The bond between Zhao Liying and Sun Qian began with the drama Wild Bloom, but few expected that Sun Qian would later play a crucial role in “saving” both the project and her senior colleague.
According to QQ, Sun Qian recently attracted attention with the drama Love Story in the 1970s, where she stars alongside Chen Feiyu. Set in the 1970s-80s, the series portrays a time when Chinese society faced many difficulties.
Her character, Fei Ni, is a kind-hearted, hard-working young woman who carefully manages her life as she dreams of attending university. Despite her efforts, her superiors repeatedly deny her opportunities. She ultimately chooses to marry Fang Muyang, a man known for helping victims during a storm, believing that her dedication will earn her recognition and the chance to study. Although their relationship begins with calculation, gradually authentic feelings develop. The drama’s simple and sincere narrative and nostalgic atmosphere resonated strongly with audiences.
Thanks to the success of Love Story in the 1970s, Sun Qian’s popularity grew significantly. With its striking visuals, natural acting and accessible image, it is increasingly favored for low-budget productions and realistic social dramas, directly competing with Guan Xiaotong.
Previously, Sun Qian also impressed viewers with her role as Gao Xinyi in Wild Bloom. She played a proud but free-spirited young woman who passionately pursues love. Her on-screen chemistry with Ou Hao was one of the highlights that attracted audiences to the series.
However, QQ reports that Sun Qian’s contribution went beyond acting: she was instrumental in saving the production itself. Wang Yibo was originally supposed to appear in the drama, but Zhao Liying’s fans opposed their collaboration following the disappointing reception of Legend of Fei. Amid negative reactions and scheduling conflicts, Wang Yibo eventually withdrew from the project.
His departure also reportedly led some investors to withdraw, leaving Wild Bloom facing financial difficulties. At that critical moment, Sun Qian stepped in and sought her family’s support to stabilize production.
Sun Qian is said to come from a wealthy background, her mother owns around 70 acupuncture and beauty clinics, while her uncle is an important figure in China’s coffee industry. Raised in an affluent environment, she was able to leverage her family’s resources to sustain the drama during the crisis.
After its release, Wild Bloom became a major success and one of the defining works in Zhao Liying’s career. The actress has won two of China’s most prestigious television awards, the Feitian Award and the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actress. Given this achievement, it is no exaggeration to say that Sun Qian “saved” both the project and Zhao Liying’s career at a crucial moment.
Born in 1997, Sun Qian graduated from the Central Academy of Drama. Standing 1.72 meters tall and with a striking presence, she has often gone viral on social media for her images. Over the years, she has appeared in various projects such as Meteor Garden, Take My Brother Away, and Waiting for You in the Future, steadily building her career in the entertainment industry.
Sources: TP
