The Romance of Tiger and Rose

The Romance of Tiger and Rose (Chinese: 传闻中的陈芊芊; pinyin: Chuánwén zhōng de chén qiānqiān) is a 2020 Chinese web series starring Zhao Lusi and Ding Yuxi, and tells the story of a young screenwriter who must survive after being trapped in her own script, with her character meant to die early in the story.[1] The series airs on Tencent Video starting May 18, 2020.[2]

The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Promotional poster
Also known as
  • The Rumored Chen Qianqian
  • 传闻中的陈芊芊
GenreRomantic drama
Comedy film
Historical drama
Created byNan Zhen
Written byNan Zhen
Directed byCha Chuanyi
Starring
Opening theme"Moon Night" by Shuang Sheng & Yao Yang
Ending theme"Rumor" by Huo Zun
Country of originChina
Original language(s)Mandarin
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes24
Production
Executive producer(s)Qi Shuai
Qian Rui
Producer(s)Fei Wo Si Cun
Sun Jing
Cheng Li
Production location(s)Mainland China
Hengdian Studios
Running time45 minutes
Production company(s)
  • Tencent Penguin Pictures
  • Orange Pictures
Distributor
Release
Original networkTencent
Picture format4K
Audio formatDolby Digital
Original releaseMay 18 (2020-05-18) –
June 1, 2020

The series became a hit on social media, with its hashtag garnering over 3 billion hits on Weibo.[3] By June 2, the series received over 897 million views on Tencent Video.[4]

Synopsis

Despite facing criticism from fellow staff, Chen Xiaoqian (Zhao Lusi) exerts all her energy writing her drama screenplay. After falling into a well-earned nap, she finds herself transported into her own screenplay, becoming the hated third princess, Chen Qianqian, who is scheduled to be killed by the male lead, Han Shuo (Ding Yuxi) by episode three. Armed with knowledge of her own story, Chen Xiaoqian must struggle to keep herself alive as well as advance the plot forward by bringing her two lead characters together.[5]

Cast

Main cast


  • Zhao Lusi as Chen Xiaoqian/Chen Qianqian, screenwriter/third princess of Huayuan city
  • Dang Yixin as young Qianqian
  • Ryan Ding Yu Xi as Han Shuo, prince of Xuanhu city
  • Sheng Yinghao as Pei Heng, minister of defence
  • Zhou Zixin as Chen Chuchu, second princess of Huayuan city
  • Shentu Hanqian as young Chuchu

Supporting Cast

  • Quan Peilun as Su Mu, musician/courtesan
  • Xiao Wei as Lin Qi, a young master of mines and brothel in Huayuan city
  • Chen Minghao as Su Ziying
  • Zhao Xin as Chen Yuanyuan
  • Hu Caihong as Chief of Huaheng City
  • Wu Yijia as Zi Rui, Chen Qianqian's servant
  • Liu Shuyuan as Baiji, Han Shuo's servant
  • Pan Luyu as Zi Nian
  • Li Ang as Sang Qi
  • Zhang Bofan as Zi Zhu
  • Han Zhigang as Housekeeper of Lin Manor
  • Jin Yanqing as Pei Heng's subordinate
  • Liu Xin as Storyteller
  • Xue Yilun as Storyteller
  • Wang Ming as Storyteller
  • Guo Jiayi as Minister Hang, spy of Xuanhu city
  • Zhang Haocheng as Chief of Xuanhu city
  • Zhang Tingting as Mistress of Xuanhu city
  • Ge Hao as Xuanhu envoy
  • Shen Chi as Meng Guo
  • Ji Shan as Minister Liu
  • Zhang Haoge as Zhang Yide
  • Zhang Minghe as Minister Han
  • Ning Xianzhou as Agent
  • Fu Qiang as General Li
  • Fu Jingying as Miss Li
  • Qiu Xiao as Miss Wang
  • Shi Yan as Ceremonial Official
  • Deng Ziyu as Examiner
  • Zheng Yunjie as Judge

Production and release

The show was filmed between August and October of 2019 at Hengdian World Studios. The first poster and trailer was released in April 29, 2020, and was announced on May 11 of its exclusive broadcast on Tencent Video.[6]

Soundtrack
The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Original Soundtrack (OST)
Album cover
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedJune 1, 2020
GenreMandopop
Instrumental
LanguageMandarin
LabelNew Law Culture (新律文化)
ProducerHong Chuan

The Romance of Tiger and Rose OST's producer is Hong Chuan, who also worked on The Sleuth of the Ming Dynasty (2020) and Wait in Bejing (2020) original soundtracks.[7][8]

传闻中的陈芊芊 - 网剧原声大碟 DISC 1
No.TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1."Rumor (传闻)" (Ending theme song)Cui ShuHong ChuanHuo Zun2:22
2."Moon Night (月夜)" (Opening theme song)Zheng LingxuChen XinhuaShuang Sheng, Yao Yang3:50
3."Partnership (结伴)"Cui ShuWang KeCui Zige, Duo Liang4:25
4."Feelings of the Wind (风清)"Zhao LingyiZhao JialinXu Liang4:33
5."Time (时光话)"JBS MusicJBS MusicZhao Lusi3:18
6."Rumor (传闻) (inst.)" Hong Chuan 3:27
7."Moon Night (月夜) (inst.)" Chen Xinhua 3:50
8."Partnership (结伴) (inst.)" Wang Ke 4:25
9."Feelings of the Wind (风清) (inst.)" Zhao Jianlin 4:35
10."Time (时光话) (inst.)" JBS Music 4:52
传闻中的陈芊芊 - 网剧原声大碟 DISC 2
No.TitleMusicLength
1."Domineering (霸气)"Hong Chuan0:40
2."Playful (俏皮)"Hong Chuan1:15
3."Imposing (气势如虹)"Hong Chuan1:26
4."Mountains and Water (山高水阔)"Hong Chuan1:27
5."Stretch (绵延)"Hong Chuan1:31
6."Farewell (惜别)"Hong Chuan2:22
7."Think Carefully (小心思)"Hong Chuan1:44
8."Beauty in Picture (美人如画)"Hong Chuan1:47
9."Goodbye as Always (再见如初)"Hong Chuan1:50
10."Do not regret (执迷不悔)"Hong Chuan2:28

Reception

The Romance of Tiger and Rose has currently earned a 7.5 on Douban with more than 162,000 user reviews.[9] It has been praised for its interesting setup and plot,[10] although the gender swap dynamics presented in its matriarchal setting have been criticized for being inconsistent in its portrayal.[11]

gollark: I roughly agree with that. Though competence is hard to measure, so people tend to fall back to bad metrics for it.
gollark: Yes, since if you try and talk about nuance or tradeoffs that's interpreted as "you do not agree and therefore must be part of the outgroup". Sometimes.
gollark: There are arguments both ways. On the one hand you're trying to make sure that the people you have match the population, but on the other you're going about hiring people based on factors other than how well they can do the job (though that was... probably going to happen anyway, considering), and people may worry that they got in only because of being some race/gender.
gollark: Also, more than that, political polarization generally.
gollark: Sadly, yes, first-past-the-post is awful that way.

References
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  3. ""The Romance of Tiger and Rose" - Gender-Reversing Drama is a Big Hit". RADII | Culture, Innovation, and Life in today's China. 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  4. "TV series 'The Romance of Tiger and Rose' tackles gender inequality by flipping the script on Chinese period dramas - Global Times". www.globaltimes.cn. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  5. "传闻中的陈芊芊参考资料". baike.baidu.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
  6. 网易 (2020-05-11). "《传闻中的陈芊芊》定档 赵露思丁禹兮开启剧本人生". ent.163.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
  7. "洪川 - QQ音乐-千万正版音乐海量无损曲库新歌热歌天天畅听的高品质音乐平台！". y.qq.com. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  8. "传闻中的陈芊芊 网剧原声大碟 - QQ音乐-千万正版音乐海量无损曲库新歌热歌天天畅听的高品质音乐平台！". y.qq.com. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
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  10. "《传闻中的陈芊芊》首播爆笑，赵露思丁禹兮演技一般，但剧情出色_穿越". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
  11. 剧评人 (2020-05-25). "陈芊芊仍是傻白甜 "女尊剧"不能只是翻版的男权|传闻中的陈芊芊|女尊|男权_新浪娱乐_新浪网". ent.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
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