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Dear Military Uniform 亲爱的戎装 (lit.) is being touted as the next Descendants of the Sun, and stars Huang Jingyu as a stone-faced special forces officer and Li Qin as a warm and gentle army doctor. A similar-themed drama starring Ma Sichun and Bai Jingting is also in production.
Directed by Tian Yi (The Drug Hunter) and written by award-winning screenwriter You Xiaoying (Love Education), the 45 episode drama is based on the novel of a similar name (军装下的绕指柔) by Zhezhi Mayi.
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I have so much to say about the new Chinese drama Joy of Life 庆余年. As a fan of the original fiction as well as the author Maoni, I am satisfied with its skillful adaptation of the novel and the tight plot. The casting seems fantastic because this drama features a lot of big names such as Chen Daoming, Li Xiaoran, and Wu Gang. I would rate a 9 out of 10 based on the first ten episodes.
Round-up of celebrity Decembers schedules put out by their workshops and what drama/film they’re working on right now, mostly selected based on if I liked their photo.
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Thankful for the Remaining Years / Joy of Life stars Zhang Ruoyun as a modern time-traveler who believes in equality for all and is determined to change the feudal system of Qing. Costars include Chen Daoming, Wu Gang, Li Qin, Xin Zhilei, Song Yi and Li Chun.
Season 1 runs for 46 episodes and releases 2 eps every Mon-Wed on Tencent/iQiyi.
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Thankful for the Remaining Years / Qing Yu Nian comes from Wang Juan, the writer of cult hits Turbulence of the Mu Clan, Legend of Southwest Dance and Music and Young Blood. Zhang Ruoyun is a forward-thinking noble intent on pushing through political reforms, most of which are opposed by the tyrannical ruler of Qing (Chen Daoming).
It’s rumoured Season 1 of 3 will premiere in less than a week. [Character Intros]
A flashback photo series of actress Li Qin in Chinese opera kunqu makeup and costumes. The actress has trained since the age of three in Chinese opera and went on to attend the prestigious Shanghai Drama Academy’s kunqu program before dropping out to pursue a film and television acting career.
Her performing in the Peony Pavilion below:
