Tian Xiwei and Yan An Look Back on ‘Where the Mask Ends’ With Behind-the-Scenes Photos

The story of A Chou, also known as Wei Rao, and Lu Zhuo has officially reached its conclusion! 

The hit Chinese drama series Where the Mask Ends has wrapped up its run, leaving fans with a memorable finale after becoming one of the year’s notable C-drama releases.

Since its premiere, the series has drawn the attention of Filipino viewers, even securing a spot among Netflix Philippines’ Top TV Shows. Where the Mask Ends centers on Wei Rao (Tian Xiwei), a noblewoman betrothed to Lu Zhuo (Yan An), the heir to the Duke of Ying. When Lu Zhuo suffers a battlefield injury that leaves him bedridden, their wedding is moved forward in hopes of bringing him good fortune and helping him recover.

Afraid that she might soon be left a widow, Wei Rao devises an unusual plan. She finds A Chou (also portrayed by Tian Xiwei), a humble night soil collector who happens to look remarkably like her, and asks her to stand in as the bride in her place.

Now that the series has come to an end, viewers aren’t the only ones looking back on the memorable moments from the show. Its lead stars also joined in celebrating the drama’s conclusion by giving fans a glimpse of their time on set.

Tian Xiwei and Yan An, who brought Wei Rao/A Chou and Lu Zhuo to life, respectively, took to their Instagram accounts to share behind-the-scenes snapshots and exclusive photos from their time filming the series.

Their posts quickly drew reactions from fans, who expressed their bittersweet feelings about the show’s conclusion. While many celebrated the success of the series and its memorable run, others couldn’t help but share how much they would miss seeing Tian Xiwei and Yan An together on screen as the characters they had grown to love.

Following the positive reception of their recent series, Tian Xiwei and Yan An are gearing up for their next projects, with both actors set to appear in upcoming Chinese dramas that fans can look forward to.

For Tian Xiwei, one of her upcoming projects is The Winner, which recently unveiled its official trailer. She is set to portray Lin Qing, a young woman from a humble small-town family whose life takes an unexpected turn after a series of unfortunate events. In a surprising twist, she is mistaken for the heiress of the wealthy Liang family and finds herself thrust into the complicated world of the elite.

However, her new identity comes with its own set of challenges, as members of the Liang family each have their own interests and hidden agendas. Among them is the enigmatic eldest son, Zhao Jia’an, played by Wei Daxun, whose true loyalties remain uncertain.

As of writing, the series has yet to announce its official premiere date.

Meanwhile, Yan An also has several projects in the pipeline, including Hidden Shadows, where he is set to take on a supporting role as Hua Rong Jian. The drama will star Wang Churan and Li Hongyi in the lead roles.

The story follows An Jiu, also known as Mei Jiu, a young woman with two souls who undergoes a dramatic transformation after surviving a bloody struggle. From an ordinary girl, she becomes a royal female special agent, embarking on a journey filled with unexpected encounters and challenges.

Lead photo from @yan_an0007