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Zichuan / Eternal Brotherhood 紫川 (Purple river) formerly titled "The King of Light" is based on a future fantasy/scifi novel by Lao Zhu (老猪) which started publishing in 2002 on Qidian serial platform and evolved over 8 years, until it was completed on March 3, 2010, to a mammoth and successful epic. In June 2009, it was ranked as second on the " Ten Years Inventory of Internet Literature" . In 2019 it was among top 20 on the literary value list. The novel was published by Jiangsu Literature and Art Publishing House. Zichuan has already been adapted to donghua with 35 animated episodes, aired Dec 21, 2021 to Sep 20, 2022 (a 42 episodes version was made into one mammoth 11 hr video version, with double subtitles in English and Hanzi).
[More information in the Zichuan discussion about the adaptation to donghua, including that of some characters like Zichuan Ning]
 老猪 Lǎo zhū ("old pig") / 李鑫 Lǐ Xīn | About the author: Lao Zhu 老猪 is the pen name of Li Xin 李鑫, a civil servant who started writing after college and a disappointing love life. Idly publishing first chapters on Internet, he was surprised by the positive response to it, and started writing more seriously, despite juggling job and initial financial difficulties. Zichuan started as a hobby, grew into a passion, and became "after writing 500,000 to 600,000 words, a responsibility", causing him to put in long hours well into the nights. Lao Zhu is also the author of "Doukai" (Fighting Armor), and "My Princess of the Ming Dynasty" which are currently being serialized. About the world of Xichuan and the state of Zichuan, Soryuu Aya Brea posted to comments section an interesting short glossary about the original novel. Although there are some differences between the novel and the series, there are also similarities, so this is for those who intend to read the novel, or get more information about Lao Zhu's creation of the Xichuan world, Zichuan and its neighboring states, and its timeline. |
《紫川·光明三杰》 "Zichuan·Guangming Three Heroes (2024 drama)
Baidu infos : The costume drama《紫川·光明三杰》 "Zichuan·Guangming Three Heroes" was jointly produced by iQiyi, Shangshi Pictures, Ciwen Media, and Linghe Culture.
Important notice: the title refers to the "first part" of the epic, which runs for 24 episodes ; the remainder will be aired subsequently, probably as Zichuan - King of Light (which was the title that the complete drama, meant to be one piece, was originally titled). Baidu had an alert in March 2024 with a mention that "The first and second parts of "Zichuan: The King of Light" and "The Three Heroes of Purple River", starring Yang Xuwen, Liu Yuning, and Zhang Mingen, are expected to be broadcast on iQiyi before June" in this : LINK. |
Production credits :
- Directors : Zhang Meng (张萌, who directed 2020 The Great Ruler), Wei Li Zhou (卫立洲, who directed 2020 Ultimate Note), Jin Sha (金沙, who directed 2021 Novoland Pearl Eclipse)
- Screenwriter : Tian Liang Liang 田良良 (Baidu, Dramawiki, MDL) + Chen Chen (陈晨), Jia Bin Bin 贾彬彬 (dramawiki) or Qian Jing Jing 钱晶晶, Xu Zi Yuan 徐子沅, Cheng Ting Yu 程婷钰 (MDL)
- Dubbing Director: Bei Chen (北辰) - Most of the cast is dubbed, although no dubber is listed for Liu Yuning
- Art Director: Mao Jian (毛建)
- Music Director: Chen Xue Ran (陈雪燃)
- Producers: Ma Zhong Jun (马中骏) , Bai Yi Cong (白一骢) Yang Bei (杨蓓), Yu Jie (鱼洁)
- Production Designer: Liu Shi Yun
- Company: iQiyi, SMG Pictures, Ciwen Media, Linghe Culture
- Weibo social media pages of the production
 | Filmed 2021.07.06- 2021.08.24, in Hengdian and Beijing, this 24 episodes iQiyi drama version took some time (and name changes: it was first known a "The King of Light in Zichuan") until "passing review". But after the long wait, it came almost as a surprise scheduling, airing end of February on Tencent and iQiyi ! Airing scheduled from Feb.27, 19:00 on iQiyi (direct link) to March 22, 2024 (airing schedule on posters, below) |
oreades206 added this precision in comments : "When they had the booting ceremony in July, the filming had actually started in May. Yang Xuwen wrapped Strange Tales on 19 May and 20 May he rushed to Zichuan set. First they shot the war scenes for a month or a month and a half then they moved to Hengdian in July for the indoor scenes." The desert battleground used perhaps a location in Hebei province, close to Beijing, maybe well-known Tianmo film and television base, 90 km away from the PRC capital. Hengdian studios in Zhejiang province's video presentation of June 2023 is below. According to other info, palace scenes were shot in the 'Palace of Emperor Qin' area, while other scenes were in the Riverside scene at Qingming festival area, Spring&Autumns, Qin & Han dynasties areas.
[Tianmo first became famous with the 1994 Romance of the Three Kingdoms TV series. Since then "over 4,000 episodes from more than 300 TV programs have been at least partly shot in the desert... Blockbusters featuring scenes filmed here include Tsui Hark's martial-arts film, [2011] Flying Swords of Dragon Gate; Feng Xiaogang's action-drama, [2004] A World Without Thieves; and the dark-fantasy Hollywood flick, starring Jet Li and Brendan Fraser, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." (China Daily feature) 2018 Oh! My Emperor! was also filmed there.]
Marcus Sim shared these blog pictures to support the info of imminent airing days before Feb 27, despite warning that the production had not made it official yet. The Baidu page was completing detailsat the time, and the airing date was confirmed soon after :
Following threads and videos, here are some screenshots of some main leads in the cast, a short synopsis, and a paragraph abot thse source and adaptation :
 Yang Xuwen as Zi Chuan Xiu |  Li Mozhi as Zi Chuan Ning |  Liu Yuning as Di Lin |
"Set in the turbulent land of Zichuan, where the clans of Zichuan and Sairong are engaged in intense warfare. Zichuan Xiu, stationed at the border, returns to the capital with remarkable military achievements, bringing a momentary peace to his homeland. However, new challenges arise as Yang Minghua, a prominent court official with sinister intentions, launches a rebellion. Zichuan Xiu, along with his sworn brothers Di Lin and Site Lin, take action to eliminate the threat and restore tranquility to Zichuan. Yet, as the dust settles, the aggressive Sairong officially declares war on Zichuan."
"Zi Chuan" is adapted from a fantasy novel which tells the story of the male protagonist Zi Chuan Xiu and his friends Di Lin and Si Te Lin ("Sterling"), facing an interstellar crisis, working together to resist foreign forces, and finally winning peace. The adaptation written by Tian Liangliang will focus on the down to Earth elements, with some xuanhuan fantasy.
In real life, the production faced some controversy, touching the leads behavior, which is always a sensitive topic that can make and more often, break a production in China, with adverse rumors:
- Yang Xuwen (fondly remembered as Guo Jing in 2017 The Legend of Condor Heroes, and as Lu Ling Feng in 2022 Strange Tales of the Tang Dynasty) was embroiled in the investigation of actress Ren Jiao's suicide by jumping from a window (he was cleared of responsibility). He plays the titular Zi Chuan Xiu.
- Zhang Ming'en (who debuted in 2016 in The Mystic Nine) had previously brought attention to him for reckless driving a motorcycle, hurting Chen Weiting and not apologizing, and for a "cheating on girlfriend" allegation, involving Xu Lu and his co-star Hu Bingqing from Insect Totem in April 2020. But while both claimed he had already split with Xu Lu, Hu Bingqing also claimed Zhang Mingen confessed his feelings for her but she did not accept, and other things messed up the narrative, for a Chinese audience always sensitive to gossip.
- LYN was caught smoking after he claimed he had quit.
All these concerns caused reporters to doubt the drama would air! But after sufficient (long) time, these have been washed away into best forgotten past. Zhang Ming'en has played as guest role in 2023 Three-Body and Scent of Time and is back also with the Zichuan co-star main role of Si Yi Lin (Si Te Lin in the novel and donghua), together with the two other leads, albeit he is listed as "special guest star" on the Baidu description.
Liu Yuning's successful (if also diversely discussed) role as Ning Yuanzhou in 2023 A Journey To Love costume drama (also about ancient politics) has helped pushing this long awaited adaptation of a major Chinese e-novel to get on screens. Nevertheless, the rush to air it may have been detrimential to proper marketing efforts, as this drama which did not get much promotion and may have fallen below the radar of casual c-drama audiences. Promotion was done on the way, and a live stream was scheduled and announced on the production Weibo for March 7, 2024, with cast.
But the date was not the most auspicious after the audiences got rattled by the length of screentime devoted to the less important "female lead character", played by Li Mozhi, when the novel and donghua lovers (who made up a big part of audience), knew that character to be, at most, a secondary one in the original story. So, they found her over-represented in comparison with the original story characters.
There is a characters correlation chart, pictured above (click on it to expand picture)
Drama posters and character posters :
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Airing Calendar (click on to enlarge) and Reception ( Heat index, In weekly top ten web dramas watched in China)
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Trailer and BTS:
GIF from Eternal Brotherhood 1 Trailer: The Three Brothers Protect Their Home | 紫川·光明三杰 | iQIYI (1min43 : click on picture to view in full)
 1'05 Trailer on Weibo ; excerpt: |  |
 Di Lin: " I am willing to be your slave" from ep7 (click on picture to see the bullet comments on Weibo) |  BTS (1'33) : The spectacular sand scene in ep.1, shot in 45°C surface heat after a rainstorm! |
Music MVs
(click on pictures for direct links to sources and listen)
 Lao Pengyou (Liu Yuning song ; original MV o Weibo), also on Youtube. Sarann translated MV of " Lao Pengyou" |  Peachey Blossom translated MV Starlight translated MV of "Old Friend" |
 Shi Ni A (It's You) sung by Zhang Ming'en, original MV. (launched 2024.02.29)
|   Peachey Blossom translated MVs |
Full OST posted on the YT channel of CDRAMA LYRICS (with timestamps but no subtitles)List of songs in the OST as listed on Baidu drama page :
- 《老朋友》 Old Friend, music by 陈雪燃 Chen Xueran, lyrics by 明天 Ming Tian, sung by Liu Yuning 摩登兄弟刘宇宁
- 《火》 Fire, music by 陈雪燃 Chen Xueran, lyrics by 明天 Ming Tian (pseudonym of Chen Xueran? see above) , sung by Chen Xueran
- 《是你啊》(男生版) It's You (male version), music by 许昊珂 Xu Haoke, lyrics by 海雷 Hai Lei, sung by 张铭恩 Zhang Ming'en ; female version sung by , 莎啦啦 Sha La La
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Characters and Cast Directory - part 1 (Episode 1)
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Ka Dan's carriage on Hengchuan battlefield on the border of Zichuan
Zichuan capital - the land was beset by threats from foreign North Clan and barely subdued occupied Yuanzhou border country. General Ming Hui [33] mentioned he had to "watch the Liufeng family". Several provinces ("Liuyang, Jiasha, Xiluo, Wuyan" mentioned by YM in ep.10), were being under attack, while the Zichuan ruling family was not seated as firmly as they hoped to be. The ruling family could not control all the fief lords.
oreades206 noted, from the original story : "Factions are Empire of Light, House Zichuan, House Liu Feng, House Lin, and the Demon empire. I think they changed the demon empire into North clan in the drama."
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 | [1]. Ge Sha 葛沙 barbarian commander in chief of the North Clan, who was attacking Yuanzhou province of Zuichuan country in ep1. | not credited | ||
  KD and SYL, ep.9 (45:03) | [ 2]. Kǎ Dān 卡丹 Barbarian princess captured by Zichuan Xiu, hidden in a sack, at the Hengchuan battlefield. She became a hostage, since she was the beloved youngest daughter of the North Clan Divine Emperor. She was saved by Si YiLin [18] [ep.6]. He suffered for letting her fly a lantern for her dead mother (ep.9). She had fallen for him, told him about her life in Jushen castle and Sairong tribe staying connected to mountains (ep.11), and was waiting for him when he had to go to war against the uprisings (ep.13-14). (from ep.1 forward) |
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 | [3]. Luō Jié 罗杰 He led the cavalry against the barbarians, and fought with Ming Yu and Bai Chuan (from ep.1 forward) |
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 | [4]. Míng Yǔ 明羽 He was one of the three closest followers and faithful aides of Zichuan Xiu, together with Luo Jie and Bai Chuan . (from ep.1 forward) |
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 | [5]. Bái Chuān 白川 Lieutenant in the Yuanzhou army, she found Zichuan Xiu [7] "sleeping" after the defeat of the barbarians and dragged him to the battlefield. - Later, Z.Xiu exposed her as a spy for Yang Minghua [9], but by then, she had shifted allegiance to support him (ep.9). (from ep.1 forward) |
b. June 30, 1999, has played in many dramas and movies ; romancce drama Miss Sunshine On the Way TBA Main Support cast | ||
 | [6]. Gǔ Léi 古雷 Yuanzhou guard who wore Zichuan Xiu's armor while his superior "slept". (ep.1) |
Chinese actor and blogger, b.January 18, 1998; he played in guest role in 2021 Falling Into Your Smile, and as Xiao Zi in 2024 Amidst a Snowstorm of Love | ||
   Ep.16 (17:04) Z.Xiu and his most trusted aides  Xiu and Ning, ep.8 (38:20) and 18 | [7]. Zǐchuān Xiù 紫川秀 Z.Xiu had been exiled to Yuanzhou (a harsh border province in the north) seven years before, by Yang Minghua [9]. He was protected by Ge Yingxing [15] who had made him a captain in the Yuanzhu army. He was viewed as "unstable and unreliable" eve by his subordinates. But he secretly got rid of Ge Sha [1] while pretending to be asleep (---or, was it the mythical master of Lin House, Zuo Jiaming, who had come secretly to help the land of Yuanzhou he once ruled, as GYX told YMH in ep. 10?) Zichuan Xiu was Zichuan Yuanxing's stepson (Z.Xiu's original name was Lin He, so his origins were complicated with a link to another important family). He had been brought up as an "elder brother" to protect ZYX's daughter Zichuan Ning [12] but despite feeling loyal to her, he had mixed feelings of affection and annoyance about her childish selfishness since they were small. (from ep.1 forward) |
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 | [8]. Zǐchuān Xiù (young) Flashbacks of memories (ep.1, 3 and other) about his being condemned by Yuan Minghua, playing with Z.Níng... |
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 | [9]. Yáng Mínghuá 杨明华 Most powerful of the three leaders of the Zichuan clan, commander and guardian of the capital, but jealous of Zichuan Xiu. He was in the past sworn brother of Ge YIngxing [15] and of Zichuan Yuanxing (defunct brother of current old Chieftain) [17]. (Ep.1-12. ) |
b. July 25, 1982, graduate from the Central Academy of Drama. He has played in support roles in many movies and dramas since 2001, including 2017 TMOPB, 2023 Mysterious Lotus Casebook and A Journey to Love (as Deng Hui, opposite LYN) Main Suppot Cast | ||
 | [10]. Tiěshǒu nárén 铁手拿人 "Iron Hand" Weapons blacksmith and military arrests officer, under Yang Minghua [9] He was entrusted by YMH to deal with his secret mine, but ZCX and SYL stopped him. (Ep.1-8. ) |
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  LMH & YMH, ep.5 (32:58) | [11]. Luō Mínghǎi 罗明海 Lord Luo was Yang Minghua's subordinate (ep.1) "Chief Remonstrator", he schemed on orders, to make the peace negotiations with North Clan fail (ep4) and take over the task to "protect" the old Chieftain (ep.7). He suggested a plan for the capital city's intake of refugees but had also had Ka Dan's carved message intercepted to prevent peace negotiations start again (ep.8). He appeared to be a double agent against YMH, but his family was not spared in the aftermath of the red night. (ep.12-13). Embittered against Di Lin with whom he had to work, he also targeted SiYiLin and Z.Xiu. But his loyalty to Zichuan made him accept Di Lin's harsh decisions against corruption, and propose to send him as last ditch defender against enemies pushing through the borders (ep 22) (from ep.1 forward) |
aka Benjamin Zhang, formerly Zhang Shushu; b. October, 1980, in Liaoning, graduate from the Film and Television Art Department of Nanjing University of the Arts. Debuted in the 2001 TV series, "Red and Black". Has played in many movies and dramas; is married and has a daughter since 2012. Main Support cast | ||
 | [12]. Zǐchuān Níng 紫川宁 The princess and and Zichuan Xiu [7] were childhood sweethearts. She came just in time to rescue him in ep.2 and was willing to house and feed him and his three lieutenants while they were in the capital. The favorite niece of the old Chieftain [17] (orphan of his defunct brother Z.Yuanxing); he said (ep.9) that he might let her take over as ruler after her upcoming 18th birthday. She wanted to play the guqin at this occasion, but was not good at it and prone to temper tantrums. Her trip to Yuanzhou and return to the capital made her grow up. (from ep.1 fprward) |
aka Cherry Lee (Weibo); b. June 24, 1993 in Sichuan, graduate of the Shanghai Theatre Academy. She has played in dramas since 2016, including in 2023 My Lethal Man (FL). MAIN FEMALE LEAD | ||
 | [13]. Zǐchuān Níng (young) 少年紫川宁 In flashbacks of Z.Níng and Z.Xiù's memories from childhood. (ep.3) |
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 | [14]. Xiǎo Měi 小美 Zichuan Ning's maid and confidante. She covered up for the princess when she ventured outside the palace. (from ep.1) |
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 | [15]. Gē Yīngxīng 哥应星 Ge was his family name, not meaning "brother"; General of the Yuanzhou Army, he had been secretly protecting Z.Xiu. He was a key part of the peace negotiations with the North Clan and asked Z.Xiu to protect Ka Dan. (ep.4). He called Yuan Minghua "San Di" 三第 (Third younger Brother, in ep.7), being sworn brother with YMH and with the defunct brother of the Chieftain. He was cornered and killed by those he trusted. (Ep.1-12. ) |
b.April 11, 1975, he is also a screenwriter, and director who graduated from Henan Theater Academy. He has played in movies in dramas since 1996, among which 2021 Fall in Love (as warlord Xu BoJun). Main Support cast | ||
 | [16]. Wèi Míng 未名 Ge Yingxing's attendant; he was puzzled by the leather gift sent by Z.Xiu to Lord Ge. He was the finger missing man who had been planted by YMH near GYX, but he chose to side with him. Rappelling down a cliff, he escaped the trap set against GYX who stayed behind, but he was ambushed later and died giving Z.Xiu only a cryptic answer to his question about who killed GYX. (ep.1, 12-13) |
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 | [17]. Zǐchuān CānXīng 紫川参星, old Chieftain of Zichuan (addressed as Jūn zhǎng dàrén 君张大人, “Your Majesty"). He looked powerless, playing with puzzles while leaving State matters to Ge Yingxing and Yang Minghua. He disliked Zichuan Xiu who was his defunct brother Yuanxing's stepson (Z.Xiu's original name was Lin He). In fact he had his own game, playing those around him. (from ep.1) |
b. September 23, 1955, he has played in many dramas and a few movies since 2003, many patriotic such as 2011 1911 Revolution (as Sun Yatsen) Main Support cast | ||
 (* Baidu keeps the name used in the donghua Sītèlín, "Sterling" 斯特林)  YSL and KD, ep. 10. | [18]. Sī Yìlín 斯毅林 * Deputy commander of the Imperial Guard, secretly sworn brother of Z.Xiu and Di Lin [21]. He lived in the palace, close to his uncle, the Chieftain, and (from ep.4) was also in charge of the War Prisoner camp, including Princess Ka Dan. Later, the Chieftain entrusted the "Royal Escorts"/Palace Guards to him (ep.9). But he was framed and apparently maimed by YMH henchmen (ep.11). He reappeared to confront YMH later (ep.12) but asked to be sent to pacify Yuanzhou with his 150,000 troops afterwards, earning the nickname of "Tiger of Zichuan" (and even more distrust from the new Commander in Chief). He had fallen for Ka Dan and was reluctant to leave her with just a flower in a box. (ep.14-15). But he had to go pacify Yuanzhou and hunt Lei Hong, finding a large embezzlement case on his way. . (ep.16-18). He endured the public surprise betrothal to Li Qing arranged by the Chieftain for him, but out of honesty confessed his feelings about Ka Dan before being sent against North Clan who were pushing forward after Lei Hong's betrayal. (ep.21) (from ep.1 forward) |
3RD MALE LEAD (SML), guest role | ||
[19] Si Te Lin (young) 少年斯毅林 | Liu Bi Long 刘堃龙 He took part in the 3rd China Child Star Finals in 2016 (no further info) | |||
 | [20] .Luō Bō 罗波 In charge of Yuanzhou army where Z.Xiu was a captain. He warned Z. Xiu that he was being summoned to the capital not for a reward but to be investigated as suspicious. Together with Lin BIng [36] he was in charge of hunting down Lei Hong [35] after the red night, but became a pawn in the war game along the border, and had to retreat, severely injured, to Wanyu key fortress betwee Yuanzhou and Zichuan. (ep.1, 14) |
aka Yip Wong, b. 1986-Feb-18 in Shenyang, he is also a director and has played in a couple of movies and in 16+ dramas. | ||
  Ep1 (38:56): the 3 sworn brothers in their secret hide out | [21]. Dì Lín 帝林 He stayed close and had earned some trust from Yang Minghua who thought Di Lin had a deep grudge against Zichuan Xiu. He was asked by Yang Minghua to bring back and monitor Z.Xiu, whom YMH was viewing with suspicion. He was sent on an expedition to pacify the border after negotiations with North Clan failed (ep7) and came back to play another part in the complex game of the YMH rebellion. But following orders, he still became the arch enemy of the new Commander-in chief. He was an invaluable asset for the security of Zichuan. A cruel man, Di Lin still had a soft spot for his wife Lin Xiujia [23] and would never harm his sworn brothers Z.Xiu and SiYiLin, even if it meant rescuing one from the execution grounds or suffering torture for standing firm in his loyalty. (from ep. 1 forward) | Liú Yǔníng 刘宇宁 (mini profile link)  2ND MALE LEAD (SML) | ||
[22]. Dì Lín (young) 少年帝林 |
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 Di Lin (Liu Yuning) and Zichuan Xiu (Yang Xuwen) exchanging coded messages (ep.4) ; the meaning is explained by Z.Xiu to SYL in the beginning of ep.5 (There is a funny BTS of the scene on Weibo) |
Character Directory (part 2)
 | [23]. Gé Qīng 葛青 Di Lin's follower. After the red night, he got rid od traitors on orders from Di Lin. (ep2, 4, 13) |
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  | [24]. Lín Xiùjiā 林秀佳 Di Lin's wife ; she made a glossary for him before he left on mission (ep7) , and she was the first he visited when he came back (ep.11) ; she liked gardening and calmly trusted Di Lin to come back to her (ep.14.) She was going to have a child (ep.18) so Di Lin did not have the heart to blame her for Ning's leaving the city, where Xiujia had helped. (from ep.2 forward ) |
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 | [25]. Xiāo Lóng 萧龙 also addressed as Xiāo dàrén 萧大人(Lord Xiao) An official, fawning on Yang Minghua with whom he shared a shave and information, building a frame-up case against Z.Xiu (ep.2). He taunted Ge Yingxing about the peace negotiations (ep.6). (Ep.2-13. ) |
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  | [26]. Lěi Xùn 蕾迅 He opposed peace talks with the North Clan (ep.3). In charge of the 170 000 Palace Guards also in charge of city gates, he gave them time off, so the North Clan envoys could abduct Ka Dan and leave in the night. Despite being "demoted", he was to be sent with GYX to head an expedition against North Clan. But Di Lin stepped in to say he would lead it with 50,000 men only. This “Lei Daren“ 雷大人 was going to help YMH and become commander in chief, but the sworn brothers boxed him. Z.Xiu used his black leopard tally to take care of the guards. (ep.3, 6, 7, 12. ) |
b.1986, Nov.1, in Shenyang, graduated from Sichuan University of Communication, he is director, actor, and screenwriter who has played in movies and tv series. In 2023, he competed in Sweden and Spain with his short film "Thirty Five". | ||
 | [27]. Gē Shān 哥珊 Commander of the Ministry of Government Supervision, to which Z.Xiu was assigned after the frame-up fell through and Yang Minghua got busy with the North Clan peace talks. (ep.4, 6) |
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 | [28]. Mù Qí 穆奇 The negotiator for North Clan was balking at the demand for return of 3 provinces and cities in the peace talks with Ge Yingxing and Yang Minghua (ep.4. ) |
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 | [29]. Lǔ Dì 鲁帝 Even though his name was Lu Di, he was not "Emperor Lu" but only "general of the 11th army" of the "Divine Emperr". The huge warrior envoy of North Clan was pretending to have rashes to stall the peace talks, but was outraged when he was challenged to a fight by Z.Xiu who was only a "logistics" staff serving tea! His mission in bringing Ka Dan away was not what it seemed. Later, he led the troops against Zichuan and captured Lei Hong. (ep.4, 20-22) |
b.March 30, 1981, has played in support roles in many movies and dramas including recently in 2023 I Am Nobody. | ||
 | [30]. Línglóng 玲珑 "exquisite" : one of the ladies at the Chunfeng Garden capital city brothel. Z.Xiu saw her secretly sending a message out of the back gate to be carried by a mysterious man. (ep.8) |
b.July 16, 1994, active in support roles in movies (including one FL role in 2021) and dramas since 2020 ; this is her 5th role in a drama. | ||
 | [31]. Tóng Chuí 铜锤 He had been working for Yuan Minghua, as a weapon making blacksmith for 8 years, together with Tieshou [10]. The Chieftain had been implying that he was a spy for him, so even though the two were the closest to him, and Tieshou had been killed, Yang Minhua could not tolerate him any more. (Ep.1, 9. ) |
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 | [32]. Míngyuè 明月 "Bright Moon", the manageress of the Chunfeng Garden brothel. She gathered and sold information, and taught Z.Ning [12] to play the guqin (to perform at her upcoming birthday party). (ep.9-11) |
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 | [33]. Xiǎo Qī 小七 Mingyue's associate at Chunfeng Yuan brothel in Zichuan capital. (ep.9) |
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 | [34]. Míng Huī 明辉 General in charge of the "Border Appeasement Army" ,"watching the Liufeng family": He was reluctant to take up backup duty in Yuanzhou uprisings and advised the Chieftain to send Commander Fang instead. Cautious about his words at the dinner with Yang Minghua and Lord Luo [11], later, he was made aware that YMH had been funding his and Fang Jin's armies since the treasury of Zichuan was empty. But he was spared after the red night, and was sent to Yuanzhou to assist SiYiLin in the defense of Wayun. He sketched a plan with SYL in front of Weiyu Forest. He lost his mind after being one of the few survivors of Payi fortress which he had believed impregnable. (ep.22) (ep.10-11, 14, 16, 22) |
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 | [35.] Fāng Jìn 方劲 Commander Fang, in charge of the valiant Black Banner Army. Embittered by the report of Di Lin's ruthlessness (North Clan and Yuanzhou enemies might be more determined not to surrender), he was blackmailed by Lord Luo [11] (who knew Fang's one weakness: his daughter) into promising to stay put, if Yang Minghua rebelled. Still he was spared after the red night and fought valiantly in Yuanzhou until he was killed by Lu Di at Moon Bay. (ep.10, 14, 21. ) |
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  | [36]. Lei Hong 雷洪 He told Ge Yingxing [15] that, as the Deputy Commander of Yuanzhou Army, he was ready to recapture four cities with a 20,000 army. But he defected to side with YMH while Ge was on his way to the Lin family [9]. He killed GYX, and while on the run from the victors, instigated the Orcs ans Snake race at the border, and maneuvered to become the new king of Yuanzhou. He finally betrayed Zichuan totally by surrendering to North Clan. (ep.20) and became "Duke Pingjing" with the mission to defeat SiYiLin ! (Ep.10-12, 14, 20, 24) |
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 | [37]. Lin Bing 林冰 She informed Ge Yingxing that Luo Bo [20] was looking to find Di Lin, and objected to Di Lin's tactics of using surrendered North Clan soldiers to expand his 50,000 army to 200,000, slaughtering those who would not surrender. She was sent with Luo Bo to capture Lei Hong but they were ordered to suppress the Orcs and Snake rebellion instead. After a stinging defeat in Yuanzhou, when Luo Bo was injured, she stayed to defend the heavily damaged Wayun fortress until Di Lin came with reinforcement. (Ep.10, 14, 22) |
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  | Dé Kē 德科 and his father who introduced him to Z.Xiu, at Princess Ning's birthday celebration ; they were the first public victims when they accused YMH of rebellion. (Ep11.) | not credited | ||
 | [38]. Dù Kè 杜克 Lei Hong's subordinate had set up a trap for Ge Yingxing and Wei Ming {16], forcing them to escape by rappelling down a cliff, but Ge stayed to face him and Lei Hong. Du Ke followed Lei Hong in self chosen exile, to stir Yuanzhou into more rebellion. He was ordered by LH to surrender his troops to North Clan, but Z.Xiu and his men caught up with Du Ke, who fell from a height, wounded, into an area where metal masked North Clan guards were waiting. He was granted "captive ceremony" next, together with Lei Hong, and joined the enemies. (ep.11, 14, 20) | |||
 | Ān Níng 安宁 ; Mǐ HǎiYí 米海仪 ; Gé Xīn 葛新 They headed three armies who were going to occupy the capital for YMH during his rebellion and "prevent trouble", but finally turned around, persuaded by Z.Xiu's promise, and stayed put in South Camp. (ep.12-13. ) | First two are not credited ; the last one is below. | ||
 | [39]. Gé Xīn 葛新 The Deputy Commander, in charge of 50,000 men, faced by the troops led by Bai Chuan, finally bowed down, like An Ning and Mi Haiyi's troops had done, when Z.Xiu showed the leopard tally of Lei Xun [25] and next fooled them about the death of YMH and Lei Xun and GYX's arrival with 400,000 troops, showing the Commander's seal. Z.Xiu promised the Palace Gards armies that they would be spared, but it was too late for Di Lin's ruthlessness (causing Z.Xiu heartache and a rift with his Elder Brother, before Z.Xiu left the capital.) (Ep.12-13.) |
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 | [40]. Cānxīng nèishì 参星内侍 The Chieftain's attendant was carrying messages to the Ministry of War, including that of sending Z.Xiu as far away as possible from the capital (ep.16). (ep. 13, 14, 16) |
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 SiYiLin and Kadan in episode 14 "Forget me not" (cut from the drama Weibo) when he announced that he was leaving Zichuan capital to go to war in Yuanzhou. |
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 From the donghua version - Yun Qianxue of Demon army against Z.Xiu and SiTeLin |
Jiashan fortress, in Jixin province, to which Z.Xiu had been demoted again, now in charge of Reserve service, a post with "no outside resources" and "no perspective for promotion". It was a dilapidated and dusty place at the border of Yuanzhou. 21 out of 23 provinces of that country (formerly governed for 200 years by Zichuan) had rebelled, instigated by Lei Hong who was trying to establish himself as king there, and instigating Orcs and Snake tribes to further uprisings. Those had defeated Lin Bing and Luo Bo, who had been severely injured and forced to retreat in Wayun fortress. The Chieftain and the new Commander in Chief LMH laid out a plan to deploy armies, including the 150,000 Palace guards of Siyilin, and calling in Reserve, in view of the war that had started.
Character Directory (part 3) Ep.15 -end
 | [41]. Jīn Chāng 金昌 captain of the reserve service at Jiashan fortress (ep.15) |
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 | [42]. A Ze 阿泽 A colleague of Mingyue ; at the local Chunfeng Yuan (Chunfeng Garden), closed, but still selling information. He revealed that Jixin Province was short of manpower, money, and food, so all able bodied men had become robbers. (ep.15) |
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 | [43]. Mao Cai 茂才 The Da Ge (Elder Brother) of the local gang of mountain robbers was warned that soldiers were coming, but when they were rounded up, they were tricked into signing up for Z.Xiu's batallion of reserve. (ep.15 and forward) |
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 | [44]. Xiǎo Shàozi 小哨子 The young spy had listened to Z.Xiu and A Ze's conversation in front of Jiashan Chunfeng Yuan and rushed to warn his elders in the mountain. He later served as Z.Xiu's young spy to gather information about Lei Hong from the Wealth Growth merchants. (ep.15 and forward) |
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 | [45]. Lǐ Nóng 李农 Bandit in the gang of Mao Cai, he rushed to meet Bai Chuan who wrestled him into deefeat and accepting to sign up as reserve. (ep.15 and forward) | Wèi Yuǎn 魏远 He has played as support in 2023 All I See Is You mini drama. No more info. | ||
  | [46]. Lǐ Qīng 李清 Foster daughter of the Chieftain, from a noble family in Zichuan, she had been sent away by YMH as warrior to defend the south-east fortress. She admired SiYiLin and the Chieftain promised he would arrange marriage for them. She had brought a mysterious box for Z.Xiu. Later, the Chieftain entrusted her with the matter of provisions for the armies fighting on the fronts, before fomally betrothing her to Si Yilin, as a gesture to quell the rumors against the Tiger of Zichuan, and reinforce family strength. (ep.15-16, 21) |
b.January 3, 1995 in Hangzhou, she has played since 2016 in a couple of movies and 11 dramas, including in 2019 The Golden Eyes (FL Qin Yi Bing) | ||
 | [47]. Gǔ Sēn 古森 He added fuel to the hostility of the new Commander in Chief [11] against those who warred in Yuanzhou "without military discipline", like SiYiLin, "stayed outside of Wayun fortress, delaying the expedition" like Ming Hui [33], and were late for the military review, like Z.Xiu's new batallion. (ep.15, 22) |
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 | Old hungry woman who hid with refugees in the forest outside Kaige town, where Ning and Z.Xiu crossed paths but did not meet. She slaughtered Ning's beloved white horse, Zhui (which had carried Ning on her clandestine journey from Zichuan to Yuanzhou) to feed her famine-stricken family and fellows. (ep.17-18) | not credited | ||
  | [48]. A Guài 阿怪 "Weirdo" An Orc, who had captured Ning with two clanmen, when she was fleeing the compound where the refugees had eaten her horse. She was terrified when she heard them comparing her to streaked pork meat. She fled right into the arms of Z.Xiu, who was an old acquaintance of A.Guai. (ep.17-18) |
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 | [49]. Dé Lún 德伦 He and his Zuoyi clansmen had the Xiu Battalion surrounded, when they were pushing on, led by Bai Chuan on orders from X.Xiu, to find where Lei Hong was hiding. He was an old acquaintance of Z.Xiu too. - Z.Xiu and the Xiu battalion escorted him and his men back to their home Bulu village, in a remote mountain under a sacred temple. (ep.18, 20) |
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 | [50]. Gǔ Lán 古蓝 The governor of Deyun Province did not agree with SYL's request of 50 T grain for his Palace Guards troops: even suggesting 15T caused an uproar. SYL's attendant warned that Gu Lan was close to Luo Minghai. In fact, he was his brother in law, so LMH was reluctant to investigate him, as the Chieftain ordered him to. (ep.18-19. ) |
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 | [51]. Zhuō Lín 卓林 He spilled wine on SYL, to draw him aside from the shabby banquet, and tell him about the disappearance of his captain, and of the corruption going on. SYL investigated, advised the capital and entrusted Zhuo Lin to esccort Gu Lan to be indicted there. (ep.18-19) |
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 | [52]. Zǐchuān Yún 紫川云 Backstory of Zichuan as told by Princess Ning to the followers of Z.Xiu in Yuanzhou. Because of his growing increasingly unstable when he was an autocrat, the Three Central Offices were established to supervise the family administration, even, have the power to impeach the Chieftain and replace him, while preserving the bloodline. But with time, it grew into a bloated system where nobles only cared for themselves. (ep.20) |
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 | [53]. Xiǎobàn shòurén 小半兽人 "Little half beast man/orc" He greeted the Xiu Batallion as they arrived with De Lun in Bu Lu Village. (ep.20) |
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 | [54]. Wen He 文河 He was sent to escort Princess NIng back from Yuanzhou to the imperial capital. (ep.20) |
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 | [55]. Kǎ Dùn 卡顿 The "Second Brother" was closer to the North Clan emperor and his intentions. He mocked Yun Qianxue's injury together with Lu Di and sent Duke Pingjing (LH) to battle in front of Payi. (ep.20-24) |
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 | [56]. Kǎ Lán 卡兰 He was more expert in military affairs, and wondered why LH and DK had been granted the benefit of captive ceremony. (ep.20-24) |
b.June 18, 1998 in Heilongjiang, he made his acting debut in 2016 in a movie and has played in many movies and dramas including in 2023 An Ancient Love Song (ML) | ||
 | [57]. Xiāo Píng 萧平 Member of the Three Central Officers advisors to the Chieftain. He reminded the members of the voting mechanism that governed Zichuan. He objected to the barging in to their conference by Di Lin (non member) who strongly reacted to the "treasonous words" he had overheard. He believed Zichuan should let go of Yuanzhou. (ep.20-21) |
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 | [58]. Mǎ Qīn 马钦 Member of the Three Central Offices advisors to the Chieftain. Together with Xiao, Wang, and Ma, he wanted peace to be able to resume business. He suggested they stir up the people against Si Yilin, through painting him as a warmonger. (ep.20-21) |
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 | [59]. Wang'er / Wang Ge 汪格 Member of the Three Central Offices advisors to the Chieftain. He strongly reacted to Di Lin accusing the advisors of being hypocrites and parasites, tolerating enslavement and corruption. He argued that the profits from mining had been paying for the Ministry of Military and Legal affairs, and provisions for the army. (ep.20-21) |
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 | [60]. Mǎ Wéi 马维 Member of the Three Central Offices. The "junior member" said he had worked on a plan to help the Zichuan family restore peace. He introduced elder Bu Nong. He also, later, suggested to the advisors that they use the people as new leader. Was he sincere, when he was reaussuring Z.Ning that he admired Z.Xiu for his being apto find unusual solutions? (ep.20-23) |
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 | [61]. elder Bù Nóng 布农 Invited by the Three Central Offices members. Former chief of Zuoyi clan (which had highest prestige among the tribes in Yuanzhou), uncle of the current chief, Budan, he had come to negotiate peace with the Zichuan family for Yuanzhou. He suggested that he be given the "barren lands" to "manage" with its unruly tribes, and vowed he would stay faithful to Zichuan. Both the Chieftain and Di Lin reacted to this treasonous suggestion of relinquishing control over Yuanzhou. (ep.20-21. ) |
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 | [62]. God-emperor Sairon of North Clan 塞戎神皇 He was old but shrewd and decisive in his battle plans, using Lei Hong, promoted to Duke in North Clan, to target Wayun fortress as key to Zichuan. He'd wait in Maple Forest. (ep.22) |
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  | [63]. Yún Qiǎnxuě 云浅雪 General Yun Qianxue of North Clan. He carried out the battle plans together with Lu Di, estimating that Si Yiling was targeting Maple Forest. He caught up with him in front of Payi, but was maimed by Z.Xiu masked as North Clan scout. (ep.22-23) |
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| [64]. Yún Qiǎnxuě bùjiāng 云浅雪 部将 Yun Qianxue's lieutenant |
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 | [65]. Hēi shā jūnshī 黑纱军师 "Black Veil strategist" He came in as if transforming from a bird that flew in to talk to General Qianxue. (ep.24) |
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| []. Qí Luò / Qí Ge 琪珞 |
b. April 24, 1996; he has played in one movie and 4 dramas including 2023 The Princess and the Werewolf (as general Ma Yinxiong) | |||
| []. Ying Mulan (Ming Lan?) 大将军名兰 The general who was beheaded for dirtying the carpet in front of old Zichuan Yun on returning from a victory? (ep.20) |
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| []. Bù Dān 布丹 |
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| []. Bù sēn 布森 |
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| []. Luó Sī 罗斯 | ||||
| []. Hú ān 胡安 |
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| []. Jiāng dàrén 江大人 |
 From episode 24 : the defense of Wayun, key fortress of Yuanzhou, led by Di Lin. Meanwhile Si Yilin and Z.Xiu were buying time for them, keeping North Clan busy besieging Payi. Di Lin would soon leave to join them as "third idiot". |
.... TO BE CONTINUED ....
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 Cut of the episode opening credits. |
Character table in alphabetical order
(click on numbers to find the description in the Directory, part 1, 2, or 3)
A- A Guai [48] – A Ze [42] |
B- Bai Chuan {5] – Bu Dan [] – Bu Nong [61] - Bu Sen [] |
C- Canxing neishi [40] |
D- De Lun [49] - Di Lin [21] – Di Lin young [22] – Du Ke [38] |
F- Fang Jin [35] |
G- Ge Qing [23] - Ge Sha [1] – Ge Shan [27] - Ge Xin [39] - Ge YingXing [15] - Gu Lan [50] - Gu Lei [6] - Gu Sen [47] |
H- Hei Sha junshi [65] – Hu an [] |
J- Jiang Daren [] – Jin Chang [41] |
K- Ka Dan [2] – Ka Dun [55] – Ka Lan [56] |
L- Lei Hong [36] - Li Nong [45] - Li Qing [46] – Lin Bing [37] – Linlong [30] - Lei Xun [26] - Lin Xiujia [24] – Lu Di [29] - Luo Bo [20] - Luo Jie [3] – Luo Minghai [11] – Luo Si [] |
M- Ma Qin [58] - Ma Wei [60] – Mao Cai [43] – Ming Hui [34] - Ming Yu [4] –Ming Yue [32] - Mu Qi [28] |
Q- Qi Luo [] |
S- Sairon [62] - Si Yi Lin [18] - Si Yi Lin young [19] |
T- Tie shou [10] - Tong Chui [31] |
W- Wang Ge/Wang Er [59] - Wei Ming [16] – Wen He [54] |
X- Xiao Long [25] - Xiao Mei [14] – Xiao Ping [57] – Xiao Qi [33] - Xiao Shaozi [44] - Xiaoban shouren [53] |
Y- Yang Minghua [9] – Ying Mulan [] - Yun Qianxue [63] - Yun Qianxue's lieutenant [64] |
Z- Zichuan Can Xing [17] - Zichuan Ning [12] – Zichuan Ning young [13] - Zichuan Xiu [7] – Zichuan Xiu, young [8] – Zichuan Yun [52] - Zhuo Lin [51] |
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MINI PROFILE of Liu Yuning 刘宇宁
This mini profile is a copy of that which was first posted to A Journey To Love discussion page.
Liu Yuning as Di Lin in Eternal Brotherhood, Zichuan
    Social media: Weibo (18.6 million fans /粉丝 1862.1万 - Dec.23) FANDOM DATAHis fandom name is quirky : Mó fàn, péng fēi /摩饭，棚妃- from “摩饭” (scraping or scavenging for food), "棚妃" (princess or concubine): like those left starving in "cold palaces" of yore. LYN once joked during a livestream that his fans ought to build a shed in a field for the "知性小棚妃 [zhīxìng xiǎo péng fēi] "intellectual little shed princess" ! But it could now evolve to Mo Fan, Yi Lu (poster above ; "from scraping meals, to road to attainments"). Fandom color: yellow ; Fandom chant: 一生所爱,与宁同在 [yī shēng suǒ ài ,yǔ níng tóng zài]= "the love of my life is with you Ning!" Some fans in wedding dresses have even thrown wedding bouquets to him, in concerts, which just delighted him, for the love shown.
| Liu Yuning (nicknames Xiao Ning (!) or Ning Ge, but some now increasingly call him 宁头儿 Níng Tóu'er, i.e. "Chief Ning" or, for a simple translation like in the AJTL drama: "Boss Ning"). He was born 8 January 1990 , in Dandong (a very special city, that you can discover in the link), Liaoning province of China. He is 1.89 m (6ft 2) tall, according to Wikipedia. Chinese zodiac: Earth Snake, star sign Capricorn. He is a Chinese mainland actor, and lead singer of Modern Brothers pop band.  Dec.2018, his powerful cover of "Lightyears away" 《光年之外》from the G.E.M. 鄧紫棋 song created for the 2018 movie Passengers. In childhood, he wanted to study music but his family was poor. He was raised by his grandparents after his father passed away when he was 4 years old. So he had to struggle through helping with cooking, suffering a serious health issue, working odd jobs until he bought a guitar with his first salary as a chef and became a singer at local bars where he could sing 20 ~ 30 songs a day. Later, he formed the rock band Modern Brothers with his best friends and did street performances at first. The video to top left illustrates his rise from Dandong street singer (list of songs in comments of the video) to Hengdian live streamer, composer and singer of star OST songs. He has a lot of humor, and joked that he got his long legs because he had to jump over fences with barbed wire on top, to escape beatings from a jealous schoolmate and other thugs, and from playing his favorite games of shuttlecock and rubber band, where the girls could not compete with him! He also likes wordplay, as in the short clip showing him on his way through the crowd, a fan insisting on wanting an answer about the "boat" (舟 zhou), probably referring to the enticing address in the AJTL drama Weibo : 导语：一舟之远在于宁，一念关山起，远舟归何处 / "Introduction: A boat is far away from Ning. A thought of Guanshan rising : where will the boat go?" Liu Yuning impishly turned back to shout back to her that it was eight-treasures porridge (八宝粥 babaozhou)! [Well: there were 5 Liudao members, Ren Ruyi, Prince/Princess Li, and for the 8th member, why not the impressive Li Tongguang?]. His fandom of "concubines" (棚妃们 péng fēimen) is as snarky as he can be, exchanging shouts and sarcastic comments, even to naming fan accounts like "我捡垃圾养你啊Ning /I pick up trash to feed you, Ning". But very faithful and waxing poetical in their praise!
Unusual and generous idol (although not having followed the usual idol path to fame), he loves to interact with his fans which ties in with his relatively rare ENTP personality (Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving) if this MBTI page is to be believed (there's another page with a different, but less believable verdict + at least 2 glaring mistakes about him). Latest test he took, impromptu on set of a December 2023 interview, he was told he was a more common ISTP (see more about that in link: well, if Liu Yuning can be likened to undying, soon centennial "Make my day" jazz lover Clint Eastwood, that's a good omen anyway, lol!!) -Let's take it with a grain of salt, since MBTI is known "pop psychology" more for fun than science. What is true is that he is a workaholic, having released "76 songs, two and a half year after his debut!" (over 100 now) AND taking part in TV shows, including as host (in 2021), regular member or guest. AND having roles in over 20 dramas and movies, since his debut as " He Tao, a high school boy trying to fulfill his musical dream and love" in 2016 movie Class 952. Liu Yuning does not do much photo covers, does not sell physical albums and even his digital ones were free. There will be commemorative, limited edition albums for sale now, and concerts upcoming, but he earns enough not to want the price to be a burden on his fans: there are lotteries to distribute a number of the albums for free. Liu Yuning is not specially modest, but has been very savvy about the management of his IT presence since launching his covers on platforms YY's Live Streaming and Douyin in 2014 ; after his contract with YY ended, he created his own studio 刘宇宁 LYN Studio in 2021, to manage his own career and that of his two "Modern Brothers" (guitarist Chen Zhuo aka A Zhuo, keyboardist Zhang Yu aka Da Fei) when they occasionally meet again to discuss music (A Zhuo and Da Fei are not permanently working with Liu Yuning who includes them mostly from fidelity to friends in his "title" as performer). Liu Yuning who is not primarily a songwriter or composer has a knack for choosing to collaborate with gifted composers like Chen Xueran and Du Zhiwen 都智文 who composed the music for the song "Offer/Present" 奉上, written by lyricist Lin Qiao.). He has had to develop a thick skin and a wry humor to deal with attacks on his person for his not conforming to beauty standards, for having been married briefly and his ex wife having chosen to divorce almost immediately "because she wanted a stable life", 6 years before he entered C-ent showbiz. He has no grudge and prefers to leave his unfortunate relationships buried in the past, has no ties nor children there. But when a an e-reporter slandered him and exposed pictures of his ex with her child, he rose swiftly and decisively to rebuke the slanderer, even if he had to go to the live stream room in full costume drama regalia! Even then, over the past and recent years, he has been bullied for not having kept from smoking, and for the sin of not receding into the background and for daring to take part in dramas. Especially being main lead in a tragedy like AJTL (although every true-blue wuxia fan knows that this genre is NOT romance with happy-ever-after end!). Some even went to replace his face with that of other actors!! Liu Yuning had the appropriate response to that. Next he was seen in the glass case as if on display, with his partner, the graceful ex ballerina Liu Shishi (who he said helped him keep a better posture as "warrior Ning Yuanzhou", instead of his usual slouched shoulders). On the other hand, he is kind hearted and has proved his empathy when he lent his coat to Zhao Liying in an interview where she sat quietly freezing under the A/C, and next treated her to dinner because she realized then that she had no payment card with her and awkwardly stepped aside. They have stayed friends ever since, and other people in showbiz deciding circles have come to appreciate his down-to-earth seriousness and talent. He is also generous: when earthquake stroke in December 2023, in a remote area of Gansu, China, he was among the first to send funds for relief efforts, that went speedily and efficiently. Despite not wanting to be misunderstood in romances outside screen work, he has proved to show quite some chemistry with several "romance partners" on set, and has undeniable charisma. But at the moment, the "love of his life" is his pet female Schnauzer, Daimi! He does not dislike cats but prefers tidiness and no hair shedding from his pet. About food, he mentioned that he likes chicken dishes and bullfrog hotpot in Hengdian, although he also said once that he "likes spicy food but he can't eat it" (the Sichuan recipe linked is probably too hot for him - but fun to watch). In the same interview, he reminisced that he had been inspired by the series Candle in the Tomb, to start acting, and mentioned his singing an OST for one (Tomb of the Sea starring Wu Lei, in 2018: Ràng jiǔ /"Let's toast!" song). For the Jiangsu TV Dec.31, 2023 New Year's Eve, he sang the A Journey to Love OST song "Offer" 奉上 on stage, and together with Mao Buyi (who entered on the tune of his own signature song "Drowning Sorrows") a well-known 2009 "Mongolian grassland" song originally by Jiangyang Zhuoma : "Walking around the world" 走天涯 (notice LYN touching Maomao's back at 3:06 to prevent him from risk of falling as the platform lifts) - and another song with Joseph Zeng Shunxi and Tang Fei (中国智慧中国行 /"China Smart China Journey"). As for dramas (20 to date) and movie (5) appearances, check the MDL page links. Among the upcoming dramas, there are:
After his Breakthrough Actor award (Weibo night Dec.5, 2023), LYN won, January 13, 2024, his first ever Hot Actor of the Year Award at Weibo Night recognizing him officially as an actor. |
* Snippets of 刘宇宁 HUMOR :
- Story of Daimi 呆米 the Schnauzer (Jan 2022)
- Putting on makeup for the live stream (May 2021)
* Also visit the following article, that has a lot of interesting infos, pleasingly put together !
last update March 22, 2024
Link to playlists of songs by Liu Yuning and to the Cho Na compilation of OST by LYN (all linked to MVs).
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