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Li Xian and Zhang Ruonan Rumored to Star in New Drama Directed by Go Go Squid!’s Qu You Ning

Li Xian and Zhang Ruonan Rumored to Star in New Drama Directed by Go Go Squid!’s Qu You Ning

LayarHijau – Exciting news for fans of top Chinese actor Li Xian: he is confirmed to reunite with acclaimed Taiwanese director Qu You Ning for the highly anticipated new drama, I Live in Your Time (你那兒几点). Qu You Ning previously directed Li Xian in the 2019 mega-hit Go Go Squid! (亲爱的,热爱的), which catapulted Li Xian into the spotlight as the nation's "dream boyfriend." Casting Update: Zhang Ruonan Emerges as Strong Female Lead Candidate The casting for the female lead has been the biggest subject of buzz surrounding the project. Initially, Song Qian (Victoria Song) was rumored for the role, followed…
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When Fans Catch Feelings, the Industry Cashes In: The Strategy Behind CP Marketing in Chinese Drama Romance

LayarHijau.com — In recent years, the phenomenon of “CP marketing” (short for "couple pairing" marketing) has become a standard promotional tactic in the Chinese drama industry. The term refers to efforts aimed at creating and marketing the illusion of a romantic connection between two lead actors—both on and off screen. This strategy not only boosts a drama's popularity during its broadcast run but also sustains buzz after it ends, offering long-term commercial benefits for all parties involved. Commercial Impact: CP as a Money-Making Machine A successful CP (couple pairing) campaign can generate substantial economic gains. Production studios enjoy greater exposure, brands see improved…
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Yang Zi Also Promotes Li Xian’s New Drama, A Love Never Lost

LayarHijau.com — Following Liu Yifei, another of Li Xian’s former co-stars, Yang Zi, also showed her support for the actor’s new drama A Love Never Lost on its premiere day. Through her Weibo account, Yang Zi reposted Li Xian’s post about the drama and added the caption, "Let’s see if Brother Xian’s life is still like when we first met! Let’s watch!" Li Xian warmly replied in the comment section, "Thank you! Be careful while filming in the highlands! Hope everything goes smoothly." Yang Zi is currently filming her latest drama, Born to Be Alive (also known as The Tree of Life), which…
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Li Mingde Critiques Ma Tian Yu and The Triple Echo of Time Crew

LayarHijau.com—Today, Li Mingde, Ma Tian Yu, and the crew of the drama The Triple Echo of Time have made headlines on Weibo. Li Mingde is known for his role as 97 in the drama Go Go Squid and its sequel, Dt.Appledog's Time.In a surprising turn of events, actor Li Mingde openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the crew of The Triple Echo of Time. He questioned why one of the lead actors was given special treatment by being absent during the script reading that involved the entire team.Li pointed out that while the whole crew gathered for the script reading, this…
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Li Xian Trending, Praised by Netizens for Playing the Handsomest Man in the Tang Dynasty

LayarHijau.com—Today, Sunday, December 29, Li Xian suddenly trended on Weibo. Users on Weibo were discussing his role as Jiang Changyang in the drama Flourished Peony. In this drama, he reunites with Yang Zi after their previous collaboration in Go Go Squid.With the hashtag "Li Xian Plays the Handsomest Man in the Tang Dynasty," netizens praised the actor's appearance and expressed their eagerness for the premiere of Flourished Peony."Li Xian's role as Jiang Changyang truly deserves to be called the handsomest man in the Tang Dynasty. Every frown and smile of his is incredibly charming. This is a rare costume drama…
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