LayarHijau.com – Following the massive success of the drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼), starring Zhao Lusi and William Chan, fans have been eagerly anticipating the actress’s next project. Attention soon turned to her drama Lovers (恋人), co-starring Peng Guanying. Unfortunately, instead of riding the wave of her rising popularity, the project now faces uncertainty and is rumored to be at risk of never airing.
Lovers began filming in late 2023 but was halted midway due to various internal issues. The uncertainty became more prominent after Zhao Lusi addressed questions about the drama in a livestream on the Red Note platform, which was recorded in August 2025 and later uploaded by a Weibo user. In the video, Zhao Lusi responded candidly to fans’ inquiries about the show’s release.
“At first, I said it wasn’t finished, right? So of course it wouldn’t air! Then it was just cut, cut, and aired again. So if the story ends up not making sense, who will be blamed? The actors? Me again,” Zhao Lusi said sharply. She also commented on the potential financial losses the production might face if the drama ultimately didn’t air. “If you have to take the loss, that’s fair. Because the loss I suffered this year is far greater. And none of this is my fault,” she added.
Her statements fueled new concerns among fans, especially as Zhao Lusi appeared unwilling to continue with the project if it would only air in an incomplete form. Beyond her remarks, several other issues have circulated online as possible reasons for the drama’s halt.
One widely discussed rumor claims that the Lovers script underwent numerous changes during filming. Zhao Lusi reportedly accepted the role after three invitations from director Deng Ke. However, once filming began, the script allegedly experienced major revisions, including added bedroom and intimate scenes that were not part of the original draft. This fueled speculation that the sudden changes contributed to Zhao Lusi feeling uncomfortable with her character and the story direction.
Additionally, there were reports that Zhao Lusi was hospitalized in December 2023 due to physical and emotional strain. She has previously acknowledged her long-standing battle with depression. However, both the rumored script changes and discomfort with intimate scenes have never been confirmed by Zhao Lusi or the production team.
Another circulating topic involves Zhao Lusi reportedly negotiating a new contract with Tiger Whale Entertainment, the parent company of Youku, which produced the drama. Tiger Whale is said to be preparing a dedicated management division for Zhao Lusi, capitalizing on her skyrocketing popularity following Love’s Ambition. Nevertheless, no official statements have been made, so this remains speculative.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Lovers, Zhao Lusi’s career continues to thrive. Beyond her acting achievements, she has successfully expanded into music. Her two latest singles released on QQ Music, Black Veil Bride and Don’t Wanna Know, currently rank first and third on the platform’s charts, demonstrating her growing appeal beyond television.
For now, fans can only wait for a final decision regarding Lovers. Will the drama be reworked and aired properly, or will it remain shelved indefinitely? While the official answer is still pending, one thing is clear: Zhao Lusi’s star continues to shine brightly, even as one of her dramas remains mired in uncertainty.
