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The only confirmed streaming platforms are iQIYI (Mainland China and International), WeTV, and Youku (Mainland China). We will see on September 22 if this series will also be available on Youku International, as Youku International only uploads/updates it to their platform once the series has premiered.

This series will also be broadcast on iQIYI International (September 23).

Territories Applied: (Kindly check your iQIYI International to see if this series is available in your location).

Join me to watch <舍不得星星> on iQIYI!
https://www.iq.com/album/%E8%88%8D%E4%B8%8D%E5%BE%97%E6%98%9F%E6%98%9F-2024-20s16dtq1ax?lang=en_us&sh_pltf=4

You can check the tencent video website and official Weibo for Verification.

Official Streaming: Tencent Video, WeTV, and iQIYI.

If you have Viki, just search for this series. If it appears, it means it will also be broadcast there.

As of now, A Beautiful Lie on iQIYI's Mainland China website/app has 360,000 reservations.

A Beautiful Lie (iQIYI Mainland China Direct Link): https://www.iqiyi.com/v_je6nf5vzuk.html?vfrm=pcw_home&vfrmblk=pcw_home_coming&vfrmrst=pcw_home_coming_float_video_area20

I'm not referring to YouTube Channel of production company, I said Youku International, what I mean is Youku International App.

I emailed Youku International to ask why the series is not available on the international version of Youku. They replied that it is due to copyright reasons.

In my opinion, there are two possible reasons why the series is not on Youku International:

1. The international distribution Rights.
2. The production company plan to release the series only in China (Youku Mainland China).

Note: Don’t blame Youku at first. Youku is just the official streaming platform. The production company has an agreement with Youku to broadcast this series on its platform.

We don’t know the reason yet. Maybe the National Radio and Television Administration only issued the distribution license for mainland China, or it could be that the production company offer this series only in mainland China. Youku might have an agreement with the production company to broadcast the series on their platform. As I said, we don’t know yet whether it’s due to international distribution license or because the production company decided to release the series only in China.

There is no other platform yet. The official platform is only Youku. This series has a distribution license in mainland China only. I don’t know why the National Radio and Television Administration has not issued an international distribution license for international and online viewer, or maybe the Production Company offer this series only in Mainland China.

Those platforms you mentioned are illegal streaming sites.

It is Official Announcement or Rumor?

Next Year. We all know that in Chinese entertainment, it is not possible to broadcast a drama immediately after it is filmed. The drama must go through a review process and obtain a distribution license before it can be broadcast. Just wait next year.

On iQIYI.
https://www.iq.com/play/16v26o2ybdo?lang=en_us&sh_pltf=4

No, it didn't appear. I checked just now the app of Iqiyi Mainland China.

Just wait next year🙃🙃

For those who can't wait and seem to be in a hurry for release date, just be patient, okay? 2024 isn’t over yet. The year still has October, November, and December, so wait for those months. For those who can't wait, I have high expectations that you will watch this series on the official streaming platform.

This September, iQIYI will hold the iJoy Conference. Just stay tuned for new updates.

Repeated Question


Question 1: When will the drama air?

All streaming platforms, such as Tencent Video, Youku, Mango TV, and iQIYI, cannot disclose the official release date immediately. They usually announce the date a day or a week before the official release.

Question 2: Why is the drama delayed?

The series is not delayed at all. It just passed the review and obtained a distribution license one month and 27 days ago (counting). iQIYI might be strategizing the best release date. Please be patient.

Question 3: iQIYI said they planned to release it by the 3rd quarter of this year, but it got postponed.

iQIYI's plans for the entire quarter might change for various reasons. 2024 Not yet over. The year still has October, November, and December, so just wait for those months.

Question 4: Why are other dramas being released before TWOT, even though TWOT has high anticipation and reservations?

The hype and reservation count do not necessarily mean that a drama will air immediately. Some C-dramas are scheduled to air on networks like Hunan TV, CCTV, and others. The release schedule for these dramas is determined by these networks and streaming platforms such as iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku, MangTV. Additionally, networks like CCTV and other networks may collaborate with various streaming platforms to offer online broadcasts of the series. These partnerships can lead to variations in when and where the drama is available, as different platforms and networks might have different schedules and promotional strategies. Therefre, the timing of the release and promotion of the series can be influenced by these factors, leading to potential changes in the release schedule.

Question 5: When will the series start its promotion?

The start of a drama’s promotion usually happens a few weeks to a month before its official release date. Promotion includes activities like releasing trailers, posters, and teasers, and hosting press conferences or interviews. The exact timing can vary depending on the drama and the marketing strategy of the production company.

EXAMPLE
So, if a drama is set to release in early October, it might expect to see promotional activities starting in late September or early October.

Just Stay Tuned and Just Wait Patiently.

Note: Feel free to correct any mistakes or add important details if needed.

If this answer isn’t helpful, I suggest trying to email iQIYI instead. We'll see if iQIYI has a better response to everyone's questions.

Repeated Question


Question 1: When will the drama air?

All streaming platforms, such as Tencent Video, Youku, Mango TV, and iQIYI, cannot disclose the official release date immediately. They usually announce the date a day or a week before the official release.

Question 2: Why is the drama delayed?

The series is not delayed at all. It just passed the review and obtained a distribution license one month and 27 days ago (counting). iQIYI might be strategizing the best release date. Please be patient.

Question 3: iQIYI said they planned to release it by the 3rd quarter of this year, but it got postponed.

iQIYI's plans for the entire quarter might change for various reasons. 2024 Not yet over. The year still has October, November, and December, so just wait for those months.

Question 4: Why are other dramas being released before TWOT, even though TWOT has high anticipation and reservations?

The hype and reservation count do not necessarily mean that a drama will air immediately. Some C-dramas are scheduled to air on networks like Hunan TV, CCTV, and others. The release schedule for these dramas is determined by these networks and streaming platforms such as iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku, MangTV. Additionally, networks like CCTV and other networks may collaborate with various streaming platforms to offer online broadcasts of the series. These partnerships can lead to variations in when and where the drama is available, as different platforms and networks might have different schedules and promotional strategies. Therefre, the timing of the release and promotion of the series can be influenced by these factors, leading to potential changes in the release schedule.

Question 5: When will the series start its promotion?

The start of a drama’s promotion usually happens a few weeks to a month before its official release date. Promotion includes activities like releasing trailers, posters, and teasers, and hosting press conferences or interviews. The exact timing can vary depending on the drama and the marketing strategy of the production company.

EXAMPLE
So, if a drama is set to release in early October, it might expect to see promotional activities starting in late September or early October.

Just Stay Tuned and Just Wait Patiently.

Note: Feel free to correct any mistakes or add important details if needed.

If this answer isn’t helpful, I suggest trying to email iQIYI instead. We'll see if iQIYI has a better response to everyone's questions.

In episode 9, Shanqing first meets Miao Miao and Yaya's father in the hospital. And In episode 11, she first meets Miao Miao and Yaya's mother when she goes to their house to pick up her little sister.

The drama "迎风的青春" (Wind Direction ), starring Sun Qian, Zhai Zilu, Liu Lin, and Tian Yu, has achieved a major milestone! According to Maoyan Pro data, it has reached an effective broadcast volume of over 200 million across the entire network (CCTV-8, iQIYI)!🎉🎉

https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5079725701596016

Majority of Viewership from:
- CCTV-8
- iQIYI Mainland China

Wind Direction is a production and original series by CCTV-8, not iQIYI. CCTV-8 has an agreement with iQIYI to broadcast the series online. The series airs on a TV channel in China, and it depends on CCTV-8 whether they will allow iQIYI to release all remaining episodes. The series will end its broadcast on iQIYI Mainland China and International on September 22, while CCTV-8 will finish airing it on September 23.