With the popular broadcast of “The Ingenious One”, we are once again reminded of the charm of martial arts. The strategic planning of Yun Xiang, the intense fight scenes of Shu Ya Nan and Jin Biao, and the various acts of chivalry and righteousness that bring justice to the martial arts world have all left many martial arts fans feeling satisfied.
As “The Ingenious One” continues to hold the spotlight, another martial arts drama, “Mysterious Lotus Casebook (莲花楼, Lian Hua Lou)“, has recently obtained its official broadcasting license and has successfully passed censorship. The highly anticipated “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” has already gained a lot of popularity and attention. The overall quality of the series and its cast are also top-notch, making it a new hope for martial arts dramas.
The TV drama “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is adapted from Teng Ping's “Ji Xiang Wen Lian Hua Lou”. It tells the story of three male leads growing up together and venturing through the martial arts world. The plot is filled with both love and hate, with heroes caring for each other, and multiple identities adding to the excitement. The drama incorporates many elements such as investigation, martial arts, revenge, and justice, making it a highly anticipated series.
The director Guo Hu, is also a well-known powerhouse director. “One and Only” and “Immortal Samsara” are his representative works of dramas. He has a deep understanding of costume dramas, and the quality of both the plot and production, as well as the rendering of the art style and picture quality are all of a very high standard. The same can be said for “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” this time, with excellent makeup and costumes, and clean and sharp action scenes – the overall quality is very high.
Of course, the biggest reason why this drama became popular before it even aired is its all-star cast. From the main characters to the supporting roles, all of them have very strong abilities, greatly enhancing the competitiveness of the entire drama.
Among them, Cheng Yi, Zeng Shunxi, and Xiao Shunyao, three popular young actors, play the three male leads Li Xiangyi (Li Lianhua), Fang Duobing, and Di Feisheng. Whether it is the glory of the righteous martial arts world, the leader of the underworld, or the hot-blooded young master who has just entered the martial arts world, their interpretations will bring the audience a very exciting story.
First of all, Cheng Yi is known as his three-dimensional facial features and excellent physical condition make him very popular among the audience in costume dramas. In recent years, most of his starring works have been costume dramas, and each one can bring surprises to the audience. His performances in “Love and Redemption” and “Immortal Samsara” are particularly explosive. This time in “Mysterious Lotus Casebook”, Cheng Yi plays Li Lianhua, gives a very immersive feeling and makes audience look forward to his performance in the drama.
Furthermore, there is also Joseph Zeng, who has risen rapidly in recent years with his frequent representative works and handsome looks. In last year's “Heroes”, he demonstrated his martial arts skills. He will portrayed the character Fang Duobing in this drama, as physically weak but with overall good state, which deserves attention.
Finally, there is Xiao Shun Yao, who was remembered for his deep facial features and excellent ancient costume styling in last year's “The Blue Whisper”. Although he did not graduate from an acting school, he has extremely high acting talent. This time, he will have many scenes with Cheng Yi, wearing predominantly black costumes to show his domineering attitude.
In addition to the three male leads, the three female leads in “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” are also popular and beautiful actresses. Chen Duling, Wang Herun, and Chen Yihan all have sweet looks, delicate features, and fresh temperament. Their respective strengths are also quite outstanding, bringing more beauty and power to the entire drama.
Especially Chen Dulun, in the past two years, has made rapid progress. After the success of “Love in Flames of War”, she has become a golden supporting role in many costume dramas, with exquisite ancient costumes and remarkable character immersion, leaving a deep impression every time. She absolutely stunned many viewers as Ye Bing Chang in Xianxia drama “Till the End of the Moon”. In the stills, she looks beautiful and valiant in a pink dress and sword dance.
Compared to the main lead, the supporting cast of “Mysterious Lotus Casebook” is also very strong, with dozens of elite actors such as Xu Baihui, Liu Mengrui, He Gang, and He Zhonghua. Whether they are young actors or veteran actors, they are all talented in both appearance and acting, bringing more quality and acting guarantees to the drama.
With the official approval, the release date may be advanced, and is expected to air in June. With the overall strength of “Mysterious Lotus Casebook”, it can be considered as a high configuration in the martial arts drama genre. Coupled with the exciting plot, the presence of Guo Hu as the director, and the cast of all talented actors, it is sure to set off a new wave of drama-watching frenzy once it is released.
