Xia Meng, Li Zhiliang, Huang Minghao
Guest Appearance: Jia Bing
Special Appearances: Peter Ho, Wu Yue, Qiu Xinzhi, Xu Jiaqi, Lin Qiunan, and others
What stands out is that the female leads are all around Wu Leiās age or younger ā they might not be ābig traffic names,ā but they are undeniably talented. Both Yang Xizi and Xia Meng studied at the Beijing Film Academy, just like Wu Lei.
As for Li Wanda, she seems like the perfect fit for the heroine ā a fierce and graceful swordmaster. Instead of casting someone with little martial arts experience, the production went for someone whoās already proven her skill. She previously underwent intensive Tai Chi training for a role and even won prize in Baji Quan at the Beijing International Wushu Invitational ā thatās impressive!
If you want to see her in action, check this out š
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooHq5zrAecI
While some might see the absence of a major ātraffic actressā as a risk, I actually think itās a strength. With Wu Lei leading, thereās full confidence in both his talent and his ability to choose meaningful, high-quality projects ā and history shows his dramas always deliver.
All in all, Iām beyond excited for this one. Something tells me this might just be the beginning of a trilogy-level masterpiece. š„
āHello, iām actor Wu Lei. i am very happy to be standing here today with director zhang chiyu to recommend the project of Jian Lai to everyone. Jian Lai written by Fenghuo Xi Zhuhou is the big ip we borrowed. it is also a donghua loved by many. through this business conference, i hope customers and investors will get a better understanding of the story.
The story unfolds in a seemingly ordinary town but in truth on the verge of collapse. as various powers begin making their moves in, a young man named Chen PingāAn raised in its narrow alleys finds himself trapped within the townās cage. he fights against fate with the heart of a child and eventually carves out a path of survival.
And me, i am portraying this storyās Chen PingāAn.ā
A young man from a humble alley refuses to be caged and takes up the sword to change his fate. Fearless and unafraid, he cuts through every obstacle, carving his own path to success.
Producer and Director: å¼ åé±¼
Starring: Wu Lei
Producers: Tencent Video, å¼åæéŗ»č±å½±äø, ę°äø½ēµå½±