Princess Jieyou (TV series)

Princess Jieyou
Traditional 解憂公主
Simplified 解忧公主
Mandarin 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(s) Mandarin
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 45
Production
Executive producer(s) Zhang Ning
Production location(s) Beijing, Zhejiang, Anhui, Inner Mongolia
Production company(s) Central New Film Group
Shenzhen Media Group
Release
Original network CCTV-8
First shown in China
Original release February 18 (2016-02-18) – February 28, 2016 (2016-02-28)

Princess Jieyou (Chinese: 解忧公主) is a 2016 Chinese historical romantic comedy directed by Lu Yang, written by Xu Yiliang, Yu Yang, Sun Hao and Xue Qiao, and starring 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

In the period of Emperor Wu of Han (141 BC-87 BC), the Han Empire is being invaded by the Xiongnu kingdom. In order to defeat the Huns, Emperor Wu of Han dispatches the Princess Jieyou to the Wusun kingdom to marry the King Weng Kunmi, then the two empires have formed an alliance to attack the Xiongnu kingdom.

Cast

Main

  • 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

  • Liu Guanxiang as Huai Tiansha, the envoy of the Western Han Dynasty. He deaths 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 Zimi 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

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

International broadcast

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

  1. ↑ 《解忧公主》曝张歆艺海报 风格多面. sina (in Chinese). 2014-08-25.
  2. ↑ 张歆艺《解忧公主》首演古装年后将播. sina (in Chinese). 2016-01-22.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 《解忧公主》杀青 刘冠翔难抱美人归. sohu (in Chinese). 2014-10-21.
  5. 1 2 武强亮相《解忧公主》发布会 首拍古装引期待. Sohu (in Chinese). 2014-08-06.
  6. ↑ 《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.
  7. ↑ 《解忧公主》圆满杀青. 163.com (in Chinese). 2014-10-31.
  8. ↑ 《解忧公主》北京热拍 张一鸾敢爱敢恨扮反派. sohu (in Chinese). 2014-08-29.
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