Why Zhao Lusi Thinks 'A Dream Like the True Love' is “Unstoppable”

Zhao Lusi Obsessed with Tencent’s Short Drama A Dream Like the True Love — Fans Take Note (Weibo/WeTV)

Zhao Lusi, everyone’s favourite historical drama queen, had the internet doing a double take when she dropped a Weibo post raving about a short-form drama she’s been absolutely hooked on. The show? A Dream Like the True Love (《一梦如初》). In her own words, “《一梦如初》根本停不下来！” — which basically means “A Dream Like the True Love is totally unstoppable!”

What’s made fans extra excited is that Zhao Lusi doesn’t even star in this one. Her unexpected endorsement was enough to send netizens scrambling to check it out — because if a top-tier A-lister like Zhao Lusi is glued to the screen, surely there’s something special going on, right?

So, what’s the fuss about?

A Dream Like the True Love is a bite-sized costume romance drama packing 24 episodes at just 10 minutes a pop — perfect for a sneaky binge on the bus or in between lectures. Since its release, it’s been picking up solid buzz with younger Chinese viewers thanks to its dramatic palace intrigue and romantic tension.

Here’s the basics:

Main Cast

• Liu Xuwei as Wen Su

• Na Yi as Chen Baoyin

• Qi Yi as the Eldest Princess

• Sheng Gangshuai as Luo Teng

• Peng Siqi as Xiao Baozhu

Plot Rundown

Chen Baoyin, an ordinary lass from humble roots, gets forced into a shady ritual that leaves her a servant. She makes a run for it and assumes a brand new identity, only to bump into Wen Su — the same fella who once saved her — who’s now working as a consort to the powerful Eldest Princess. Together, they start unpicking the tangled web of royal secrets and forbidden love, all under the suffocating glare of palace politics.

This compact series launched on Tencent Video on 24 June 2025 for VIP viewers, with non-VIP folks able to tune in from 10 July 2025. Worth noting — it’s currently not on WeTV, so overseas fans might have to hunt around if they want to watch legally.

If you trust Zhao Lusi’s taste, A Dream Like the True Love might just be the short drama fix you didn’t know you needed.