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| Zhao Lusi Teases “Important Announcement” on May 1, Fans Think a Drama Comeback Is Coming. (Image via: Weibo) |
Zhao Lusi has stirred fresh buzz across Chinese entertainment after revealing she will make an important announcement on May 1, prompting widespread speculation that the actress may finally be preparing to return to drama filming.
The remark came during a livestream promoting a shampoo brand, where the popular star casually dropped the date while chatting with viewers. Though brief, the comment instantly set off online discussion, with fans attempting to decode whether the announcement signals a new project, a career move, or something entirely unexpected.
During the broadcast, Zhao Lusi joked that she can no longer keep things hidden these days. In a playful tone, she added that nothing can be “secretly hidden” anymore, a line that quickly reminded viewers of her well-known romantic drama Hidden Love.
While she stopped short of revealing details, the hint alone was enough to send fan communities into full speculation mode.
The timing of the announcement has drawn particular attention because Zhao Lusi has not started filming a new drama for more than a year.
Her previous project, Almost Lover, in which she was set to star alongside Peng Guanying, faced complications during production after the actress experienced serious health issues while filming. Reports at the time said she suffered speech impairment and severe emotional stress during the shoot, leading to the project wrapping earlier than expected.
Following that difficult period, Zhao Lusi also made headlines for publicly exposing disputes with her former agency. She later closed her Weibo account and shifted much of her activity to Xiaohongshu, where she remained visible through regular livestreams and fan interactions.
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| Is Zhao Lusi Returning to Filming? Actress Says May 1 Announcement Is on the Way |
More recently, industry watchers reported that the actress has established her own studio and signed with a new management company, a move that many interpret as a reset for the next stage of her career.
Against that backdrop, the promise of a May 1 announcement has naturally fuelled talk that a comeback project could finally be on the way.
Even before her livestream hint, Zhao Lusi had already been linked to several potential productions circulating within industry chatter.
One rumoured project earlier this year paired her with Deng Wei in the costume drama Bai Yao Pu. However, that collaboration was later denied by sources at the end of February, cooling speculation around the casting.
#ZhaoLusi said everyone should keep May 1st free because she has something important to share.
— anne (@rosyholp) March 3, 2026
She said we’ll have to wait for the announcement, but she hasn’t been able to hide it since last year, so lusi gave a hint about May 1st as a New Year gift for her fans.
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More recently, attention has turned to another reported project — a Tencent-produced S+ level historical drama titled Zhu Gu Niang Jin Tian Diao Keng Le Mei.
According to circulating descriptions, the story centres on a sharp-minded female protagonist who disguises herself as a man to navigate the political world. The plot is said to focus heavily on strategy, ambition and career advancement rather than traditional romance, a concept that would mark a slightly different direction for Zhao Lusi’s screen image.
For now, the project remains unconfirmed, but the timing of the May 1 announcement has revived discussion about whether the drama could be the long-awaited reveal.
Beyond those titles, several additional rumours have circulated around Zhao Lusi’s possible future projects.
Among the most talked-about are Love’s Ambition Season 2, Inverted Fate, and Yan San He. None of these productions have confirmed her participation, yet they continue to surface in online discussions whenever news about the actress emerges.
There have also been whispers of a variety show reunion with former co-stars Chen Zheyuan and Ding Yuxi, though again no official plans have been announced.
Meanwhile, speculation about potential male leads in upcoming dramas has generated its own debate. Names mentioned in various reports include William Chan, Tian Xuning, Yan Xuwen, Deng Wei, and Song Weilong, though none of these pairings have been verified.
Online reactions to Zhao Lusi’s teaser have been wide-ranging, with fans and casual viewers offering different interpretations of what May 1 could bring.
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Many supporters believe the announcement will finally confirm her return to drama filming after a long break. For them, the date represents a possible turning point following the challenging period she faced during the Lover production.
Others suspect the reveal could be related to her newly established studio or a fresh partnership with a production platform. Some even speculate that the announcement may involve a completely different type of project, such as a variety show or major brand collaboration.
There are also fans who remain cautious, noting that Zhao Lusi herself did not explicitly mention a drama during the livestream. In their view, the announcement could be smaller than expected, though still meaningful for her career plans.
What is clear, however, is that the actress’s brief remark has successfully reignited public attention around her next move.
For now, Zhao Lusi has offered only one clear message: fans should keep May 1 free.
The actress hinted that the news is something she has struggled to keep quiet about since last year, describing the date as a kind of early “gift” for supporters who have been waiting for updates about her work.
What do you think Zhao Lusi is preparing to announce? A new historical drama, a surprise collaboration, or something fans have not even guessed yet?