Chen Zheyuan Shows Off His Abs After Intense Training for Fated Hearts

05 Oct

Chen Zheyuan Shows Off His Abs After Intense Training for Fated Hearts

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LayarHijau – Actress Li Qin once again proves her enduring popularity in Chinese dramas through her latest historical series Fated Hearts (一笑随歌), which premiered on October 2. The drama pairs her with rising star Chen Zheyuan, who gained massive recognition from Hidden Love. The first episode of Fated Hearts immediately caught public attention — not only for its grand visuals but also for a steamy medicinal bath scene featuring Chen Zheyuan’s toned, muscular physique. Within hours, his name was trending on Chinese social media. In the premiere episode, Chen Zheyuan plays Feng Suige, a prince from a rival kingdom who…

03 Oct

Fated Hearts Premieres, Li Qin and Chen Zheyuan Star in Costume Drama Full of Action and Romance

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LayarHijau – Li Qin, who rose to fame with Joy of Life, returns to captivate audiences in the costume drama Fated Hearts, which premiered on October 2, 2025. In this series, Li Qin stars alongside Chen Zheyuan, delivering a story filled with action, intrigue, and romance. Li Qin plays Fu Yixiao, the top archer of the Jin Xiu Kingdom. In the Battle of Pingling, she faces Prince Feng Suige, the crown prince of the Su Sha Kingdom, played by Chen Zheyuan. With a single precise arrow, Fu Yixiao defeats her opponent. However, her victory is marred by betrayal from a…

07 Jul

Lessons the Chinese Entertainment Industry Can Learn from the Hidden Love for You Short Drama Controversy

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LayarHijau – The controversy surrounding the short drama Hidden Love for You has caught the attention of the Chinese drama community and fans alike. This short drama was adapted from the popular novel Hidden Love by Zhu Yi, which had already been adapted into a manhua and a long-form drama titled Hidden Love (2023), starring Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan. However, the short drama was suddenly pulled from streaming platforms after it was confirmed that the production team did not secure proper authorization from the original author and copyright holders. This was later resolved through a peaceful settlement between the…

05 Jul

Hidden Love for You Short Drama Officially Removed as Wajijiwa Ends Dispute with Jinjiang and Original Author

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LayarHijau – The controversy surrounding the short drama Hidden Love for You has finally reached a resolution. On July 4, 2025, Horgos Wajijiwa Entertainment Culture Co., Ltd. (Wajijiwa) officially announced that the short drama would be permanently removed from streaming platforms. In a joint statement released by Wajijiwa, Beijing Jinjiang Original Network Technology Co., Ltd. (Jinjiang Literature City), and the original author Zhu Yi (pen name Xiao Zhu Yi), all three parties agreed to end the dispute over the adaptation rights of Secretly, Can't Hide. The short drama, titled Hidden Love for You, had sparked heated discussions among readers and…

29 Jun

Chen Zheyuan’s Real-Life Background Resembles Wen Yifan from The First Frost

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LayarHijau.com – Previously, LayarHijau once noted the similarities between actor Chen Zheyuan’s personal life and his character Duan Jiaxu in the drama Hidden Love. In that story, Duan Jiaxu goes through a lonely and painful adolescence. Chen’s heartfelt performance in that role touched many viewers and earned him a wave of new fans. In Hidden Love, Duan Jiaxu’s life falls apart while he’s still in high school: his father kills someone in a drunk driving accident, then falls into a coma while trying to avoid responsibility. Not long after, his mother passes away from illness. Branded the son of a criminal…

27 Jun

Short Drama Hidden Love for You Triggers Copyright Dispute, Wajijiwa Faces Legal Risks

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LayarHijau.com – Youku’s recent announcement regarding the release of the short drama Hidden Love for You has drawn widespread attention and sparked legal controversy. The short drama is based on the popular novel Secretly, Can't Hide, which was previously adapted into the 2023 hit series Hidden Love, starring Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan. Soon after the announcement, Jinjiang Literature City, the copyright holder of the original novel, issued an official statement on June 24, 2025, accusing Wajijiwa Entertainment, the production company, of breaching their contract and violating copyright. According to Jinjiang, Wajijiwa only acquired the rights to produce a regular online drama,…

25 Jun

Short Drama Version of Hidden Love Slammed by Fans

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LayarHijau.com – Chinese production company Wajijiwa is facing backlash after releasing the trailer for its short drama Hidden Love for You, created to commemorate the second anniversary of the hit series Hidden Love. However, instead of excitement, the project was met with harsh criticism from fans and netizens alike. Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan rose to fame through their roles as Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu in Hidden Love, a drama that gained massive popularity not only in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong but also internationally. Their undeniable chemistry made the show a classic among idol dramas. So when the short…

24 Jun

Youku Announces the Short Drama Version of Hidden Love

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LayarHijau.com – Chinese streaming platform Youku has officially announced the release of a new short drama adaptation titled Hidden Love for You (偷偷藏不住), premiering on June 26, 2025. While it shares the same original novel as the 2023 hit Hidden Love starring Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan, this latest version presents a completely separate production, featuring a different cast, a shorter format, and a more concise emotional tone. This new version stars Tian Hongjie as Duan Jiaxu and Huang Panpan as Sang Zhi. According to the drama’s official Weibo page, Hidden Love for You will consist of 24 episodes, though the…

21 Jun

Why Top Billing Can Become a Big Problem in Chinese Dramas

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LayarHijau.com – Have you ever eagerly awaited a drama because your favorite actress was cast as the lead—only to find the male actor’s name placed first, in larger font, or more prominently displayed in the poster? Many female viewers instantly feel: “Why is she being treated like the secondary lead?” This is the issue of top billing—the order in which cast members' names appear in credits and promotional materials. The first name is typically perceived as the most important, influencing how the public and industry perceive the actors. Recently, this controversy resurfaced in the upcoming drama The Imperial Ballad / Court Royal…

20 Jun

Yu Zheng Denies Targeting Chen Zheyuan, Blames the Actor’s Fans Instead

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LayarHijau.com – Controversial producer Yu Zheng has once again stirred conversation after responding to fans in a comment thread on June 19, 2025. While he didn’t mention Chen Zheyuan by name, many interpreted his words as a continuation of the ongoing Royal Court Ballad controversy, especially since media outlets like Sohu explicitly referred to Chen in their headlines. In his comment, Yu Zheng wrote, “First of all, I didn’t target the male lead. I just couldn’t stand the noise from his fans.” He added that the fate of the drama depends not on the actor who had already signed the contract,…