Dai Luwa and Yu Chengen Rumored to Star in the Drama Precious Pearl

Kapanlagi.com - Another casting rumor is once again making fans of Chinese dramas excited. This time, the names Dai Luwa and Yu Chengen are rumored to be paired in a drama titled Precious Pearl. Although there is no complete synopsis circulating yet, the concept of the story is already quite intriguing.

This drama reportedly carries the theme of a contract marriage with a touch of angsty romance and redemption. The main character is described as the daughter of a butcher (female lead) who will enter into a contract marriage with a distinguished man (male lead). Just from the premise, the atmosphere already feels emotional and full of conflict.

1. A Story Concept Full of Drama

Precious Pearl is said to lift the trope of contract marriage, which always holds a place in the hearts of viewers. Coupled with the contrasting social backgrounds between the daughter of a butcher and a man from a prominent family, the potential for class conflict and feelings is clearly a major attraction.

With the addition of elements of redemption and a romance filled with wounds, this drama is predicted to showcase a journey of a relationship that is not easy. Stories like this usually excel in chemistry and emotional dynamics between characters.

2. Guo Feng Takes the Director's Chair

This project is rumored to be directed by Guo Feng. He is known as an assistant director in the drama Blossom and has a background as a former theater actor before diving into the world of directing.

Born on July 11, 1979, in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, he is a graduate of Jiangxi Vocational Art College and has previously joined the Fujian People's Art Theater. His stage experience has led many viewers to hope that he can deliver a strong emotional portrayal in this project.

3. Script Written by Wei Jingjing

For the screenplay, the name Wei Jingjing is associated with this project. She is known as a writer for the drama In the Name of Dawn.

Her involvement gives hope that the storyline of Precious Pearl will be crafted neatly and focused on character development, especially with such an emotional romance theme.

4. Dai Luwa, Actress with a Series of Popular Projects

Portrait of Dai Lu Wa in Moonlight Mystique (MyDramaList)

The name Dai Luwa is certainly familiar to fans of Chinese dramas. The actress, born on April 29, 1997, is under Youhug Media and is a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing.

She previously appeared in several titles such as Moonlight Mystique (2025) and Lost You Forever season 1 (2023) and season 2 (2024). With experience in various romance and fantasy projects, many are curious about how she will portray the character of the butcher's daughter in this drama.

5. Yu Chengen, From Ballet to the Acting World

Portrait of Yu Cheng En in Treasure at Dawn (MyDramaList)

Meanwhile, Yu Chengen is known as an actor with a ballet background and was once a trainee at Easyplus Entertainment. He also participated in the survival show Produce Camp 2019 before finally focusing on his acting career.

His drama debut began with Go Go Squid! in 2019. Since then, he has continued to actively star in several projects such as Treasure at Dawn (2025), Coroner's Diary (2025), and City of Romance (2025). If this rumor is true, Precious Pearl could be an emotional romance project that showcases another side of his acting.

(kpl/chi)