LayarHijau.com – Meng Ziyi rose to fame for her supporting roles in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Untamed". Last year, the costume drama "Blossom," starring Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui, aired and achieved tremendous success, garnering 1.3 billion views.
Due to their close chemistry, Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui have been affectionately dubbed the "Zhao Zhao Mo Mo" couple by fans. Their sweet interactions, both on-screen and off-screen, have captured the audience's attention and significantly boosted their popularity.
With her rising fame, Meng Ziyi is currently starring in a new costume drama titled "Tigers Sniff the Rose." Initially, it was anticipated that Zhang Linghe, who has also gained popularity after appearing in "The Best Thing," would collaborate as the male lead.
However, due to high demand from netizens wanting to see Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui work together again, rumors suggest that the production team believes the couple's pairing would have a stronger appeal. Consequently, they have asked Li Yunrui to take over the male lead role in "Tigers Sniff the Rose."
As soon as the news of their second collaboration broke, it quickly became a trending topic, generating excitement among netizens. However, as of now, the drama's production team has yet to announce the main cast on their official Weibo account, so we still need to wait for an official confirmation from the relevant parties.
"Blossom" first premiered in early December last year. Initially viewed as a low-budget project with little expectation, Upmedia reports that once it aired, the drama received praise for its dialogue, script, and cinematography. Additionally, the chemistry and dynamics between the lead actors, Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui, propelled this series to become one of the strongest dark horses at the end of 2024, surpassing 1.3 billion views and achieving a high score of 7.7 on Douban.
Following her rising popularity from "Blossom," Meng Ziyi has been inundated with acting offers. She recently completed filming the suspense drama "San Xian Mi Hui" and will next star in a new costume drama titled "East Wind Letter" alongside He Yu from "Dashing Youth," before starting production on "Tigers Sniff the Rose."
It is rumored that Meng Ziyi has been confirmed as the female lead in "Tigers Sniff the Rose," while it was initially expected that the male lead would be played by Zhang Linghe. Although both actors were praised for their compatible looks and potential chemistry, the production team of "Tigers Sniff the Rose" ultimately requested Li Yunrui to fill the role amidst fan demands to see Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui collaborate again. The news of their relationship quickly became a trending topic, igniting enthusiasm on social media.
"Tigers Sniff the Rose" is adapted from a novel of the same name and is produced by New Classics Media, known for producing "Joy of Life," with Qin Zhen, the director of "Lost You Forever," at the helm.
The story follows the arrogant and domineering Princess Danyang, Mu Wan Yao, who is ordered to leave Chang'an. On her journey, she unexpectedly meets scholar Yan Shang, who is returning home after taking odd jobs at a rural school. With the princess's assistance, Yan Shang enters Chang'an, begins a career in government, and becomes a capable and versatile minister.
Meanwhile, the country faces both internal and external troubles. Together, Yan Shang and the princess work to protect the world's peace, transitioning from testing each other tother to supporting one another, crafting a legendary tale that prioritizes the welfare of the people before considering love in troubled times, beginning with a small love and culminating in a great love.