Wu Gang to Star in 'Joy of Life 2' and Listen to the Audiobook

Lead by Zhang Ruoyun, "Joy of Life 2" unveils new snapshots where Fan Xian exudes an exceptional aura, seated on a wheelchair akin to Chen Pingping's. Anticipate an alluring cast lineup and captivating plot. Experience the charm of Fan Xian today! ...

Today, the official release of the first batch of stills from the second season of the TV series 'Joy of Life.' Zhang Ruoyun, Chen Daoming, Guo Qilin, and Wu Gang, among other lead actors, make their appearance. Let's take a look together. ...

The TV series 'Houlang,' starring Wu Gang, has received a rating of 3.9 on Douban, with over 60% of the evaluations giving it only 1 star. Viewers generally criticize the unreasonable plot and poor acting skills, which reinforce stereotypical impressions of traditional Chinese medicine and have left a strong negative impact. Some viewers even claim that a rating of 3.9 is still too high. ...

Tencent's drama series 'Joy of Life 2' recently announced changes in the cast, with several new actors joining. The returning main cast members include Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, Wu Gang, Guo Qilin, and Tian Yu. However, there are minor changes to certain roles, such as the controversial character Yan Bingyun, which was portrayed by Xiao Zhan in the previous installment but has now been taken over by Wu Xingjian. Director Sun Hao responded to the cast adjustments in an interview, stating that the original cast has been retained by 99.99%, and it was not easy to assemble this group of people. He also mentioned that with the success of the first season, new roles naturally attracted actors' interest, leading to competition for the same role, which was both painful and joyful. Regarding the progress of the second season's filming, Sun expressed a desire for a faster pace, as the footage already shot has entered the post-production phase, which requires more time. It is worth noting that 'Joy of Life' Season 1, launched on Tencent Video in 2019, became a major hit with its mysterious and humorous storyline, earning countless positive reviews. It was acclaimed as one of the most beloved TV dramas of 2019 and one of Tencent's successful productions. ...

'Joy of Life 2' announced a new cast, sparking discussions on Weibo. The actor playing Ye Ling'er's friend, Lin Wan'er, has been replaced with Jin Chen, which has left some viewers dissatisfied. Fans believe that the original actors brought life to the character of Ye Ling'er, and the new casting lacks the chemistry with the characters of the Second Prince and Fan Sizhe. However, some viewers acknowledge Jin Chen's talent and are willing to judge after watching the actual series. Apart from Ye Ling'er, several other roles in 'Joy of Life 2' have also undergone cast changes, including the highly requested role of Yan Bingyun, now played by Wu Xingjian. ...