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Rumors of Esther Yu Being Replaced in A Journey to Glow Spark Buzz, Producer and Chen Duling Respond
11 Sep

Rumors of Esther Yu Being Replaced in A Journey to Glow Spark Buzz, Producer and Chen Duling Respond

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LayarHijau – Actress Esther Yu (虞书欣) has once again become the center of attention after her upcoming drama A Journey to Glow (一念江南) was hit with rumors of a cast reshuffle. The speculation coincided with reports of alleged personal and family scandals tied to her name, which reportedly led to a dramatic drop of 1.35 million followers on her Weibo account. Initially, it was rumored that her co-star Wang Anyu had withdrawn from the project. Reports claimed that the production team sought replacements, approaching actors such as Xu Kai from Moonlit Reunion (子夜归), Zhang Linghe from Our Generation (樱桃琥珀), and…
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Actress Zhang Haoyue Accuses Esther Yu of Bullying That Led to Severe Depression
08 Sep

Actress Zhang Haoyue Accuses Esther Yu of Bullying That Led to Severe Depression

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LayarHijau – Actress Zhang Haoyue has shocked the public with serious accusations against Esther Yu. In a series of social media posts on September 5 and 6, Zhang revealed that she suffered bullying while appearing with Esther Yu on the variety show Grade One: Graduation Season in 2016. According to Zhang, the painful experience left her with severe depression and even drove her to the brink of suicide. Zhang Haoyue claimed that during the filming of the show, she was often treated as if she were invisible, mocked with the term “spider spirit.” In Chinese folklore, this refers to a…
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Despite Kiss Scene Controversy, Be Passionately in Love Earns Positive Reception
26 Jun

Despite Kiss Scene Controversy, Be Passionately in Love Earns Positive Reception

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LayarHijau.com – Despite early criticism directed at Liu Haocun for refusing to film kiss scenes, the youth romance drama Be Passionately in Love (陷入我们的热恋) has received generally positive feedback from viewers. Starring Liu Haocun and Wang Anyu, the series currently holds a Douban score of 6.5—slightly higher than The Prisoner of Beauty (只此江湖梦), which stands at 6.4. Many viewers praised the drama for its sweet, nostalgic portrayal of young love, as well as its faithful adaptation of the original novel by Er Dong Tuzi, with around 90% of the storyline staying true to the source material. One user commented, “The chemistry…
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Top 10 Male Actors with the Most Weibo Follower Growth in the First Half of 2025
26 Jun

Top 10 Male Actors with the Most Weibo Follower Growth in the First Half of 2025

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LayarHijau.com – The Chinese drama wave surged throughout the first half of 2025. Romantic, costume, and fantasy series continued to dominate discussions, drawing attention not only to the stories but also skyrocketing the popularity of their male leads. Recently, Sohu released the Top 10 Male Actors with the Most Weibo Follower Growth in the First Half of 2025, and the results came as a surprise to many fans due to several unexpected shifts in ranking. Topping the list is Ao Ruipeng, who captivated viewers in the fantasy series Moonlight Mystique. He played dual roles: Fan Yue, the demon king, and Jing…
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20 Jun

Wang Anyu’s Message That Touched Many Women: “Don’t Let Boys Defeat You”

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LayarHijau.com – A past quote from Chinese actor Wang Anyu is going viral again on Weibo, resonating deeply with many women. In a podcast episode released three years ago in celebration of Women’s Day, Wang gave a heartfelt message to the young girls who look up to him: “I hope girls will not be influenced by male chauvinism. Women should still have their own ideas,” he said. Male chauvinism refers to the belief that men are superior to women and therefore should hold more power and authority. This kind of thinking often shapes invisible societal limits that restrict women’s choices, voices,…
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20 Jun

Esther Yu and Wang Anyu Officially Star in A Journey to Glow, the First Psychological Healing Costume Drama

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LayarHijau.com – After weeks of speculation, the long-rumored pairing of Esther Yu and Wang Anyu has finally been confirmed. On Wednesday, June 19, the official Weibo account for the drama A Journey to Glow (一念江南) revealed its full title, main cast, and creative team in a poetic and visually striking announcement. The production team described the project as “the first psychological healing drama in ancient costume,” a rare approach in a genre typically dominated by political intrigue and martial arts action. Their official post read, “The smoke and water are long, a thought arises, the flames are hidden, Jiangnan Township. The…
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15 Jun

Be Passionately in Love Producer Responds to Liu Haocun and Wang Anyu’s Kissing Scene Controversy

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LayarHijau.com – The controversy surrounding the kissing scene in the Chinese youth drama Be Passionately in Love (陷入我们的热恋) has finally been addressed by the production team. Chief producer Yan Yusong revealed that their approach was intentional and agreed upon from the very beginning of the adaptation. “The way we handled kissing scenes was actually a creative consensus from the start. Be Passionately in Love tells the story of a group of recent high school graduates. So when dealing with emotionally intense scenes, we leaned toward a ‘pure love’ approach,” Yan explained as reported by Sohu.  During filming, the team chose expressions like…
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12 Jun

Esther Yu and Wang Anyu Rumored to Star in A Journey to Glow, Set in the Same Universe as A Journey to Love

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LayarHijau.com — Chinese actress Esther Yu and actor Wang Anyu are rumored to lead the upcoming historical drama A Journey to Glow (original title: 一念江南 / Yi Nian Jiangnan). The speculation went viral on Weibo on Thursday, June 12, after hashtags related to their names trended online. Wang Anyu is said to have replaced previous actors who were rumored to star opposite Yu Shuxin. The drama is set to be directed by Hong Ling and written by Zhang Wei, the same screenwriter behind the hit series A Journey to Love. It is planned to air on iQiyi, spanning 40 episodes, each…
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09 Jun

Chinese Entertainment Insiders Discuss Controversy Over Kissing Scene in Be Passionately in Love

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LayarHijau.com — Recently, a kissing scene between Liu Haocun and Wang Anyu in the drama Be Passionately in Love has stirred heated discussion among fans and industry professionals in China. The drama, adapted from the popular Jinjiang novel by Erdong Tuzi, sparked controversy because its kissing scene appeared “unreal” and used a technique called borrowed position—filming from certain angles so the actors don’t actually kiss. When a Kissing Scene Becomes a Flashpoint The original Be Passionately in Love novel, with tens of millions of readers, portrays the female lead, Xu Zhi, as a confident and expressive character, including in romantic kissing scenes.…
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01 Jun

Liu Haocun and Wang Anyu’s Kiss Scenes in Be Passionately in Love Spark Controversy

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LayarHijau.com – Today, Sunday, June 1st, the hashtag 刘浩存吻戏 (Liu Haocun kiss scenes) trended at third place on Weibo. This trend emerged after netizens protested the kissing scenes in the new drama Be Passionately in Love (陷入我们的热恋), starring Liu Haocun and Wang Anyu. The kissing scenes in this drama largely use the “borrowed kiss” technique — a filming method where camera angles, props, or blocking are used to create the illusion of a kiss without the actors’ lips actually touching. One popular comment from netizens said: “The female lead in the original novel is very active and loves kissing. If she really doesn’t…
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