Destined (Chinese TV series) explained

Genre:
Based On:Chang Feng Du by Mo Shubai
Developer:iQIYI
Director:Ying Tao
Country:China
Language:Mandarin
Num Episodes:40
Location:China
Runtime:45 min.
Company:iQIYI
Channel:iQIYI

Destined 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.

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.

Cast

Main

Played byRole
Bai JingtingGu Jiusi
Song YiLiu 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 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.

ChannelLocationDateTimeRemarks
iQIYIChinaJune 18, 2023 – (updating)19:00VIP 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.
iQIYI International EditionOverseas
CCTV8ChinaJune 26, 2023 – (updating)21:30One episode daily.

Soundtrack

Sources of reference[9]

Notes and References

  1. News: 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 . 2023-06-25.
  2. News: 白敬亭宋轶演绎《长风渡》"先婚后爱" . Bai Jingting and Song Yi "Marriage Before Love" . 2023-06-25.
  3. News: 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 . 2023-06-25.
  4. News: 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. News: iQiyi WeiBo . 2023-05-10 .
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  6. News: 2023-06-18 . 电视剧《长风渡》官方预告 . The official trailer for the TV drama "Destined" . 2023-06-25.
  7. News: 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 . 2023-06-25.
  8. News: 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 . 2023-06-25.
  9. Web site: Yuan Ru Chang Feng (愿如长风) . 2023-06-18 . "Destined" TV drama episode .