Chinese Dramaland Weekly Recap: Actors Quitting, New Dramas, and Upcoming Projects

TLDRIn this week's Chinese dramaland recap, we discuss an actor quitting the industry, new drama releases, and updates on upcoming projects. We also share our thoughts on a controversial film adaptation of a classic Chinese literature work.

Key insights

📺Actor Xu Zhengxi announces his retirement from acting, leading to speculation about his reasons.

🎬New dramas, 'Yu Feng Xing' and 'Zhui Feng Zhe,' receive positive reviews for their high quality and impressive performances.

📽️Upcoming dramas, 'Wu Xing Shi Jia' and 'Jin Tian De Ta Men,' generate anticipation among viewers.

🎥Films, such as 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' face criticism for their shallow interpretation of classic literature.

🎭Drama projects, including 'Hold A Court Now' and 'Nv Jiang Xing,' wrap up filming, creating anticipation for their release.

Q&A

Why did Xu Zhengxi decide to quit acting?

Xu Zhengxi has not provided specific reasons for quitting acting, but speculation suggests that he was unsatisfied with the roles he was offered.

Which new dramas have received positive reviews?

The dramas 'Yu Feng Xing' and 'Zhui Feng Zhe' have received positive reviews for their high quality and impressive performances.

What upcoming dramas should viewers be excited about?

Viewers should be excited about the upcoming dramas 'Wu Xing Shi Jia' and 'Jin Tian De Ta Men,' which have generated anticipation among viewers.

Why has the film adaptation of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' received criticism?

The film adaptation of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' has received criticism for its shallow interpretation of the classic work of Chinese literature.

Which drama projects have recently wrapped filming?

Drama projects, such as 'Hold A Court Now' and 'Nv Jiang Xing,' have recently wrapped filming, creating anticipation for their release.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Actor Xu Zhengxi announces his retirement from acting, leading to speculation about his reasons.

01:35New dramas, 'Yu Feng Xing' and 'Zhui Feng Zhe,' receive positive reviews for their high quality and impressive performances.

03:00Upcoming drama, 'Wu Xing Shi Jia,' is set to release on Youku and is generating excitement among viewers.

03:35Films, including the adaptation of 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' face criticism for their shallow interpretation of classic literature.

06:28Drama projects, such as 'Hold A Court Now' and 'Nv Jiang Xing,' have recently wrapped filming, creating anticipation for their release.