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All I know is that it is avaliable in the US region. Open this link to see if you can view it in your region: https://www.viki.com/tv/40251c-weaving-a-tale-of-love-2

You can also check YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxGATzS-ygA

Welcome! ZhouZhou's fans are called Bai Zhou (white congee). Concidentally, I also got interested in him and want to know more of him through Addicted. Even though before that I saw him briefly on two music variety shows, it was still the first web drama he debut that draws me. Bai Luo Yin is indeed a charming character played by the then unknown college student Xu Weizhou.

The more information I dig about him the more I realized what a treasure he is. A hidden gem. He is a funny, cute, handsome, and often still very shy young man. What attracts me was his serious work attitude. Most of all he is multi-talented in music, dance and acting among a whole host of other hobbies. He is very versatile.

He is self-employed in an entertainment where almost all lead actors/actresses have big agency behind them. Since his debut he has to settle with limited resources and other struggles. I feel now he is in the best state as it is mainly due to his hard work and dedication to acting that he stand out and able to get leading roles. He is not aiming to be top popular male actor. He is taking small step at a time to hone his acting skills. If you look at his drama works you can tell he has talent. From his earlier work to the latest he's improved tremendously. I also have the same thought as you. Good works do not equate high budget, vice versa. Acting is a long term career. Achievement shouldn't be taken granted so early. It's about the grinding and perfecting over the years through accumulated work experience that one can be call an actor. I look forward to his future works as an actor and musician.

As far as I know there isn't a non-Chinese fan organzation for him. I follow him on Weibo. I get all his news first hand there. Once I get anything new I usually share in here or other places so international fans know. He has a small fan base and barely any publicity compare to other Chinese celebrities so to follow him you'd have to do extra digging around. Personally, I like this better as I don't like fan culture.

PS. Haha, yes, I also think a comedy would be a comfortable fit for him as he is a funny guy himself. Let's follow him along on his journey. There will be and are bumps along the way but he's as sturdy as a rock. Xu Weizhou has a stubborn rock spirit so I look forward to his endeavor as an actor. And singer.

From what I can see so far Blasting Squad is a medium film budget. Not too big of a budget but not small either. We'll see the final product to determine. If it's filmed good it doesn't matter if it has a big budget or not.

About his next potential project. He mentioned on his Weibo account about looking for and filming another costume drama because there are aspects of the latest costume not up to satisfaction. However, it's still hearsay. We fans might overread it but based on previous experience whenever he says he's going to do something there are always news confirming it at a later time. For now put this project on hold until an official announcement. Whenever that will be.

PS: I forgot to answer your first question. Blasting Squad is about the heroic deeds of a group of revolutionaries. He plays the sacrificial main lead.

Unfortunately, there isn't a full recording, official or fans. Filming is forbidden. There are some bits and pieces on some fan blogs, the official blog and his studio's on weibo. And yes, I have to agree. I watched the one in Beijing and I have to say he's phenomenal. The cast were perfect. Almost all rave reviews from fans and non-fans alike.

I am rewatching again with English sub. Finished with episode 1. I think the translation is pretty good.

You're welcome.

Yes, the first wife was mentioned briefly in season 1. It was when they were visiting PXJ's mentor General Su's house before their marriage ceremony. Second season expand on that.

The Pei is a scholarly noble family connected with the royal family. His parent died when he was young so the princess took charge of PXJ's inheritance and other properties his deceased parents left him. He is both a scholar and military strategist. He worked as a royal guard in season 1 to the then crown prince, now emperor, because of the threat from the other prince. Aside from that role he is also a general (this part is not depicted in the drama) and now a county magistrate of Chang'an (capital city of the empire). PXJ's first wife suffered (then committed suicide) at the hands of the princess what the FL is currently experiencing because if there is an offspring that wealth will transfer back to them.

About this storyline with her, I personally don't like it. I think it should have been trim down to a couple episodes as there's no conclusion to it.

Yes. That too.

From what I understand, and I might be off the mark, in ancient times both parties have to write a divorce letter to each other to be officially recognized as divorced. I guess since she hadn't written one it's not official.

PXJ was demoted because he was against making Wu Zetian queen. Historically, she became the first empress of China and a defacto ruler before that accesion of the Tang Dynasty. Later it turned out PXJ wasn't against being banished from Chang'an (the capital city of the empire) to Xizhou because he got the message that the clans there are in conflicts and rebels abound. It wasn't really a demotion because his rank is still the same but more a banishment/punishment in disguise to pacify Xizhou for the emperor/Tang Dynasty.

As for the grand princess, she will eventually fade out once they head to Xizhou. Couple times are bountiful so you can rest assured.

Because majority of the assets she holds are Pei Xingjian's, or rather his deceased parents'. She doesn't want PXJ to get marry or have a child. As then most of the wealth she currently holds will be handed over to his offspring. The first wife suffered at her hands what LL is currently experiencing. Unfortunately, the first wife wasn't strong enough.

Viki should have it available on December 12. With the long awaited English subtitle. Yeah!!

I found out another detail. Apparently there was supposed to be a friendly fight scene between Pei Xingjian and Qu Chong Yu in the last episode. What a pity. I would have love to see that and I think would beat what was shown instead. Oh, well.

It will air in Thailand on December 21st. South Korea has purchased the license but no air date yet.

Looks like Taiwan will see this on December 15. I think slowly, based on some of the bits and pieces below, the drama will roll out to other regions and hopefully worldwide. With English subtitle and other languages.

You're welcome. 🙂

Zhejiang TV is rerunning the drama again today, starting from episode 1. It had a good rating, although not the best, of .259 (I did a manual calculation so might be off a few points) ranking third place in primetime for the year for this Satellite station. Congrats!

Correction: official rating is .253

You won't be disappointed in this aspect. I even think they should tone it done. 😂

I simply don't understand why you attack me in the first place if all you want to tell me is that I shouldn't praise Xu Weizhou and/or the male lead character Pei Xingjian. I made my position clear. If you are not satisfy then that's on you. You can praise your favorites all you want. Anyone can do the same. However, I refuse to lower myself to your level of hypocrisy. I post to have discussion and whether there is a reply or not it's not up to me. People will have to take the initiative to reply. Like you, who created an account just to attack me. Adios.