Don’t you feel like you’ve been gypped when the heat index kept falling just shy of 27k—by a hair! Highest Tencent peak: 08/26 → 26,981
A 6.6 Douban rating ranking #2 on the recent popular (hot) list is rare, as Douban’s trending list typically favors dramas over 7.0. Moonlit Reunion, being a supernatural fantasy, I would not expect it to trend high on Douban. Also, Moonlit Reunion only has 44k user ratings which makes it even more rare because top 5 the drama should have at least 100K user count, yet it currently has the second-highest level of attention and engagement from Douban users.
So, the girl who is shown in reuters with Xu Kai in red dress is Zhang Hui Wen, the love interest of Xu Kai?That's…
It’s incredible how Xu Kai’s dramas consistently perform well without any promotion or hype. I came across a comment on MDL on another drama where someone thought it was airing soon—just because the promotion had been so intense and was surprised to find out, it had only just wrapped filming! What a contrast.
So, the girl who is shown in reuters with Xu Kai in red dress is Zhang Hui Wen, the love interest of Xu Kai?That's…
Thanks for identifying her. I looked her up on MDL. At 21, Zhang Hui Wen was discovered by renowned director Zhang Yimou, who cast her in the lead role of Coming Home, opposite the legendary Gong Li, which is very impressive.
Seems like a complex character I still can’t figure out what his character is like after all these interviews…
look below "Xu Kai says. For him, THE EXPERIENCE MATTERS MORE THAN WINNING OR LOSING. The character’s story arc is filled with dramatic turns, and when it came time to act, he found the process “mentally exhausting.” “It was truly, deeply heartbreaking,” he adds. Xu Kai described the experience as “IMMENSELY SATISFYING.” For him, it was a completely new challenge — a role for which none of his previous experience could offer any help. He watched a great number of documentaries, from those on psychology to criminal case files, to enrich the character."
Seems like a complex character I still can’t figure out what his character is like after all these interviews…
look below "Chen Hui — a young man... who once lived a joyful life with a happy family... he was forced onto a winding path... From the moment Chen Hui stepped into crime, it was one step after another down into the abyss.... he began to suffer from insomnia, nightmares, panic, helplessness, trembling, and avoidance in his gaze whenever he saw his father or anyone else… then came the anxiety, and finally, a calm and clear-headed approach to dealing with everything.... The film posed a major psychological challenge for Xu Kai — how to portray a mental breakdown during the act of wrongdoing, and a sense of helpless confusion upon returning to a clear-headed state."
Douban recent popular mainland drama list and scores (10/18/25) #1 This Thriving Land 7.2 (8/13-8/23) user ratings 218k #2 Moonlit Reunion 6.6 (8/18-9/2) 44k #3 The Immortal Ascension 7.5 (7/27-8/12) 122k #4 Sword Rose 6.9 (7/28-8/9) 266k #5 The Narcotic Operation 7.5 (7/12-7/25) 120k #6 Legend of Zang Hai 7.1 (5/18-6/3) 543k
The director is Gary Sing who was the main director for Word of Honor. He was one of directors for 'Beauties of the Emperor," a Yu Zheng script in 2012.
It sounds like stories from people's childhood memories. That can be good or bad when adapted. It's like growing up reading Marvel comics and then they make a movie and it's either going to make you happy or mad.
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A 6.6 Douban rating ranking #2 on the recent popular (hot) list is rare, as Douban’s trending list typically favors dramas over 7.0. Moonlit Reunion, being a supernatural fantasy, I would not expect it to trend high on Douban. Also, Moonlit Reunion only has 44k user ratings which makes it even more rare because top 5 the drama should have at least 100K user count, yet it currently has the second-highest level of attention and engagement from Douban users.
i was hoping this drama would not have any love interest
"Xu Kai says. For him, THE EXPERIENCE MATTERS MORE THAN WINNING OR LOSING. The character’s story arc is filled with dramatic turns, and when it came time to act, he found the process “mentally exhausting.” “It was truly, deeply heartbreaking,” he adds. Xu Kai described the experience as “IMMENSELY SATISFYING.” For him, it was a completely new challenge — a role for which none of his previous experience could offer any help. He watched a great number of documentaries, from those on psychology to criminal case files, to enrich the character."
https://mydramanovel.com/a-cup-of-love/
"Chen Hui — a young man... who once lived a joyful life with a happy family... he was forced onto a winding path... From the moment Chen Hui stepped into crime, it was one step after another down into the abyss.... he began to suffer from insomnia, nightmares, panic, helplessness, trembling, and avoidance in his gaze whenever he saw his father or anyone else… then came the anxiety, and finally, a calm and clear-headed approach to dealing with everything.... The film posed a major psychological challenge for Xu Kai — how to portray a mental breakdown during the act of wrongdoing, and a sense of helpless confusion upon returning to a clear-headed state."
#1 This Thriving Land 7.2 (8/13-8/23) user ratings 218k
#2 Moonlit Reunion 6.6 (8/18-9/2) 44k
#3 The Immortal Ascension 7.5 (7/27-8/12) 122k
#4 Sword Rose 6.9 (7/28-8/9) 266k
#5 The Narcotic Operation 7.5 (7/12-7/25) 120k
#6 Legend of Zang Hai 7.1 (5/18-6/3) 543k