Destined (Chinese TV series)

Destined
Promotional poster
Genre
Based onChang Feng Du by Mo Shubai
Developed byiQIYI
Written by
  • Bai Jingjing
  • Mo Shubai
Directed byYing Tao
Starring
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes40
Production
Production locationChina
Running time45 min.
Production companyiQIYI
Original release
NetworkiQIYI
Release18 June 2023 (2023-06-18)

Destined (Chinese: 长风渡) is a 2023 Chinese streaming television series directed by Yin Tao and starring Bai Jingting and Song Yi. It aired on online platform iQIYI from June 18, 2023.[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 who suffered a lot as a child, and Gu Jiusi, a wealthy and carefree young master; these two people with different personalities get stuck in a mismatched marriage, and their relationship develops from conflict to mutual support and understanding.[2]

Premise

Liu Yuru, the legitimate eldest daughter of a cloth merchant in Yangzhou, had suffered for years under the thumb of her father's concubine. Growing up, she learned to be cautious and gentle at all times, always 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 pleasure seeking and carefree lifestyle.[2]

Background of the story

The drama is set in ancient China; although it is not based on real history, it draws inspiration from the Tang and Song dynasties.[2]

Cast

Main

Played by Role
Bai Jingting Gu Jiusi
Song Yi Liu Yuru

Broadcast information

Early publicity

On June 15, 2022, the cast was officially announced.[3]

On November 7, 2022, filming ended and a set of posters was released.[4]

On May 10, 2023, another set of posters was released alongside a preview.[5]

On June 17, 2023, it was announced that the show will start broadcast on iQIQI the following day.[6]

On June 21, 2023, a poster was released to announce that the show will also be aired on CCTV-8 starting June 26.[7][8]

Broadcast schedule

Unless otherwise noted, all times in this article are UTC+8.

Channel Location Date Time Remarks
iQIYI China June 18, 2023 – （updating） 19:00 VIP member: 2 episodes on the first day and 2 episodes per day for seven days. Starting from June 22, 2 episodes will be updated every Thursday to Sunday.
Non-member: 2 episodes on the first day and 1 episode per day for seven days. Starting from June 22, 1 episodes will be updated every Thursday to Sunday.[8]
iQIYI International Edition Overseas
CCTV8 China June 26, 2023 – (updating) 21:30 One episode daily.

Soundtrack

Destined – Original Television Soundtrack
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Shi Ni (是你)" (Theme Song)Yang Yuxiao 
2."Qing Qing (轻轻)" (Ending Song)Yang Yuxiao 
3."Yuan Ru Chang Feng (愿如长风)" (Interlude)Yang Yuxiao 
4."Cong Cong (匆匆)" (Interlude)Yang Yuxiao 
5."Ben Se (本色)" (Interlude)Yang Yuxiao 
6."Wu Cong (无从)" (Interlude)Yang Yuxiao 

Sources of reference[9]

Accolades

List of Accolades
Year Event Category Result
2023 3rd Global Film and Television Culture Communication Summit Excellent series in international communication Won

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c "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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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].
  5. ^ iQiyi WeiBo (2023-05-10). "#长风渡执手对影版海报#" [# Destined poster #].
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b 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 watch calendar. It is expected that members can watch the whole episode on July 14]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  9. ^ Yuan Ru Chang Feng (愿如长风) (2023-06-18). ""Destined" TV drama episode".