Zhaoge (TV series)

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| t = 夢回朝歌

| s = 梦回朝歌

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| genre = Historical fiction
Shenmo

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| writer = Yu Zheng

| director = Li Dachao
Liu Zhenming
Ren Haiyao
Zhu Lihe

| starring = Zhang Zhehan
Wu Jinyan
Bao Jianfeng
Gillian Chung
Merxat
Wu Jiayi
Bai Lu
He Fengtian

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| country = China

| language = Mandarin

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| num_episodes = 50

| executive_producer = Yu Zheng

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| location = Hengdian World Studios, Xinjiang, Kyoto

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| company = Huanyu Film
Cathay Media
Mango TV
Media Asia Film

| channel = iQiyi

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Zhaoge ({{zh|t=夢回朝歌|s=梦回朝歌|p=Mèng Huí Zhāogē}}) 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.

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

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Zhang Zhehan{{cite web\|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-05-05/doc-ifyeychk7045878.shtml\|title=张哲瀚《朝歌》豪气执剑伫立英气逼人\|date=May 5, 2017\|website=Sina\|language=zh}}	Ji Fa	Prince 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{{cite web\|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-05-05/doc-ifyeycfp9258747.shtml\|title=吴谨言《朝歌》曝柔魅剧照一人分饰三角画风唯美\|date=May 5, 2017\|website=Sina\|language=zh}}	Daji / Yue Hao / Youji	Daughter 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{{cite web\|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20170113/030897.htm#p=1\|title=于正打造史诗巨制《朝歌》保剑锋展王者霸气\|date=January 13, 2017\|website=Tencent\|language=zh}}	Di Xin	Last 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{{cite web\|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20170104/016700.htm\|title=三亿巨制《朝歌》官宣吴佳怡搭档阿娇保剑锋\|date=January 4, 2017\|website=Tencent\|language=zh}}	He Sang	Queen of Yu tribe. She values both power and love equally. She loves Wu Geng deeply.
Merxat{{cite web\|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20170104/020455.htm\|title=《朝歌》众星护航新星挑梁米热饰武庚鲜衣怒马\|date=January 4, 2017\|website=Tencent\|language=zh}}	Wu Geng	Son 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	Yi Jiang	Daughter 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 Lu	Deng Chanyu	A noble lady of birth. Tu Xingsun's wife.
He Fengtian{{cite web\|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20170505/046050.htm\|title=首次挑战反派！何奉天《朝歌》新版申公豹惊艳\|date=May 5, 2017\|website=Tencent\|language=zh}}	Shen Gongbao	Advisor of Shang Dynasty. 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 Lian	Consort Chen	Consort of Di Xin. Huang Feihu's younger sister. She loves her husband deeply, and becomes immensely jealous of Daji.
Lin Youwei	Jiang Ziya	A noble man who helped Ji Fa overthrow the Shang dynasty and build a new dynasty.
Chen Shu{{cite web\|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/ent/2017-01/11/c_1120288346.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116085341/http://www.xinhuanet.com/ent/2017-01/11/c_1120288346.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=November 16, 2018\|title=陈数演女蜗端正大气《朝歌》首曝幕后制作纪录片\|date=January 11, 2017\|website=Xinhua\|language=zh}}	Nüwa	A goddess in ancient Chinese mythology, who punishes Di Xin for his wrongdoings.
Liu Min{{cite web\|url=http://ent.qq.com/a/20170505/025223.htm\|title=于正《朝歌》曝剧照刘敏伫立凝望尽显苍凉\|date=May 5, 2017\|website=Tencent\|language=zh}}	Chao Xi	Queen Zhou of Shang. Di Xin's wife.
Li Yitong	Hu Xian'er	Previous reincarnation of Daji. A fox spirit from the Xuanyuan graves.
Jiang Yiyi	Ling'er
Puff Kuo	Yan Jiu
Hai Lu	Yun Jin
Zheng Guolin	Ji Chang	Ji Fa's father.
Shiyue Anxi	Nezha	Son of Li Jing. A protector deity.
Wang Maolei	Li Jing	Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li. Father of Nezha.
Bai Yu	Professor Li
Sun Shaolong{{cite web\|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-01-23/doc-ifxzusws0075256.shtml\|title= 《朝歌》孙绍龙杀青化身部落领袖\|date=January 23, 2017\|website=Sina\|language=zh}}	Tu Xingsun
Xu Kai{{cite web\|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2017-05-05/doc-ifyeycfp9259840.shtml\|title=许凯《朝歌》饰演杨戬一袭白衣上演俊朗侧颜杀\|date=May 5, 2017\|website=Sina\|language=zh}}	Yang Jian	Jiang Ziya's capable right-hand-man. The strongest general of Xiqi State.
Nan Fulong	Huang Feihu	A general of Shang Dynasty.
Hong Yao	Yun Teng
Wang Yizhe	Leizhenzi	Godson of Ji Chang.
Deng Sha	Ma Yingshuang
Wen Zhengrong	Madame Si
Chen Xiuli	Pianpian
Gao Yu'er	Heyin
Zhang Nan	Dragon Lady
Zhao Yiqin	Dragon Prince
Liu Zhiyang	Grandmaster of Heaven	Leader of Jie Taoism sect.
Zhang Jianing	Qimeng
He Hongshan	Host
Liu Enshang	A'bao
Yang Caiying	Aunt
Liu Qiwei	Wizard
Yang Yulan	Yan Jiu's grandmother

Production

Shooting began on September 13, 2016 in Kanas Lake, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.{{cite news|url=http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2016-09-14/doc-ifxvukhv8385906.shtml |script-title=zh:于正新剧《朝歌》开机曝光最新概念海报 |newspaper=Sina |date=September 14, 2016 |language=zh}}{{cite web|url=http://news.163.com/17/0217/03/CDEPO47R00018AOP.html|title=神话巨制《朝歌》杀青|date=February 17, 2017|website=Netease|language=zh}} The series wrapped up filming on February 7, 2017 at Hengdian.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/17/0207/13/CCM3QAFT000380F1.html|title=于正神话剧《朝歌》杀青曝剧照还原权谋战事|date=February 7, 2017|website=Netease|language=zh}} The series reportedly took 300 million yen to produce, with six months of filming and eight months of pre-production.{{cite web|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/a/20170108/42805450_0.shtml|title=于妈新剧《朝歌》走"正剧"路新晋"于女郎"吴谨言演妲己|date=July 1, 2017|website=ifeng|language=zh}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://dynews.zjol.com.cn/dynews/system/2016/11/29/020907171.shtml|title=古代神话电视剧《朝歌》取景春秋（唐）园|date=November 29, 2016|website=Dynews.zjol.com|language=zh}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://ent.163.com/16/0914/10/C0TSF4TN000380EO.html|title=于正《朝歌》新疆开机史学家全程指导保驾护航|date=September 14, 2016|website=Netease|language=zh}}

References

Category:2020 Chinese television series debuts

Category:Chinese historical television series

Category:Shenmo television series

Category:Television shows written by Yu Zheng

Category:Television series by Cathay Media

Category:Television series by Huanyu Film

Category:Television series set in the Shang dynasty

Category:Television series set in the Zhou dynasty

Category:Upcoming Chinese television series

Category:Works set in the 11th century BC

Category:Television shows based on Investiture of the Gods