Pretty Li Huizhen Explained

Genre:Romantic comedy
Director:Zhao Chenyang
Opentheme:Be Together Without Worries by Dilraba Dilmurat
Endtheme:Hello Cinderella by Hu Xia
Composer:Dong Dongdong
Country:China
Language:Mandarin
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:40 / 46 (TV)
Runtime:45 minutes per episode
Network:Hunan Television

Pretty Li Huizhen is a 2017 Chinese television series starring Dilraba Dilmurat in the title role, along with Peter Sheng, Vin Zhang and Li Xirui. The series is a remake of the South Korean drama She Was Pretty.[1] It was first aired on Hunan TV from 2 January to 2 February 2017.

The series was a commercial success in China, ranking first in its timeslot during its run, and has over 7 billion views online.[2] [3]

Synopsis

Li Huizhen (played by Dilraba) was a pretty girl when she was young, but years of hardship have taken a toll on her physical appearance. Her childhood friend, Bai Haoyu (played by Sheng Yilun) was short and chubby, but grew up to be successful and handsome. 12 years later, Haoyu tracks down Huizhen to reconnect with her. They decided to meet, but Haoyu was unable to recognize Huizhen, he walks right by her & towards her best friend, Xia Qiao. Embarrassed by her looks and situation, Huizhen talks her popular stylish beautiful best friend, Xia Qiao (played by Li Xirui) into appearing in her place.

Things turn complicated when Huizhen lands a 3 month internship at a fashion magazine company, Immortal, she's been wanting to get into, but is disappointed when she finds out she is assigned to corporate support department. Later, through a series of incidents, she is transferred to the editing department, but finds out Haoyu is her new boss. Not knowing her true identity, Haoyu openly berates her clumsy nature, inefficiency and looks. Meanwhile, Huizhen's colleague, Lin Yimu (played by Zhang Binbin) falls in love with her unique nature. Xia Qiao also begin to develop feelings for Haoyu.

Huizhen, at first, wanted to go back to the corporate support department, but decides to better herself & learns more about the fashion editing department & becomes invaluable to the staff. Haoyu is surprised Huizhen has the same name as his childhood sweetheart, not realizing that is who she is. He finds the Huizhen he met is not the childhood sweetheart, he knew. Clues & behaviors of the real Huizhen seems familiar to him & he becomes unsure of his feelings toward who he thinks is Huizhen. Xia Qiao's feelings towards Haoyu becomes stronger & she betrays her best friend trust by making him believe she is the real Huizhen. Haoyu's feelings towards the real Huizhen becomes stronger & he becomes conflicted. Unknowingly, he becomes a love rival with Limu for the real Huizhen.

Limu tries to win Huizhen's heart, but she only sees him as a friend. He realizes she only loves Haoyu. He resigns himself to being her good friend. By accident, he also befriends Xia Qiao, not realizing she is Huizhen's best friend. Haoyu tries to push the real Huizhen away, but finds he is unable to because she behaves more like the Huizhen he knew as a child & he is falling for her. He is trying to stay true to who he thinks is Huizhen.

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Cast

Main

A kind and caring young woman who the crew relies on for hard work. She cares deeply for Haoyu even through all the times that he's wronged her. Huizhen is best friends with Xia Qiao and considers her as her sister. Although she cares for Yimu as a friend, she doesn't reciprocate his feelings.

A strict and demanding man who treats his staffs horribly. Although Li Huizhen's clumsiness and klutz-like nature annoyed him at first, he slowly began to soften up to her and his staffs. He somewhat views Yimu as a rival, often feeling jealous when Huizhen's around him.

An unruly man and jokester who's well respected member of the staff. He loves food and always asks Li Huizhen over to eat. Even though he is a prankster, he is very emotional, choosing to hide his feelings from most people. He has a special bond with Xia Qiao, bonding with her over the fact that the person they love doesn't love them back. He is in love and holds affection to Li Huizhen and is very protective of her. He doesn't like Haoyu, viewing him as undeserving of Huizhen.

A fashionable young woman who works at a hotel. She houses with Li Huizhen and considers her as her best friend. Xia Qiao didn't expect herself to fall in love with Haoyu, but still does. She and Yimu often get together and talk about their loved ones.

Supporting

People at Immortal Magazine

People around Li Huizhen

People around Bai Haoyu

People around Xia Qiao

Others

Reception

Premiere ratings

red, lowest ratings are marked in blue
Air date[5] EpisodeCSM52 city network ratingsNational Internet ratings
Ratings (%)Audience share (%)RankRatings (%)Audience share (%)Rank
January 2, 20171-20.4512.74420.594.701
January 3, 20173-40.4112.52620.544.321
January 4, 20175-60.5023.14910.614.771
January 5, 20177-80.5573.32310.775.781
January 8, 20179-100.6273.57310.815.811
January 9, 201711-120.6794.02010.997.311
January 10, 201713-140.7514.47211.057.761
January 11, 201715-160.8425.14111.098.091
January 12, 201717-180.9495.81911.248.931
January 15, 201719-201.0025.45411.177.761
January 16, 201721-221.1767.13411.4410.391
January 17, 201723-241.1867.06611.5811.101
January 18, 201725-261.3497.95111.9212.871
January 19, 201727-281.3527.95011.7811.911
January 22, 201729-301.3866.95411.8410.421
January 23, 201731-321.3967.56212.0412.031
January 24, 201733-341.3427.02611.8911.131
January 25, 201735-361.2856.38811.739.511
January 26, 201737-381.3045.79611.539.281
January 29, 201739-401.1976.24011.418.121
January 31, 201741-420.9655.14411.639.671
February 1, 201743-441.0035.12011.468.621
February 2, 201745-461.1126.10611.277.981
Average ratings0.9825.51-1.348.64-

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work ResultRef.
201829th China TV Golden Eagle AwardOutstanding Television SeriesPretty Li Huizhen[6]
Best ActressDilraba Dilmurat
12th China Golden Eagle TV Art FestivalMost Popular Actress

International broadcast

Network(s)/Station(s)Series premiereAiring dates Title
ChinaHunan TelevisionJanuary 2, 2017 – February 2, 2017 (Every Sunday to Thursday night 22:00-23:40) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
Shenzhen TV June 19, 2017 - (19:30-21:15 every night) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
ZTV3November 22, 2017 - (18:30-20:20 every night) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
Southeast TelevisionJune 26, 2018 – (19:30-21:15 every night) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
dimsumJanuary 19, 2017 - 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
May 11, 2017 - (Monday to Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
Hong KongmyTV SUPER, Chinese Drama July 9, 2017 – September 16, 2017 (Saturday and Sunday 11:00-13:00) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
November 20, 2017 – January 25, 2018 (Monday to Friday 19:00-20:00) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
ThailandWebsite:MONOMAXMarch 13, 2020 - April 21, 2020 ขอหยุดหัวใจที่ยัยจอมยุ่ง (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
9 MCOT HD (30)March 20, 2020 - August 6, 2020 February (Every Thursday and Friday from 23.05 - 00.00) เทหัวใจให้ยัยจอมวุ่น (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "She Was Pretty" Set for Chinese Remake. Kpop Herald.
  2. Web site: 《漂亮的李慧珍》收官 迪丽热巴巧用"不求人". Sohu.
  3. Web site: 漂亮的李慧珍》收视夺冠 引领青春励志正能量. ifeng.
  4. Web site: 4 Reasons To Watch "Pretty Li Huizhen", The Chinese Remake Of "She Was Pretty". Dong. Michelle. 20 January 2017. Soompi. October 14, 2021. en.
  5. Web site: 电视剧收视率排行榜 收视率排行. 2020-06-06. zh-CN.
  6. Web site: 李易峰迪丽热巴金鹰夺双奖 《鸡毛》揽三奖成赢家. October 14, 2018. Sina. zh.