In the period drama The Story of Minglan, there’s a line about “loosening the hair buns and letting the hair fall, imitating the styles of courtesans”. Is leaving two strands of bangs by the temples really a style of the demimonde? Is there really such a saying? Then, have most period dramas nowadays fallen into […]
When audiences first tuned into The Story of Minglan (知否知否应是绿肥红瘦), they were drawn into a world of intricate family politics and personal growth. A subtle visual detail caught many eyes: the hairstyle of the protagonist, Sheng Minglan (盛明兰), played by actress Zhao Liying (赵丽颖). In her youth, she wore hair that fell over her forehead, […]
Zhao Liying’s (赵丽颖) career is a fascinating study of an actress who consciously built her legacy, one role at a time. She didn’t just become a star; she curated a portfolio of characters that resonated deeply with audiences, moving from sheer likability to profound respect. Her journey from being dismissed as unsuitable for leading roles […]
What happens when a street-smart outcast is forced to marry a prejudiced nobleman? The new costume drama Transfer Gold Hairpin (嫁金钗) serves up a refreshing tale where female intelligence battles tradition, and love blooms only after a strategic game of wits. With Tian Xiwei (田曦薇) delivering a stunning dual role and an ensemble cast of […]
Have you noticed how characters in Chinese dramas never seem to sit straight? In Veil of Shadows (月鳞绮纪), Ju Jingyi (鞠婧祎) as Lu Wuyi (露芜衣) leans lazily on what looks like a chair armrest. The same thing appears in The Legend of Shen Li (与凤行), Nirvana in Fire (琅琊榜), and The Story of Minglan (知否). […]
When the trailer for The Battle of Penghu (澎湖海战) dropped, a single frame stopped viewers cold. Zhao Liying (赵丽颖), as Huang Heniang (黄和娘), appeared in two strikingly different Ming Dynasty outfits. One featured a towering, jeweled crown. The other showed a modest, coiled hairpiece. Fans immediately compared her look to Minglan (明兰) from The Story of […]
A bloated corpse drifts down the Ruan River (阮江). Ropes have carved deep grooves into its neck and limbs. An old man kneels in a riverside mansion, swearing on his own remaining years that his dead son never killed anyone. This is the opening of The Tang Mist (大唐迷雾), a new Chinese drama that throws […]
If you have watched any historical Chinese drama in the past few years, you have likely noticed a peculiar styling trend. Whether she is a noble lady, a wandering swordsman, or a celestial being, the female lead almost always sports a pair of thin, wispy strands framing her face. To the modern eye, these “baby […]
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