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| No, It’s Not That Xianxia: Zhao Lusi’s Team Clears the Air on 2026 Filming Plans. (Credits: HK On) |
After months of online guessing games, Zhao Lusi has finally cut through the noise with a firm update: she is returning to filming this year, but not in any of the dramas currently circulating online. No dramatic build-up, no cryptic teasers — just a clean denial that quietly pulls the rug from under weeks of fan theories.
In an official statement posted on April 14 via the Lulu’s Mailbox account, her team confirmed they have now centralised fan communication and official messaging, clearly aiming to stop the rumour mill from running wild.
And honestly, it has been running wild.
The key takeaway? Yes, there is a new project.
No, it is not the ones everyone has been confidently discussing like they had insider access.
The statement itself was direct to the point of being almost cheeky. Her team acknowledged there are filming plans lined up for this year, but stressed that “these projects are not the ones currently being discussed online”.
Translation: all those trending titles? Not happening!
They also urged fans to rely only on official announcements, which, given the chaos over the past few months, feels less like advice and more like damage control.
This clarification also quietly marks Zhao Lusi’s return after a notably long break from filming — one year and three months, to be exact.
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| Zhao Lusi Set for 2026 Filming Comeback as Team Shuts Down Rumours |
For an actress of her level, that gap has only made the speculation louder. Every casting whisper, every alleged leak, every “confirmed insider scoop” has been dissected to exhaustion.
One of the biggest casualties of this announcement is the rumoured xianxia drama Morning Flowers Do Not See Sorrow. The project had already gained traction thanks to its reported connection to a high-profile director and a rotating list of potential leads.
At one point, the casting carousel included Dylan Wang, Snow Kong, Tan Jianci, and eventually Joseph Zeng, whose name sparked particularly heated discussions.
Fans had mixed feelings about that potential pairing. Some questioned whether it would benefit Joseph Zeng’s career trajectory, especially following a string of recent projects that failed to match the impact of his earlier breakout success.
Others were simply not convinced the chemistry would land. Either way, the debate has now been rendered completely irrelevant — the project, at least in connection with Zhao Lusi, is officially off the table.
And it was not just one drama.
Rumours had also tied her to Inverted Fate, supposedly alongside Song Weilong, plus a handful of other quietly circulating titles that fans had already begun mentally casting and promoting. All of them, according to her team, fall into the same category: incorrect.
Behind the scenes, there is also ongoing chatter about a possible shift in management following past contract issues with her former agency.
While no direct confirmation was included in this latest statement, the move to restructure communication channels suggests a broader reset in how her career is being handled. Less chaos, more control — at least that seems to be the goal.
As for fans, reactions have been split right down the middle. Some are relieved to finally have clarity, praising the team for stepping in before the rumours spiralled even further.
Others, however, are not entirely convinced, reading the statement like a strategic dodge rather than a full reveal. And then there is the third group — the ones who are simply tired of guessing and just want a title, a poster, anything concrete to hold onto.
For now, Zhao Lusi remains busy preparing for her upcoming concert tour, which adds another layer to the waiting game. A drama comeback is clearly on the horizon, just not one that anyone has successfully predicted yet. Whether that mystery project will exceed expectations or spark another round of online chaos is, at this point, anyone’s guess.
One thing is certain: the next announcement will land with far more scrutiny than usual. So, what do you reckon — is this a smart reset from her team, or just the calm before another storm of speculation?