Sun Li and Chen Duling Lose! The Champion of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Female Leads in Republic of China TV Dramas Is Her: Divine Aura of a Noble Lady, Instantly Fall in Love After One Glance

Republic of China-themed TV dramas have consistently created unforgettable female leads. From Dong Jie's Leng Qingqiu in 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' Li Xiaoran's Yin Jingwan in 'I Can't Tell You I Love You,' to Song Yi's Yu Manli in 'Undercover,' their cheongsam costumes, retro makeup, and character traits remain topics of discussion years later. This article compiles the 'Top 10 Most Beautiful Female Leads in Republic of China TV Dramas' based on discussions on Weibo and Douban, evaluating Republic of China-style costumes, character recognition, and classic status.

Rank 10: Gulnazha in 'Twelve Tales' 'Twelve Tales' is a fantasy romance set in the Republic of China era, where Gulnazha plays 'Yeming,' a human transformed from a night pearl. She is frank, willful, and yearns for freedom, entangled in a long-lasting emotional conflict with Jin Xingjian, who has guarded her for a thousand years. The drama features numerous cheongsams, Western dresses, and retro gowns, with her thick makeup and elaborate hairstyles making each appearance feel like a Republic of China fashion show.

After the drama aired, some viewers praised her as 'stunningly beautiful,' while others described her as 'supporting the entire work with her looks.' Her cool beauty and cold female lead setting were well-matched. Despite mixed reviews on the plot and acting, Gulnazha's Republic of China costumes received high praise, earning her the title of 'reaching new heights of beauty.'

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Rank 1: Dong Jie in 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes' In 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' Dong Jie portrays Leng Qingqiu, a poor but talented and beautiful female student. She falls in love with Jin Yanxi and marries into the Jin family, eventually facing the realities of class differences and marriage. The image of Leng Qingqiu holding a lily in the rain has become one of the most iconic scenes in Republic of China romance dramas.

Leng Qingqiu is described as 'gentle yet cold, like a water lily,' and Dong Jie's pose with the lily is considered an irreplaceable classic. Her quiet yet strong demeanor, blending coldness and grace, has made her a beloved figure, often referred to as a 'human white moon.' Even years after the drama's release, Leng Qingqiu remains the first name many think of when discussing beautiful women from the Republic of China era.