Love Yunge from the Desert
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Yu Zheng (producer) |
| Headquarters | China |
| Products | Television drama |
Love Yunge from the Desert () is a 2015 Chinese drama series based on Tong Hua's novel Song in the Clouds. Produced by Yu Zheng, it acts as a continuation of the 2014 drama Sound of the Desert, which also draws from Tong Hua's writings. The cast includes Angelababy, Du Chun, Lu Yi, Chen Xiao, and Yang Rong. It was broadcast on Hunan Television between September 13 and November 23, 2015.
Although backed by a notable production team, the series attracted criticism regarding its historical fidelity and the quality of the acting.
Synopsis
The plot unfolds during the Western Han dynasty, centering on Liu FuLing, who later becomes Emperor Zhao of Han. As a child, he encounters YunGe, the daughter of Huo QuBing and Jin Yu from Ballad of the Desert. After she rescues him in the desert, they exchange keepsakes and vow to reunite in Chang'An once they have grown up.
Nearly a decade later, YunGe, adept at cooking and determined to find FuLing, escapes an arranged marriage to begin her search. Meanwhile, FuLing has ascended to the throne and awaits her arrival in Chang'An. Upon reaching the city, YunGe confuses Liu BuYi (Liu Xun) for FuLing because of matching jade pendants but soon learns that he loves another woman, Xu PingJun. She forms a friendship with Xu PingJun and supports their marriage.
YunGe crosses paths with Meng Jue, a wealthy and ambitious entrepreneur who secretly harbors feelings for her and schemes to keep her apart from FuLing. Unaware that Liu BuYi is not FuLing, YunGe begins to move forward but remains emotionally unsettled.
Later, YunGe encounters Liu FuLing again under his alias Liu ChangFeng when she treats his skin condition. Although both suspect each other's true identities, misunderstandings and Meng Jue's manipulations cause confusion. Eventually, they recognize one another but face emotional turmoil as YunGe has developed feelings for Meng Jue.
Despite palace duties and his marriage to an Empress whom he regards as a sister, FuLing stays loyal to YunGe. After discovering her real identity through her former workplace, he endeavors to reunite with her. Following numerous obstacles—including YunGe’s disappointment with Meng Jue’s intentions—the pair come back together.
The story further delves into YunGe’s role amid imperial conflicts involving ministers, princes, Huo Guang, Meng Jue, and Liu FuLing.
Main
- Angelababy portrays Huo Yun Ge (), daughter of General Huo Qubing and Jin Yu (Xin Cheng). She is bright, innocent, free-spirited, an excellent cook, and deeply in love with Liu FuLing.
- Jiang YiYi plays young Huo Yun Ge
- Du Chun as Meng Jue (), a proficient doctor, businessman, and politician who harbors love for Yun Ge.
- Lu Yi as Liu Fu Ling (), known as Emperor Zhao of Han and childhood love of Yun Ge.
- Chen Xiao as Liu Xun|Liu BuYi (), Emperor Xuan of Han; husband to Xu PingJun with whom he has a son named Hu'er.
- Yang Rong plays Huo ChengJun (), daughter of Huo Guang, who is romantically interested in Meng Jue.
Supporting
- Su Qing portrays Xu PingJun (), also known as Empress XiaoXuan, consort of Emperor Xun and mother to Hu'er.
- Bao Bei'er plays Liu He (), the Prince of Chang Yi.
- Mao XiaoTong appears as Empress ShangGuan (), the chaste spouse of Emperor Zhao of Han.
- Kou Zhenhai takes on the role of Huo Guang (), a statesman serving as Minister of War and general.
- Leo Liu depicts Yu An (), the chief eunuch serving Emperor Zhao of Han.
- Zhang Yameng acts as Huo Xian (), wife of Huo Guang and mother to Huo ChengJun.
- Zhang Xueying plays Mo Cha (), handmaiden to Yun Ge.
- Tian-Yang Zhang portrays Fu Yu (), eunuch attendant to Yun Ge.
- Wang Haoran is cast as Hong Yi (), handmaiden and assassin affiliated with Prince of Chang Yi.
- Zhang Zhehan assumes the role of Liu Xu (), Prince Li of Guang Ling.
- Jiang Xiaochong appears as Huo Yun (), grandson of Huo Guang and grandnephew to General Huo Qubing.
- Bai Shan plays Lady Gou Yi (), mother of Emperor Zhao.
- Kan Qingzi portrays Huo Lian'Er (), daughter of Huo Guang and half-sister to Huo ChengJun.
- Wang Huazi acts as ShangGuan Jie (), politician and father to Empress ShangGuan.
- Andy Wu is cast as Ba Ping (), succeeding Qi Xi as chief eunuch.
- Dong Hui appears as Cheng Er (), handmaiden to Empress ShangGuan.
- Teresa Wang plays Hu Er (), the young Emperor Yuan of Han, son of Emperor Xun and Xu PingJun.
- Cheng Lisha portrays Xin Cheng (), mother to Yun Ge.
- Zhao Liying features as Bai He (), a female physician and disciple under Divine Dr. Mu.
- Yoko Wang acts as Xiao Su (), handmaiden to Huo ChengJun.
- Young Chen plays Qi Xi (), chief eunuch serving Emperor Xuan.
- Sun Ao is cast as Yue Sheng (), sworn brother to Meng Jue and Liu He, and sibling to Hong Yi.
- Ivan Zhu portrays Doctor Chang (), an imperial medical practitioner.
- Fu Yiwei appears as the mother of Meng Jue.
- Yang Long takes on the role of He XiaoQi ().
- Xia Yang acts as A Zi (), a handmaiden to Empress ShangGuan who also serves as a spy for Huo Guang.
- Qiu Muyuan depicts young Meng Jue.
- Fangyao Ziyi plays young Liu FuLing.
- Su Jue Lan appears as young Huo Cheng Jun.
- Fann Wong portrays Wu Lei ().
- Hu Bing is cast as Liu Che (), also known as Emperor Wu of Han, father to Liu FuLing.
- Choenyi Tsering features as Princess Aliya ().
Production
On 18 March 2013, Tong Hua, author of the original novel, revealed that film rights had been secured by Yu Zheng. Filming commenced on 3 April 2013 at Hengdian World Studios, located in Zhejiang, and wrapped up on 3 July that same year. The producer unveiled the music video for the theme song, Silk, performed by acclaimed Chinese singer Li Yuchun, on 18 August 2014. The official trailer was released on 11 August 2015.
Soundtrack
| Title | Performer | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Silk (丝萝) | Li Yuchun | Opening theme track |
| The Sky Outside (云天外) | Chen Xiao and Lu Yi | |
| Green Skirt (绿罗裙) | Angelababy | Closing theme song |
| Song of Cai Wei (采薇曲) | Zhang Ludi | |
| Jian Jia (蒹葭) | Liu Fang | |
| Cotton in the Clouds (云中锦香) | Yangxin Wenqi |
Ratings
October 4, 2015 13-14 rowspan="2" |Get Away 0.986 5.049 1 1.36 10.05 1 October 5, 2015 15-16 '\'1.161\ '\'6.341\ '\'1\ '\'1.58\ '\'11.49\ '\'1\ ... [ratings continue as originally listed] ...| Air Date | Episodes | Segment Title | CSM50 City Network Ratings | National Online Ratings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating (%) | Audience Share (%) | Position | Rating (%) | Audience Share (%) | Position | |||
| September 13, 2015 | 1-2 | Wind and Sand | 0.889 | 5.233 | 1 | 0.97 | 8.31 | 1 |
| September 14, 2015 | 3-4 | 0.947 | 5.953 | 1 | 0.99 | 8.30 | 1 | |
| September 20, 2015 | 5-6 | Acacia | 0.883 | 4.896 | 1 | 0.79 | 6.36 | 1 |
| September 21, 2015 | 7-8 | 0.861 | 5.403 | 1 | 0.80 | 7.02 | 1 | |
| September 27, 2015 | 9-10 | Play in Play | 1.032 | 5.575 | 1 | 1.04 | 7.93 | 1 |
| September 28, 2015 | 11-12 | 1.034 | '\'6.356\ | 1 | 1.01 | 8.38 | 1 | |
| Average Ratings | 0.806 | 4.868 | 1 | 0.88 | 7.52 | 1 | ||
- The highest ratings are indicated in red, while the lowest are shown in blue
References
- Chinese television series that premiered in 2015
- Chinese television series that concluded in 2015
- Romance genre Chinese television series
- Historical genre Chinese television series
- Television dramas set during the Western Han dynasty
- Television adaptations of Tong Hua's literary works
- Television productions by Huanyu Film
- Television series by Huanyu Film