Destined (Chinese TV series)
| Destined | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Chang Feng Du by Mo Shubai |
| Developed by | iQIYI |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Ying Tao |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
| Production | |
| Production location | China |
| Running time | 45 min. |
| Production company | iQIYI |
| Original release | |
| Network | iQIYI |
| Release | 18 June 2023 |
Destined (Chinese: 长风渡) is a Chinese series directed by Yin Tao and starring Bai Jingting and Song Yi. On 18 June 2023, it was aired on online platform iQIYI.[1] Based on Mo Shubai's novel of the same name, the series tells the story of Liu Yuru, the daughter of a cloth merchant, and Gu Jiusi, a carefree young master; who get stuck in a mismatched marriage; it's their journey from conflict to mutual respect.[2]
Plot
[edit]Liu Yuru, the legitimate eldest daughter of a cloth merchant in Yangzhou, had suffered for years under her father's concubine. Growing up, she learned to be cautious and gentle at all times, hiding her strong personality. Unexpectedly, she is forced to marry Gu Jiusi, the only son of the wealthiest family in Jiangnan who is known for his carefree lifestyle. Their relationship develops through trust, respect and mutual understanding.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Bai Jingting as Gu Jiusi
- Song Yi as Liu Yuru
Reception
[edit]The series was national and internationally successful, becoming fastest drama on IQIYI to reach the 10,000 popularity mark.[4] The leads performance was critically and commercially appreciated.[5][6] It had the highest rating of 19.5 points and over 1.25M viewership within a week, during its Hongkong release.[7]
Production
[edit]On 15 June 2022, the cast was officially announced.[8] On 7 November 2022, filming ended and a set of posters was released.[9] On 10 May 2023, another set of posters was released alongside a preview.[10] On 17 June 2023, it was announced that the show will start broadcast on iQIQI the following day.[11] On 21 June 2023, a poster was released to announce that the show will also be aired on CCTV-8 starting June 26.[12][13]
Soundtrack
[edit]| Title | Artist | Music | Lyrics | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| It's You Theme Song |
Xian Zi & Li Mao | Hu Xiaoou | Yang Yuxiao | [14] |
| Softly Ending Song |
Jane Zhang | Yao Beina | ||
| Wish To Be Like The Wind | Bai Jingting & Song Yi | Liu Huan | [15] | |
| Hastily | Lui Yuning | Yao Beina | ||
| True Colour | Bai Jingting | |||
| Only Wish | Jiang Dunhao | |||
| Two Letters | ||||
| Immovable | Ayueyue | Zheng Zhuoqun |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3rd Global Film and Television Culture Communication Summit | Excellent series in international communication | Won | ||
| Chinese American Film Festival (C.A.F.F.) Golden Angel Awards | Outstanding TV Series | Won | |||
| Hengdian Film Festival of China WenRong TV Awards | Best Producer | Bei Yang | Won | ||
| IQIYI TV & Movie Jury Awards | Longform TV Series of the Year | Won | |||
| Enterprising Actor of the Year | Zhang Haowei | Won | |||
| Young Actor of the Year | Song Yi | Won | |||
| Best Popular Actor | Bai Jingting | Won | |||
| Special Honor | Won | ||||
| 2024 | Weibo Awards Ceremony | Dazzling Actor of the Year | Song Yi | Won | |
| Quality Actor of the Year | Bai Jingting | Won | |||
| Star Awards Ceremony | Best Song Written By Television | Holding a Hundred Years Hongkong Version |
Nominated | [16] | |
| Snow is Falling Along the Road Hongkong Version |
Nominated | ||||
| Capital TV Spring Program Promotion Conference | Best TV Series of the Year | Won | |||
| Golden Screenwriters' Night | Best Adapted Screenplay For Long Series | Bai JinJin, Ruyuan Xi, Nianqing Shen & Jiwen Sun | Won | ||
| Annual Chinese TV Drama Ceremony | Overseas Communication Drama of the Year | Won | |||
| Best Breakthrough Actor in a Television Series | Bai Jingting | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ Xu MeiLing(徐美琳) (2023-06-17). "白敬亭、宋轶主演新剧《长风渡》6月18日开播" [Bai Jingting and Song Yi star in a new drama, "Destined" which premiered on June 18]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ "白敬亭宋轶演绎《长风渡》"先婚后爱"" [Bai Jingting and Song Yi "Marriage Before Love"]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ ockoala (2023-05-12). "Period Rom-com Vibes Splash All Over the First Trailer for C-drama Destined with Bai Jing Ting and Song Yi". A Koala's Playground. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ 顾馨. "Costume drama destined for success". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "白敬亭、宋轶主演《长风渡》今晚登陆江苏卫视". m.bjnews.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "电视剧《长风渡》开机，白敬亭、宋轶领衔主演". m.bjnews.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "《東張西望》收視踞榜首 《你好，我的大夫》穩步上揚 (19:20) - 20230925 - SHOWBIZ". 明報 Our Lifestyle (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Xu MeiLing(徐美琳) (2022-06-15). "电视剧《长风渡》开机，白敬亭、宋轶领衔主演" [TV drama "Destined" start, Bai Jingting, Song Yi lead the lead role]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Tong, Na (2022-11-08). "古装剧《长风渡》发布杀青特辑" [TV drama "Destined" announced the end of filming].
- ^ iQiyi WeiBo (2023-05-10). "#长风渡执手对影版海报#" [# Destined poster #].
- ^ "电视剧《长风渡》官方预告" [The official trailer for the TV drama "Destined"]. 2023-06-18. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Xu MeiLing(徐美琳) (2023-06-21). "白敬亭、宋轶新剧《长风渡》6月26日央八开播" [Bai Jingting and Song Yi's new drama "Destined" began airing on CCTV-8 on June 26]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Xu MeiLing(徐美琳) (2023-06-18). "白敬亭、宋轶新剧《长风渡》发布追剧日历，7月14日会员收官" [Bai Jingting and Song Yi's new drama "Destined" has released a drama on July 14]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Yuan Ru Chang Feng (愿如长风) (2023-06-18). ""Destined" TV drama episode".
- ^ "电视剧《长风渡》火热开播，白敬亭宋轶演绎少年夫妻"反套路"养成_柳玉茹_顾九思_故事". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ 林迅景 (2023-09-04). "颱風蘇拉襲港TVB收視爆升 《6點半新聞》同《破毒強人》只差4點". 香港01 (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Retrieved 2025-01-09.