Zhao Lusi and William Chan’s Love’s Ambition Draws Comparisons to Korean Drama Anna: 6 Key Differences

09 Oct

Zhao Lusi and William Chan’s Love’s Ambition Draws Comparisons to Korean Drama Anna: 6 Key Differences

Timotius Ario0 Commentstv seriesanna, bae suzy, Korean drama, loves ambition, William Chan, zhao lusi

LayarHijau– The drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼), starring Zhao Lusi and William Chan, immediately became a sensation upon its premiere. The series topped ratings and trended across multiple platforms thanks to strong performances, a gripping storyline, and the undeniable chemistry between the two leads. However, its popularity sparked debate: some viewers claim Love’s Ambition bears striking similarities to the 2022 Korean drama Anna, starring Bae Suzy, particularly because both feature female leads who lie and fabricate their backgrounds. Despite the comparisons, many netizens argue that Love’s Ambition tells a story distinctly its own. Here are six major differences highlighted by viewers…

08 Oct

Portraying the Homewrecker in Love’s Ambition, Zhong Ya Ting Steals the Spotlight

Timotius Ario0 Commentscelebritiesloves ambition, William Chan, zhao lusi, zhong ya ting

LayarHijau– The latest romantic drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼), starring Zhao Lusi and William Chan, has become a new sensation among viewers. The series not only topped Netflix Taiwan’s rankings but also maintained its position as the most popular Chinese drama across multiple platforms for days. Its success has also propelled the popularity of its supporting cast, particularly Zhong Ya Ting, whose intense performance and strong portrayal of an antagonist have captured public attention. Zhong Ya Ting, who plays Fang Lei, stands out with her charm as a sweet-faced yet scheming woman. In the story, Fang Lei is the younger sister…

07 Oct

Drama Love’s Ambition Reportedly Banned in Vietnam Over Controversial Scene

Timotius Ario0 Commentstv seriesloves ambition, William Chan, zhao lusi

LayarHijau – The mainland Chinese drama Love’s Ambition, starring Zhao Lusi and William Chan, has suddenly become the talk of the town. Since its premiere, the series has quickly risen in popularity, topping international streaming charts and trending in Thailand and Vietnam. However, reports have now surfaced that Vietnamese authorities have banned the show entirely. In the drama, Zhao Lusi plays a cunning and ambitious woman who marries a wealthy heir, portrayed by William Chan. At first, she believes she has no choice but to marry him for the sake of her true love, only to realize later that their…

07 Oct

The Luxury Bags Zhao Lusi Carries in Love’s Ambition: From “Slapping Bag” to Iconic Hermes and Versace

Timotius Ario0 Commentstv seriesloves ambition, William Chan, zhao lusi

LayarHijau – The urban romance drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼) starring Zhao Lusi and William Chan has not only dominated ratings but also sparked a fashion craze. Zhao Lusi’s outfits and handbags in the series quickly became viral topics, inspiring fans to search for “Xu Yan-style” fashion items. Among them, one particular handbag has become a pop culture phenomenon—the Versace Medusa ’95 small tote, now nicknamed the “Xu Yan Slapping Bag” after Zhao Lusi’s character used it in a memorable scene. After Love’s Ambition premiered suddenly and soared to the top of ratings, Zhao Lusi’s portrayal of the “masked heiress” Xu…

06 Oct

Love’s Ambition: William Chan Thought Fans Were Mocking Him After Being Called “The Lucky Guy”

Timotius Ario0 Commentstv seriesloves ambition, William Chan, zhao lusi

LayarHijau – The Chinese romantic drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼) has become one of the hottest shows in mainland China. Actor William Chan, who plays the male lead Shen Haoming (沈皓明), has captivated viewers with his calm demeanor and refined, elegant appearance. Yet behind the success, the actor revealed he once misunderstood a nickname fans gave him. After the drama began airing, Chinese netizens affectionately called him “Haoming Ge” (皓明哥), meaning “Brother Haoming.” Because the pronunciation sounds similar to “好命哥” (hǎo mìng gē), which literally means “the lucky guy,” the nickname quickly caught on online. However, William initially thought the phrase…

06 Oct

Zhao Lusi Removes Her Makeup in Love’s Ambition, Her Bare Face Leaves Viewers Stunned

Timotius Ario0 Commentstv seriesloves ambition, William Chan, zhao lusi

LayarHijau – The urban romance drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼), starring Zhao Lusi and William Chan, has topped Taiwan’s viewership charts since its Netflix release. One of the most talked-about scenes features Xu Yan (played by Zhao Lusi) taking off her makeup in front of the camera after her marriage with Shen Haoming (William Chan) falls apart. In this raw and emotional scene, Xu Yan sits before a mirror, removes her contact lenses with her bare hands, and wipes off her mascara and foundation using a makeup remover pad. The camera captures her puffy eyes and red nose in full clarity,…

05 Oct

Zhao Lusi Talks About Her Experience Acting Opposite William Chan in Love’s Ambition

Timotius Ario0 Commentstv seriesloves ambition, William Chan, zhao lusi

LayarHijau – Actress Zhao Lusi once again captured the public’s attention through her latest drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼), co-starring William Chan. The series premiered in late September without major promotional campaigns, yet quickly became one of the most-watched shows. Its first episode reached a popularity index of 27,000 points and soon surpassed 30,000, breaking the record previously held by The Story of Rose starring Liu Yifei. On Netflix, the drama even topped the global viewing charts in the Asian category. In Love’s Ambition, Zhao Lusi plays Xu Yan, a woman struggling to escape a broken marriage. She chooses to leave…

05 Oct

5 Major Differences Between the Love’s Ambition Novel and Drama

Timotius Ario0 Commentstv seriesdaddi tang, loves ambition, wang pen, William Chan, zhao lusi

LayarHijau – The latest drama starring Zhao Lusi, Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼), is adapted from the popular novel Da Qiao Xiao Qiao (大乔小乔). In this series, Zhao Lusi plays Xu Yan, an ambitious woman who tries to hide her humble background to enter high society. The drama version feels lighter and more romantic compared to the darker and more realistic tone of the novel. The series stars Zhao Lusi as Xu Yan and William Chan (Chen Weiting) as Shen Haoming, with supporting roles played by Wan Peng as Qiao Lin, Tang Xiaotian as Yu Yiming, Zhong Yating as Fang Lei, and…

03 Oct

Playing Zhao Lusi’s Office Rival in Love’s Ambition, Wang Yiyao’s Popularity Explodes

Timotius Ario0 Commentscelebritiesloves ambition, wang yiyao, William Chan, zhao lusi

LayarHijau – The latest drama Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼), starring Zhao Lusi and William Chan, has immediately captured attention since its premiere. Within just four days, the series surpassed The Journey of Legend and reached a Tencent heat index of 30,000, making it the fastest-growing drama in popularity this year. Equally noteworthy is Wang Yiyao’s performance as Sun Siwei, the antagonist and office rival of Xu Yan (Zhao Lusi). Sun Siwei is portrayed as a scheming colleague who frequently launches verbal attacks and direct maneuvers to undermine Xu Yan. She accuses Xu Yan of only attaining her position thanks to her…

03 Oct

William Chan Shows Support for Zhao Lusi Amid Agency Issues

Timotius Ario0 Commentscelebritiesloves ambition, William Chan, zhao lusi

LayarHijau – William Chan (Chen Weiting) and Zhao Lusi are once again capturing public attention with their latest drama, Love's Ambition (許我耀眼). Their strong on-screen chemistry keeps viewers engaged in every episode, especially as the storyline of their characters’ divorce intensifies. Their professional relationship actually goes back quite some time. They previously worked together on the reality show Fairy Tale (童話), where they played games with children while making balloons. Since Zhao Lusi often popped the balloons, one child asked, “Why do the balloons always burst when you’re around?” William Chan humorously replied, “She always wants to make it spectacular;…