Chinese actor Yang Yang was recently rumored to star in the modern idol drama Waiting for the Wind to Kiss You, with the production reportedly bringing in renowned Taiwanese directors Qu You-Ning and Li Qing-Rong, quickly drawing public attention. However, on the 9th, he posted several handsome photos with a strong campus vibe on Weibo, sparking further interpretation from netizens. He seems to be denying that his next project is a modern idol drama, instead hinting that he will join the cast of the Chinese tribute drama Our 1977, a series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the resumption of the Gaokao (China’s National College Entrance Exam).
Yang Yang posted a 9-square photo collage on Weibo full of campus flair, accompanied by emojis of a schoolbag, a red book, a smiling face with glasses, and a magic wand. In the photos, he is dressed in a black, white, and red tracksuit, sitting in a classroom scene complete with a blackboard and desks, exuding the aura of the quintessential 'campus heartthrob senior.' Most notably, he holds a 2027 edition of the 5 Years Gaokao 3 Years Simulation exercise book and answer key in his hand. This move was interpreted by netizens as a refutation of recent rumors about him taking on a modern idol drama, while also hinting that his next move will be a period drama. The topic "Yang Yang personally confirms his next drama to be 'Our 1977'" even trended on Weibo, with fans jokingly saying, "The main himself is feeding us spoilers."
Our 1977 is a 30-episode series created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the resumption of the Gaokao in 1977. The show boasts a strong production team, directed by Yang Yang, who previously helmed A Dream of Splendor and A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, marking his second collaboration with Yang Yang after the latter work. The script is penned by Wang Wanping, a veteran writer of period dramas who also wrote Golden Marriage.
News source: ETtoday Star News