The Longest Promise

The Longest Promise (Chinese: 玉骨谣; pinyin: Yù gǔ yáo), is a 2023 Chinese television series starring Xiao Zhan and Ren Min.[1] It is based on the xianxia romance novel Zhu Yan by Cang Yue. It is the prequel of the 2021 series Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities.[2] The series started airing on Tencent Video and WeTV on July 2, 2023, and concluded its run of 40 episodes on July 20, 2023.[3][4]

The Longest Promise
Promotional poster
Also known asZhu Yan
Jade Bone Ballad
GenreXianxia
Romance
Based onZhu Yan by Cang Yue
Directed byJiang Jia Jun
StarringXiao Zhan
Ren Min
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes40
Production
ProducerLi Er Yun
Production locationHengdian World Studios
Running time45 minutes
Production companiesTencent Penguin Pictures
Jinghe Media
Release
Original networkTencent Video
Original releaseJuly 2 (2023-07-02) –
July 20, 2023 (2023-07-20)
Related
Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities

Synopsis

Shi Ying is the crown prince of Kongsang. However, after being framed by the imperial consort Qiu Shui, he had to fake his death to escape from the palace. He was sent to Jiuyi mountain to cultivate. Later, he meets Zhu Yan, a princess of Chi Yi clan, who becomes his disciple or student.

Cast and characters

Main
Former crown prince of Kongsang and priest of grand preceptor
  • Ren Min as Zhu Yan[5][6]
    • Li Xiyuan as young Zhu Yan
Princess of Chi Yi clan and Shi Ying's disciple

Supporting

Kongsang Royal Family

  • Zeng Li as Bai Yan
Empress of Kongsang, Shi Ying's mother
  • He Shengming as Emperor Beimian
  • Ye Shengjia as Shi Yu;[5] Shi Ying's younger half-brother
  • Chen Zijan as Qing Yun, an imperial consort and Shi Yu's mother
  • Chen Xinyu as Qiu Shui; a merfolk and imperial consort

Jiuyi Mountain

  • Han Dong as High Priest of Grand Preceptor / Da Si Ming
  • Li Mingde as Chong Ming,[5] a divine bird of Jiuyi mountain

White Clan

  • Wang Churan as Bai Xuelu[5]
  • Lu Yuxiao as Bai Xueying[5]
  • Zhang Lei as Bai Jing'an, King of White clan
  • Fan Linfeng as Bai Fenglin

Chi Yi Clan

  • Guo Jun as Zhu Gaozhao; King of Chi Yi clan and Zhu Yan's father
  • Yang Mingna as Zhu Changxiang; wife of Zhu Gaozhao and Zhu Yan's mother
  • Ding Jie as Yu Fei, Zhu Yan's maid

Merfolk Clan

  • Fang Yilun as Zhi Yuan[5]

Others

  • Wang Ziqi as Qing Gang,[5] leader of Shadow Warriors
  • Yu Xuanchen as Lan Xiqiao
  • Gallen Lo as Emperor Xing Zun, founder of Kongsang continent
  • Zhang Shuangli as Reverend Xuan Zhen
  • Ruan Shengwen as Qing Dongfang, King of Azure clan
  • Wang Yiyao as Ru Yi

Production

The filming of "The Longest Promise" started in Hengdian World Studios in March 2021. The shooting of whole drama was completed in August 2021.[7] On March 29, 2021, the official Weibo of "The Longest Promise" announced the lineup and released the posters of the main protagonists.[6]

References
  1. "终于播了，且不会断更！《玉骨遥》空降腾讯连播19天". Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. "《镜.双城》《玉骨遥》一母同胞，空桑出情种，女主却爱鲛人". Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  3. "千呼万唤始出来！《玉骨遥》空降开播，肖战任敏一花之恩命定一生" (in Chinese). Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. "《玉骨遥》首播，开局类似封神演义，足够虐恋，任敏肖战演技都行". Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  5. "《玉骨遥》曝新版海报预告 肖战任敏动情展现极致虐恋" (in Chinese). Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  6. "肖战新剧《玉骨遥》开机，将与任敏展开情感纠葛" (in Chinese). Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  7. "肖战《玉骨遥》将在韩国播出，国内疑迟迟未过审，播出悬了？" (in Chinese).
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