Bloody Romance | |
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Based on | Bloody Romance by Banming Banmei |
Written by | Banming Banmei |
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Country of origin | China |
Original language | Mandarin |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 36 |
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Producer | Zhang Wei |
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Running time | 45 mins |
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Original release | |
Network | Youku |
Release | July 24, 2018 |
Bloody Romance ( Chinese: 媚者无疆) is a 2018 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Banming Banmei (半明半寐). It airs on Youku on July 24, 2018, which stars Li Yitong and Qu Chuxiao as the leads. [1] The series air internationally in 13 foreign countries via Youku and Dramafever. [2]
The series was a commercial success and passed 600 million views online by August 2018. [3] It was praised for its tight plot and high production quality despite a low budget, [4] as well as for featuring a strong female lead. [2]
A story about a young woman who was exploited in the past, having gone through hell and back to become an assassin.
During the chaotic period towards the end of the Tang dynasty, Qi Xue accidentally enters a mysterious city and was given the name Wan Mei. Tasked with dangerous missions, she puts herself in danger for each task but gains the protection of Chang An, a mysterious man, as a shadow. The two become embroiled in a greater conspiracy involving a deadly struggle for power.
The series is produced by established director. Xu Jizhou, [5] as well as Zhang Wei. Guo Yong (Ip Man) is the martial arts director while Di Kun (Love O2O) is the production/arts director. [6]
Filming mainly took place in Hengdian from September 2017 to January 2018. [7]
Bloody Romance Original Soundtrack (OST) | |
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Soundtrack album by Various Artists | |
Released | August 17, 2018 |
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Mandopop Ballad |
Language | Mandarin |
Producer | Dong Dongdong |
Bloody Romance Original Soundtrack was released with 31 tracks over 2 discs, with instrumentals composed by Dong Dongdong. [8]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singers | Length |
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1. | "Waiting For You (一生等你)" (Opening theme song) | Chen Xi | Chen Xi, Dongdong Dong | Tia Ray (袁娅维) | 03:36 |
2. | "Disfavored (失宠)" (Ending theme song) | Chen Xi | Dongdong Dong | Li Yitong | 3:39 |
3. | "One (一)" | Chen Xi | Dongdong Dong | Cao Ge | 3:52 |
4. | "One Step (独步)" | Chen Xi | Dongdong Dong | Cui Zige | 3:53 |
5. | "Waiting For You (一生等你) (Male version)" | Qu Chuxiao (屈楚萧) | 3:31 |
Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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24th Huading Awards | Best Newcomer | Qu Chuxiao | Nominated | [9] |
The Third Internet Film Festival | Excellent Young Actress | Xu Jie'er | Won | [10] |
Golden Bud - The Third Network Film And Television Festival | Top 10 Web Drama | Bloody Romance | Won | [11] |