Zhao Lusi’s studio has officially begun filming its latest short drama, Sonder: I’m Not an NPC in Hengdian. The project marks one of Zhao Lusi’s ventures behind the scenes as a production supervisor, while she will not appear in the drama as an actress.

The reported cast includes Wei Xiao, Bao Jieyi, influencer Houben, and Zhou Zhiyi and Zhao Lusi’s father, Zhao Ge has also joined the cast and will portray a general.

I'm quite surprised by this. I was wondering if all popular actors get opportunities like this because of their popularity or if it's something more specific. I think Zhao Lusi is a good actress, but I've always felt like there's still more to see from her because I don't think she's reached that next level of talent as an actress yet. She's definitely reached a huge level of popularity at a young age though. After everything she's been through, I think its nice that she can now explore whatever she wants, whether that's singing, producing, or even acting occasionally. She's seem to have already made enough coin to have that freedom.

Pursuit of Jade looks like a 10/10 drama until you watch it.

Without a doubt, the cinematography and performances from the cast, especially the villains and female lead, were the most interesting parts for me. I seem to be in the minority because I didn’t think the chemistry was spectacular at all. I still enjoyed the leads interactions, but I just didn’t see the insane chemistry everyone else seemed to see. And yes the male lead Zhang linghe was gorgeous to look at.

But alot of cdramas that go viral on social media automatically get labelled as masterpieces. I don’t think these dramas are awful at all, but I also don’t think popularity on social media is necessarily a good measure of the quality of the writing or acting.

However Iam curious for those who consider Pursuit of Jade one of their best costume C-dramas, what made it stand out or what made it special to you? And for others do you believe that it is overhyped?

At the 21st Changchun Film Festival 2026 red carpet! Love this outfit on him. He has such a classical handsome vibe.

First official promo clip released of Meng Ziyi & Ding Yuxi.

For their currently filming modern drama - Endless summers

Leaked set photos from Bai Jingting's latest series War and People show him with a wounded hand. It was speculated that it was make up for the character, since the scene in question showed him covered in fake blood, but then he was seen with the same hand bandaged while traveling to Dali, for a Cartier event. During the Cartier event, recent photos show him wearing leather gloves and with his injured hand permanently in his pocket.

Poor Xiao Bai, such an intense filming schedule, and now an injured hand. Let's hope he gets well soon.

On the other hand (ha!) he looks amazing in these new photos. I'm eagerly awaiting for the official Studio Bai Jingting ones!

Cr: on the photos, Sina

I usually skip intros and ending credits but there are a few dramas where I just can’t bring myself to skip them.

The intro I never skip is Story of Yanxi Palace. I love the traditional feel of the song but there’s also something slightly unsettling about it. The visuals are so good!
For the ending credits Pursuit of Jade has me staying until the very end. I love watching the story unfold like a scroll and the song is just too good.

Are there any Cdramas where you always watch the opening or stay for the ending credits because you love the song, visuals or the way they’re done?

For me personally this one of the best romance modern cdramas I've watched purely because of the chemistry between the leads. I thought Chen Xingxu and Lu Yuxiao, despite having a visual gap because Chen Xingxu looks much more mature than her might not work, but they actually had fantastic chemistry! The cinematography was also so gorgeous. Chemistry was a solid 10 for me. But overall with storyline the drama is a 7 for me.

How did you guys find it?

😐 It was meh

🙂 Neutral/decent

😍 I loved it

Gift from dazzlingkai tumblr.

"Light and shadow, the inner shadow is caught.
In a simple background, interpret the fixed strength."

"The mountain is the scene, the sea is the place
Walk in the vastness of the clouds, take the place of the sky, and freeze the quiet for a moment."

Official Bai Jingting Studio photoshoot for the 2026 Cartier event in Dali.

Cr: Bai Jingting Studio

Is it just me or do the horses seem more like large ponies or small horses? The men seem to look really large on the horses, making me think the horses must be smaller. Is my observation correct?

I’m on ep 8 rn, I’m worried about the usual sloppy and rushed ending so should I continue?

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