Blossom (Chinese TV series)
| Blossom | |
|---|---|
| 九重紫 | |
| Genre |
|
| Based on | Jiu Chong Zi by Zhizhi |
| Written by | Jia Binbin Zhi Zhi |
| Directed by | Zeng Qingjie |
| Starring | Meng Ziyi Li Yunrui |
| Country of origin | Mainland China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 34 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Hengdian World Studios |
| Production company | Youhug Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | Tencent Video |
| Release | December 6 – December 28, 2024 |
Blossom[1] (Chinese: 九重紫; pinyin: Jiǔ Chóng Zǐ) is a Chinese television drama series adapted from the novel of the same name Jiu Chong Zi by Zhi Zhi. It is produced by Yaoke Media , written by Jia Binbin and Zhizhi, and directed by Zeng Qingjie. The series stars Meng Ziyi as Douzhao and Li Yunrui as Song Mo.[2]
The series was exclusively streamed on Tencent Video from December 6, 2024, and will be broadcast online in more than 150 countries and regions through Tencent Video Overseas Station, iQIYI Overseas Station, Viki, and Youhug Media Official Channel on YouTube.[3][4]
Synopsis
[edit]After losing her mother, Dou Zhao became disillusioned with love and family, retreating to a remote village to study and protect her estate. One stormy night, she helped Song Mo, disguised as a merchant, protect the orphaned descendant of Duke Ding Guo. This fateful encounter led to their paths intertwining as they each faced personal struggles - Song Mo with his family's downfall and Dou Zhao with malicious rumors of an arranged marriage. Given a second chance, they slowly grow close, overcoming distrust and falling in love. Together, they navigate political turmoil, uncover secrets, and support each other through life's challenges.[5]
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Meng Ziyi as Dou Zhao / Shougu (窦昭 / 寿姑)
Betrayed by her husband in the first lifetime, Dou Zhao (known to family as Shougu) is given a mysterious notebook known as Chronicles of the World, and is reborn as her younger self with memories of her first lifetime intact. Determined to live her life to the fullest, she uses knowledge of the future to try and remain a step ahead. Through this, she also becomes entangled in the conspiracies surrounding Song Mo and his family.
- Li Yunrui as Song Mo, courtesy name Yantang (宋墨)
Blinded by hatred and betrayed by royalty in the first lifetime, Song Mo's fate is entwined with Dou Zhao in the second lifetime, and is given a second chance to find out the truth behind his uncle's death.
Supporting
[edit]- Snow Kong as Miao Ansu, Dou Zhao's good friend and later sister-in-law
- Xia Zhiguang as Ji Yong / Master Yuantong
- Yan An as Song Han, Song Mo's younger brother
- Li Baihui as Dou Ming, Dou Zhao's younger half-sister
- Shang Qi as Su Yan
- Li Xinze as Wei Tingyu
- Quan Yilun as Wu Shan
- Zhu Junlin as Chen Jia
- Dong Zifan as Prince of Qing
- Wang Tonghui as Dou Shishu, Dou Zhao's fifth uncle
- Mu Liyan as Grandma Cui, Dou Zhao's grandmother
- Wang Jiusheng as Song Yichun, Song Mo's father
- Du Yiheng as Wang Ge, a powerful eunuch
- Wu Qi as Chen Qushui, Dou Zhao's strategist
- Zhang Meng as Wang Yingxue, Dou Zhao's step-mother
- Tan Kai as Emperor
- Liu Meitong as Zhao Zhangru, Dou Zhao's good friend
- Ye Zuxin as Crown Prince
- Yumiko Cheng as Empress Wan
- Fu Weilun as Gu Yu, Song Mo's good friend
Production
[edit]The drama was announced to be completed in Hengdian on March 27, 2024.[6][7]
Soundtrack
[edit]All lyrics are written by Zhou Jieying; all music is composed by HuXiaoou
| No. | Title | 演唱[8] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "昭昭墨墨 Zhao Zhao Mo Mo" (情感主题曲Emotional theme song) | Meng Ziyi, Li Yunrui | |
| 2. | "久念 Long-awaited" (主题曲Theme Song) | 弦子String | |
| 3. | "重圆 Reunion" (插曲episode) | Jeryl Lee Pei Ling | |
| 4. | "紫忆 Purple Memory" (插曲episode) | Zhang Zining | |
| 5. | "不羡 No Envy" (插曲episode) | Bo Yuan |
Impact
[edit]The popularity of the drama has driven the original novel to top the best-selling list for girls, the book friends list, the hot search list and many other lists on Qidian.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "九重紫 - TheTVDB.com". thetvdb.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ 腾讯. "孟子义《九重紫》搭档李昀锐开机，导演曾庆杰，配置引网友期待". Tencent (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "古装爱情剧《九重紫》首发片花，孟子义、李昀锐领衔主演. 新京报" [The first film of the ancient costume romance drama "Jiuzhong Purple", starring Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui. Beijing News]. 2024-03-11.
- ^ "《九重紫》燃情开播 孟子义李昀锐顶级智恋强袭改命. 北青网" ["Nine Layers of Purple" is launched with passion. Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui's top intelligent love changes their fate. Beijing Youth Daily.]. 2024-12-06.
- ^ 搜狐. "11月电视剧备案丨《九重紫》《你是迟来的欢喜》《艰难的制造》等小说影视化，《凡人歌》《要久久爱》《平等之门》等备案". Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ "电视剧《九重紫》杀青，孟子义、李昀锐领衔主演. 新京报" [The TV series "Nine Layers of Purple" has finished filming, starring Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui. Beijing News]. 2024-03-27.
- ^ "魏辰妃《九重紫》不惧转型 演绎"豪门"主母. 北青网" [Wei Chenfei is not afraid of transformation in "Nine Layers Purple" and plays the role of a "rich" mistress. Beijing Youth Daily.]. 2024-03-29.
- ^ 九重紫官方 (2024-12-05). "《九重紫》OST阵容官宣". 新浪微博 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "阅文IP改编剧《九重紫》热播，带动原著登顶起点读书女生畅销榜. 新京报" [The popular drama "Nine Layers of Purple" adapted from Yuewen's IP has driven the original novel to the top of the best-selling list for girls on Qidian. Beijing News.]. 2024-12-15.