My Story for You
| My Story for You | |
|---|---|
 Drama poster | |
| Genre | Romance Drama |
| Based on | Love the Whole World by Tangjia Sanshao |
| Written by | Mobao Feibao |
| Directed by |
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| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Teng Huatao |
| Producer | Xiong Xiaoling |
| Production locations | Shanghai, Beijing, New York |
| Running time | 45 mins |
| Production company | Croton Media (New Horizons) |
| Original release | |
| Network | iQiyi |
| Release | June 18, 2018 |
My Story for You (Chinese: 为了你我愿意热爱整个世界) is a 2018 Chinese television series based on Tangjia Sanshao (唐家三少)'s novel of the same name; starring Luo Jin and Zheng Shuang. The story is based on the author's real-life story on his struggles and hardships before he became a famous novelist, as well as his romance with his wife.[1] The series premiered on June 18, 2018 via iQiyi.[2]
The series received positive reviews for its heart-warming and relatable story.[3]
Synopsis
[edit]In 1998, Zhang Changgong gets his first taste of success as a developer in an IT company. At the same time, he meets and falls in love with Li Muzi, a kind and intelligent university student. Unfortunately the IT industry soon faces an economic crisis, and Zhang Changgong is left unemployed. With the help of his friends and family, Changgong faces the challenges head on, and eventually becomes a top-selling author.
To court her, he wrote 137 love letters in a year, exceeding 1 million Chinese characters. To guard her, he created 16 novels with more than 40 million words, working a wonder of internet literature. This is the love story that unfolded for 16 years already between Tang Jian Shao and his wife. ~ Novel Summary
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Luo Jin | Zhang Changgong | A man with a never-say-die spirit. |
| Zheng Shuang | Li Muzi | Only daughter of a wealthy military family. Kind and pure, she stays by Zhang Changgong's side and weather all sorts of storms with him. |
Supporting
[edit]People around Zhang Changgong
[edit]| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Pang Hanchen[4] | Han Dong | A rebellious youth who later becomes an intelligent and capable business executive. Zhang Changgong's good friend, who also likes Zhang Yaoyao. |
| Zhang Yishang[5] | Zhang Yaoyao | Zhang Changgong's sister. A passionate and unrestrained lady who is unyielding in love. |
| Wang Gongliang | Li Ningfeng | A kind, strict but obtuse policeman, Zhang Yaoyao's husband. |
| Yang Jincheng[6] | Wei Xiaoshan | Zhang Changgong's good friend. A gentle, loyal and caring man. |
| Li Yiyi[7] | Xiao Ai | Zhang Changgong's high school classmate and first love. |
| Qin Yiming[8] | Liu Mingtao | Zhang Changgong's good friend. He is ambitious and eager for success, thus causing him to walk on the wrong path. |
| Jin Hao[9] | Li Song | Zhang Changgong's good friend and colleague, whom met him through an online platform. |
| Kong Lin | Du Juan | Zhang Changgong's mother. An overbearing and imposing woman. |
| Luo Gang | Li Chun | Zhang Changgong's father. An honest and dependable man. |
| Mu Fengbin | CEO Lin | Zhang Changgong's superior. |
People around Li Muzi
[edit]| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Ren Shen[10] | Xiao Qiu | Li Muzi's roommate and close friend. |
| Du Zhiguo | Li Muzi's grandfather. | |
| Cai Gang | Li Muzi's father. | |
| Juan Zi | Li Muzi's mother. | |
| Gao Shuguang | Li Muzi's uncle. |
Others
[edit]| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Jialing[11] | Mei Xin | |
| Song Nanxi | Lin Mian | |
| Chen Shuai | Xiao Gong | |
| Xie Ningmeng | Chong Jiayou | |
| Zhang Wei | Han Dong's close friend. | |
| Huang Yuecheng[12] | Wei Ming | |
| Huang Jingyu | Changgong Wei | Special appearance. |
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Dream (我的梦)" (Opening theme song) | Wang Haitao Jane Zhang | Andy Love | Jane Zhang | |
| 2. | "Beautiful Mood (美丽心情)" | Yiu Him | Miyuki Nakajima | Liu Xijun | |
| 3. | "Superstar of the Chaotic Era (乱世巨星)" | Wasabi | Ronald Ng | Zhang Hexuan | |
| 4. | "Intuition (直觉)" | Yiu Him | Eric Chen | Hu Xia | |
| 5. | "Thank You For Your Love 1999 (谢谢你的爱1999)" | Lin Linan | Chen Junting | Li Hao | |
| 6. | "Love the Whole World (热爱整个世界)" | Huang Yuli | Huang Yuli | Reno Wang | |
| 7. | "Love a Girl Nicely (好好爱个女孩)" (Ending theme song) | Xiao Ke | Xiao Ke | Jeff Chang |
Production
[edit]The series is directed by Yu Cuihua (Love O2O, Eternal Love), written by Mobao Feibao (Scarlet Heart, My Sunshine) and produced by Xiong Xiaoling (Love O2O, My Sunshine). Other notable cast members include Teng Huatao (Dwelling Narrowness, Fu Chen) as its executive producer and Di Kun (To Be a Better Man) as its artistic director.[13]
Tangjia Sanshao, the original author of the novel, acts as the promotional ambassador of the series. This is the first cross-over collaboration between entertainment media (television) and literary work.[14]
The series was filmed in Shanghai, Beijing and New York from April to August 2017.[15]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada China International Film Festival | Best TV Series | My Story for You | Won | [16] |
| Influence of Recreational Responsibilities Awards | Web Drama of the Year | Won | [17] | |
| 中国电视媒体综合实力大型调研 | Outstanding Drama of the Year | Won | [18] | |
| Golden Bud - The Third Network Film And Television Festival | Top 10 Web Drama | Won | [19] |
References
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- ^ "《为了你》首播好评如潮 罗晋郑爽互怼网恋". ifeng (in Chinese). June 19, 2018.
- ^ "《为了你》上线 庞瀚辰演绎轻苏男感情归属成谜". ifeng (in Chinese). June 18, 2018.
- ^ "《为了你》杀青 张艺上成郑爽小姑子". Netease (in Chinese). July 20, 2017.
- ^ "杨金承《为了你》搭档罗晋郑爽 演绎20年暖心不变". Sina (in Chinese). May 8, 2017.
- ^ "李依伊《为了你我愿意热爱整个世界》还原甜美少女". Netease (in Chinese). May 5, 2017.
- ^ "《为了你我愿意热爱整个世界》秦亦铭抗命运浪潮". Sina (in Chinese). December 6, 2017.
- ^ "《为了你我愿意热爱整个世界》金浩饰罗晋挚友". Sina (in Chinese). May 5, 2018.
- ^ "《为了你我愿意热爱整个世界》任坤饰演小秋". Tencent (in Chinese). June 26, 2017.
- ^ "孙嘉灵新戏纽约杀青 期待用心饰演的"梅欣"". Tencent (in Chinese). August 21, 2017.
- ^ "黄玥程参演《为了你，我愿意热爱整个世界》杀青". Netease (in Chinese). August 15, 2017.
- ^ "《为了你》首曝成长版视频 罗晋郑爽全明星阵容揭晓". Phoenix Television (in Chinese). March 20, 2017.
- ^ "唐家三少最新同名小说《为了你》电视剧版开拍". NetEase (in Chinese). August 11, 2017.
- ^ "《为了你》探班 罗晋郑爽话家常送绿豆汤". Netease (in Chinese). June 9, 2017.
- ^ "张嘉译陈数获华鼎奖最佳男女主 "魏璎珞"摘奖". Sina (in Chinese). November 9, 2018.
- ^ "2019文娱责任影响力获奖名单出炉". Sina (in Chinese). March 28, 2019.
- ^ ""TV地标"中国电视媒体综合实力大型调研成果在京发布". Tencent (in Chinese). December 24, 2018.
- ^ "罗晋戚薇获封年度品质男女演员 宋祖儿谈大学生活". Netease (in Chinese). January 13, 2019.