The Whirlwind Girl
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 Promotional Poster | |
| Also known as |
Tornado Girl Taekwando Girl |
| Genre |
Teen Sports Romance |
| Based on | Tornado Girl by Ming Xiaoxi |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Cheng Zhichao |
| Starring |
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| Opening theme | Burning Youth by He Jie |
| Ending theme | That Distance by Chen Chusheng |
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| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
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| Location(s) |
China South Korea |
| Running time | 50-55 minutes (single episodes), 30-35 minutes (double episode) |
| Production company(s) | Mango Media, Grand Media |
| Distributor | Grand Media |
| Release | |
| Original network | Hunan TV |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i, SDTV 576i |
| Audio format | Stereophonic |
| Original release | July 7 – August 26, 2015 |
The Whirlwind Girl (Chinese: 旋风少女) is a 2015 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name written by Ming Xiaoxi. It aired on Hunan TV from 7 July to 26 August 2015.[1]
Synopsis
The story tells the journey of Qi Baicao (Hu Bingqing) who has a fondness for Taekwondo ever since she was little. After her parents died in a fire accident, Bai Cao is adopted and raised by Qu Xiangnan, the world champion of Taekwondo, whose skills and reputation have been defamed by his rivals. Honest, righteous, and determined to succeed, Bai Cao gradually transforms from a "weed" into a professional Taekwondo athlete, fighting her way to the top and reclaiming her teacher's innocence. Along the way she encounters friends such as her stoic and selfless senior Ruo Bai (Yang Yang), the warm and caring but mysteriously secluded medic Yu Chuyuan (Bai Jingting), and the flirtatious, playful Fang Tinghao (Chen Xiang) with a hidden agenda.
Cast
Main
- Hu Bingqing as Qi Baicao
- Yang Yang as Ruo Bai
- Chen Xiang as Fang Tinghao
- Bai Jingting as Yu Chuyuan
Supporting
Xian Wu Taekwondo Center
- Zhao Yuannuan as Fang Tingyi
- Tinghao's sister. She is a former Taekwondo champion, and is regarded as a superstar in the Taekwondo world due to her talents and beautiful appearance. She likes Chuyuan, and is jealous of his love for Baicao.
- Yang Tailang as Shen Bo
- Wang Deshun as Master Wan
- Master of Xian Wu Taekwondo Center and the Fang siblings' grandfather.
Song Bai Taekwondo Center
- Leo Wu as Hu Yifeng
- Ruo Bai's dorm mate. He appears to be lazy, but is very talented. He often bickers with Xiaoying, and later falls in love with her.
- Tan Songyun as Fan Xiaoying
- Baicao's best friend; a cheerful and playful girl. She likes Ruo Bai initially, but later falls in love with Yifeng whom she often bickers with.
- Li Ze as Wu Xiuda
- Yu Haoyang as Wu Xiuqin
- Qie Lutong as Song Pingping
- Li Ji as Yin Yin
- Gao Guangze as Yang Rui
- Li Qiang as Master Yu
- Master of Song Bai Taekwondo Center and Chuyuan's adoptive father.
Quan Sheng Taekwondo Center
- Vincent Chiao as Qu Xiangnan
- The former world champion of Taekwondo; Baicao's master and Guangya's father. Due to an incident where he was framed for taking drugs, he was banned from the industry.
- Shi Xiaoqun as Shen Ning
- A talented taekwondo coach, who is the role model of many female students. She is also Guangya's aunt.
- Yu Tinger as Qu Guangya
- Qu Xiangnan's daughter. She appears to be cold but is actually very kind. She is Baicao's childhood friend and cares for her deeply.
- Feng Peng as Zheng Yuanhai
- Master of Quan Sheng Taekwondo Center.
Chang Hai Taekwondo Center
- Jiang Yiyi as Kim Min-joo
- A taekwondo student from Korea, who is frank and adorable. Due to her father's rivalry with Qu Xiangnan, she holds a grudge against An Yang students.
- Zhang Xueying as Lee En-xiu
- Chuyuan's half-sister. A kind-hearted and innocent girl who likes Tinghao. She is also an outstanding Taekwondo athlete, and is Baicao's role model.
- Sun Lishi as Kim Yishan
- Min-joo's father, and Qu Xiangnan's opponent. He used an underhanded method to defeat Qu Xiangnan back then to become world champion.
- Jang Tae-hoon as Min Shenghao
- Yishan's beloved disciple. A determined and upright guy, who became the Youth Champion after Tinghao. He is close to Min-joo, and admires En-xiu.
- Li Jiacheng as Min Zai
Others
- Huang Xiaolin as Mei Ling
- Ma Chengcheng as Lin Feng
- Yang Xiaodan as Xiao Ying's mother
- Fu Jia as Xiao Ying's father
- Ma Ruojing as Pu Dongyuan, the person behind the drugs incident regarding Qu Xiangnan.
- Li Haohan as Li Yunyue, Eun-soo and Chuyuan's father.
- Yi Ji as Shen Yuan, Qu Xiangnan's wife and Shen Ning's sister.
- Xu Huiwen as Ruo Bai's mother
Production
In season 1, Xu Jiao was originally chosen to portray Qi Baicao, but withdrew due to physical problem and speech. The role eventually went to Hu Bingqing.[2] This series also marks the second collaboration between Leo Wu and Jiang Yiyi.[3] Filming began in April 2015 at Changsha and ended in July 2015.[4]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer | Length |
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| 1. | "Burning Youth (燃烧吧青春)" (Opening theme song) | He Jie | 03:18 |
| 2. | "That Distance (那个远方)" (Ending theme song) | Chen Chusheng | 04:36 |
| 3. | "Missing Out (借过)" | Yin Ziyue | 04:05 |
| 4. | "Overjoyed (痛快)" | Vanessa Jin | 03:19 |
| 5. | "Lucky to Meet You (还好遇见你)" | Liu Ao | 04:22 |
| 6. | "Forgot to Hold Your Hand (忘了牵手)" | Milk Coffee | 05:17 |
| 7. | "Stars (星星)" | Milk Coffee | 04:11 |
| 8. | "Fireworks (烟火)" | Chen Xiang | 03:50 |
Reception
The drama is a commercial success. It maintained the number one spot in its timeslot during broadcast, with an average viewership rating of 1.68% (CSM50) and 2.43% (Nationwide), becoming one of the highest rated Chinese dramas for the year 2015. It also has 2 billion views on Mango TV.[5][6][7]
Ratings
| China Hunan TV premiere ratings (CSM50) | |||||
| Episodes | Broadcast date | Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rankings | |
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| 1-2 | July 7, 2015 | 1.200 | 5.920 | 1 | |
| 3-4 | July 8, 2015 | 1.159 | 6.189 | 1 | |
| 5-6 | July 14, 2015 | 1.215 | 6.898 | 1 | |
| 7-8 | July 15, 2015 | 1.501 | 8.064 | 1 | |
| 9-10 | July 21, 2015 | 1.664 | 8.951 | 1 | |
| 11-12 | July 22, 2015 | 1.778 | 9.507 | 1 | |
| 13-14 | July 28, 2015 | 1.736 | 9.246 | 1 | |
| 15-16 | July 29, 2015 | 1.733 | 9.068 | 1 | |
| 17-18 | August 4, 2015 | 1.725 | 9.129 | 1 | |
| 19-20 | August 5, 2015 | 1.781 | 9.111 | 1 | |
| 21-22 | August 11, 2015 | 1.605 | 8.720 | 1 | |
| 23-24 | August 12, 2015 | 2.000 | 10.089 | 1 | |
| 25-26 | August 18, 2015 | 1.950 | 10.335 | 1 | |
| 27-28 | August 19, 2015 | 2.150 | 10.940 | 1 | |
| 29-30 | August 25, 2015 | 1.879 | 10.022 | 1 | |
| 31-32 | August 26, 2015 | 1.904 | 9.371 | 1 | |
| Nationwide Ratings | |||||
| Episodes | Broadcast date | Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rankings | |
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| 1-2 | July 7, 2015 | 1.58 | 10.30 | 1 | |
| 3-4 | July 8, 2015 | 1.66 | 10.96 | 1 | |
| 5-6 | July 14, 2015 | 1.89 | 12.69 | 1 | |
| 7-8 | July 15, 2015 | 2.19 | 13.79 | 1 | |
| 9-10 | July 21, 2015 | 2.56 | 16.14 | 1 | |
| 11-12 | July 22, 2015 | 2.46 | 15.26 | 1 | |
| 13-14 | July 28, 2015 | 2.44 | 15.02 | 1 | |
| 15-16 | July 29, 2015 | 2.50 | 15.49 | 1 | |
| 17-18 | August 4, 2015 | 2.68 | 16.55 | 1 | |
| 19-20 | August 5, 2015 | 2.58 | 15.88 | 1 | |
| 21-22 | August 11, 2015 | 2.55 | 16.58 | 1 | |
| 23-24 | August 12, 2015 | 2.82 | 17.33 | 1 | |
| 25-26 | August 18, 2015 | 2.78 | 17.66 | 1 | |
| 27-28 | August 19, 2015 | 2.82 | 17.77 | 1 | |
| 29-30 | August 25, 2015 | 2.61 | 17.12 | 1 | |
| 31-32 | August 26, 2015 | 2.71 | 16.29 | 1 | |
Awards
- 28th Golden Eagle Awards - Outstanding Television Series[7]
- 22nd Huading Awards - Best Newcomer (Tan Songyun)
International broadcast
| Channel | Location | Broadcast start date | Note |
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| Hunan TV | Mainland China | July 7, 2015 | Tuesday, Wednesday 22:00 (two eps) |
| Mango TV | Mainland China | July 7, 2015 | Tuesday, Wednesday night (two eps ). August 27 13:14
(Highlights + second quarter pilot film) |
| Home Drama | Japan | December 9, 2015 | 01:15, 18:00 (replay) |
| Guangdong TV | China, Hong Kong | January 23, 2016 | Everyday at 19:30 (two eps) |
| CCTV8 | Mainland China | August 9, 2016 | Everyday at 13:00 |
Sequel
The second season of the drama, The Whirlwind Girl 2, starred Korean actor Ji Chang-wook and An Yuexi.
References
- ↑ "《旋风少女》定档7月7日动感主题曲抢先曝光". Huanqiu.com. 1 July 2015.
- ↑ 中時電子報. "辞拍《旋风少女》 徐娇自曝得肿瘤". 中時電子報 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ↑ "《旋风少女》杨洋缝衣 吴磊蒋依依再合作". Youth.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ↑ "《旋风少女》杀青 明年暑假还有第二季!". Tencent (in Chinese). Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ↑ "《旋风少女》收视再创新高 胡冰卿陷多角恋迷局". China News. 13 August 2015.
- ↑ "湖南卫视《旋风少女》全剧收视率大盘点".
- 1 2 "充满青春质感《旋风少女》荣获金鹰奖". Sina. 14 October 2016.