The sequel to the costume drama "The Legend of Chu Qiao", as a former dark horse in the ratings, every move of its sequel "The Legend of Chu Qiao 2" tuggs at the heartstrings of thousands of viewers. Especially with the successive preparations of similar works such as "Sword in the Snow 2", there are endless speculations about when "The Legend of Chu Qiao 2" will be restarted and whether the original team can reunite.
However, a recent piece of news is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples - Zhao Liying confirmed her withdrawal from "The Legend of Chu Qiao 2", and the series was officially renamed "Ice Lake Rebirth", which is expected to be unveiled in October.
The new title of "Rebirth of the Ice Lake" not only indicates that the story will follow the tragic ending of Yu Wenyue falling into the ice lake in the first season, but also hints at the rebirth and transformation of the protagonist's fate.
The plot will revolve around Yu Wenyue's rebirth after struggling on the edge of life and death, fighting side by side with Chu Qiao, resisting Yan Xun who lost himself due to revenge, and finally guarding the peace and tranquility of the world. This setting undoubtedly adds more excitement and emotional entanglements to the sequel.
However, Zhao Liying's absence is undoubtedly a regret in the hearts of many fans. As the soul of "The Legend of Chu Qiao", Zhao Liying has vividly interpreted Chu Qiao's tenacity and wisdom with her superb acting skills, which is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
But considering her rapid growth and transformation on the road of acting in recent years, choosing to withdraw from "The Legend of Chu Qiao 2" may be an insistence on her own artistic pursuit, and it is also a reflection of her responsibility for the role. After all, as they grow older and deepen their acting careers, actors need to constantly challenge themselves and explore a broader space for performance.
However, when the new protagonist lineup was revealed, many viewers rekindled the fire of anticipation. The joining of Li Yunrui and Huang Yangtiantian, two new-generation actors, has injected fresh blood into "Ice Lake Rebirth". With his handsome appearance, solid martial arts foundation and changeable character shaping ability, Li Yunrui has shown good strength in many popular dramas, which is highly consistent with Yu Wenyue's image.
And Huang Yangtiantian, a young actor known as the "star of tomorrow", not only has a sweet appearance and fresh temperament, but also has left a deep impression in many works with his acting skills beyond his age. It is worth mentioning that she once played the young Chu Qiao in the first season of "The Legend of Chu Qiao", and has a unique understanding and emotional connection to the role, which undoubtedly adds more possibilities and highlights for her to play again.
In the face of such a new lineup, although many viewers expressed their nostalgia for the original cast, more people chose to accept and look forward to it with an open mind. After all, each actor has their own unique charm and style, and they will bring a new interpretation and feeling to "Rebirth in the Ice Lake". The reason why the "The Legend of Chu Qiao" series can become a classic is not only because of the wonderful interpretation of the actors, but also because of its profound story core and rich emotional expression. As long as these core elements are retained and sublimated, I believe that "Rebirth of the Ice Lake" will also be able to win the love and recognition of the audience.
In short, although the reboot of the second season of "The Legend of Chu Qiao" was accompanied by some regrets, it also brought new hopes and surprises. Let's look forward to the arrival of "Rebirth of the Ice Lake" and witness a new legendary story bloom on the screen.