Zhaoge (TV series)

Zhaoge (Chinese: 朝歌) is an upcoming Chinese television series written and produced by Yu Zheng; starring Zhang Zhehan and Wu Jinyan. The series is set in the later years of Shang dynasty, and revolves around Ji Fa's life as a hostage in Zhaoge and his journey to become a legendary ruler. It involves fantasy elements originating from the 16th-century novel Investiture of the Gods.

Zhaoge
Chinese朝歌
Mandarinzhāogē
GenreHistorical fiction
Shenmo
Written byYu Zheng
Directed byLi Dachao
Liu Zhenming
Ren Haiyao
Zhu Lihe
StarringZhang Zhehan
Wu Jinyan
Bao Jianfeng
Gillian Chung
Merxat
Wu Jiayi
Bai Lu
He Fengtian
Country of originChina
Original language(s)Mandarin
No. of episodes50
Production
Executive producer(s)Yu Zheng
Production location(s)Hengdian World Studios, Xinjiang, Kyoto
Production company(s)Huanyu Film
Cathay Media
Mango TV
Media Asia Film
Release
Original networkiQiyi
First shown inChina

Synopsis

During the Shang dynasty, the capital of China was moved to Zhaoge in the hopes that the city would grow prosperous. However, by the reign of King Zhou of Shang, the livelihood of the people was driven into a desperate state due to warfare. Thankfully, the son of King Zhou of Shang, also had the son of King Wen of Zhou, Ji Kao, in his hands. Ji Kao was on good terms with the son of King Zhou, Yin Jiao, who wished to save the people from their plight. Ji Kao eventually set up and degraded to the status of a slave but was saved by Yin Jiao. While fleeing, Ji Kao met Jiang Ziya, Nezha, and Yang Jian who assisted him.

Years later, Ji Kao had changed names to Ji Fa and led eight hundred feudal princes to suppress King Zhou, leading to the destruction of the Shang dynasty. Yin Jiao turned on Ji Fa, who he accused of leading his mother to her death. This eventually led to Yin Jiao’s suicide. Ji Fa eventually ascended and became King Wu of Zhou, remembering to keep in mind his shared dream with Yin Jiao to lift the people towards a better future.

Cast
ActorCharacterIntroduction
Zhang Zhehan[1]Ji FaPrince of Xiqi State. Second son of King Wen of Zhou and Tai Si. Later the King Wu of Zhou.
He was held as a hostage in Zhaoge. Possessing great magnanimity and lofty ambitions, he later becomes a great ruler. Daji is his one true love.
Wu Jinyan[2]Daji / Yue Hao / YoujiDaughter of Su Hu. Reincarnation of a fox demon.
A woman who possesses great beauty, innocence and kindness. Her first and one true love is Ji Fa. However after she becomes possessed by her previous reincarnation, her temperament undergoes a huge change and she became cunning and manipulative. She enters the palace and quickly ascends to power as the favorite consort of Di Xin.
Bao Jianfeng[3]Di XinLast Emperor of the Shang dynasty.
A well-versed man with outstanding abilities, he played a huge part in expanding the territory of Shang. However, he later falls prey to seduction, and becomes an incapable ruler. Daji is his favorite consort and he would do anything for her.
Gillian Chung[4]He SangQueen of Yu tribe.
She values both power and love equally. She loves Wu Geng deeply.
Merxat[5]Wu GengSon of Di Xin.
A talented young prince who is trapped with between his political opponents and the suspicions of his father. He wants to become the Emperor not for power, but to protect his one true love, Yi Jiang. Later being unable to stand the oppression, he begins taking revenge on the people who wronged him.
Wu Jiayi[4]Yi JiangDaughter of Jiang Ziya, later the Empress of Zhou (Ji Fa's wife).
In order to become a skilled physician, she sneaks into the palace to seek education. There, she befriends both Ji Fa and Wu Geng, and falls in love with Ji Fa.
Bai LuDeng ChanyuA noble lady of birth. Tu Xingsun's wife.
He Fengtian[6]Shen GongbaoAdvisor of Shang Dyansty. Jiang Ziya's junior fellow apprentice.
Despite appearing on good terms with Jiang Ziya, he secretly harbors a grudge toward him due to frequent comparisons between the two. Later, due to Daji's incitement, he turned against Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa.
Lian LianConsort ChenConsort of Di Xin. Huang Feihu's younger sister.
She loves her husband deeply, and becomes immensely jealous of Daji.
Lin YouweiJiang ZiyaA noble man who helped Ji Fa overthrow the Shang dynasty and build a new dynasty.
Chen Shu[7]NüwaA goddess in ancient Chinese mythology, who punishes Di Xin for his wrongdoings.
Liu Min[8]Chao XiQueen Zhou of Shang. Di Xin's wife.
Li YitongHu Xian'erPrevious reincarnation of Daji. A fox spirit from the Xuanyuan graves.
Jiang YiyiLing'er
Puff KuoYan Jiu
Hai LuYun Jin
Zheng GuolinJi ChangJi Fa's father.
Shiyue AnxiNezhaSon of Li Jing. A protector deity.
Wang MaoleiLi JingPagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li. Father of Nezha.
Bai YuProfessor Li
Sun Shaolong[9]Tu Xingsun
Xu Kai[10]Yang JianJiang Ziya's capable right-hand-man. The strongest general of Xiqi State.
Nan FulongHuang FeihuA general of Shang Dynasty.
Hong YaoYun Teng
Wang YizheLeizhenziGodson of Ji Chang.
Deng ShaMa Yingshuang
Wen ZhengrongMadame Si
Chen XiuliPianpian
Gao Yu'erHeyin
Zhang NanDragon Lady
Zhao YiqinDragon Prince
Liu ZhiyangGrandmaster of HeavenLeader of Jie Taoism sect.
Zhang JianingQimeng
He HongshanHost
Liu EnshangA'bao
Yang CaiyingAunt
Liu QiweiWizard
Yang YulanYan Jiu's grandmother

Production

Shooting began on September 13, 2016 in Kanas Lake, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.[11][12] The series wrapped up filming on February 7, 2017 at Hengdian.[13] The series reportedly took 300 million yen to produce, with six months of filming and eight months of pre-production.[14]

The series is written and produced by Yu Zheng, who also works as the art director. Directors Liu Zhenming and Ren Haiyao previously worked with Yu in the web series Demon Girl. Lun Pengbo who worked on Mojin: The Lost Legend acts as the visual effects director, and He Jian of The Glory of Tang Dynasty was appointed the costumes designer.[15] Yu Zheng also engaged history professors, host of Lecture Room and archaeology professors to ensure that the television series is as accurate to real-life history as possible.[16]

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