Princess Jieyou (TV series)
| Princess Jieyou | |
|---|---|
 Promotional image | |
| Traditional Chinese | 解憂公主 |
| Simplified Chinese | 解忧公主 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Jiěyōu gōngzhǔ |
| Genre | Historical, romantic comedy |
| Written by | Xu Yiliang Yu Yang Sun Hao Xue Qiao |
| Directed by | Lu Yang |
| Starring | Zhang Xinyi Yuan Hong Yuan Wenkang Zhang Yiluan Ye Qing |
| Opening theme | Bi'anhua by He Jie and Su Xing |
| Ending theme | Polar Light by Bii Pengcheng by Han Lei and Chen Qianqian |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 45 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Zhang Ning |
| Production locations | Beijing, Zhejiang, Anhui, Inner Mongolia |
| Production companies | Central New Film Group Shenzhen Media Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | CCTV-8 |
| Release | February 18 – February 28, 2016 |
Princess Jieyou (Chinese: 解忧公主) is a 2016 Chinese historical television series, based on the story of Princess Jieyou of the Han dynasty. It is directed by Lu Yang, written by Xu Yiliang, Yu Yang, Sun Hao and Xue Qiao, and stars Zhang Xinyi, Yuan Hong, Yuan Wenkang, Zhang Yiluan, and Ye Qing.[1] The series aired on CCTV-8 from 18 February to 28 February 2016.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]In the period of Emperor Wu of Han (141 BC-87 BC), the Han Empire is being invaded by the Xiongnu empire. In order to defeat the Xiongnu, Emperor Wu dispatches Princess Jieyou to the Wusun kingdom to marry the King Weng Kunmi, then the two empires form an alliance against the Xiongnu.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Zhang Xinyi as Liu Jieyou or Princess Jieyou, a princess sent to marry the leader of the Wusun kingdom as part of the Western Han (206 BC-9 AD) Chinese policy of heqin.[3]
- Yuan Hong as Weng Gui, a royal in the Wusun kingdom, brother of King Kunmi, after the death of Kunmi, he secures the position of King.
- Yuan Wenkang as Kunmi, King of Wusun kingdom.
- Zhang Yiluan as Hu Gu, the first beauty of the Huns, Jun Xumi's wife.
- Ye Qing as Feng Liao, a businesswoman of the Western Han dynasty, she loves Huai Tiansha.
Supporting
[edit]- Liu Guanxiang as Huai Tiansha, the envoy of the Western Han dynasty. He dies in the war between the Han and the Xiongnu.[4]
- Yang Yi as A Cai, an actress in the theatrical troupe. She is burned to death due to save the Princess Liu Jieyou.
- Qu Shuangshuang as Yun Gute, Jun Xumi's wife.
- Wu Qiang as Changshan Yihou, a Xiongnu people and marquis in the Wusun kingdom.
- Wang Zixuan as Princess Jingjun, Liu Jieyou's younger female cousin.
- Lu Qiwei as A Yi'na, Changshan Xihou's younger sister. She loves Weng Gui.
- Yu Bo as Emperor Wu of Han, the seventh emperor of the Han dynasty.
Production
[edit]The producers hired Lu Yang (Brotherhood of Blades), a Golden Rooster Award winner, to serve as its director.[5]
On August 5, 2014, the producers held a press conference in Beijing, the producers released a trailer and the official posters.[5]
Production started on August 5, 2014, and ended on October 31, 2014.[6][7] Most of the TV series was made on locations in Beijing, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Inner Mongolia.[8]
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bi'anhua by (彼岸花)" (Opening theme) | Duan Sisi | Tan Xuan | He Jie and Su Xing | |
| 2. | "Polar Light (极光)" (Ending theme) | Duan Sisi | Chen Sitong and Tan Xuan | Bii | |
| 3. | "Pengcheng (彭城)" (Ending theme) | Li Zhaorun | Zhang Zhao | Han Lei and Chen Qianqian |
Ratings
[edit]- Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue
| Date | CCTV-8 GSM52 city ratings[9] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode # | Ratings (%) | Ratings share (%) | Rank | |
| 2016.2.18 | 1-2 | 0.617 | 2.379 | 9 |
| 2016.2.19 | 3-6 | 0.597 | 1.742 | 10 |
| 2016.2.20 | 7-10 | 0.632 | 1.91 | 11 |
| 2016.2.21 | 11-14 | 0.672 | 2.037 | 9 |
| 2016.2.22 | 15-18 | 0.652 | 1.92 | 8 |
| 2016.2.23 | 19-22 | 0.787 | 2.521 | 7 |
| 2016.2.24 | 23-26 | 0.822 | 2.667 | 5 |
| 2016.2.25 | 27-30 | 0.85 | 2.761 | 6 |
| 2016.2.26 | 31-34 | 0.881 | 2.598 | 5 |
| 2016.2.27 | 35-38 | 0.959 | 2.919 | 5 |
| 2016.2.28 | 39-42 | 1.015 | 3.171 | 3 |
International broadcast
[edit]| Channel | Location | Broadcast start date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCTV-8 | Mainland China | February 18, 2016 | |
| Astro Quan Jia HD | Malaysia | November 9, 2016 | Monday to Thursday 20:30-21:30 |
| Longhua Television | Taiwan | October 17, 2017 | Monday to Friday 21:00－23:00 |
References
[edit]- ^ 《解忧公主》曝张歆艺海报 风格多面. sina (in Chinese). 2014-08-25.
- ^ 张歆艺《解忧公主》首演古装年后将播. sina (in Chinese). 2016-01-22.
- ^ 张歆艺《解忧公主》首演古装剧 与袁弘吻得艰难. 163.com (in Chinese). 2014-08-06.
- ^ 《解忧公主》杀青 刘冠翔难抱美人归. sohu (in Chinese). 2014-10-21.
- ^ a b 武强亮相《解忧公主》发布会 首拍古装引期待. Sohu (in Chinese). 2014-08-06.
- ^ 《解忧公主》开机 袁弘曝张歆艺袁文康床戏奔放. tencent (in Chinese). 2014-08-05.
- ^ 《解忧公主》圆满杀青. 163.com (in Chinese). 2014-10-31.
- ^ 《解忧公主》北京热拍 张一鸾敢爱敢恨扮反派. sohu (in Chinese). 2014-08-29.
- ^ "电视剧收视率排行榜 | 收视率排行" (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2020-06-22.
External links
[edit]- Princess Jieyou at Douban (in Chinese)
- Princess Jieyou at Mtime.com (archived) (in Chinese)