Chinese drama fans have received a fresh look at Alyssa Chia (贾静雯) and Chen Jingke (陈靖可) as the two stars unveil a new duo pictorial for their upcoming urban romance drama, Purple Dahlia (《紫色大丽花》).
The new promotional images were released during Youku’s 2027 annual content lineup, giving fans another glimpse of the two leading actors ahead of the drama’s eventual premiere.
Alyssa Chia and Chen Jingke Share the Spotlight
The newly released pictorial features Alyssa Chia and Chen Jingke together in a series of stylish and emotionally intimate images, highlighting the connection between their characters.
Alyssa Chia and Chen Jingke are officially credited as the drama’s 领衔主演, meaning they are among the production’s leading stars. Their pairing has attracted attention because of the drama’s mature romance storyline involving a woman and a younger man.
The two actors also appeared together in promotional material released around Youku’s 2027 annual content event, further building anticipation for the series.
About Purple Dahlia
Purple Dahlia (《紫色大丽花》) is an upcoming urban emotional romance drama produced for Youku.
The series stars Alyssa Chia and Chen Jingke in the leading roles and explores the complicated emotional relationship between a mature woman and a younger man.
The story combines romance and emotional drama, focusing on relationships, emotional uncertainty and the choices people make as they navigate adulthood.
The drama has completed production and has already passed censorship. It is currently awaiting broadcast and has been included in Youku’s 2027 annual content lineup.
Alyssa Chia Takes on a Mature Romance
For Alyssa Chia, Purple Dahlia is another contemporary project centered on an adult woman's emotional journey.
The veteran actress brings extensive experience from television and film to the role, while the drama gives her an opportunity to explore a more mature and complicated romantic storyline.
Her pairing with Chen Jingke has become one of the most discussed aspects of the project, particularly because of the age difference between their characters.
Chen Jingke and Alyssa Chia's On-Screen Chemistry
Chen Jingke plays the younger male lead opposite Alyssa Chia.
The newly released duo pictorial gives fans their first major promotional glimpse of the pair together and emphasizes the emotional atmosphere of the drama.
Whether their relationship will develop into a conventional romance or face more complicated emotional conflicts remains one of the questions viewers will discover when the series finally premieres.
When Will Purple Dahlia Premiere?
Youku has not yet announced an exact premiere date for Purple Dahlia.
The drama has been included in Youku’s 2027 annual content lineup, but this does not currently provide a specific month or day for its release.
For now, the series remains awaiting broadcast, with viewers waiting for Youku to reveal its official schedule.
Fans Are Waiting for the Premiere
With the release of the new Alyssa Chia × Chen Jingke duo pictorial, anticipation surrounding Purple Dahlia continues to grow.
The combination of Alyssa Chia’s veteran acting experience, Chen Jingke’s rising popularity and the drama’s mature urban romance storyline has made the series one of Youku’s upcoming titles to watch.
For fans, the biggest question now is simple:
When will Purple Dahlia finally premiere?
For now, viewers will have to wait for Youku’s official broadcast announcement.
