Since Zhang Juelong’s comeback with 'Poet’s Love Song', he has been highly active and his creative energy continues to surge. Not only has he released several new works, but he has also been expanding his reach into new fields. Following his songwriting success, he is now set to unveil his first full-length love poetry-style novel, 'I Miss You So Much', regarded as a major milestone in his artistic career.
Recently, the casting call for the female lead featured on the novel cover of 'I Miss You So Much' sparked enthusiastic response, attracting more than a hundred eager applicants. After multiple rounds of rigorous screening, 20 finalists have been selected to enter the final evaluation stage. However, when it came to the crucial decision of the “female lead”, Zhang Juelong and the publishing house have differing opinions and aesthetic preferences. The two parties have yet to reach consensus on the character’s charisma and the overall visual direction, causing the project to hit the pause button temporarily.
As a result, the originally scheduled mid-April release of 'I Miss You So Much' will be postponed. In response, the team stated that they hope to strike a more ideal balance between creative vision and market considerations, ensuring the work is presented to readers in the most complete and moving way possible.
Meanwhile, Zhang Juelong is currently abroad embarking on a period of “slow living” to relax and rejuvenate. While embracing a gentler pace, he continues to reflect inwardly and pursue creative contemplation. Reportedly, he remains inspired during this time, developing new ideas, and organizing deep insights on themes of love, longing, and life with a broader and more tender perspective.