Destined (Chinese: 长风渡) is a Chinese series directed by Yin Tao and starring Bai Jingting and Song Yi. On 18 June 2023, it was aired on online platform iQIYI.[1] Based on Mo Shubai's novel of the same name, the series tells the story of Liu Yuru, the daughter of a cloth merchant, and Gu Jiusi, a carefree young master; who get stuck in a mismatched marriage; it's their journey from conflict to mutual respect.[2]
Plot
Liu Yuru, the legitimate eldest daughter of a cloth merchant in Yangzhou, had suffered for years under her father's concubine. Growing up, she learned to be cautious and gentle at all times, hiding her strong personality. Unexpectedly, she is forced to marry Gu Jiusi, the only son of the wealthiest family in Jiangnan who is known for his carefree lifestyle. Their relationship develops through trust, respect and mutual understanding.[3]
The series was national and internationally successful, becoming fastest drama on IQIYI to reach the 10,000 popularity mark.[4] The leads performance was critically and commercially appreciated.[5][6] It had the highest rating of 19.5 points and over 1.25M viewership within a week, during its Hongkong release.[7]
Production
On 15 June 2022, the cast was officially announced.[8] On 7 November 2022, filming ended and a set of posters was released.[9] On 10 May 2023, another set of posters was released alongside a preview.[10] On 17 June 2023, it was announced that the show will start broadcast on iQIQI the following day.[11] On 21 June 2023, a poster was released to announce that the show will also be aired on CCTV-8 starting June 26.[12][13]
^Xu MeiLing(徐美琳) (2023-06-17). "白敬亭、宋轶主演新剧《长风渡》6月18日开播" [Bai Jingting and Song Yi star in a new drama, "Destined" which premiered on June 18]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
^"白敬亭宋轶演绎《长风渡》"先婚后爱"" [Bai Jingting and Song Yi "Marriage Before Love"]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
^"电视剧《长风渡》官方预告" [The official trailer for the TV drama "Destined"]. 2023-06-18. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
^Xu MeiLing(徐美琳) (2023-06-21). "白敬亭、宋轶新剧《长风渡》6月26日央八开播" [Bai Jingting and Song Yi's new drama "Destined" began airing on CCTV-8 on June 26]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
^Xu MeiLing(徐美琳) (2023-06-18). "白敬亭、宋轶新剧《长风渡》发布追剧日历，7月14日会员收官" [Bai Jingting and Song Yi's new drama "Destined" has released a drama on July 14]. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
