With history experts and a new stylist (He Qian from Huang Xiao Ming’s Xuan Zang) on board, maybe Zhao Ge will be Yu Zheng’s turnaround drama? The drama name Zhao Ge (朝歌) comes from the last of a series of cities that served as capital of the Shang dynasty, and later capital of State of Wei [Wiki.] It is a fantasy historical drama retelling the wars between the Shang and Zhou dynasties written and produced by Yu Zheng.
I just love watching behind-the-scene videos these days. Really gives you another perspective into the work behind all these grand productions.
Stills:
Zhang Zhe Han as King Wu of Zhou. First king of the Zhou dynasty of ancient China. It was the Battle of Muye that led to Zhou’s victory.
Bao Jian Feng as King Zhou of Shang, known as a tyranny, mercilessly executes and punishes his officials for standing in his debauching ways.
Merxat as Wu Geng (Zhou’s son).
Wu Jin Yan as Daji, a beautiful concubine that causes the downfall of the Shang Dynasty. In Chinese legends, she’s a malevolent fox spirit.
Chen Shu as Nuwa. It’s like a golden bird nest. Where to lay my egg….
Gillian Chung. Queen of Yu Zu. She is beautiful in ancient styling.
Screenshots from BTS:
BTS & Interview with the Production Crew:
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4 thoughts on “Yu Zheng’s Zhao Ge: Behind-The-Scenes, Interviews with the Crew”
I feel like Yu Zheng is making these production videos in an attempt to build up his credibility. I have a hard time believing he cares about historical accuracy or quality after watching his past dramas. With that being said, the crew behind the scenes really do deserve acknowledgement. They do they best that they can given Yu Zheng’s predilection for tacky embellishments and contrived gaucherie.
4 thoughts on “Yu Zheng’s Zhao Ge: Behind-The-Scenes, Interviews with the Crew”
Wow. I’m pretty impressed with the seriousness he’s taking this production…but then he’s the writer! LOL. That’s a big no-no, this guy writes for fanfictions. And even then, we have great master pieces for fanfictions too. And he’s not in there. XD
Wu Jin Yan is stunning….
4 thoughts on “Yu Zheng’s Zhao Ge: Behind-The-Scenes, Interviews with the Crew”
Ah, very pretty indeed. Sadly, “pretty visuals” are the only thing worth looking at in a Yu Zheng production.
Zhang Zhe Han though. ?
4 thoughts on “Yu Zheng’s Zhao Ge: Behind-The-Scenes, Interviews with the Crew”
It really looks pretty…
I’m still laughing at the ridiculous hair ornaments and armor lol That second pic… makes him look like a silver rooster lol