The Romance of Tiger and Rose

The Romance of Tiger and Rose

Details

• Title: 传闻中的陈芊芊 / Chuan Wen Zhong De Chen Qian Qian
• English title: The Romance of Tiger and Rose
• Also known as: The Rumored Chen Qianqian, The Rumored Third Princess
• Genre: Historical, romance, crossworlds travel, gender inequality
• Episodes: 24
• Broadcast network: Tencent
• Broadcast period: 2020-May-18 until 2020-Jun-01
• Airing time: Monday & Tuesday 20:00 (45 minutes each episode)
• Original soundtrack: The Romance of Tiger and Rose OST
• Related TV series: The Romance of Tiger and Rose 2

Synopsis

Chen Xiaoqian, a scriptwriter who has been single and never in a relationship since birth, wrote a female centric drama. However, her writing was criticized by the male lead actor, Mr. Han. Taken aback by the criticism, Chen Xiaoqian vowed to prove her ability but she fell sick while working on the script. She ended up waking up only to find that she has been trapped in her own script where she became the third princess of Huayuan City, a minor supporting character who is supposed to be killed in episode 3. Thus, her journey for survival begins, where she meets two guys - an unpredictable rich young master named Han Shuo and a perfect guy who is the Minister of Education named Pei Heng.

User/Viewer Ratings

4.60

(68 votes)

Cast

Correlation Chart

Main Cast

• Zhao Lu Si as Chen Qianqian (Orange) / Chen Xiaoqian
  • Fang Ying Xin as young Qianqian

A rookie scriptwriter who entered her own script. She then assumed the identity of the Third princess of Huayuan City. In the original story, Chen Qianqian was infamous for her arrogant personality, notorious bad habits and laziness; and was supposed to be a fodder character that died after 3 episodes. In the current timeline, Chen Xiaoqian's kind-hearted and bright personality gradually wins over many people and transforms Chen Qianqian's fate.

• Ding Yu Xi as Han Shuo (Banana) / Actor Han (voiced by Li Xin)

Young master of Xuanhu City. A man of exceptional talent, but suffers from heart disease and was said to die after twenty years old. He is proud, cunning and cruel. In the original story, he killed Chen Qianqian and ended up falling in love with Chen Chuchu. In the current timeline, he falls for Chen Qianqian.

• Zhou Zi Xin as Chen Chuchu (Apple)
  • Shentu Hanqian as young Chuchu

Second princess of Huayuan City. She is upright, kind-hearted and dotes on Chen Qianqian. However despite possessing exceptional talent in governing, she is disfavored since young. In the original story, she is the female lead who ends up with the position of City Owner and married Han Shuo. In the current timeline, because she was robbed of her position as the City Owner, she gradually turns dark.

• Sheng Ying Hao as Pei Heng (Peach) (voiced by Qian Wen Qing)

Minister of Education. Known for his outstanding looks and exceptional literary talent, he is the most revered guy of Huayuan City. In the original story, he is Chen Qianqian's fiancé but despises her. In the current timeline, he grows to admire Chen Qianqian.Small text

Supporting Cast

Line up of main and supporting cast

Quan Pei Lun as Su Mu The top musician of the Royal Academy. In the original story, he is deeply favored by Chen Qianqian. He is talented in observing people, and is reliable in handling matters. His considerate personality helps bring Chen Yuanyuan out of her depression state. He falls for Chen Yuanyuan gradually as she was one of the people who did not mind his identity. Chen Ming Hao as Su Ziying (Cherry) Qiu Zi Bo as young Su Ziying Subordinate of Pei Heng. He appears weak and fragile, but is extremely cunning. In the original script, he was a character written to push the story development; his identity was a spy groomed by Pei Wujiang to aid Chen Chuchu. In the current timeline, he becomes Chen Qianqian's loyal sidekick and advisor. Zhao Xin as Chen Yuanyuan Eldest princess of Huayuan City. She was crippled since young due to being poisoned, and suffers from a low self-esteem, resulting in her sensitive and prickly character. She has outstanding medical skills, but is unable to cure her own illness. She falls for Su Mu after spending time with him.

Wei Xiao as Lin Qi (crooked Melon) Young mistress of Lin family, who manages the Royal Academy. She is close friends with Chen Chuchu, and dislikes Chen Qianqian. She also has an unrequited love for Pei Heng. She later switches to Chen Qianqian's side and became friends with her after she realises Chen Chuchu's true colours, as she was assassinated by her men. Wu Yi Jia as Zi Rui, Chen Qianqian's attendant He talks too much but the most loyal company of Third princess, Chen QianQian Liu Shu Yuan as Bai Ji, Han Shuo's subordinate. He often mistakes Han Shuo's intentions, leading to hilarious encounters Shen Chi as Meng Guo, head bandit of Wei Meng Mountain. In the original script he was one of Han Shuo's most capable subordinates. In the current timeline, he becomes Chen Qianqian's sworn brother and subordinate .

People from Huayuan City Hu Cai Hong as City Owner of Huayuan City (voiced by Li Jin Yan) Li Ang as Sang Qi, City Owner's subordinate Zhang Bo Fan as Zi Zhu, Chen Chuchu's attendant Pan Lu Yu as Zi Nian, Chen Yuanyuan's attendant Jin Yan Qing as Pei Heng's subordinate Chen Teng Yue as Lu Peng, musician of Royal Academy Ji Bin as Minister Liu Guo Jia Yi as Minister Yang, spy of Xuanhu City Han Zhi Gang as housekeeper of Lin Manor Liu Xin as story maker Xue Yi Lun as story maker Yu Qing Hui as story maker Wang Ming as storyteller Deng Zi Yu as martial arts examiner

People from Xuan Hu City Zhang Hao Cheng as City Owner of Xuanhu City Zhang Ting Ting as Mistress of Xuanhu City (previously Minister Hua) Zhang Ming He as Minister Han Ge Hao as Xuanhu envoy Extended Cast Zhang Hao Ge as Zhang Yide, television producer Qiu Xiao as Miss Wang Shi Yan as Ceremonial Official Ning Xian Zhou as Yue Secret Agent Fu Jing Ying as Miss Li Fu Qiang as General Li Zheng Yun Jie as Judge Zhang Tao as Inn Waiter

Production Credits

• Director: Cha Chuan Yi
• Screenwriter: Nan Zhen
• Producers: Qi Shuai, Sun Jing (孙静)
• Company: Tencent Penguin Pictures, Orange Image

Recognitions

• 2020 Douyin's Award Gala: Douyin Annual Quality Drama
• 2020 Golden Bud - The Fifth Network Film And Television Festival: Popular Web Series of the Year
• 2020 Tencent Video Starlight Awards: Overseas Most Popular Content
• 2020 7th The Actors of China Awards Ceremony: Best Actress (Web series) (Zhao Lu Si)
• 2020 Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China: Best Actress (Zhao Lu Si)
• 2020 Tencent Video All Star Awards 2020: Breakthrough Actors of the Year (Zhao Lu Si)

Notes

• The show was filmed between August and October 2019 at Hengdian World Studios.
• Actor Ding Yu Xi received the title of "May Boyfriend" after gaining increased popularity for starring in this drama and Intense Love.

External Links

• English Wikipedia
• Baidu Baike
• Douban
• Weibo
• Manmankan
• Episodes summary @ dramaslot