Nowadays, actresses born in the post-95 generation (“95 flowers”) appear frequently in Chinese dramas, with many of them constantly dominating the screen. After What a Scandal finished airing, Wang Churan still has Feng Ying Ran Mei Xiang coming up; Tian Xiwei has Zhu Yu; and Meng Ziyi has Shang Gong Zhu. In contrast, two of the top 95-line actresses, Zhao Lusi and Esther Yu Shuxin, actually have relatively few dramas in reserve.
Below are the Top 6 post-95 Chinese drama actresses with the most upcoming dramas. Wang Churan from What a Scandal has four projects, Tian Xiwei from Zhu Yu has three, while the actress ranked No.1 has as many as six.
1. Xu Ruohan — 4 Upcoming Dramas
Upcoming: Hong Chen Si He, Yu Dian Qiu, Yi Zhen Chun Hua, Yi Lu Can Lan
Xu Ruohan gained wider recognition after starring alongside Zhang Linghe in the sweet romance drama Love You, which was very popular last year. She currently has four upcoming dramas: Hong Chen Si He with Wang Xingyue, Yi Zhen Chun Hua with Zhou Keyu, Yu Dian Qiu with Cheng Lei, and Yi Lu Can Lan, where she collaborates with veteran actresses Yan Ni and Ren Suxi. Among these, Yu Dian Qiu and Hong Chen Si He are drawing the most attention.
Yu Dian Qiu is a Republican-era drama, and fans are eager to see the period styling of Cheng Lei and Xu Ruohan. Meanwhile, Hong Chen Si He is adapted from a web novel of the same name, the second work by the author to be adapted for screen following Love Between Fairy and Devil. In the story, Xu Ruohan plays the daughter of a high-ranking official who, after her family is destroyed, disguises herself as a man and becomes the “hardest-working employee in the capital.” In a moment of danger, she is rescued by the so-called “Fox General,” played by Wang Xingyue — a pairing that audiences are highly anticipating.
2. Guan Xiaotong — 4 Upcoming Dramas
Upcoming: Qian Li Jiang Shan Tu, The Amazing Us, Born at the Right Time, Yao Yan
Guan Xiaotong’s period drama Years of Affection has just aired. Although her on-screen chemistry with male lead Johnny Huang Jingyu was not particularly strong, the ensemble storytelling still made the drama worth watching. She currently has four upcoming projects: Qian Li Jiang Shan Tu, The Amazing Us, Born at the Right Time, and Yao Yan, co-starring Zhang Ruoyun, Yu Qian, Wang Ziqi, and Li Yunrui respectively — all considered top-tier male leads, greatly raising expectations.
Among them, Yao Yan with Li Yunrui is the most anticipated. Guan Xiaotong plays a fallen rich girl who meets a carefree island boy played by Li Yunrui. Their relationship evolves from constant clashes to mutual affection. Since the original novel includes elements such as pseudo-siblings and reconciliation after separation, viewers are curious how the drama adaptation will handle these plotlines.
3. Tian Xiwei — 3 Upcoming Dramas
Upcoming: Qin Zei Ji, Marrying the Golden Hairpin, My Genius Friend
Tian Xiwei has three upcoming dramas, all quite promising. In the newly aired Zhu Yu, she plays a bold female general who meets a proud yet frail fallen nobleman portrayed by Zhang Linghe — a contrasting dynamic that fans love.
In Qin Zei Ji, Tian Xiwei teams up with Wang Xiao as investigative partners in a crime-solving story filled with dark humor.
Marrying the Golden Hairpin is adapted from a novel of the same name and marks a major image shift for Tian Xiwei. She plays two roles: a resilient and ambitious girl living among the lower class, and a seemingly spoiled yet deeply manipulative fake heiress — an ultimate villainess. Her co-star Min An plays the heir of a British duke, creating a fresh on-screen pairing. Meanwhile, My Genius Friend returns Tian Xiwei to her comfort zone, pairing her with campus romance star Hu Yitian, which is expected to be highly entertaining.
4. Wang Churan — 4 Upcoming Dramas
Upcoming: Feng Ying Ran Mei Xiang, Record of the Bright Moon, This Second Is Too Much, Love Has Fireworks
Wang Churan previously starred alongside Cheng Lei in What a Scandal, whose unique double-time-travel storyline became very popular. Both actors gained renewed popularity, and Wang Churan now has four upcoming dramas.
In Feng Ying Ran Mei Xiang, she partners with Li Hongyi to play a handsome assassin with a split personality, a role that will truly test her acting skills.
Record of the Bright Moon co-stars Xin Yunlai. Wang Churan plays a medical woman who died tragically in her previous life and is reborn, determined to stop her husband — an Eastern Depot eunuch inspector — from castrating himself to enter the palace. The story unfolds into a deeply devoted love story spanning two lifetimes.
The Republican-era drama This Second Is Too Much has fans extremely excited. Wang Churan reunites with Zhang Linghe in a story described as the “ultimate angst novel,” combining a Republican setting, revenge, and even a taboo romance involving a sister-in-law.
Compared with that intense story, Love Has Fireworks is lighter. Wang Churan plays a hardworking migrant employee in Shanghai who shares an apartment with a sharp-tongued wealthy second-generation heir from Beijing, played by Tan Jianci. Living together gradually sparks romance, helping both characters grow into better versions of themselves.
5. Li Landi — 4 Upcoming Dramas
Upcoming: Kashgar Love Song, Su Ji, Island Comfort Diary, Gathering
Last year, Li Landi starred in several well-received works, including Filter with Tan Jianci and Chao Xue Lu with Ao Ruipeng. She proved capable of handling both costume and modern dramas equally well. Up next, she has four projects in reserve, spanning idol dramas and serious productions.
Among them, the most talked-about is Island Comfort Diary with Liu Haoran, as both actors are regarded as talented performers born after 1995. The fantasy romance tells the story of a girl lost in life who meets a boy who has never experienced love. By accident, they are transported to a remote and mysterious island, beginning a magical romantic adventure.
6. Meng Ziyi — 6 Upcoming Dramas
Upcoming: Shang Gong Zhu, The General’s Only Queen, The Amazing Pei Qianhu, Three-Line Mystery Return, Hundred Flowers Kill, Shangyuan Splendor
With six upcoming dramas, Meng Ziyi ranks first among post-95 actresses. She rose to fame with Nine Layers of Purple, where her pairing with Li Yunrui — nicknamed the “Yun-Meng CP” — became extremely popular. The two reunite in Shang Gong Zhu, where Meng Ziyi plays Princess Danyang who meets a scholar played by Li Yunrui returning home from humble studies. Through helping each other, they gradually develop feelings, and their chemistry is expected to be explosive again.
Another highly anticipated project is The General’s Only Queen, where Meng Ziyi stars with Dylan Wang Hedi. The story follows a deposed queen who dies unjustly in the cold palace but unexpectedly returns to her youth. During her quest for revenge, she meets a seemingly frivolous but secretly cunning and mysterious young marquis played by Dylan Wang. From mutual suspicion, the two become allies, joining forces to challenge powerful enemies and bring stability to the realm.
Hundred Flowers Kill and Shangyuan Splendor are both historical romance dramas. Hundred Flowers Kill reunites Meng Ziyi with He Yu after their collaboration in The Jin Yong Martial Arts Universe – Huashan Tournament, featuring a powerful “double-strong” couple dynamic.
Meanwhile, the production of Shangyuan Splendor faced numerous difficulties. The crew had to enter legal proceedings due to malicious payment delays by investors and issues with third-party funding. Fortunately, filming was eventually completed successfully. In the drama, Meng Ziyi plays an ancient female engineer who develops a sweet yet quirky romance with the “scheming merchant prince” portrayed by Ge Qiugu.
Sources: Yahoo News
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