Song of Phoenix
| Song of Phoenix | |
|---|---|
| Genre |
Historical Romance |
| Based on | Song of Phoenix by Liang Zhenhua |
| Written by |
Liang Zhenhua Zhang Hui Hu Yating Qin Wen |
| Directed by |
Chang Hsiao-cheng Ting Yang-kuo |
| Starring |
Ma Ke Viann Zhang Qiao Zhenyu Jackson Yi |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 72 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Liang Zhenhua |
| Running time | 45 mins |
| Production company(s) |
Perfect World (Beijing) Pictures Co. Beijing Flying Youth Media Beijing United International Media Design |
| Release | |
| Original network | Hunan TV |
| First shown in | China |
| Original release | April 28 – June 10, 2017 |
Song of Phoenix (Chinese: 思美人) is a 2017 Chinese television series adapted from Liang Zhenhua's namesake novel, focusing on the legendary life of great Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period (475-221BC). It stars Ma Ke as the titular protagonist, alongside Viann Zhang, Qiao Zhenyu and Jackson Yi from TFBoys.[1] It aired on Hunan TV from 28 April to 10 June 2017.
Synopsis
It tells the story of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and government official known for his accomplishments during the Warring States Era. In the fictionalized dramatization, Qu Yuan falls in love with a slave girl named Mo Chou Nu. Theirs is a forbidden romance but complicated by palace politics and the affairs of the nation. Motivated by a love for his country, Qu Yuan embarks on a difficult endeavor to save his people.
Cast
- Ma Ke as Qu Yuan
- Jackson Yi as young Qu Yuan
- Viann Zhang as Mo Chou Nu
- Qiao Zhenyu as King Huai of Chu
- Li Zifeng as Qu You
- Liang Tian as Zhao Bixia
- Liu Yun as Zheng Xiu
- Lan Xi as Queen of Nan
- Li Yuxuan as Zhang Yi
- Peng Bo as Zhuang Qiao
- Ning Xin as Concubine Tian
- Li Enxi as Ying Sheng
- Ding Yingying as Qing'er
- Kelly Niu Tien as Empress Dowager
- Gallen Lo as King Huiwen of Qin
- Wu Yang as Luo Lan
- Yin Zhusheng as Qu Buoyong
- Wu Qianqian as Bo Hui
- Huang Xiaowan as Mi Bazi
- Lan Ge as Cai Wei
- Wang Xinyu as Liu Waizui
- Dou Jinhan as Mu Yi
Soundtrack
| 思美人原声带 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Singer | Length |
| 1. | "Song of Phoenix (思美人)" (Opening theme song) | Jane Zhang | 5'06" |
| 2. | "Sigh of Phoenix (思美人兮)" | Ma Ke / Qiao Zhenyu / Jin Wenqi | 4'37" |
| 3. | "Li Sao" (Ending theme song) | Jackson Yi | 4'26" |
Reception
Though the series premiered with 2.18% ratings and ranked first in its time slot, its ratings rapidly dropped in the next few episodes. It was criticized for distortion of history, absurd plot and characters as well as poor CG effects. Despite this criticism,Phoenix is popular among teenagers and young viewers in their early 20s and the series averaged 18 million views per episode.[2]
References
- ↑ "TV series, novel on great poet Qu Yuan premieres". China Daily. 28 April 2017.
- ↑ "Critically panned idol dramas see support from targeted demographic". Global Times. 4 May 2017.