China's supernatural period drama "Gong Yu," starring Zeng Shunxi (曾舜晞) and He Nan (鶴男), simultaneously unveiled its main cast, character posters, and visual footage of the two leads on the 5th, generating significant buzz among fans.

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The work is based on the novel of the same name by author Ning Long (凝隴), which gained popularity on China's novel submission site "Jinjiang Literature City." It's a story set in the Tang Dynasty, intertwining supernatural tales with elements of reincarnation and mystery, and has received high praise from original novel fans.

Since "Gong Yu" was announced as part of Youku's (YOUKU) annual lineup in 2024, the participation of popular actors such as Hou Minghao (侯明昊), Gong Jun (龔俊), Xiao Zhan (肖戦), Zhao Lusi (趙露思), Bai Lu (白鹿), and Yu Shuxin (虞書欣) had been rumored. In May this year, Zeng Shunxi and He Nan were announced as the leads, and filming began on May 20.

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In this work, Zeng Shunxi plays Lin Chengyou, a young Taoist priest and the son of a Dali Temple Assistant Minister. Meanwhile, He Nan plays Teng Yuyi, the daughter of a general's family who, after losing her life due to a conspiracy, reincarnates one year into the past and endeavors to uncover the truth. The drama depicts a comical yet eventful buddy relationship as the two join forces to hunt down demons and solve cases.

The director is Lu Haojiji (侶皓吉吉), known for his work on "The Double." The costume and visual director is Rosalie Huang (黄薇), known for her work on "My Journey to You," "Till the End of the Moon," and "A Dream of Splendor." The action director is Shi Zhanjie (石占傑), who handled action design for works such as "The Blood of Youth" and "The Dark River."

Following the official announcement, positive comments about Zeng Shunxi flooded Chinese internet, with remarks like, "He has a youthful freshness and is perfect for the role of Lin Chengyou," and "He is truly the chosen Lin Chengyou." Furthermore, He Nan's ethereal quality and fresh charm have been highly praised, and due to her good chemistry with Zeng Shunxi, expectations are high, with comments like, "Their couple vibe has instantly elevated."