LayarHijau.com — Song Zuer is back in the spotlight following her major success in the drama The Prisoner of Beauty, in which she starred alongside Liu Yuning. This drama marked her comeback after a hiatus caused by tax evasion allegations in 2023. Now, Song Zuer’s name is once again widely discussed, including rumors about her upcoming drama.
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The actress, born in 1998, first gained public attention for her role as Qiao Simei in the drama The Bond, showcasing her acting skills from a young age. However, her career was shaken when her studio’s former accountant accused her of evading taxes amounting to NT$190 million (approximately USD 6.08 million). This allegation landed her on the “bad artist” list, forcing her to halt all entertainment activities.
In August 2023, Song Zuer’s studio issued an official statement confirming that after investigation by tax authorities, she was cleared of all charges and never faced any administrative penalties. This year marked a turning point as two dramas starring her, The Demon Hunter’s Romance and The Prisoner of Beauty, aired back to back.
The success of The Prisoner of Beauty is proven not only by its popularity—reaching over 30,000 points on Tencent Video’s index—but also by Song Zuer’s surge in followers. In April alone, she gained 260,000 new followers on Weibo and about 200,000 on Douyin, totaling around 460,000 new fans. This indicates a significant revival of her career and popularity, reports Upmedia.
Song Zuer’s chemistry with Liu Yuning received widespread praise, especially due to their contrasting but complementary height difference and personalities. Her portrayal of Xiao Qiao, the intelligent and sensitive youngest daughter of the Qiao family, captivated viewers.
Recently, rumors surfaced that Song Zuer will star in a new costume drama titled Cousin’s Blessing (My Cousin, My Luck) alongside young actor Chen Xinhai. Chen became known for playing Wu Jinyan’s cousin in The Double and the antagonist in Love of the Divine Tree.
Although Chen stands 182 cm tall, he has a youthful and gentle image. Netizens feel that his look and aura may not create strong chemistry with Song Zuer, who is known to pair well with masculine leading men like Liu Yuning. Moreover, Chen is only 23 years old—three years younger than Song Zuer—adding to public skepticism about their on-screen partnership.
My Cousin, My Luck is adapted from a novel by Peng Lai Ke and produced by the team behind The Glory of Tang Dynasty and Princess Agents. The story revolves around Zhen Jiafu, a merchant’s daughter who comes to Nanjing to arrange a marriage and meets the noble general Pei Youan.
Peng Lai Ke is also the author of the novel Zhe Yao, which became the source for The Prisoner of Beauty. If Song Zuer indeed stars in My Cousin, My Luck, it will be her second project adapted from the same author’s work.
Although this drama is still just a rumor, the excitement and concerns among netizens have sparked lively discussions. Can Song Zuer enchant the public again as she did with Liu Yuning? Time will tell.
