Oh My General

Oh My General
Genre Historical fiction
Romantic comedy
Gender bender
Based on General Above I Am Below by Juhua Sanli
Written by Shichen Gongzi
Directed by Wen Jiehe
Huo Yaoliang
Starring Ma Sichun
Sheng Yilun
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 60
Production
Producer(s) Jin Yifei
Production location(s) Hengdian World Studios
Xiangshan Film City
Inner Mongolia
Ningxia
Gansu
Running time 45 mins
Production company(s) Shanghai Xinge Media
Youku
Budget ¥300 million[1]
Release
Original network Youku
Original release 25 October 2017 (2017-10-25)

Oh My General (Chinese: 将军在上) is a 2017 Chinese web series starring Ma Sichun and Sheng Yilun. It is adapted from the novel General Above I Am Below (Chinese: 将军在上我在下) by Ju Hua San Li. Set against the backdrop of the Song dynasty, the gender bender series tells the story of the marriage between a highly skilled female general and a prince of unrivaled beauty. The series is airing on Youku starting 25 October 2017.[2]

Synopsis

During the Song Dynasty, Ye Zhao cross dresses to become a general of outstanding ability, receiving a top rank of general. The Empress Dowager constantly worries about Ye Zhao holding too much power and took the opportunity to betroth Ye Zhao to one of the Emperor's nephews, the no-good Prince of Nanping, Zhao Yujin, who possesses remarkable beauty but is pampered, lazy and spends his time on "useless" artistic pursuits. Thus, the story of the real battle of who will take power in this new household begins.

Cast

Main

A woman warrior with supreme martial arts. Since young, she disguises as a guy and takes her father's place in the army, and becomes an accomplished general.
Emperor Renzong's nephew; a man who is known for his supreme beauty. Despite his good looks, he is a spoilt and good-for-nothing man who also has weak health. After falling in love with Ye Zhao, Yujin transforms from a lazy and weak man into a strong and capable man.

Supporting

People around Ye Zhao

  • Ding Chuan as Hu Qing
Ye Zhao's military strategist who has been by her side since he was eighteen. He has a one-sided love for Ye Zhao.
  • Wang Churan as Liu Xiyin
Ye Zhao's cousin. She has no idea that Ye Zhao is a female and has a one-sided love for her. Later on, she became the fiance of the Crowned Prince of Western Xia.
  • Lu Xingyu as Ye Zhong
  • Wang Li as Qiu Laohu
  • Wang Xuan as Qiu Hua
  • Pan Shiqi as Qiu Shui

People around Zhao Yujin

  • Zhang Jiayi as Zhang Gui
Noble Consort Zhang's brother. Zhao Yujin's partner-in-crime.
  • Xiang Hao as Guo Yuanjing
The Empress's nephew. Zhao Yujin's partner-in-crime.
A minister who is loyal to the country but is constantly slighted despite his earnest attitude. Zhao Yujin's good friend.
  • An Yongchang as Concubine Yang
  • Zhang Xinying as Meiniang
  • Zheng Shuhan as Xuaner
  • Zhang Zhilü as Xiao Xiazi
Zhao Yujin's study companion.

Imperial Family

The Emperor's brother. The main antagonist of the series. He puts up a pretence in front of his brother, while plotting with the people of Western Xia to bring him down and usurp the throne.
  • Xiao Han as Noble Consort Zhang
The Emperor's favoured consort.
  • Zhang Yao as the Princess Dowager of Zhao
Zhao Yujin's mother.
  • Zhang Wen as the Princess Consort of Zhao
Zhao Yujin's older sister-in-law
  • Chou Shuokang as Little Sparrow
The Prince of Qi's son.

Western Xia

  • Wang Ce as the King of Western Xia
  • Liu Dini as Empress Yeli
  • Zhao Lei as Crown Prince Hardun
The King's son by Empress Yeli. A man who has ambitions to defeat the rival country, but is constantly overshadowed by his father and brother. He falls in love with Liu Xiyin, and decides to give up his plans of revenge.
  • Zhang Junming as Prince Yinuo
The King's younger son. He is the most ambitious and powerful man in the country.
  • Gao Shuang as Yeli Yuqi
The most powerful general in the country.

Others

  • Liu Weihua as Prime Minister Lü
  • Mou Fengbin as General Liu
  • Liu Jinshan as Officer Liu
  • Zheng Xiaodong as Hai Weining
A minister in charge of imperial examinations.
  • Guo Yiyang as Little Guizi
The Empress Dowager's confidante.
  • Wang Yidan as Hong Erniang
  • Jin Liting as Hong Qiang
A prostitute who was saved by Fan Zhongyan and becomes his loyal follower.
  • Wang Danni as Hong Ying
  • Feng Mian as Old Madam He
  • Liu Kaifei as Bai Lang
  • Shao Wen as Lu Zhenting

Soundtrack

No.TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1."Loyalty (忠贞)" (Ending theme song)Cui ShuWang KeSheng Yilun 
2."Love is Above (爱在上)" (Theme song)Cui ShuWang KeCui Zige, Sheng Yilun 
3."Spilled Water (覆水)"Cui ShuLi LiWang Churan 
4."Blessing (恩赐)"Cui ShuWang KeWang Churan 
5."I Only Believe You (我只愿相信你)"Cui ShuWang KeCui Zige 
6."Pride of the Fishermen (渔家傲)"Fan ChongyanYang LinYang Lin 

Production

Notable cast members of the series include Emi Wada as the costume designer,[3] Hidetaka Ozawa as production designer and Lu Hao Ji Ji of Go Princess Go as art director.[1]

The series was filmed at various places such as Inner Mongolia, Gansu and Ningxia from October 2016 to April 2017.[1][4]

Spin-off

Three web films were produced as a continuation of the television series, which focused on the supporting characters' side stories.[5]

  • Elysium (将军在上之极乐净土), featuring Qiu Hua.
  • Lovers Across Space (将军在上之时空恋人), featuring Liu Xiyin.
  • Mysterious Case of Furong (将军在上之芙蓉密案), featuring Gao Yuanjing.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "侣皓吉吉《将军在上》斥资3亿西域开机". Mtime (in Chinese). October 26, 2016.
  2. ↑ "《将军在上》定档 马思纯盛一伦"马上"登场". Huanqiu (in Chinese). October 10, 2017.
  3. ↑ "马思纯金马奖封后 《将军在上》成最受期待大剧". Netease (in Chinese). November 29, 2016.
  4. ↑ "《将军在上》杀青 铁面女将军马思纯不舍盛一伦". Sina (in Chinese). April 6, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Three Oh My General spinoffs to air on Youku this December". Dramapanda. December 1, 2017.
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