Sun Li and actor Lu Jin, who previously collaborated in the drama series “And Just Like That” five years ago, released a trailer for their new 17-episode series “Above the Dark Clouds” on April 3. In the trailer, Sun Li, who plays the role of detective Han Qing, was praised for a scene where she smoothly reverse parks with one hand, causing a buzz on Weibo and sparking discussions among netizens.
“Above the Dark Clouds,” starring Sun Li and Lu Jin, revolves around female detective Han Qing (played by Sun Li) investigating the mysterious disappearance of her partner Zhong Wei (played by Lu Jin), intertwining multiple suspenseful storylines involving cases of dismemberment and drug trafficking. As the investigation progresses, the introduction of an “inside traitor” within the police force adds complexity to the plot.
According to reports from Chinese media, Sun Li prepared for her role as Han Qing by learning investigative skills in advance and refusing a stunt double to perform high-risk actions. Following the release of the trailer, the scene of Sun Li reverse parking with one hand quickly gained popularity online. In the short clip, Sun Li flawlessly executes the maneuver, prompting netizens to praise her as a “driving goddess.”
“Above the Dark Clouds” marks Sun Li’s return to playing a police officer after more than 20 years. At 42 years old, Sun Li shot to fame overnight in 2002 with the role of “Anxin” in the 28-episode series “Goddess of Mercy,” where she co-starred with mainland actor Tong Dawei and Taiwanese actor He Rundong, cementing her status as a top-tier actress in mainland China.
After the news of Sun Li promoting her new series surfaced, Deng Chao posted a playful comparison photo with Sun Li on Weibo on April 3, captioned “gogogo, let’s go,” showing support for his wife’s upcoming drama。