Bai Lu Takes the Lead in Modern Romance Drama “Kai Dao Tu Mi”

Bai Lu has started work on a new drama, her first drama since parting ways with the agency she spent a decade with. The drama, adapted from the novel The Last Blossom (开到荼蘼) by Yi Shu, is considered a departure from the costume dramas that have defined much of her career. Directed by Li Muge, the series is set in the 1990s and follows Wang Yunna, a woman who is betrayed, imprisoned, and later transformed into a woman seeking revenge. Bai Lu is credited under her birth name, Bai Mengyan, leading the drama alongside Hong Kong actress Samantha Ko and Chang Huasen. Peng Guanying, who plays the man responsible for turning the heroine’s life upside down, is listed as a special star, despite the importance of his role. Maggie Huang Mengying also joins the cast. Filming officially started in Foshan on July 24, 2026. Bai Lu will undergo a major transformation, from an innocent young woman with long black hair to a cool and controlled woman with short hair in the revenge arc. However, fans expressed dissatisfaction with Wang Yunna’s wig and clothing featured in photos from the set and have been calling for the look to be changed. Nevertheless, the short hair is apparently staying, as it is part of the plot, though production has reportedly agreed to make improvements to the hairstyle. In Kai Dao Tu Mi, the story follows Wang Yunna, who is haunted by a past relationship. Seven years later, she returns to her hometown and meets Zuo Wensi, a promising star in the fashion world. The two get engaged, but she quickly learns that Zuo Wensi’s brother-in-law is her (former Asian Webnovel lover|ex-lover|previous lover}, Teng Haiqi. Apparently, the original novel blends romance with suspense, melodrama, and tragedy, with a murder also playing a role in the plot.