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*Filming lasted 208 days beginning on September 6, 2017 and ending on April 1, 2018.
 
*Filming lasted 208 days beginning on September 6, 2017 and ending on April 1, 2018.
 
*Filming took place in [[wikipedia:Hengdian World Studios|Hengdian World Studios]], [[wikipedia:Jiaxing|Jiaxing]], [[wikipedia:Xinchang|Xinchang]] and [[wikipedia:Wuxi|Wuxi]].
 
*Filming took place in [[wikipedia:Hengdian World Studios|Hengdian World Studios]], [[wikipedia:Jiaxing|Jiaxing]], [[wikipedia:Xinchang|Xinchang]] and [[wikipedia:Wuxi|Wuxi]].
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*The number of episodes was changed from 70 to 76.
 
 
*The two screenwriters and Director [[Zhang Kai Zhou]] worked together in [[Battle of Changsha]].
 
*The two screenwriters and Director [[Zhang Kai Zhou]] worked together in [[Battle of Changsha]].
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*Confirming the rumors that they were dating, [[Zhao Li Ying]] and [[Feng Shao Feng]] made an announcement on Zhao Li Ying's birthday on October 16, 2018 to say that they have gotten married.
 
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*Before Feng Shaofeng was officially announced as the lead, the author [[Guan Xin Ze Luan]] had dropped hints about his casting. She later said that she guessed it herself.
 
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*Based on the viewing calendar, final episode count is 73.
 
 
*The time travel from the original novel was removed as there are restrictions on the subject matter on Chinese television.
 
*The time travel from the original novel was removed as there are restrictions on the subject matter on Chinese television.
 
*Although it is Zhao Li Ying and Feng Shao Feng's 6th time working together, they only had more scenes together in [[The Monkey King 3]] and The Story of Minglan.
 
*Although it is Zhao Li Ying and Feng Shao Feng's 6th time working together, they only had more scenes together in [[The Monkey King 3]] and The Story of Minglan.
 
*The crew used candles as lighting while filming.
 
*The crew used candles as lighting while filming.
 
*Filming style was similar to a stage play as the actors act out their scenes from beginning to end.
 
*Filming style was similar to a stage play as the actors act out their scenes from beginning to end.
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*A week after the premiere on Christmas Day, Feng Shao Feng and Zhao Li Ying announced on New Year's Day that they are expecting a child.
 
 
*It is [[Zhang Kai Zhou]]'s first historical drama.
 
*It is [[Zhang Kai Zhou]]'s first historical drama.
 
*Hunan TV received flak for making edits to existing episodes in order to extend the drama series to 78 eps. As a result, The Story of Minglan had only 20 minutes of air time on some nights. The finale was also split into two parts that aired on Feb 12 and Feb 13. It was made to coincide with the premiere of [[Unbeatable You]] on Feb 12.
 
*Hunan TV received flak for making edits to existing episodes in order to extend the drama series to 78 eps. As a result, The Story of Minglan had only 20 minutes of air time on some nights. The finale was also split into two parts that aired on Feb 12 and Feb 13. It was made to coincide with the premiere of [[Unbeatable You]] on Feb 12.

Revision as of 07:29, 24 March 2020

The Story of Minglan

Details

  • Title: 知否知否应是绿肥红瘦 / Zhi Fou Zhi Fou Ying Shi Lv Fei Hong Shou
  • English title: The Story of Minglan
  • Also known as: 庶女：明兰传 / Concubine's Daughter: Legend of Minglan, Don’t you know? The green should be plump and the red lean
  • Genre: Historical, romance
  • Episodes: 73
  • Broadcast network: Hunan TV
  • Broadcast period: 2018-Dec-25 to 2019-Feb-13
  • Air time: 19:30

Synopsis

The story revolves around the life of Sheng Minglan as she progresses from the unfavoured sixth daughter of an official to the wife of a powerful noble. After being mistreated by her father's first wife and annoying half-sisters, Minglan learns to hide her skills and true intentions, and ultimately succeeds in avenging her biological mother’s death. Gu Tingye is seen a a hedonistic and pleasure-seeking noble, though he later decides to turn over a new leaf by becoming a trustworthy official of the eighth prince, and eventually earns Minglan's affections.

User/Viewer Ratings

4.30
(10 votes)

Cast

Sheng Family
Gu Family
Others

Production Credits

  • Original writing (novel): Zhi Fou Zhi Fou Ying Shi Lv Fei Hong Shou (知否? 知否? 应是绿肥红瘦) by Guanxin Zeluan (关心则乱)
  • Director:Zhang Kai Zhou
  • Screenwriters: Zeng Lu (曾路), Wu Tong (吴桐)
  • Producer: Hou Hong Liang

Recognitions

  • 2019 Baidu Fudian Awards: Top Ten Television Series
  • 2019 Film and TV Role Model 2019 Ranking: Most Popular Supporting Actor (Zhu Yi Long)
  • 2019 6th The Actors of China Award Ceremony: Best Actor (Emerald Category) - Zhu Yi Long

Trivia

  • Filming lasted 208 days beginning on September 6, 2017 and ending on April 1, 2018.
  • Filming took place in Hengdian World Studios, Jiaxing, Xinchang and Wuxi.
  • The two screenwriters and Director Zhang Kai Zhou worked together in Battle of Changsha.
  • The time travel from the original novel was removed as there are restrictions on the subject matter on Chinese television.
  • Although it is Zhao Li Ying and Feng Shao Feng's 6th time working together, they only had more scenes together in The Monkey King 3 and The Story of Minglan.
  • The crew used candles as lighting while filming.
  • Filming style was similar to a stage play as the actors act out their scenes from beginning to end.
  • It is Zhang Kai Zhou's first historical drama.
  • Hunan TV received flak for making edits to existing episodes in order to extend the drama series to 78 eps. As a result, The Story of Minglan had only 20 minutes of air time on some nights. The finale was also split into two parts that aired on Feb 12 and Feb 13. It was made to coincide with the premiere of Unbeatable You on Feb 12.

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