LayarHijau – The wuxia drama Sword Snow Stride (雪中悍刀行), starring Zhang Ruoyun, has finally unveiled the concept poster for its second season. The official poster, shared by the production team on Weibo, shows a lone rider slowly disappearing into heavy snow, with the phrase: “又见北椋雪，染尽少年头” (“Once again seeing Beiliang snow, coloring the head of youth”). This hints at the emotional conflict between father and son, Xu Xiao (played by Hu Jun) and Xu Fengnian (played by Zhang Ruoyun), who in the original novel face a tragic life-and-death separation.
In the poster, Xu Fengnian rides alone, symbolizing his heavy responsibility toward Beiliang. It also prepares fans for the emotional scenes in which he must part tragically from his father, Xu Xiao, who succumbs to a long-standing illness.
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Season 2 of Sword Snow Stride is scheduled to begin filming in late 2025, and it has been confirmed that Vengo Gao and Zhang Tianai will return for the second season. Vengo Gao portrays Xu Jia’s adopted son, General Chen Zhibao, an ambitious figure who becomes the main obstacle for Xu Fengnian to assume the throne of Beiliang. Known for his courage and assertiveness, Vengo Gao’s performance captivated audiences in the first season, making his return highly anticipated.
Meanwhile, Zhang Tianai reprises her role as Nangong Pu She, a cold and highly skilled martial artist with an ambiguous and mysterious appearance. Although her role is smaller than the main character Li Gengxi in season one, every appearance leaves a strong impression. She also frequently lends her weapons to Xu Fengnian during battle scenes, further endearing her character to fans.
Regarding the female lead, recent rumors suggest that Li Gengxi may not return due to major differences between her portrayal and the original character, Jiang Ni. Instead, Chen Yao (Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact, Wu Xin: The Monster Killer) is reported to take on the main female role. Chen Yao previously starred alongside Zhang Ruoyun in the fantasy drama Wu Xin: The Monster Killer (无心法师), portraying a tragic romance between a human and a spirit. Their reunion in season 2 of Sword Snow Stride is highly anticipated by fans.
With the return of four main characters and hints of deep emotional conflict, Sword Snow Stride Season 2 promises to deliver a wuxia drama full of tension, intrigue, and gripping emotional moments.
