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New Ta De Sheng Cun Zhi Dao poster – Eric Wang and Leah Dou as a couple?

ByMichelle Topham C-Drama Posters/Photos

A new poster has been released for Upcoming Tencent-produced drama Ta De Sheng Cun Zhi Dao (她的生存之道 or Her Way of Survival), and it seems to show the C-drama’s stars Eric Wang and Leah Dou as a couple.

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The cooking-themed drama stars Leah Dou (aka Dou Jing Tong) in her first C-drama role alongside Eric Wang (aka Wang Chuan Jun) (Come On Brothers), and with a supporting cast that includes Yan Bing Yan (The Examination for Everyone), Song Yan Fei (Exploration Method of Love), Niu Chao (Into the Heat) and Wu Jia Kai (Kill My Sins).

It is directed by Li Meng Qiao in her first main directing role, is written by Li Xiao (The Tale of Rose), and comprises 24 episodes, so I am happy to say it’s on the lighter side of C-dramas.

When will Ta De Sheng Cun Zhi Dao premiere?

The latest Ta De Sheng Cun Zhi Dao poster dropped via Tencent Video’s Weibo account, along with the comment:

#HerWayOfSurvival Poster – A Taste of Life’s Joys# #TencentVideo 2025 Drama Lineup#

Strolling the afternoon streets with Tencent～Savoring this fleeting moment of happiness before moving on～

Liu Yan (Leah Dou — @Leah童Dou) and Lu Tian Chi (Wang Chuan Jun aka Eric Wang — @王传君) bring you the flavors of life and its vibrant烟火 (everyday charm)!

Stay tuned for #HerWayOfSurvival# on Tencent Video!

From that message then, and the fact that it was given its distribution license back in late April, it sounds like the Chinese drama will be premiering soon. (Update: Ta De Sheng Cun Zhi Dao, with its English title HER, is premiering on July 21st — check out its 3 new posters)

The Ta De Sheng Cun Zhi Dao plot

For gourmet lovers, the Chinese food-themed drama’s plot sounds like it may be a big hit:

Boxer Liu Yan (played by Dou Jing Tong) has had a remarkable talent for food since childhood, influenced by her chef mother (played by Yan Bing Yan).

Through a twist of fate, she leaves the boxing ring and bids farewell to her childhood sweetheart Wang Yang (played by Niu Chao), embarking on a journey to find her mother.

In a foreign land, she meets a group of unique individuals: the disheartened lawyer Lu Tian Chi (played by Wang Chuan Jun), the beautiful yet proud “chameleon girl” Tang Shuang Shuang (played by Song Yan Fei), and the independent, precocious academic prodigy Li Zan (played by Wu Jia Kai). Together, they set her on a path of survival and transformation—from a boxer to a star-rated chef.

Despite the hardships along the way, Liu Yan faces every challenge with an optimistic spirit, crafting heartwarming dishes that heal and comfort everyone around her.

A new trailer (sorry, it’s only available in Mandarin Chinese dubbing at the moment) also makes Ta De Sheng Cun Zhi Dao look like it’s right up my alley.

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As, if nothing else, this looks like it could be one epic ride, right?

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Michelle Topham

Brit-American journalist, and Founder/CEO of Leo Sigh. I've covered K-dramas, C-dramas, anime and donghua for more than two decades.

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