Behind the Velvet Curtain: The Low‑Key Secrets of Yanxi Palace’s A‑List
Since the premiere of Yanxi Palace, the drama has been blowing up like fireworks across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. With over five billion views in mainland China alone, the series has turned everyday TV into a tidal wave of drama, gossip, and royalty romance. Want to know what the stars have been up to on the set of Yanxi Palace? Let’s dive into the juicy bits that came out of a recent in‑studio chat with showbiz veteran Carol Cheng.
1. Wu Jinyan: 8‑Kg Weight‑Loss Wonder
Standing at 165 cm, Wu Jinyan (the fierce Wei Yingluo) used to weigh 51 kg before filming. She’s now rocking a lighter frame, and her weight‑drop secret is as surprisingly simple as it is effective.
- “6‑3‑1” Method – The total daily meal is sliced into ten parts: 6/10 for breakfast, 3/10 for lunch, and just 1/10 at dinner.
- More veggies, less meat.
- Cutting back on oil and salt, a bit of daily exercise, and voilà!
“I did it just to look better on screen,” she chuckled, the lightness in her voice matching the airy posture of her waistline.
2. The “Handsome” Rule: A Boyfriend Checklist
“He must be handsome,” Qin Lan teased when asked about the ideal boyfriend criteria. And the response that miffed her is simple: “Yes, you bet. He definitely needs to have the looks.” But the reveal that gets the crowd chuckling is that Qin Lan secretly prefers tall men.
3. Xu Kai’s “Heart‑Throb” Stats
Ever wondered what makes his grin so irresistible? The answer is in the numbers.
- Chest: 100 cm
- Height: 186 cm
Co-host Edwin Siu sighed, “I always brag that I’m 185 cm!”—a clear reminder that even in an empire of imperial grandeur, a few centimetres can change the narrative.
4. Xu Kai’s Ideal Woman
When the topic turned to love, Wu Jinyan told the group that Xu’s daydream is a girl who is kind. Xu, never one to deny his admiration, added a flourish: “Just like the ‘Empress’ – a blend of kindness, generosity, beauty, and a dash of sexiness.” The question was answered, and the duo’s friendship continued to glow on screen.
Wrap‑Up
From weight‑loss strategies to love criteria, the Yanxi Palace stars have shared their real, relatable lives behind the royal curtain. Their candidness not only adds depth to the on‑screen characters but also stitches us more intimately into the saga, turning every episode into a page of their personal diary. Stay tuned—there’s still more to discover as the drama continues to unfold!
