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Just Like in Reborn, the Actress Who Played Zhang Jingyi’s Sister Faced Sexual Assault in Real Life

Just Like in Reborn, the Actress Who Played Zhang Jingyi’s Sister Faced Sexual Assault in Real Life

LayarHijau – The Chinese drama Reborn (焕羽) has drawn attention for its emotional depth, tackling themes of trauma, family secrets, and the pursuit of justice. At the heart of the story is high school student Qiao Qingyu (played by Zhang Jingyi), who moves to Huanzhou with her family after the tragic death of her older sister. Warning: the following section contains significant plot spoilers. Qiao Qingyu’s older sister, Qiao Baiyu (played by Wu You), is revealed to have been sexually assaulted by a distant male relative. The trauma—both physical and emotional—leads her to withdraw, and she eventually dies under mysterious…
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Reborn: Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Yiran Discuss Unusual Emotional Depth and Mystery, Chemistry, and Future Collaboration Plans

Reborn: Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Yiran Discuss Unusual Emotional Depth and Mystery, Chemistry, and Future Collaboration Plans

LayarHijau.com – The youth mystery drama Reborn (焕羽), starring Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Yiran, has officially premiered and is already gaining attention for breaking the mold of typical high school stories. Far from being a light-hearted teen romance, Reborn dives into complex emotional trauma, unresolved grief, and intergenerational tension—earning it praise from audiences seeking something deeper and darker. The story follows 16-year-old transfer student Qiao Qingyu (played by Zhang Jingyi) as she investigates the suspicious death of her older sister, which occurred six years earlier. With help from Mingsheng (Zhou Yiran), the rebellious but loyal school idol, she begins to uncover…
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Reborn: Unlike Typical Teen Dramas, It Reveals the Hidden Scars and Social Stigma Faced by Women

LayarHijau.com – At first glance, Reborn may seem like just another youth drama: a high school girl moves to a big city with her family and tries to adjust to a new environment. But this Chinese series, starring Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Yiran, quickly unfolds into a layered emotional journey that sets it apart from typical coming-of-age stories. According to China Daily, the protagonist, played by Zhang, is haunted by the shadow of her older sister—a woman rumored to have lived a troubled life and died of AIDS. Though she never truly knew her sister, society’s judgment now falls on her.…
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Song Zuer and Zhang Jingyi Face Off Again with Two New Dramas This June

LayarHijau.com – June 2025 | Two of China’s most popular young actresses, Song Zuer and Zhang Jingyi, are once again set to compete for viewers' attention, as their latest dramas are scheduled to premiere just two days apart. Interestingly, this marks the second time in two consecutive months that their new works are going head-to-head. A Rematch in the Spotlight Back in May, Song Zuer starred in the historical romance The Prisoner of Beauty alongside Liu Yuning, while Zhang Jingyi appeared in the epic fantasy Legend of Zang Hai with Xiao Zhan. The two dramas aired around the same time, creating buzz…
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