According to 163, Qin Lan’s drama Second Chance Romance, co-starring Wallace Chung, received lukewarm responses both in viewership and critical acclaim. The series failed to gain traction in media coverage, and viewer reviews on Douban were consistently negative. Many criticized the storyline’s slow pace and unnecessary prolonging of conflicts that could have been resolved in a single conversation dragging them out across eight episodes instead. Despite their reputations as veteran actors, both Qin Lan and Wallace Chung were said to have underperformed, with fading screen presence and chemistry, resulting in a dull midlife romance drama.

In addition to Second Chance Romance, Qin Lan appeared in four other dramas throughout 2025: Stand or Fall Season 2, Home about Us, Watch Your Back, and For the Young Ones. However, despite her high output, none of her performances made a lasting impact. Viewers were surprised to see the Story of Yanxi Palace star leading so many projects, yet gaining little attention.

At 46, Qin Lan is considered fortunate among her peers. Thanks to her youthful appearance, she still receives lead roles, while many actresses her age are cast as mothers, aunts, or even grandmothers. For example, Joe Chen once the “Queen of Taiwanese Idol Dramas” and the same age as Qin Lan has recently taken on stepmother roles.

Qin Lan now works mostly within niche markets, focusing on small-budget dramas centered on everyday life. These projects allow her to remain in lead roles, but they often come with minimal promotional budgets. With her name no longer carrying the same draw, even loyal viewers may not know when her dramas are released. In the end, despite five premieres, 2025 passed quietly for Qin Lan. Her performances lacked breakout moments, and none of her scenes stood out in the public or media spotlight.

Qin Lan rose to fame in Princess Pearl Season 3: Heaven on Earth as Chen Zhi Hua and earned acclaim as a “goddess of historical dramas” over the years. Her career peaked again in 2018 with the role of Empress Fuca Rong Yin in Story of Yanxi Palace, which made her a household name across Asia.

In her personal life, Qin Lan is reportedly dating actor Wei Daxun, who is ten years younger. The two developed a relationship after filming the 2022 drama Dr. Tang. Wei comes from a wealthy background and gained fame from Fireworks of My Heart.

Recently, their romance has frequently trended on Chinese social media. Analysts speculate that talk of her love life often intensifies around her drama releases, possibly as a publicity strategy to draw attention to otherwise overlooked projects.

Sources: TP