Simon Gong on Dark River set/ Yang Zi on Lost You Forever 2/ Princess Royal/ Hundred Flowers

THE RUNDOWN:
Drama updates
0:53 Premiere dates: The Elephant is Right Here
1:30 Pass review: Reborn, Go Back Lover
3:08 Drama wraps: The Litchi Road
4:10 Opening Douban ratings: Insect Detective 2, Golden Trio, Just In Time
Film updates
4:58 The Hundred Flowers Awards nominees
Celebrity updates
6:45 Simon Gong on An He Zhuan set
7:49 Angel Zhao & Zhang Linghe at The Princess Royal meet-and-greet
8:52 Yang Zi: Xiao Yao gets crushed again, and rebuilds again
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[@debradelossantos904]

More Simon Gong News plsssss…I like this man..sooooo pretty and handsome at the same time 😍

[@Andyyy700]

An He Zhuan😢😢i can barely wait...urghhh

[@sandraalford523]

Blossoms in adversity is wonderful. The actors superband story fabulous. One of my favourite dramas eve😊r

[@wilmaeras3797]

Hi Marcus! ☺️ Thank you for the update about Simon Gong's Tale of the Dark River😊 I've been waiting for it and i'm very excited, Simon Gong is very handsome😍 Im rooting The Double will be still the #1 but I bet by next sunday it will be The Princess Royal. Im currently watching it & i enjoy this drama just like The Double 👍😍

[@annag8613]

Omg Gong Jun is sooo ridiculously beautiful - getting WenKeXing vibes in that red robe! Wow. Oh no! I am just watching Lost You Forever atm and I didn't want to see those pics - Noooooooo Xiao Yao cannot marry that person! I have spent so much energy yelling watching that show. So infuriating and frustrating. But I love it. Can't get enough historical fantasy CDrama. Bring on the monsters! And more white-haired hotties lol, T JC has been very cool.

[@carolinareader6386]

Though I dread seeing Xiao Yao in more pain I look forward to finally seeing LYF2

[@mmladyblue8]

Thanks for the super updates 👍😊

[@Marcushere]

No problem 👍

[@SunDream61]

Thanks for the updates Marcus, I've just finished watching "the tale of Rose" last night, it's good. That's all thanks and cheers 🥂🌹❤️

[@igloriaramos3808]

Super thanks Marcus for the reliable updates.

[@eneidialawhead8920]

Thank you Marcus! Cheers🎉

[@user-mm4wr3ug7i]

Morning Marcus thanks for the super updates, we appreciate 😊. As for am really really very prepared and excited to watch lost you forever S2, and ready to enjoy Xiao Yao's sufferings and happiness in drama. Great job YANG ZI ❤. Nice weekend everyone, 🙏

[@peggytanaka8168]

Thanks vm for the video Marcus Currently watching Princess Royal 19 Treasure around 11 Moon love 3 Short dramas Yu men yun zhi 19 Yu jun xiang ren 9 Jun men shi tao hua 5 Qiang ben xiang si 2 Await Lost you forever S2 8 july A lonely hero's journey 14 July Strange tales of tang dynasty S2 15 july Dashing youth 23 july Shadow (snowfall) 27 july Cheers for nonstop drama time

[@sallythoo393]

Thanks again for the update ❤

[@pinkpartymksmakassar5561]

I'm so excited for Lost You Forever season 2, I'm the i hate Monday type, but for Lost You Forever season 2, please Monday July 08 pls come faster 😉😉😉 Also worth to mentioned that the drama had already broke 8 mil reservation 🎉

[@peggytanaka8168]

Upcoming Her fantastic Adventures 7 jul Lost you forever S2 8 July Love in a dream on 9 July Interlaced scenes 11 July A lonely hero's journey 14 July The strange tales of tang dynasty S2 15 july Dashing youth 19 or 20 July Shadow (snowfall ) 27 July Chang Le Qu end July /b Aug Go east : Cheers for nonstop drama time

[@mediumbetsypalmer808]

Counting down the minutes for Lost You Forever 2!

[@poniyemniyem330]

Lost you forever season S2

[@ednajamieson108]

Hi Marcus nearly finished The Double just awaiting last 3 being released and still on The Legend of Hero’s …. Can’t wait for LYF2 thanks as always you updates have great weekend - sunny at the mo but the day had just started 😂 have a great weekend catch you Sunday - Scotland

[@Marcushere]

Cheers Edna 👍

[@LING_88]

Happy 4th July 🇺🇸 to everyone who celebrate it 😊

[@eneidialawhead8920]

🎉🇺🇸❤️

[@Ladytears]

same!!

[@Olga1983]

You too!

[@ForeverLoveMotherEarth]

Thank you!

[@fansizhe9997]

Happy fourth!!!👏🏻😍🤩🥳🇺🇸🎇🎆

[@peggytanaka8168]

Good afternoon Marcus and all who see this comment.12:20 sunny CHEERS FOR ALL CDRAMA FANS FOR NONSTOP DRAMA TIME

[@LING_88]

Hi Marcus. Hope Zhao li ying and Nini will be win the awards also Andy lau 😊. Still watching the double. Thanks for your updates and have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!

[@eneidialawhead8920]

Yang zi🎉❤Lost you Forever 2 ❤

[@michellerhodes9910]

Insect Detective 2 - Far too low. It does deal with some dark, gritty storylines, but it has been very well written, and I like how the characters have evolved from ID 1, and it was great to see the extra cultural dimensions as much of the action is in Thailand.

[@eneidialawhead8920]

Love Nini🎉

[@arjuntn9288]

Lost you forever 😊😊😊😊please happy ending for xiang liu and xiao yao 😢😢😢🐍❤️

[@ednajamieson108]

Thanks

[@Marcushere]

Much appreciated, Edna 🙏

[@ednajamieson108]

@@Marcushere your welcome and it’s been dry all day hubby watching footie me drama’s now 😂

[@cmaven4762]

Hi Marcus ... now can get into bed ... lol ... Agree with the Princess Royal topping the charts... I've been enjoying the lead CP so far and rather like the modern feel of the bickering ... makes characters who are supposed to be a couple thousand years old seem less dry, more relatable.

[@ankitamishra1529]

Yang Zi looks so pretty in Red ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Olga1983]

Happy July 4th to my fellow Americans! 🇺🇸The bombardment has started days ago and will last for a while lol! Our fireworks are this weekend! Hi Marcus; The Best Thing also wrapped today or July 5th. I think I have Go Back Lover on my list, I’m not sure lol. ID2 rating is way too low; I think I gave it a 9, I don’t remember. But it’s a really great crime drama. Just like its prequel, it’s a diamond in the rough. I’m very much enjoying Princess Royal! ZLH and ZJM are like an old married couple, their playful banter both on screen and off can also be described as two naughty siblings lol. Gives their characters that extra charm. Let’s see what LYF2 brings; it premieres on Monday. Thanks for the update Marcus!

[@Marcushere]

Happy July 4, Olga 😄

[@Olga1983]

@@MarcushereThank you kindly!

[@gleusadelimahenkels5748]

Ansiosa perdi você para sempre com Yangzi elenco está de parabéns pelo sucesso.❤

[@dorcaskab113]

Félicitation Zly que Dieu te bénisse encore et encore.

[@reny9221]

I enjoy Royal Princess soo much...the chemistry is work on me...for me this is the best of ZLH until know...better than in Kunning Palace..and for ZLM..in my opinion she is pretty..and her acting is so good..i like also the supporting characters..they have their own mission in this life..everybody in palace has to protect what important for them... And this is the first show that I watched that the ML is Fuma lol....😊how he still need to bow to his wife and asking money hahahaha....

[@dianachen9618]

❤❤❤

[@mmladyblue8]

Hi Marcus 👋😊

[@peggytanaka8168]

Hi

[@mmladyblue8]

@@peggytanaka8168 Hi Peggy 👋

[@peggytanaka8168]

​@@mmladyblue8on 11 July there is a suspense drama INTERLACED SCENES

[@peggytanaka8168]

UPCOMING THE STRANGE TALES OF TANG DYNASTY S2 LATEST INFO 15 JULY FROM 36 TO INCREASE TO 40 EPISODES SEEN THE TRAILERS AND READ THE SYNOPSIS IN CHINESE S2 IS SO MUCH BETTER, DRAMATIC, EXCITING..... than SEASON 1 ON DRAMALIST TO WATCH

[@rositaso]

can't wait to watch it

[@peggytanaka8168]

​@@rositasoScroll screen to see upcoming dramas to air Just updated

[@JadeRabbitPoundingElixir]

I’m super ready for season 2 LYF I’m also interested in Dark river because Peng Xiao ran is FL. Thank you again Marcus.

[@peggytanaka8168]

Peng Xiao Ran has upcoming costume drama MY QUEEN

[@JadeRabbitPoundingElixir]

@@peggytanaka8168Yes I saw I’m excited for that one as she’s with ren Allen. She’s one of my favs who is underrated. Her, Liangjie are underrated actresses. Yukee Chan sometimes but she gets more roles than they do. ❤

[@peggytanaka8168]

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[@lidvm]

Nice hairstyle, Marcus

[@peggytanaka8168]

Upcoming suspense drama Title INTERLACED SCENES TO AIR ON 11 JULY CHEERS FOR NONSTOP DRAMA TIME

[@amarinegripond1915]

While aware of it's shortcomings, such as excessive use of flashbacks, I followed and enjoyed, Insect Detective 2: I appreciated the Thai-chinese collaboration and vibe, and the plotted mysteries were interesting. The good will and trust felt good too.

[@TheZelena81]

Thank you! I love your podcast! Could you please answer this question - if there are any news about “Hero legends” drama with Cheng Yi?

[@Marcushere]

Hi, Hero Legends wrapped filming around mid last year. As far as I know, it hasn't passed review, so I don't imagine it will premiere anytime soon. I also haven't seen any official production stills or anything like that, so I think they are still pretty far off. Hope this helps. Thank you for you support!

[@massilez6720]

Hello from Niagara Falls NY

[@Marcushere]

Hello!

[@massilez6720]

@@Marcushere I don’t miss any of your videos my Friend, thank you very much for your hard work to bring us all about our favorites Cdramas. Guide me to donate to your Channel.

[@Marcushere]

@massilez6720 Hi, there's a heart-shaped button with a $ sign below the video. You can click on that to donate if you'd like. Thanks!

[@buztuz6206]

The double

[@maichavang92]

I’m enjoying lost identity ❤️ been a while since I’ve last seen XZL and Johnny Huang I actually liked these two actors and actresses so hopefully romance bloom but in this type of genre I doubt it but still enjoys the show very much

[@morrissettesylvie2712]

Hello marcus, i am now at ep.23 for the double on you tube but it's been more than 2 weeks and no new ep yet do you khow what is going up?.

[@ednajamieson108]

Hi there I started it on KZbin but like you only up to Eps 23 discovered it on Rakuten Viki so if you can watch there awaiting 39 being released - cheers Scotland

[@morrissettesylvie2712]

@@ednajamieson108 thanks

[@ednajamieson108]

@@morrissettesylvie2712 your welcome only esp 40 to go released tomorrow yippee I have enjoyed this drama 🎭 just started As beautiful as you but need to go and get some 😴

[@theNfl_Esq]

Isn’t something big supposed to drop tomorrow or Monday? LYF2 or one of the other highly expected premiers ?

[@Marcushere]

Yup LYF 2

[@theNfl_Esq]

@@Marcushere Thanks Marcus. Greetings from Texas. Hope JJn the fam are doing well!

[@peggytanaka8168]

​@@theNfl_Esqupcoming The strange tales of tang dynasty S2 15 july A lonely hero's journey 14 July Dashing youth 23 july Shadow 27 July Happy drama time to you

[@peggytanaka8168]

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[@zenychua5465]

how about feng shao feng and zhqo liying?????

[@jelficloud4635]

plss andi lau win for wandering earth is good movie for father and child relationship

[@patricialkress7517]

What make me mad WeTV doesn’t have as beautiful as you it is advertised it on google but doesn’t have it

[@VampcatVvvvV]

wasn't LYF just on at the beginning of 2024?

[@Kris-ib8sn]

Aired around Feb 2023…….rule changed that 2nd season must wait at least a year before airing so production companies can’t use multiple seasons to get around the 40 episode rule and air seasons back to back without any delay.

[@VampcatVvvvV]

@@Kris-ib8sn thanks. WoW, I can hardly believe it's been that long. What the heck have I been doing that the time went by so quickly? 🤯

[@elisabeth73]

Simon Gong is a huge enigma why he still get romantic ML-roles. He has never had any chemistry, he isn't masculine at all, he behaves as he is scared of female contact. I honestly think it's destroying the hard work everyone else does. It's obvious he doesn't respect the craft.

[@114Lazy]

Go cry about it 😂

[@wkx1318]

​@@114Lazyantis are working hard😅

[@sunny11k]

Hello, Marcus! Thank you for your updates as always. The rating for Insect Detective 2 is too low. Congrats to all the nominees! I am enjoying The Princess Royal and their bickering does have a feel of old married couple. Oh, no, more suffering for Xiao Yao? My heart can't take it! I've been waiting so long for Lost You Forever s2. I have to see the last episode or 2 to refresh my memory. I think you're right about The Princess Royal. I'm not watching the other one so I don't know. Until Sunday, have a great weekend! Cheers! 😊

[@demonkyo]

I’ve watched Tales of Dark River animation and I can’t help but think Simon Gong should’ve played Su Changhe instead of Su Muyu. Even though Su Muyu is the main, Su Changhe is a much more interesting character.

[@114Lazy]

No way a senior actor will take second ml role. If he didn’t agree to be smy this show wouldn’t have been made.

[@demonkyo]

@@114Lazyunfortunately, that may be the case. I really want him to succeed and from what I’ve seen so far of the anime, Su Changhe is a much more interesting character and I believe it would’ve done better for his career. In my opinion, Su Muyu is so boring. He’s interesting in Great Journey of Teenagers but this younger version is just 😩. But that’s just my opinion and who knows, maybe he might be able to make Su Muyu more interesting 🤷‍♀️.

[@wkx1318]

In most cases, a bad guy has always been more interesting than a good guy (in dramas/movies) but the main protagonist has always been the good guy in c-dramas. The donghua is different from the novel. Drama adaption will be based on the novel. Even though you think Su Changhe is more interesting but he's the 2ML.

[@susanchilds3116]

Sadly I loved the double I can't stand the princess royal , sorry. The FL

[@anthideagiusmuscat445]

For me the Douban rating for Insect Detective 2 is unfairly "low". The subject matter of this drama series is gritty & will not be to the taste of a wide audience. The unfolding narrative gets increasingly macabre & disquieting. This said, all the actors were more than competent in their respective roles with Lawrence Wong being particularly credible as the seemly reserved but in reality dangerously "deranged" Mario.

[@Sophia-lc9ow]

Simon gong is a bad actor. I wish they stop casting him in stuff.

[@114Lazy]

He is well regarded in the industry so I’m not surprised he gets roles.

[@tippy1240]

Love him, he’s a great actor❤❤❤❤

[@buztuz6206]

Weak one indeed

[@queenfavour1033]

You are heartless is there you room for improvement you are wicked just think if you were him reading a comment like this will you be happy you are destroying some life dream with you words please be careful of your words you do not know how it hard to live in a society like china

[@wkx1318]

Stop watching his dramas if you think that he's a bad actor. There are lots of dramas to choose from.

[@peggytanaka8168]

Upcoming.costume drama Title LOVE IN A DREAM TO AIR ON 9 JULY ON DRAMALIST TO WATCH