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Zhang Ruonan is the name on everyone’s lips right now.
Thanks to her stellar performance in The First Frost, she’s gained a jaw-dropping 2.3 million new followers across Douyin and Weibo.
Fans can’t get enough of her portrayal of Wen Yifan, a character who appears gentle but hides deep emotional strength.
Her rapid rise has cemented her status as China’s new drama queen.
From ‘The First Frost’ to ‘Love in Pavilion’
With The First Frost still making waves, fans are already looking forward to Zhang Ruonan’s next project, Love in Pavilion.
The historical drama, which wrapped filming two years ago, is finally set for release, and excitement is through the roof.
Recent behind-the-scenes photos have only fueled the hype.
One heartbreaking still shows Zhang Ruonan in a red wedding dress, her face covered in dust and despair, as her character’s husband is brutally killed on their wedding day.
Liu Shishi, playing Dongfang Huaizhu, is seen comforting her in an emotional embrace—a scene that’s already breaking hearts online.
What to Expect from ‘Love in Pavilion’
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Love in Pavilion boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Liu Shishi, Zhang Yunlong, Meng Ziyi, Wu Xuanyi, Ding Yuxi, Shen Yue, and Zhou Jieqiong.
With such a strong lineup, many believe the supporting cast could rival the main stars in screen presence.
Adapted from the popular comic by Tuo Xiaoxin, the drama dives into the world of Taoist alliances, demon conflicts, and political intrigue.
Zhang Ruonan plays Yang Yan, the eldest daughter of a noble family, whose wedding turns into a nightmare when her husband is accused of colluding with demons and is tortured to death.
While the original animation kept Liu Shishi’s character away from this tragedy, the drama hints at a deepened friendship between Yang Yan and Dongfang Huaizhu, adding new layers to the story.
High Hopes for the Release
With over 2.4 million reservations, Love in Pavilion is expected to be one of the biggest drama releases of April.
Fans are eager to see Zhang Ruonan shine once again, especially after her powerful performance in The First Frost, where she beautifully portrayed the struggles of a trauma survivor.
Will Love in Pavilion live up to the hype? With Zhang Ruonan at the centre of it all, expectations couldn’t be higher!