Bai Lu has finally kicked off a new drama, her first drama since parting ways with the agency she was signed to for ten years. The drama, adapted from Love Stories the novel The Last Blossom (开到荼蘼) by Yi Shu, is seen as a move away 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, whose role is central to the heroine’s tragic story, is listed as a special star, despite the importance of his role. Maggie Huang Mengying rounds out the cast.
Filming officially started in Foshan on July 24, 2026. Bai Lu will portray a dramatic change in appearance, from an innocent young woman with long black hair to a cool and controlled woman with short hair in the revenge arc. However, fans were quick to criticize Wang Yunna’s wig and clothing featured in photos from the set and have been asking production to make adjustments. Nevertheless, the short hair seems to be an unavoidable part of the role, 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 deeply affected by a past relationship. Seven years later, she returns to her hometown and meets Zuo Wensi, a up-and-coming star in the fashion world. The two get engaged, but she soon learns that Zuo Wensi’s brother-in-law is her (former lover|ex-lover|previous lover}, Teng Haiqi. Apparently, the original novel mixes romance, suspense, melodrama, and tragedy, with a murder adding another layer to the story.