Wu Lei underwent special training to be able to hold his breath underwater for 4 minutes, which is truly a testament to his dedication, isn't it? But what's truly mind-blowing is that he previously had a phobia of the deep sea! So, not only did he master diving and maintain a single-digit body fat percentage after hundreds of days of intensive training, but he also overcame his phobia in the process.
Still just rumors at this point. Not confirmed yet, right?
There’s been an update since my last comment.
Loreina was spotted at Tencent’s Beijing HQ on June 3 for script readings. And The One’s official Weibo account was created on May 28, 2025. I’m not saying anything, but maybe—just maybe—xD
By the way, people new to C-Drama might not know that she’s actually a friend of Wu Lei. She wasn’t just his classmate at Beijing Film Academy, she was his deskmate.
Beijing Film Academy is the most prestigious arts college in China. When they graduated, Wu Lei ranked first in the country, and Song Zuer ranked third (first among female students).
Guan Xiaotong considers Wu Lei her “best friend”—maybe her only friend. In one show, guests were asked to bring a friend, and she invited Wu Lei. She said that if he didn’t come, she honestly wouldn’t know who else to ask. That says a lot, especially considering how famous she is. Public and private lives really can be worlds apart. I haven’t seen Wu Lei with any other actress more than her. They’ve attended so many events together. It probably felt “safe” for him back then since she had a boyfriend—but now that she doesn’t… we’ll see if there will be no rumors xD.
After Guan Xiaotong, Loreina is definitely the actress I've seen Wu Lei with the most, which makes sense given what I mentioned earlier. And there are even more cute and funny videos of the two of them out there.
Wu Lei - yes! Tian Xiwei - really? Dang but Im disappointed!
For the actresses rumored to be in the running for this role alongside Xian Tiwei, let me first outline the key factors influencing casting decisions, then I’ll go over fan polls and the current rumored names:
Ning Yao’s Traits A lethal swordmaster with a hidden vulnerability—casting will likely focus on actresses who can handle both physical action (swordplay) and portray emotional restraint convincingly.
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Key Influencing Factors Fan Campaigns: Zhao Jinmai and Zhou Ye are leading on Weibo polls, while Yang Chaoyue’s fanbase is actively lobbying the producers.
Production Demands: The role requires several months of martial arts training. Some actresses may decline due to scheduling conflicts.
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Rumored Contenders for Ning Yao
1. Zhao Jinmai (赵今麦) Why Rumored? Leaked casting lists from Tencent suggest she’s a candidate thanks to her strong action-drama credentials.
2. Yang Chaoyue (杨超越) Why Rumored? Industry insiders claim Tencent is considering her for her enormous fanbase, despite criticism of her acting (e.g., The Journey of Chongzi).
3. Liu Haocun (刘浩存) Why Rumored? Known for her dance background, which may be advantageous for choreographed fight scenes.
4. Wang Churan (王楚然) Why Rumored? Reported as a backup choice in studio leaks—valued for her elegance, though her lack of action experience may be a concern.
5. An unnamed "top-tier actress" Why Rumored? Some Weibo sources suggest Tencent might bring in a surprise A-lister (e.g., Dilraba), though budget negotiations are reportedly ongoing.
So, nothing is confirmed yet. As long as Wu Lei is attached, I’m excited—whoever ends up playing Ning Yao just needs to do justice to the role.
Still just rumors at this point. Not confirmed yet, right?
Well, it's the latest rumor, so we'll have to wait and see. I do have preferences when it comes to who might play the female lead, but honestly, that's not the priority for me—the most important thing is that Wu Lei confirms a new drama soon.
As for the actresses rumored to be in the running for this role alongside Xian Tiwei, let me first outline the key factors influencing casting decisions, then I’ll go over fan polls and the current rumored names:
Ning Yao’s Traits
A lethal swordmaster with a hidden vulnerability—casting will likely focus on actresses who can handle both physical action (swordplay) and portray emotional restraint convincingly.
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Key Influencing Factors Fan Campaigns: Zhao Jinmai and Zhou Ye are leading on Weibo polls, while Yang Chaoyue’s fanbase is actively lobbying the producers.
Production Demands: The role requires several months of martial arts training. Some actresses may decline due to scheduling conflicts.
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Rumored Contenders for Ning Yao
1. Zhao Jinmai (赵今麦) Why Rumored? Leaked casting lists from Tencent suggest she’s a candidate thanks to her strong action-drama credentials.
2. Yang Chaoyue (杨超越) Why Rumored? Industry insiders claim Tencent is considering her for her enormous fanbase, despite criticism of her acting (e.g., The Journey of Chongzi).
3. Liu Haocun (刘浩存) Why Rumored? Known for her dance background, which may be advantageous for choreographed fight scenes.
4. Wang Churan (王楚然) Why Rumored? Reported as a backup choice in studio leaks—valued for her elegance, though her lack of action experience may be a concern.
5. An unnamed "top-tier actress" Why Rumored? Some Weibo sources suggest Tencent might bring in a surprise A-lister (e.g., Dilraba), though budget negotiations are reportedly ongoing.
So, nothing is confirmed yet. As long as Wu Lei is attached, I’m excited—whoever ends up playing Ning Yao just needs to do justice to the role.
Wu Lei - yes! Tian Xiwei - really? Dang but Im disappointed!
Concerning the ML role, and based on the countless rumors, I would say they've officially extended an offer to him. Now, it's entirely up to him whether he accepts it or not; hopefully, he does (and maybe he already did). This is a giant IP, a top-tier male lead costume drama.
Regarding the FL role, I presume you're disappointed because it's not Shen Yue, aren't you? xD Well, I've heard that there are five or six actresses competing for the role of Ning Yao, so let's wait and see.
Still just rumors at this point. Not confirmed yet, right?
Yes, it's still a rumor, but I would say, this time isn't just a rumor, the cake is thrown onto Wu Lei's lap. This is a giant IP, a top-tier male lead costume drama. Whether he accepts it or not, no one knows yet (Hopefully he does or maybe he already did). As for the female lead, the rumor said that currently about 5 or 6 actresses competing for the role of Ning Yao.
🍉Tencent costume drama The One • Production: Tencent and Xinli • Director and Screenwriter: Zhang Chiyu • Cast: Wu Lei, Tian Xiwei • Filming start-up: September
🍉Tencent costume drama The One • Production: Tencent and Xinli • Director and Screenwriter: Zhang Chiyu • Cast: Wu Lei, Tian Xiwei • Filming start-up: September
Jian Lai/sword of coming starts with boy of that age when he lost his father , 😔
Which means he accepted the role offered by Tencent to star in the drama The One! If that's the case, hopefully we will get an official confirmation soon.
Ladies and gentlemen, and especially drama lovers — we might finally have some good news!
There was an unpublished casting announcement looking for a 6-year-old boy to play a young Wu Lei. The drama is reportedly set to begin filming in Hengdian…
Could it be? Has Wu Lei finally picked his next project?
Drama Blossoms Shanghai is getting an international release via Mubi. Mubi will release it in Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Turkey and India. Dates haven't been set yet.
So yea, finally we will get subtitles.... Hopefully the release dates will be announced soon
And yesterday, he attended the China Huabiao Film Awards for his other movie, The Decisive Moment. There was a heartwarming moment during the event when Jiang Qin Qin said in her speech, "Like with Lei Lei, when we filmed DBTWL, it felt like we instantly clicked and wished we’d met sooner." https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1916549347551985664/vid/avc1/1280x720/9pxGWHuhbOrSREwl.mp4 She was at the event for her new movie, The One (where she and Zhang Jingyi are the leads).
Wu Lei should be at the top considering the objective criteria! I am not sure why the drama Guardians of the Ancient Oath was taken into an account when it was literally a school project 😂
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love, Nothing but You, Love Like the Galaxy, Our Times, The Long Ballad, Cross Fire, all of them were successful dramas. And as far as I remember there's no other Chinese actor with 6 successful dramas since 2020 where they play the ML
Wu Lei underwent special training to be able to hold his breath underwater for 4 minutes, which is truly a testament to his dedication, isn't it? But what's truly mind-blowing is that he previously had a phobia of the deep sea! So, not only did he master diving and maintain a single-digit body fat percentage after hundreds of days of intensive training, but he also overcame his phobia in the process.
Here's Wu Lei schedule 🔥🔥🔥
✓June 13: Weibo Movie Night
Red Carpet & Main Event
✓June 14: Shanghai International Film Festival
Opening Ceremony - Red Carpet & Main Event
✓June 18: Douyin Movie Wonderful Night
Red Carpet & Main Event
✓June 22: Shanghai International Film Festival
Closing Ceremony - Red Carpet & Main Event
✓June 23: Tencent Video Conference 👀
Hopefully, it will turn out that Wu Lei accepted the role then I will deal with whomever the female lead will bdme xD
Loreina was spotted at Tencent’s Beijing HQ on June 3 for script readings. And The One’s official Weibo account was created on May 28, 2025. I’m not saying anything, but maybe—just maybe—xD
By the way, people new to C-Drama might not know that she’s actually a friend of Wu Lei. She wasn’t just his classmate at Beijing Film Academy, she was his deskmate.
Beijing Film Academy is the most prestigious arts college in China. When they graduated, Wu Lei ranked first in the country, and Song Zuer ranked third (first among female students).
Class photo with their teacher:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETaBvcwU8AAZTpZ?format=jpg&name=medium
Both of them in university (short film):
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1930894302508679168/vid/avc1/1280x718/cmIBiTGn5y2ALU8K.mp4
That time Song Zuer reminded Wu Lei during an interview about a school assignment that was due:
Loreina: “Oh Wu Lei! Have you done your paper? 3! 3000 words! It’s due Thursday—tomorrow!” 🤣
Wu Lei: “What?! It’s due on Thursday?!”
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1555499116066533377/pu/vid/720x1280/6h4satc6ZfuTAVtg.mp4
And when Wu Lei lost his phone, she jokingly asked for money to return it 😂😂
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1931260612434067456/pu/vid/avc1/1272x720/tsY2c576sstlIKFn.mp4
Wu Lei, Song Zuer, and Guan Xiaotong:
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1915641402807259136/vid/avc1/720x1280/CvuVk_eO0d9S9PbM.mp4
Guan Xiaotong considers Wu Lei her “best friend”—maybe her only friend. In one show, guests were asked to bring a friend, and she invited Wu Lei. She said that if he didn’t come, she honestly wouldn’t know who else to ask. That says a lot, especially considering how famous she is. Public and private lives really can be worlds apart. I haven’t seen Wu Lei with any other actress more than her. They’ve attended so many events together. It probably felt “safe” for him back then since she had a boyfriend—but now that she doesn’t… we’ll see if there will be no rumors xD.
After Guan Xiaotong, Loreina is definitely the actress I've seen Wu Lei with the most, which makes sense given what I mentioned earlier. And there are even more cute and funny videos of the two of them out there.
Ning Yao’s Traits
A lethal swordmaster with a hidden vulnerability—casting will likely focus on actresses who can handle both physical action (swordplay) and portray emotional restraint convincingly.
---
Key Influencing Factors
Fan Campaigns: Zhao Jinmai and Zhou Ye are leading on Weibo polls, while Yang Chaoyue’s fanbase is actively lobbying the producers.
Production Demands: The role requires several months of martial arts training. Some actresses may decline due to scheduling conflicts.
---
Rumored Contenders for Ning Yao
1. Zhao Jinmai (赵今麦)
Why Rumored? Leaked casting lists from Tencent suggest she’s a candidate thanks to her strong action-drama credentials.
2. Yang Chaoyue (杨超越)
Why Rumored? Industry insiders claim Tencent is considering her for her enormous fanbase, despite criticism of her acting (e.g., The Journey of Chongzi).
3. Liu Haocun (刘浩存)
Why Rumored? Known for her dance background, which may be advantageous for choreographed fight scenes.
4. Wang Churan (王楚然)
Why Rumored? Reported as a backup choice in studio leaks—valued for her elegance, though her lack of action experience may be a concern.
5. An unnamed "top-tier actress"
Why Rumored? Some Weibo sources suggest Tencent might bring in a surprise A-lister (e.g., Dilraba), though budget negotiations are reportedly ongoing.
So, nothing is confirmed yet. As long as Wu Lei is attached, I’m excited—whoever ends up playing Ning Yao just needs to do justice to the role.
As for the actresses rumored to be in the running for this role alongside Xian Tiwei, let me first outline the key factors influencing casting decisions, then I’ll go over fan polls and the current rumored names:
Ning Yao’s Traits
A lethal swordmaster with a hidden vulnerability—casting will likely focus on actresses who can handle both physical action (swordplay) and portray emotional restraint convincingly.
---
Key Influencing Factors
Fan Campaigns: Zhao Jinmai and Zhou Ye are leading on Weibo polls, while Yang Chaoyue’s fanbase is actively lobbying the producers.
Production Demands: The role requires several months of martial arts training. Some actresses may decline due to scheduling conflicts.
---
Rumored Contenders for Ning Yao
1. Zhao Jinmai (赵今麦)
Why Rumored? Leaked casting lists from Tencent suggest she’s a candidate thanks to her strong action-drama credentials.
2. Yang Chaoyue (杨超越)
Why Rumored? Industry insiders claim Tencent is considering her for her enormous fanbase, despite criticism of her acting (e.g., The Journey of Chongzi).
3. Liu Haocun (刘浩存)
Why Rumored? Known for her dance background, which may be advantageous for choreographed fight scenes.
4. Wang Churan (王楚然)
Why Rumored? Reported as a backup choice in studio leaks—valued for her elegance, though her lack of action experience may be a concern.
5. An unnamed "top-tier actress"
Why Rumored? Some Weibo sources suggest Tencent might bring in a surprise A-lister (e.g., Dilraba), though budget negotiations are reportedly ongoing.
So, nothing is confirmed yet. As long as Wu Lei is attached, I’m excited—whoever ends up playing Ning Yao just needs to do justice to the role.
Regarding the FL role, I presume you're disappointed because it's not Shen Yue, aren't you? xD Well, I've heard that there are five or six actresses competing for the role of Ning Yao, so let's wait and see.
the cake is thrown onto Wu Lei's lap. This is a giant IP, a top-tier male lead costume drama. Whether he accepts it or not, no one knows yet (Hopefully he does or maybe he already did). As for the female lead, the rumor said that currently about 5 or 6 actresses competing for the role of Ning Yao.
• Production: Tencent and Xinli
• Director and Screenwriter: Zhang Chiyu
• Cast: Wu Lei, Tian Xiwei
• Filming start-up: September
• Production: Tencent and Xinli
• Director and Screenwriter: Zhang Chiyu
• Cast: Wu Lei, Tian Xiwei
• Filming start-up: September
and especially drama lovers — we might finally have some good news!
There was an unpublished casting announcement looking for a 6-year-old boy to play a young Wu Lei. The drama is reportedly set to begin filming in Hengdian…
Could it be? Has Wu Lei finally picked his next project?
1. Golden Rooster Awards (金鸡奖)
Prestige: China’s highest film honor, equivalent to the Oscars. State-backed and industry-respected.
2. Hundred Flowers Awards (百花奖)
Prestige: Audience-voted, but still prestigious (founded in 1962).
3. Huabiao Awards (华表奖)
Prestige: Government-endorsed, focuses on films aligning with national values.
TV Drama Awards
1. Magnolia Awards (白玉兰奖, Shanghai TV Festival)
Prestige: China’s Emmy equivalent. Rigorous jury selection.
2. Flying Apsaras Awards (飞天奖)
Prestige: State-administered, honors "mainstream" dramas.
3. Golden Eagle Awards (金鹰奖)
Prestige: Audience-driven but historically significant (founded in 1983).
Key Takeaways
Film Hierarchy: Golden Rooster > Hundred Flowers > Huabiao.
TV Hierarchy: Magnolia > Flying Apsaras > Golden Eagle.
The Golden Rooster and Magnolia remain the gold standards.
So yea, finally we will get subtitles.... Hopefully the release dates will be announced soon
About ten days ago, he was at the Beijing International Film Festival for his movie Dongji Island.
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1913447713544519680/vid/avc1/720x1280/0Ahy6KCnPUZtToZG.mp4
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1913447713540317184/vid/avc1/720x1280/sKo2Zpc3aJuWRLx0.mp4
And yesterday, he attended the China Huabiao Film Awards for his other movie, The Decisive Moment. There was a heartwarming moment during the event when Jiang Qin Qin said in her speech, "Like with Lei Lei, when we filmed DBTWL, it felt like we instantly clicked and wished we’d met sooner."
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1916549347551985664/vid/avc1/1280x720/9pxGWHuhbOrSREwl.mp4
She was at the event for her new movie, The One (where she and Zhang Jingyi are the leads).
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1913447713544519680/vid/avc1/720x1280/0Ahy6KCnPUZtToZG.mp4
https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1913447713540317184/vid/avc1/720x1280/sKo2Zpc3aJuWRLx0.mp4
I am not sure why the drama Guardians of the Ancient Oath was taken into an account when it was literally a school project 😂
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love, Nothing but You, Love Like the Galaxy, Our Times, The Long Ballad, Cross Fire, all of them were successful dramas. And as far as I remember there's no other Chinese actor with 6 successful dramas since 2020 where they play the ML