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Recently, the new drama A Good Match for Chen and Jin starring Ren Min and Ci Sha started filming. Netizens directly called out the costumes they wore, saying, “These clothes are so bad. Change them quickly!” Why did netizens say so? The costume style of this drama is in the Ming Dynasty style. In Ming-style […]
Recently, the new drama styling of Meng Ziyi has sparked quite a controversy. This large neckline design that reveals the collarbone, which we seemed to only see in early costume dramas, is popular again. In fact, this design isn’t just in TV dramas but also in ancient – style photo studios everywhere. Some people even […]
In the ancient – costume drama The Longest Promise, Hanikiz’s Tang – style makeup was truly impressive. Considering her previous Dunhuang – themed looks, netizens exclaimed that she was the ‘Chosen One of the Tang Dynasty’. Why do we have such a strong impression of this kind of makeup? Let me start with the conclusion. […]
“If I had a ferry ticket, would you come with me? If there was another one, would you take me along?” Whenever I hear this line, the classic melody by Shigeru Umebayashi plays in my ear, and the scene unfolds before my eyes: Su Lizhen (played by Zhang Manyu) in a cheongsam, carrying a thermos […]
Yang Zi’s new makeup look in the ancient costume drama “Jia Ye” (The Family Business) is truly eye – catching. With a white veil on her head, netizens exclaimed, “Do I seem to see the Goddess of Mercy?” First, Yang Zi’s veil style is somewhat similar to the “gaitou” (盖头) in Song Dynasty paintings and […]
Have you ever seen a neckerchief in a costume drama for the first time? In the costume drama Unburdened Ferry, Duan Banxia, played by Song Zuer, often appears wearing a short shawl. It looks like a pibo (披帛), but the way of tying a knot in front of the chest is so similar to our […]
Forget predictable palace intrigues. China’s latest costume drama sensation, The Prisoner Of Beauty (折腰), isn’t just another pretty face. It exploded onto screens, hitting scorching platform heat records within days. While firmly rooted in the popular “sweet pet” romance genre, its success feels different. It offers a masterclass in refreshing a well-worn formula. Let’s unpack […]
In the summer of 2025, China’s screens are awash with the lush landscapes of The Lychees from Chang’an (长安的荔枝). In this historical drama, Tang Dynasty clerk Li Shande (李善德) races against time to deliver fresh lychees from Lingnan (岭南，modern Guangdong) to the emperor in Chang’an (长安， today’s Xi’an). Beyond its cinematic appeal, this series has unleashed an unprecedented cultural and economic […]
The current domestic ancient costume drama market leaves much to be desired. Although both ‘A Lifelong Journey’ and ‘Ballad of the Recluse’ have their own highlights, the former’s ratings are on a downward trend, and the latter has polarized reviews, failing to reach the standard of a hit drama. There are several anticipated works in […]
Yu Zheng may not have the best reputation, but his aesthetic sense is truly remarkable. The currently airing drama, The Song of River Reeds (临江仙), is a visual feast. Just the looks of the male and female leads are enough to make people enjoy the sweetness of this “divorced” couple. The supporting characters are even […]
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