In 2014, Hu Ge and Liu Tao, who acted together in the drama “Nirvana in Fire,” posted photos of each other on Weibo on September 12th. Hu Ge posted a picture of Liu Tao with the caption, “Ten years ago, we met at Su’s residence on the night of the full moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival.” Shortly after, Liu Tao reposted the photo of them embracing each other from afar, saying, “Let’s celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival together again this year,” sparking discussions among netizens.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the filming of “Nirvana in Fire,” in which Hu Ge and Liu Tao played childhood friends Mei Changsu and Princess Nihuang respectively. The drama has been well-received in the Chinese-speaking world and in Korea, catapulting the popularity of actors such as Hu Ge and Liu Tao. Seeing Hu Ge and Liu Tao making plans for the Mid-Autumn Festival brought back nostalgic feelings for many fans, leading them to exclaim, “A return to Nirvana in Fire.”
Looking back on the career of Hu Ge and Liu Tao, both actors have gained audience’s love through their excellent acting skills and memorable roles, positioning them among the top in the “Chinese Celebrity Commercial Value List.” From “Chinese Paladin” to “Nirvana in Fire” and more recent works like “The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion,” Hu Ge has consistently showcased his extraordinary talent. Liu Tao has also delivered outstanding performances in dramas like “Ode to Joy” and “The Legend of Mi Yue.” Their collaboration in “Nirvana in Fire” is considered a classic, evoking memories and emotions for viewers.
Three years ago, Liu Tao posted a series of six photos featuring the theme rooms of “Nirvana in Fire” on Weibo. The pictures revealed that not only were the bedcovers imprinted with images of the main cast of the drama, but there were also pillows featuring the portrait of “Mei Changsu” played by Hu Ge, and even the wall decorations were all stills from the drama.
After settling into the room, Liu Tao took joyous selfies, especially when holding the pillow with Hu Ge’s character, Mei Changsu’s portrait, jokingly saying, “I don’t know how I’ll be able to sleep.” Netizens interacted with comments such as, “This drama set service deserves a five-star rating.” This also caught the attention of Taiwanese actress Ruby Lin, who humorously commented, “You might get scared if you wake up in the middle of the night.” Liu Tao replied, “It feels like a dream.”
As Hu Ge and Liu Tao engage with each other, many fans speculate that this dynamic duo may be working on a new drama series, recreating the sparks and chemistry from their previous collaborations.