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| Wu Xuanyi and Zhai Xiaowen Dive Into a Chaotic Rom-Com in New iQIYI Series My Drama Missy |
iQIYI’s latest fantasy rom-com My Drama Missy has officially kicked off production in Hangzhou, with idol-actress Wu Xuanyi and singer-actor Zhai Xiaowen locked in as the drama’s main leads.
Adapted from the hit novel Xi Ju Nv Shen (戏剧女神) by Ming Yue Dang, the series promises laughs, chaos, and a sprinkle of psychological depth.
🎬 What’s My Drama Missy All About?
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At first glance, it’s your usual modern love story: girl meets guy, girl’s a bit eccentric, guy’s a bit of a cold-faced boss. But My Drama Missy adds a twisty layer. The female lead, Wu Mangmang (played by Wu Xuanyi), isn't just a struggling theatre actress—she literally lives in drama, on and off the stage.
Scarred by childhood trauma and messy exes, Wu Mangmang copes with life through acting, role-playing her way through awkward social situations and emotional breakdowns. She’s been in therapy for a while but still hasn’t shaken off her habit of escaping into fantasy. You never really know if she’s being genuine… or just acting again.
Enter Lu Sui (Zhai Xiaowen), a successful and aloof company president who’s got his own walls up. Their first meeting? Pure chaos. But fate—or rather, a string of coincidences—keeps dragging them back together: on blind dates, part-time office gigs, and even work events.
As the lines between reality and roleplay blur, the story evolves into a playful yet poignant look at love, healing, and identity.
📝 Quick Drama Facts:
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Title: My Drama Missy (有戏)
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Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
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Episodes: 30
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Platform: iQIYI
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Filming Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang
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Production: Stellar Gravity, iQIYI
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Source Material: Xi Ju Nv Shen by Ming Yue Dang
🎥 Behind the Scenes
Filming began mid/late-July2025 and is expected to wrap in about two and a half months. Word on the street is that the set is buzzing with high energy, as both leads bring a quirky kind of chemistry that suits the script’s offbeat vibe.
The drama blends real-life emotional struggles with fantastical elements—Wu Mangmang is rumoured to end up "sharing identities" with a top actress character named Xin Xing, leading to chaotic love games with Lu Sui that flip between theatre life and high-society romance.
🧠 Themes: More Than Just Romance
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While the early episodes play out like a bubbly rom-com, things take a turn after the “first love” moment—cue the tears. Wu Mangmang is no picture-perfect heroine. She’s vain, emotionally scarred, has commitment issues, and uses drama as a shield. But that’s what makes her feel real.
Lu Sui, meanwhile, is the classic “I-like-you-but-won’t-say-it” male lead—cool on the outside, soft underneath. And the drama doesn’t shy away from poking fun at tropes while digging into what it really means to fall in love when you're still figuring yourself out.
❤️ Early Buzz: Netizens Are Intrigued
Though still in early filming, C-netizens are already hyped. Fans of Wu Xuanyi are excited to see her return to her theatre roots (she trained in performance before becoming an idol), and Zhai Xiaowen’s cool charm seems like a perfect match for the president role.
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“This is such a fresh concept—split identity rom-com? Count me in.”
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“Wu Xuanyi playing a drama queen with trauma? I see awards potential.”
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“Zhai Xiaowen in suits again? My week is made.”
📺 How to Watch
My Drama Missy will be streaming exclusively on iQIYI once it’s ready for release. An official premiere date hasn’t dropped yet, but it’s expected to land sometime in early 2026.