The historical drama recently premiered Fight for love is already making waves on social media, but surprisingly, not just for its stars Victoria Song AND Ding Yuxi. Instead, much of the buzz surrounds a special appearance by Joe Chenwhose ageless beauty has left netizens in awe.
At 46 years old, Joe Chen has apparently defied time. Viewers were stunned by her glowing, smooth complexion and youthful aura, especially when she appeared in an ethereal period costume, exuding an almost otherworldly charm. Her appearance was so enchanting that some fans compared her to a mythical being.
One particular scene, in which she wears a soft pink dress with her long hair flowing freely, immediately reminded fans of her iconic performance as Dongfang Bubai in Swordsman (2013) – a role that remains etched in the hearts of many drama lovers.
Here are some reactions from netizens:
- “That kind of beauty is not human… she must be a thousand-year-old immortal!”
- “He’s 46?! What are we 30-year-olds supposed to do now?”
- “Her ethereal costume style suits her perfectly.”
- “I thought I’d see Dongfang Bubai from back then. How does he still look so amazing?”
- “If you didn’t tell me his age, I would think he was in his early 30s.”
Fight For Love tells the story of Chu Yu (Victoria Song) the daughter of a fallen general who infiltrates the Wei family in search of the truth behind her family’s downfall. Disguised as the widow of the clan’s eldest son, she enters a house destroyed by the White Emperor’s Valley massacre, where only Wei Yun (Ding Yuxi) survived.

Scarred by having witnessed the annihilation of his family at the age of 14, Wei Yun he grows cold and distrustful, especially towards his “sister-in-law” who suddenly appears. But as the two face shared dangers and investigate the deaths of 70,000 soldiers, they forge a powerful alliance. What begins as a tense deception turns into a partnership and, ultimately, a romance.
Together, they face external threats from Northern TuesdayExpose royal conspiracies and destroy a secret mountain passage in a gripping battle to safeguard the kingdom.

Joe Chen’s surprise return to the screen – with images as stunning as ever – has reignited interest in both her career and the drama itself, proving once again why she remains one of Asia’s most adored actresses.
Sources: kenh14

