After months of silence, Song Zuer is making headlines again, and Cnetz believe her return could flip the balance of power among post-95 actresses like Zhao Lusi, Esther Yu, and Zhang Jingyi.
With the surprise premiere of her long-delayed drama The Demon Hunter’s Romance (TDHR), buzz has skyrocketed.
The drama, which began filming in June 2022 and wrapped in November of the same year, had been shelved quietly during her tax scandal investigation. But now, it's finally airing—and fans are already hooked.
Weibo discussions have been flooded with comments on her performance, especially as TDHR’s heat index reportedly hit 8,500 in just two days.
It’s predicted to cross the 10,000 mark soon, something few dramas manage to do this quickly. That's why many now wonder: could Song Zuer really be back for good?
Her potential comeback is especially intriguing because she doesn’t have massive fan traffic like Zhao Lusi or Esther Yu.
Still, she brings beauty, undeniable acting chops, and a string of high-quality dramas. Many feel this combo could lead to a reshuffle in the '95-liner actress rankings.
In fact, The Prisoner of Beauty, her other upcoming drama with Liu Yuning, is already generating hype.
If both of these shows hit big, industry insiders think it might have a ripple effect on how resources and casting offers are distributed—especially among actresses in the same age group.
Cnetz have been vocal: “Zhao Lusi and Esther Yu better watch out,” one top comment read. Others are more cautious, pointing out that Song Zuer still lacks a loyal core fanbase and hasn’t truly broken into the top-tier traffic idol category.
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Still, her agency is reportedly backing her hard, rolling out aggressive marketing tactics and securing solid promotional spots. The level of support she’s getting this time is different—and much more competitive.
All this buzz follows the clarification of her legal troubles. Back in August 2023, she was caught in a public tax scandal.
But as of August 2024, tax authorities concluded their investigation and found no violations, meaning she wasn’t fined nor given any administrative punishment.
That cleared the way for her dramas to air—and her image to be rebuilt. Besides TDHR and The Prisoner of Beauty, she’s also in Created in China, co-starring Zhang Xincheng, another high-profile project waiting to drop.
It’s too early to say for sure if she’ll rise to the very top. But Cnetz believe this could be the start of something big, especially if her next few dramas live up to the hype.
Whether this will eat into the “resource pie” of actresses like Zhao Lusi or Esther Yu is up for debate. But one thing's clear—Song Zuer’s return is being watched closely by both fans and industry insiders alike.