Chinese Entertainment Update: Dylan Wang, Zhao Lusi, Glory, Cheng Yi, Zhao Liying News

Chinese Drama Updates

• 📊 Douban ratings were released for new dramas, with "The Truth Within" receiving 6.6 and "Glory" scoring 6.8.
• 📝 The upcoming costume drama "Qiao Chu" starring Chen Duling and Zhou Yiran, passed review and secured a distribution license for 24 episodes on Youku.
• 🎬 "The Night Manager" (Chinese version), a thriller remake of the British series, officially announced Eddie Peng and Sean Lau as its leads, with filming already underway.

Celebrity Performances & Fan Reactions

• 🎤 Dylan Wang's DParty 2026 concert in Macau featured several guest performers, including fellow Sichuan native Zhao Lusi.
• ✨ Dylan Wang and Zhao Lusi's collaboration, performing the Sichuanese version of "Pretty," captivated fans and trended across social media.

"Glory" Drama Controversies Addressed

• 💬 Producer Yu Zheng responded to criticisms regarding "Glory's" styling, explaining it was a Ming Dynasty-based style enhanced with classical court lady paintings, not a copy of "Dream of the Red Chamber."
• ⚠️ He also addressed negative comments about the male supporting cast's visuals, admitting that cinematography failed to highlight their attractiveness and promising improvement in future projects.

Cheng Yi's Stalking and Harassment

• 🚨 Actor Cheng Yi and his family have been subjected to continuous stalking and harassment, including illegal acquisition of private schedules and aggressive pursuit.
• 🚗 Incidents included an individual spraying red paint and offensive messages on his vehicle, along with the actor receiving numerous threatening emails.

Zhao Liying on "The Dream Maker" Role

• 💡 Zhao Liying discussed her role as Li Qiuping in "The Dream Maker," expressing her desire for variety in roles to avoid stagnation and meet audience expectations.
• 🌱 She emphasized a "long-term" career mindset, focusing on gaining depth and substance rather than repeating similar acting styles.
• 🔍 Liying finds joy in analyzing and interpreting roles from different angles, likening the discovery of new perspectives to finding a gold nugget.

Weekly Drama Rankings

• 🏆 "The Punishment" maintained its position as the champion web drama for the second consecutive week, based on Vlinkage data.
• 📈 "The Dream Maker" achieved its first championship as the top Chinese TV drama of the week since its premiere.