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Rabu, 06 Juli 2016

First Look: Demon Girl

Producer Yu Zheng's track record for ruining novel adaptations did not bode well for his latest offering but in spite of it, Demon Girl 半妖倾城 manages to turn the tide, at least in my book.

Ady An guest stars in Demon Girl

Ady An in 2016 c-drama Demon Girlscene from ep1 Demon Girl
Episode 1 begins with a rundown of the laws governing the fantasy universe of demons roaming the earth. They are said to be no different from humans except for increased strength, agility and the ability to fly.

A family of four is running for their lives while the mother (Ady An) bids her husband and two daughters farewell as she closes the doors behind them to transform into a dark winged creature powerful enough to fight an army of militants.

Li Yi Tong in Demon GirlZhang Zhe Han in Demon Girl
Zhang Zhe Han in Demon GirlZhang Zhe Han and Li Yi Tong in Demon Girl
Years pass and Nie Qing Cheng (Li Yi Tong), the elder sibling, makes a living as a dancer in a posh nightclub. During a performance, she is forcibly taken by gangsters in an attempt to bribe Ming Xia (Zhang Zhe Han), the new sheriff in town.

Ming Xia makes it clear that a rich man like him has no need for money or women and that he became a sheriff to rid injustices like this. Guns are drawn and Ming Xia emerges the victor after outmaneuvering the gang lord in his very own territory.

Li Yi Tong in Demon Girl



At home, Qing Cheng recalls her fleeting encounter with Ming Xia. Her sister Qing Xin's playful teasing result in a fun game of splash that causes a crack in the tub without either of them realizing that it is due to Qing Cheng's powers.

ep1 of Demon Girl, a chinese fantasy drama
Qing Xin is a student at a high society school and she is devastated over being excluded from the biggest event of the year. Acting as the loving big sis, Qing Cheng sneaks them inside and stands up to her sister's bullies, allowing the more timid Qing Xin a chance to shine.

Seeing that her work is done, Qing Cheng takes a walk and she is pleasantly surprised at the sight of Ming Xia. 

Zhang Zhe Han in Demon GirlLi Yi Tong in Demon Girl
First Impressions: I was intrigued before the drama even aired despite serious doubts on whether it would hold my interest at all; yet lo and behold, it has been four episodes and I'm antsy for more.

Brushing aside Mi Re's awkward shower scene, powder-faced vampiric goth and bad hair plus the undying trend of pointy ears, this drama is relatively well-made because if Yu Zheng has a penchant for anything, it would be his talent for pretty pictures, which work wonders in a supernatural realm where he has free reign to be as creative as can be.

From the flashy gold specks that tread a fine line between tacky and cool to the bits of information inserted at the beginning of each episode, Demon Girl adds nice details and retains a magical demeanor reminiscent of Monster Killer but this time around, romance takes the center stage. 

It tells a love story that's not sickly sweet but sugary syrup in a way that leaves you wanting. Newcomer Li Yi Tong may not be the best actress but she brings to life a strong, lovable and unique female character that is easy on the eyes while the boys Zhang Zhe Han and Mi Re are equally swoon-worthy.

Episode 1 is so happy that it's practically a given for things to go awry; yet the conflicts that ensued while seemingly taken out of pages of a high-school drama ended up quite entertaining nonetheless.

For more synopsis, cast and ratings, see my 2016 Chinese historical drama listing. 

Zhang Zhe Han and Li Yi Tong in Demon Girl

Kamis, 03 Maret 2016

Demon Girl airing now

Demon Girl is a fantasy cdrama starring Zhang Zhe Han and Li Yi Tong



Pictures can truly paint a thousand words as I stare supremely intrigued over Demon Girl 半妖倾城 without any inkling of the plot whatsoever. It is a fantasy novel-turned-drama adaptation by Yu Zheng and his works have always been hit or miss, but if the pictures are any indication...

Demon Girl is headlined by rising star Zhang Zhe Han (Legend of Banshu) and newcomer Li Yi Tong who are supported by a largely unfamiliar cast of young artists (born 1990s), a gamble in and of itself but not a bad thing.

Viann Zhang Xinyu and Ady An guest star to portray the earlier generation, detailing the story of how the demon came to be during the late Qing Dynasty while popular Taiwanese actor Jiro Wang is shown in costume as well.

Set in the Republican era, the main story will center around a love triangle and an ill-fated love between a half-demon and a rich man. It is a myriad of cliches and even time periods since the latest trailer unveils a modern-day setting, yet hot mess or not, I kind of want to watch it. The series premieres Jun 30, 2016 on Mango TV and LeTV.

For synopsis, cast and ratings, see 2016 cdrama recommendations.


Zhang Zhe Han in Demon Girl
Li Yi Tong in Demon Girl
Ady An in Demon Girl
Viann Zhang Xinyu in Demon Girl
Mi Re in Demon Girl
He Rui Xian in Demon Girl
Stills from Demon Girl, a Chinese fantasy period drama
Zhang Zhe Han and Li Yi Tong in 2016 Chinese fantasy drama Demon Girl
Li Yi Tong in 2016 Chinese fantasy drama Demon Girl
Stills from Demon Girl, a Chinese fantasy period drama

Stills from Demon Girl, a Chinese fantasy period drama

Stills from Demon Girl, a Chinese fantasy period drama

Stills from Demon Girl, a Chinese fantasy period drama

Stills from Demon Girl, a Chinese fantasy period drama

Stills from Demon Girl, a Chinese fantasy period drama

Zhang Zhe Han and Li Yi Tong in 2016 Chinese fantasy drama Demon Girl
2016 Chinese fantasy drama Demon Girl

Zhang Zhe Han in 2016 Chinese fantasy drama Demon Girl

Jiro Wang in Demon Girl


Sabtu, 13 Februari 2016

The Legend of Banshu



The Legend of Banshu aka Ban Shu Chuan Qi 班淑传奇 is a 38-episode Chinese palace drama starring Jing Tian as Ban Shu. It follows the story of the Legend of Lu Zhen and was conceptually created by producer Yu Zheng to compliment the former.  

Even though Yu Zheng has earned a bad rep as the destroyer of Jin Yong novels, he has had a number of successful projects under his belt. Nevertheless, his fame wasn't enough to hype up this drama given that it has been buried under the stack of so many high-profile period dramas these days.

Ban Shu grew up in the grasslands of the Western region until she was reunited with her family. In order to gain their approval, she enters the palace to learn proper etiquette but often ends up in amusing situations due to her unorthodox background.

The Legend of Banshu is headlined by a cast of unfamiliar faces except for male lead Zhang Zhe Han (Demon Girl) whom I recognized as the teenage counterpart of Hu Ge in Nirvana in Fire. I probably won't watch this unless I hear good things about it but if you are interested, the series just premiered last Feb 8, 2016 on CCTV8.

For synopsis, cast and ratings, see 2016 popular cdramas.


Source: Duitang

 
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