LayarHijau.com—Zhang Ruonan's popularity has skyrocketed thanks to the phenomenal success of the drama "The First Frost." In the series, she stars alongside Bai Jingting, portraying the character Wen Yifan, who is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside. Her growing fame has led to an impressive increase of 2.3 million followers on Douyin and Weibo, establishing her as a new generation drama goddess in mainland China.
Zhang Ruonan's fans are undoubtedly excited for her upcoming projects. One of the most anticipated dramas is "Love in Pavilion."
Recently, photos from the costume drama "Love in Pavilion" (formerly "Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Love in Pavilion"), which she filmed alongside Liu Shishi and Zhang Yunlong two years ago, were revealed. In this drama, on her wedding day, Zhang Ruonan's character's husband is brutally murdered. She is seen wearing a wedding dress with a desperate expression. In that moment, Liu Shishi appears to comfort her with an embrace. The image of the two together is truly heart-wrenching.
"Love in Pavilion" will also feature popular supporting actors such as Meng Ziyi from "Blossom," Wu Xuanyi, and Ding Yuxi. The number of reservations for the drama has now exceeded 2.4 million, and it is expected to air in April, further heightening netizen excitement.
Zhang Ruonan is known for her performances in films like "Cry Me a Sad River" and TV dramas such as "Love is Panacea" and "A Date with the Future." With her elegant beauty and refreshing, friendly personality, she has been dubbed the "National First Love."
Fans and viewers feel that she has successfully portrayed the character of Wen Yifan in "The First Frost." With her acting skills, Zhang Ruonan effectively conveys the complex internal state of an introvert, especially one dealing with mental trauma from family neglect and sexual and emotional abuse. Amidst her struggles with trauma, she finds a second chance to resolve misunderstandings with her high school ex-boyfriend, Sang Yan, leading to a beautiful romantic relationship.
As her popularity continues to rise, new clips from "Love in Pavilion" have sparked heated discussions, according to Upmedia. In this drama, Zhang Ruonan plays Yang Yan, the eldest daughter of the prominent Yang family in the Taoist Alliance. On her wedding day, the initially joyous atmosphere turns tragic when her husband is accused of colluding with demons and is ultimately tortured to death.
In the released photos, Zhang Ruonan is seen wearing a bright red wedding dress and holding a sword, her face covered in dust and displaying despair. The moment when Liu Shishi, portraying Dongfang Huaizhu, appears to comfort her is particularly moving. In the original animation, Dongfang Huaizhu does not attend Yang Yan's wedding, but in the drama version, their relationship is expected to evolve into a closer friendship.
In addition to Zhang Ruonan, the drama features an impressive lineup of supporting actors, including Meng Ziyi, Wu Xuanyi, Ding Yuxi, Shen Yue, and Zhou Jieqiong. The quality of these supporting roles nearly rivals that of the main stars, creating high expectations among the audience.
"Love in Pavilion" is adapted from the comic of the same name by Tuo Xiaoxin, which tells the story of the leaders of two prominent families, Dongfang and Wang Quan, who work together to stabilize the situation and revive the Yiqi Alliance amid the conflict between humans and demons.