Xu Jizhou, the director/screenwriter talks about the creation of Unclouded Soul
After the phenomenal hit "The Knockout" became a hit in early 2023, the platform, cast, and crew were immersed in excitement, all hoping that Xu Jizhou would create the next hit. But he "disappeared," quietly retreating to a hotel on the shores of Taihu Lake in Suzhou, where he buried himself in scriptwriting each day and cycled around the lake when he felt tired. Over four or five months, he penned his new costume fantasy drama "The Unclouded Soul."
Why did he abandon the hustle and bustle to head for Taihu? Xu Jizhou had experienced similar moments of high expectations. He knew that if he immediately filmed a new project, with all the resources pouring in and everyone praising him, he would lose his composure and fail miserably. He had seen many people become "stuck" after a successful project, living in pain for the rest of their lives. Therefore, "Seclusion to write "The Unclouded Soul" was my way of adjusting myself. If you don't get back into a normal mindset, you won't be able to film." The impact of producing a hit drama on creators is greater creative freedom. Previously, it was very difficult to start filming a costume drama without a source IP, but this one was his original creation. More importantly, "Unclouded Soul" contains Xu Jizhou's true expression.
To some extent, it is like a metaphor - the world is crazy, but I am free.
And " Fates chooses you" ? It was scheduled for the end of october, no ?
I didnt see it listed, but Fates chooses you is in the pre broadcast investment phase so it will probably air like the rumored air date, end of October.
Latest rumored iqiyi schedule for the rest of 2025 October: Fated hearts, Fox Spirit matchmaker November: Legend of the magnate, Speed & Love, Strange tales of Tang dynasty 3 December: The unclouded soul
Looks like it'll be December . Hopefully beginning and not towards the end . 😒
Anyone happy with the latest rumor about my destiny airing next year? I know I am. This year, CCTV is packed with a lot of good shows already aired or still waiting to be aired. I feel its best to air beginning of year rather towards the end. And with unclouded soul waiting to air on cctv , its really a feat for tsy to have 2 cctv dramas in one year. Hopefully, unclouded soul will be on cctv8 this year and my destiny on cctv1 next year. And I like to be a little greedy, hopefully Hunan Tv or other satellite stations will pick up My Destiny for its second run 🤞😀
After the phenomenal hit "The Knockout" became a hit in early 2023, the platform, cast, and crew were immersed in excitement, all hoping that Xu Jizhou would create the next hit. But he "disappeared," quietly retreating to a hotel on the shores of Taihu Lake in Suzhou, where he buried himself in scriptwriting each day and cycled around the lake when he felt tired. Over four or five months, he penned his new costume fantasy drama "The Unclouded Soul."
Why did he abandon the hustle and bustle to head for Taihu? Xu Jizhou had experienced similar moments of high expectations. He knew that if he immediately filmed a new project, with all the resources pouring in and everyone praising him, he would lose his composure and fail miserably. He had seen many people become "stuck" after a successful project, living in pain for the rest of their lives.
Therefore, "Seclusion to write "The Unclouded Soul" was my way of adjusting myself. If you don't get back into a normal mindset, you won't be able to film." The impact of producing a hit drama on creators is greater creative freedom. Previously, it was very difficult to start filming a costume drama without a source IP, but this one was his original creation. More importantly, "Unclouded Soul" contains Xu Jizhou's true expression.
To some extent, it is like a metaphor - the world is crazy, but I am free.
October: Fated hearts, Fox Spirit matchmaker
November: Legend of the magnate, Speed & Love, Strange tales of Tang dynasty 3
December: The unclouded soul
Looks like it'll be December . Hopefully beginning and not towards the end . 😒