Bai Lu Takes the Lead in Modern Romance Drama “Kai Dao Tu Mi”

Bai Lu Takes the Lead in Modern Romance Drama “Kai Dao Tu Mi”

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Bai Lu has finally kicked off a new drama, her first drama since parting ways with the agency she had been with for ten years. The drama, adapted from the novel The Last Blossom (开到荼蘼) by Yi Shu, is considered a departure from the costume dramas that have defined much of her career. Directed by Li Muge, the series is set in the 1990s and follows Wang Yunna, a woman who is betrayed, imprisoned, and later transformed into a woman seeking revenge.

Bai Lu is credited under her birth name, Bai Mengyan, leading the drama alongside Hong Kong actress Samantha Ko and Chang Huasen. Peng Guanying, whose role is central to the heroine’s tragic story, is listed as a special star, even though his character is crucial to the story. Maggie Huang Mengying is also part of the cast.

Filming officially started in Foshan on July 24, 2026. Bai Lu will show a striking transformation, from an innocent young woman with long black hair to a cool and controlled woman with short hair in the revenge arc. However, fans criticized Wang Yunna’s wig and clothing seen in behind-the-scenes photos and have been demanding changes. Nevertheless, the short hair seems to be an unavoidable part of the role, as it is part of the plot, though production has reportedly agreed to adjust the styling.

In Completed Novel Kai Dao Tu Mi, the story follows Wang Yunna, who is haunted by a past relationship. Seven years later, she returns to her hometown and meets Zuo Wensi, a up-and-coming star in the fashion world. The two go on to become engaged, but she quickly finds out that Zuo Wensi’s brother-in-law is her (former lover|ex-lover|previous lover}, Teng Haiqi. Apparently, the original novel combines suspense, melodrama, romance, and tragedy, with a murder adding another layer to the story.

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