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| Wang Churan’s Double Trouble in Hidden Shadow Has Netizens Buzzing (Youku) |
Wang Churan’s name is once again lighting up Chinese social media thanks to her upcoming costume drama Hidden Shadow, and the buzz is real.
Set to premiere on 7 May (mark your calendars, folks), this one’s not your average historical drama — it’s got action, mystery, romance, and one seriously intriguing twist.
In Hidden Shadow, Wang Churan plays not one but two personalities wrapped up in a single character.
Her character’s name is “Mei Jiu” — also known as “An Jiu” — and she’s got a split-soul situation going on.
One side’s a cold-blooded assassin, and the other is a delicate noble lady. Think sweet and deadly in the same package.
The drama is adapted from Xiu Tang’s novel The Female Assassin of the Song Dynasty, and if the trailer’s anything to go by, we’re in for a wild ride.
The story follows An Jiu as she joins the mysterious Crane Control Army on a quest to find her missing mum.
Along the way, she crosses paths with a brooding young general, Chu Dingjiang (played by Li Hongyi from The Blood of Youth), who’s clearly hiding some secrets of his own.
The pair’s chemistry already has fans whispering, especially since the plot promises not just action and suspense but also a classic love triangle.
Enter Yan An as Hua Rongjian — a refined noble who falls for Mei Jiu and adds even more emotional chaos to the mix.
Netizens were quick to praise Wang Churan after the trailer dropped.
Her ability to flip between An Jiu’s fierce, sharp-eyed warrior vibe and Mei Jiu’s soft, dreamy innocence is nothing short of impressive.
Whether she’s decked out in armour, bow in hand, or gliding around in elegant robes with that gentle gaze, she nails both roles.
Fans online are calling her performance “surprisingly layered” and “the best they’ve seen from her yet.”
The drama also packs some serious supporting star power.
Ai Mi — you might remember her as the loyal maid from The Double — is switching sides to play the villain “Ru Yan” (also known as Mei Ruyan).
In the original novel, Ru Yan is a former friend who’s adopted into the Mei family, but things go south when love and loyalty collide. Expect drama — the betrayal kind.
And let’s not forget Jeremy Tsui (aka Xu Zhengxi), who plays the charismatic Emperor Jing Rong.
With his signature intensity and flair, he’s sure to add another layer of intrigue to the court politics and emotional games.
Wang Churan’s career journey has had its fair share of ups and downs.
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Remember the drama Fireworks of My Heart with Yang Yang?
Yeah, that one didn’t go down so well.
Both leads faced harsh criticism, and it definitely left a dent in her public image.
Even her role in Joy of Life 2 got a mixed reception, with some people still hung up on her past performances.
But just when it seemed like the tide had turned against her, she bounced back — hard.
Her recent hit Are You the One with Zhang Wanyi turned everything around.
Suddenly, people were rooting for her again, and her name started popping up in the “favourite actress” lists across the country.
So now, with Hidden Shadow just around the corner, fans are more than ready to see her shine.
Between the dual personalities, the emotional twists, and the stellar supporting cast, this drama could be her next big win.
Stay tuned — and maybe keep some tissues handy.
This one looks like it’s going to be emotional and action-packed.