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| From Tang Dynasty Feels to Mystery Thrills — Yang Mi Dominates the Shanghai Red Carpet 2025 (Weibo/YangMi) |
When it comes to knowing how to make an entrance, Yang Mi doesn’t just walk the red carpet — she owns it. The A-list actress made waves at the Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday, 14 June 2025, stepping out to promote not one but two of her latest screen projects — historical drama The Lychees of Chang’an and suspense mystery She’s Got No Name.
And let’s just say, she knew exactly how to get people talking.
The Lychee Heard Around Weibo
One lychee. That’s all it took.
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Yang Mi casually holding a single lychee while walking the carpet might sound low-key, but that simple gesture set Chinese social media on fire. Fans and netizens immediately clocked the reference to The Lychees of Chang’an, a Tang Dynasty drama that sees lychees delivered across great distances to the imperial capital.
Cue the now-viral hashtag #杨幂手拿荔枝 (“Yang Mi holding lychees”), which joined a slew of trending tags like #杨幂上影节出图 (“Yang Mi’s festival pics released”) and #杨幂长安的荔枝一滴泪镜头 (“Yang Mi’s one-tear lychee scene”).
To top it all off, even the dessert served at the event was lychee-themed. Subtle? Yes. Genius? Also yes.
Symbolism, but Make It Emotional
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In The Lychees of Chang’an (《长安的荔枝》), Yang Mi plays Zheng Yuting, the loyal wife of lead character Li Shande. It’s technically a supporting role, but don’t be fooled — director Dapeng called her performance “like the core of a lychee — calm on the outside, full of power inside.”
One particular scene that went viral shows her silently shedding a single tear. That blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment? Now it’s internet legend, with fans praising her subtle emotional control and flawless delivery. The hashtag #杨幂长安的荔枝一滴泪镜头 captured the buzz perfectly.
Meanwhile… A Murder Mystery in the Mix
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While Lychees offers emotional resonance and ancient palace aesthetics, Yang Mi’s second film, She’s Got No Name (《酱园弄·悬案》), heads in a totally different direction. This one’s all about suspense, secrets, and a decades-old case that still haunts the characters.
In it, Yang Mi reportedly plays a woman caught in a web of lies and unresolved crimes — bringing an eerie stillness and cerebral intensity to the role. It’s a clever career move, showing off her range in one powerful double feature.
Couture Queen of the Carpet
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And let’s not forget the fashion — because of course she shut it down. Yang Mi walked the red carpet in an electric-blue Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown (FW 2024), finished with BVLGARI fine jewellery.
With its slim straps, daring slit, and structured silhouette, the look screamed modern goddess with a hint of vintage drama.
The photos? Everywhere. Fans and fashion watchers had a field day with #杨幂上影节出图, praising her posture, poise, and perfect styling. No surprise that fashion media named her one of the best-dressed of the night.
Two Films, One Queen, Zero Wasted Moments
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Promoting two wildly different films at once is no easy feat — but Yang Mi pulled it off with the confidence of a seasoned pro. From a tear in a Tang Dynasty palace to a suspicious stare in a dark alley, she showed why she’s still one of China’s most bankable, beloved, and endlessly watchable screen talents.
Her Shanghai appearance wasn’t just a promo run — it was a masterclass in cinematic PR, outfit execution, and cultural symbolism. Whether she’s holding a lychee or holding your attention, Yang Mi knows exactly what she’s doing.