Blossom (九重紫)
Blossom is a Chinese historical romance drama that has captured attention in the drama world as the year draws to a close. The story follows Dou Zhao, a young woman who is reborn and retreats to Zhen Ding to live with her grandmother and focus on changing her destiny. One stormy night, she encounters Song Mo, a merchant in disguise, and helps him protect the orphaned descendant of a revered duke, forever intertwining their fates. Initially wary of one another, Dou Zhao and Song Mo grow into steadfast allies, navigating political intrigue, uncovering hidden truths, and thwarting a rebellion. Together, they bring peace and justice, ultimately forging a life of true happiness.
The cast of Blossom features multiple pairs of twins in supporting roles, often appearing to playfully confuse viewers.
Tong Xi Yu (佟羲语) and Tong Xi Qiao (佟羲侨)
Tong Xi Yu (right) and Tong Xi Qiao (left), twin actresses born on June 28, 2000, have made notable appearances together in various productions. Tong Xi Yu, the older sister, graduated from the Communication University of China, Nanjing, while Tong Xi Qiao graduated from the Communication University of China. The duo co-starred in the 2023 Republican Era detective drama The Case Solver 3 and the 2024 action-adventure web film The Death Game. In Blossom, they portray twin sisters with exceptional martial arts skills who are purchased as children to serve Dou Zhao, acting as her loyal maidservants and bodyguards.
Liu Zi Hao (刘子豪) and Liu Wei Hao (刘未豪)
Liu Zi Hao and Liu Wei Hao, twin actors born on June 27, 1999, are graduates of Sichuan University of Media and Communications. Beginning their careers as idols in 2017, they later transitioned to acting, often taking on smaller roles or appearing in short drama series. The twins co-starred as guardians in the 2021 xianxia romance drama My Dear Brothers. Among the two, Liu Wei Hao is more active, featuring in short series like Love Endures Eternally and larger productions such as Love Endures and Lost You Forever. In Blossom, the brothers portray loyal attendants of ten years to Song Mo and former soldiers of the Ding army.
Li Yun Rui (李昀锐) and Da Lin
Although, Li Yun Rui’s twin does not show up in the drama, Li Yun Rui is said to have a fraternal twin brother, known as Da Lin, being the elder of the two, while he is referred to as Xiao Lin.
Another pair of actor twins I enjoy following are Huang Bo and Huang Tao. Huang Bo primarily stars in vertical short-length series, while Huang Tao focuses on film roles. Who are some of your favorite twins in the Chinese entertainment industry?