Original address: "Palace 2" begins filming, "Mi-Feng duo" make cameo appearances
Author: Diligent Mi-Feng
The drama "Locked in the Palace: Heart Jade," starring Yang Mi, Feng Shaofeng, He Shengming, and others, once created a television sensation. After much anticipation, its sequel, "Locked in the Palace: Pearl Curtain" (referred to as "Palace 2"), finally began filming on August 12th in Hengdian. The appearance of "new faces" such as Yuan Shanshan, Shu Chang, Zhang Jiani, and Yang Rong has added more selling points to "Palace 2."
However, unlike the first part, this time Yang Mi and Feng Shaofeng have significantly fewer scenes. It's not because they're not popular; it's because they are too busy. The "time-traveling triangle" from "Palace 1" — Yang Mi, Feng Shaofeng, and He Shengming — has always been one of the main selling points for "Palace 2." Whether the three would continue their story has been the audience's most anticipated question. However, at the opening ceremony that day, only He Shengming from the iron triangle was present. The production team explained that due to Yang Mi and Feng Shaofeng's packed schedules, they couldn't attend the press conference.
According to information gathered by the reporter, although the "iron triangle" still interacts in "Palace 2," apart from He Shengming, Yang Mi and Feng Shaofeng have significantly fewer scenes. Especially Feng Shaofeng, who often appears in flashback scenes, making his role more of a guest appearance. Therefore, the task of "competing for women" with He Shengming falls to newly introduced actor Du Chun, who plays the Seventeenth Prince and will share many scenes with He Shengming.
Regarding Yang Mi's role, the production team has kept tight-lipped. Only screenwriter Yu Zheng revealed that "Hua Ying," who "died" in the previous season, will be resurrected and continue to be played by Yang Mi. There is a bit of sadness, longing, and melodrama, akin to quietly reminiscing in the night rain; a touch of heartache, romance, and happiness, just like her name—Kiss The Rain; the rainy season is a quiet time, as if the whole world has left me alone... "It turns out her heart was on the right side, so she wasn't killed and was saved by Consort De, hiding in the palace all along." However, the exact storyline remains a closely guarded secret of the production team.
"Palace 2" differs greatly from "Palace 1," especially regarding the "time-travel" element, which is no longer the focus of "Palace 2." According to information, while "Palace 1" focused on "growth and inspiration," "Palace 2" centers around "marriage and trust." Although it still revolves around the palace with various power struggles, the emphasis will definitely not be on time travel anymore. However, the "palace intrigue" in "Palace 2" is even more bizarre, turning the Imperial Medical Institute into a laboratory specifically researching beauty secrets for the concubines. The twin sisters played by Shu Chang even stage a "face-swapping" business opportunity drama...
At the press conference, screenwriter Yu Zheng stated that "Palace 2" is divided into modern and ancient parts. The love triangle between He Shengming, Yuan Shanshan, and Du Chun is the highlight, the complex friendship between close friends adds an interesting twist, Shu Chang's portrayal of the twin sisters is a challenge, the mysterious atmosphere of the Imperial Medical Institute and the Cold Palace makes for standout moments, and the numerous celebrity guest appearances are the most anticipated selling points.