Noble Aspirations

Noble Aspirations
Also known as The Legend of Chusen
Zhu Xian
Genre Xianxia, romance, fantasy
Based on Zhu Xian by Xiao Ding
Written by Shao Xiaoyi
Zhang Shaowei
Directed by Zhu Ruibin
Liu Guohui
Zhou Yuanzhou
Zhang Jian
Starring Li Yifeng
Zhao Liying
Yang Zi
Cheng Yi
Qin Junjie
Mao Zijun
Tang Yixin
TFBOYS
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 55
Production
Executive producer(s) Deng Xibin
Production company(s) H&R Century Pictures Co.,Ltd
Release
Original network Hunan Television
First shown in China
Original release July 31, 2016 (2016-07-31)
Noble Aspirations
Traditional Chinese 青雲志
Simplified Chinese 青云志

Noble Aspirations (Chinese: 青云志), also known as The Legend of Chusen is a 2016 Chinese Xianxia romantic television series based on Xiao Ding (蕭鼎)'s best-seller novel Zhu Xian. The television series was produced by Deng Xibin and directed by Zhu Ruibin, starring Li Yifeng, Zhao Liying and Yang Zi in the leading roles.[1][2] It started airing on July 31, on every Sundays at 10pm.

Plot

Zhang Xiaofan (Li Yifeng), who along with childhood friend Lin Jingyu (Cheng Yi), are the sole survivors of a village massacre. The two are later accepted into the Qingyun Sect (Noble Sect), where they learn the ways of the Immortal Sword. Although he is hardworking and determined, Xiao Fan struggles to catch up to his peers due to his slow wit. One day, he acquires a "dementor sword" by chance when he was training in the mountains.

During the martial arts competition held within Noble Sect, Xiao Fan enters the Top 4. Together with Lu Xueqi (Yang Zi) and company, they went to the Bat Cave in Mt Kong San to investigate the trails of the demonic sect. There, Xue Qi meets with danger but was saved by Xiao Fan, leading the two of them to become closer. Pivotal circumstances made Xiao Fan grow and mature. Along the journey, he also meets Bi Yao (Zhao Liying), daughter of the Ghost King. Their relationship also slowly grows and took a meaningful turn through these difficult times.

However, the villainous Ghost King attempts to overthrow the Noble Sect, and Xiao Fan gets his life on the line. Bi Yao sacrifices herself to save him, falling into an endless sleep. With courage and strong faith, Xiao Fan devotes all his strength to take down the Ghost King, fulfilling a promise he made to Bi Yao and Jing Yu when they were youths.

Cast

Main Cast

Determined and loyal, Zhang Xiaofan is a hardworking man with average skills; but because of fate, he is able to learn the cultivation from Fu (Buddhist), Dao (Taoist), and Mo (Heretics); and becomes the world's number one swordsman. After the war with the Ghost King, he enters the Ghost King faction, and becomes his right-handed man Gui Li, also known as "Master Blood".
Daughter of the Ghost King; Bi Yao is beautiful, elegant and bright. A noble girl who can do anything for love, she died for Zhang Xiaofan under the Zhu Xian Sword, causing the transformation of his lifetime.
Said to be a "fairy from nine skies" for her beauty that can enchant the entire country, Lu Xueqi is one of the most skillful and talented disciples of the Noble Sect. She falls for Zhang Xiaofan after undergoing life and death situations with him.

Supporting Cast

Zhang Xiaofan's childhood friend; he is an intelligent man with extraordinary qualifications. A student of Reverend Cangsong when he first comes to Noble Sect, he later learns swordsmanship from master Wan Jianyi and becomes adept with the Zhan Long sword. He likes Jin Ping'er.
The future chief of Yu Du City, and Zhang Xiaofan's good friend. Humorous and carefree; he stands out among the disciples due to his popularity and talent. He likes Lu Xueqi.
Hundred Poison sect's disciple; Demon Faction's third young master who specializes in poison. He is said to be cold, cruel and calculative. He disguises himself as the guard Qin Wuyan to enter Yu Du City. He likes Bi Yao.
Tian Buyi and Su Ru's daughter. She is Zhang Xiaofan's first love, and would stand up for him when he was bullied. However, she likes Qi Hao. She is said to have a quirky and weird personality.

People of Noble Sect

People of Ghost King Faction

People of Hundred Poison Sect

People of He Huan Sect

People of Tian Yin Pavilion

People of Lian Xie Tang

People of Fen Xiang Valley

People of Yu Du City

People of Fox Mountain

People of Chang Sheng Hall / Dong Hai

Others

Production

The Golden Horse Award winner, Shirley Chan, serves as its stylist. Fang Sizhe serves as the clothes designer, and the Hong Kong Film Award laureate, Bill Lui, serves as the art director.[3] The production of special effects is handled by South Korean IOFX Company.

Casting

On September 24, 2015, singers Roy Wang, Wang Junkai, and Jackson Yi from TFBOYS were cast for the drama.[4] On December 5, actress Yang Zi attended the commencement ceremony, and the producers announced that she had joined the cast as Lu Xueqi, one of the two leading actresses.[5] On December 19, Wu Yue, Zhao Lixin and Chen Chuang joined the cast during filming.[6]

On January 12, 2016, the television series's official Sina Weibo announced that Li Yifeng had been signed on to star as Zhang Xiaofan, the leading actor in Noble Aspirations.[7] On January 26, it announced that Zhao Liying has just landed the lead role as Bi Yao in the television series,[8] after previous casting rumors of Angelababy in the same role.

Filming

Principal photography started on 5 December 2015 at Hengdian Studios and wrapped up on 29 April 2016.[9][10][11] The scenes of the drama were shot in various parts of China, such as Yunnan, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Zhejiang, and Henan.[9] The total investment of the television series reaches ¥ 60 million, with majority of the budget going to special effects.[9]

The scenes set in Qingyun Mountain (青雲山) were filmed in Laojun Mountain, in Luanchuan County, Henan province.[12] The monkey groups scenes in the Qingyun Mountain were filmed in Huangshan, Anhui province. The scenes set in Heyang Castle (河陽城) were filmed in Hengdian World Studios, in Dongyang, Zhejiang province.[13] The Liuboshan scenes (流波山) were filmed in Erhai Lake, Yunnan.

Music

The television series's soundtrack is composed by Japanese composers Ikuro Fujiwara and Seikou Nagaoka, who have previously worked on the film Painted Skin and Dr. Jin respectively.

Reception

Critical response

When the television series premiered on July 31, it received mainly positive reviews.[14][15] NetEase, one of the three biggest Chinese portals on web, made a positive comment in its report: "The circumstances are rigorous, the plot is rich, the building structures are spectacular. Rolling green peaks, vast blue skies, towering cliffs, the whole group of buildings towering rigorous, magnificent, distance, clouds shrouded, just like the Heavenly Palace."[16]

Commercial reception

The drama is a commercial success. It achieved a market share of 7.075 for its first two episodes, which is the highest record held by a Chinese drama for the year 2016. As of October 2016, it surpassed 20 billion views, becoming the third drama to do so after The Journey of Flower and The Legend of Mi Yue.

Ratings

China Hunan TV premiere ratings (CSM52)
Episodes Broadcast date Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Ref
1-2 July 31, 2016 1.352 7.075 [16]
3-4 August 7, 2016 1.005 4.931
5-6 August 14, 2016 0.957 4.929
7-8 August 21, 2016 0.952 4.839
9-10 August 28, 2016 0.907 4.918
Nationwide Ratings
Episodes Broadcast date Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Ref
1-2 July 31, 2016 1.37 9.11 [16]
3-4 August 7, 2016 1.10 7.12
5-6 August 14, 2016 1.22 8.22
7-8 August 21, 2016 1.22 8.11
9-10 August 28, 2016 1.00 7.16

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Li Yi Feng rants passionately in The Legend of Chusen's trailer". Entertainment News. 2016-06-05.
  2. ↑ "First Costumes revealed for Li Yi Feng's The Legend of Chusen". Entertainment News. 2015-12-09.
  3. ↑ 修庆曾黎加盟诛仙《青云志》 滴血洞实景揭秘. 163.COM (in Chinese). 2016-01-18.
  4. ↑ TFBOYS确定加盟《诛仙青云志》. Huanqiu (in Chinese). 2015-09-25.
  5. ↑ 诛仙青云志演员阵容名单曝光 诛仙青云志什么时候播？. Sohu (in Chinese). 2015-12-05.
  6. ↑ 《青云志》赵立新领衔实力派加盟 焦俊艳抢眼（全文）. 163.COM (in Chinese). 2015-12-29.
  7. ↑ 李易峰《诛仙青云志》开拍 晒张小凡造型照. 163.COM (in Chinese). 2016-01-13.
  8. ↑ 赵丽颖演碧瑶 《青云志》李易峰杨紫TFBOYS加盟. Youth.cn (in Chinese). 2016-01-26.
  9. 1 2 3 诛仙青云志电视剧顺利杀青 主演李易峰赵丽颖剧照曝光. Xinhua News (in Chinese). 2016-05-06.
  10. ↑ 诛仙《青云志》今日开机 baby郭采洁争女主碧瑶. Tencent (in Chinese). 2015-12-05.
  11. ↑ 熊乃瑾《诛仙青云志》杀青 朱雀幽姬露出神秘面纱. Ifeng (in Chinese). 2016-04-16.
  12. ↑ 玄幻剧《诛仙·青云志》 将进驻河南栾川取景. CRL (in Chinese). 2016-04-28.
  13. ↑ 仙侠剧《诛仙·青云志》横店开机. dynews (in Chinese). 2015-12-10.
  14. ↑ 《青云志》开局破收视记录 小小凡王源颜好戏赞. Tencent (in Chinese). 2016-08-01.
  15. ↑ 《青云志》收视告捷 刘学义与众主创再聚蹲首播. Xinhuanet (in Chinese). 2016-08-01.
  16. 1 2 3 《青云志》首播收视口碑双收 正统仙侠攻占暑期. Neteast (in Chinese). 2016-08-01.

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