The Wolf (Chinese: 狼殿下; pinyin: Láng diànxià) is a 2020 Chinese television series starring Darren Wang, Li Qin, Xiao Zhan, Xin Zhilei, Kuo Shu-yao, and Lin Yo-wei.[1] It was aired on Tencent Video, iQiyi, and Youku on November 19, 2020.
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| Opening theme | "Wǒ shì shéi" by Jolin Tsai |
| Ending theme | "Dào liú" by Jolin Tsai |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 49 |
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| Production location | China |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
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| Budget | US$47 million |
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| Release | November 19, 2020 – January 14, 2021 |
Synopsis
editMa Zhaixing, the daughter of Kuizhou city governor Ma Ying, met a kind-hearted teenage boy who grew up in the mountain forest. When the teenage boy saved a young wolf, he was implicated in a murder and was hunted down, falling off a cliff. He was adopted as a son by Chu Kui, (the emperor of Yang empire) and given the title of Prince Bo. Eight years later, Prince Bo encountered Ma Zhaixing by chance. He liked the wisdom and bravery of Ma Zhaixing. Ma Zhaixing also found that although Prince Bo was in a high status, he still retains his natural kindness and sense of justice. With the support of Ma Zhaixing, Prince Bo opposed harsh governance, helped civilians, supported justice, and prevented brothers from fighting. After going through many trials and tribulations, the two finally had their own happiness.
Cast
editMain
edit- Darren Wang as Chu Youwen
- Prince Bo, Chu Kui's adoptive son.
- Li Qin as Ma Zhaixing
- Daughter of Kuizhou city governor.
- Xiao Zhan as Ji Chong/Li Ju Yao
- A bounty hunter whose actual identity is the 2nd Prince of Jin.
- Xin Zhilei as Yao Ji
- A killer under Chu Kui who is adept at using poison.
- Kuo Shu-yao as Yelü Baona
- A Khitan princess.
- Lin Yo-wei as Chu Yougui
- The second son of Chu Kui.
Supporting
edit- Ding Yongdai as Chu Kui
- Historical prototype: Zhu Wen
- King of Yang kingdom
- Yan Shikui as Ma Ying
- Governor of Kuizhou city
- Zang Hongna as Ma Jing
- Descendant of a general
- Wang Jiayi as Zhu Youzhen
- The fourth son of Chu Kui
- Ma Dongchen as Mo Xiao
- Prince Bo's guard, the leader of the Night Fury.
- Zhang Xin as Wen Yan
- Prince Bo's guard, a warrior of Night Fury.
- Zhao Cuiwei as Hai Die
- A warrior of Night Fury.
- Shi Liang as Li Cunxu
- King of Jin kingdom
- Gong Zhengnan as Li Jiji
- The first son of Li Cunxu.
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack album The Wolf Original Television Series Soundtrack was digitally released on November 22, 2020 at NetEast Music and Migu Music in mainland China. The album was divided into two parts, only "Part 1" needs to be paid, "Part 2" is free listening and free download. On December 24, 2020, the album was officially released worldwide.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Who Am I" (我是谁) |
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| 3:59 |
| 2. | "Turn Back Time" (倒流) |
| Xiao Yu | Jolin Tsai | 4:25 |
| 3. | "Opposite" (对立面) | Huang Ziyuan | Kingman | Jolin Tsai | 3:50 |
| 4. | "Who Am I" (渤王心痛 Instrumental) |
| 1:58 | ||
| 5. | "Sirius" (男女主题思念 Instrumental) |
| 2:05 | ||
| 6. | "Stone" (疾冲心酸 Instrumental) | Gem | 2:11 | ||
| Total length: | 18:28 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sirius" (天狼星) | Hush |
| Xiao Yu | 3:51 |
| 2. | "Stone" (石头) | Yuen Chen | Gem | Jacob Hwang | 3:28 |
| 3. | "One More Day" (再一天) | Minnie Hsu |
| Kuo Shu-yao | 3:30 |
| Total length: | 10:49 | ||||
Production
editThe series was filmed in various locations in China from April to September 2017. They stayed at Shangri-La City in Yunnan and Xiangshan Film and Television Town in Zhejiang.[2][3]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "《狼殿下》发战爱版预告李沁情陷王大陆肖战". Tencent (in Chinese). August 28, 2017.
- ^ "电视剧《狼殿下》开机 王大陆李沁力战天命". ifeng (in Chinese). April 9, 2017.
- ^ "《狼殿下》李沁杀青 驯狼少女突破命运为爱而战". Sina (in Chinese). September 20, 2017.