The Song of Glory

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The Song of Glory
Promotional poster
Genre
Based onThe Concubine's Daughter is Poisonous
by Qin Jian
Screenplay byMengzhang Wu
Directed by
  • Huang Bin
  • Li Huizhu
Starring
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes53
48 (on TVB)
Production
Executive producers
  • Fang Fang
  • Huang Xingchen
  • Xue Ni
Producers
  • Wang Ying
  • Zhang Zhiwei
  • Jiang Weiqin
  • Wang Weiyi
CinematographyDong Yong
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
  • Tencent Penguin Pictures
  • Huace Film & Media
  • Croton Entertainment
  • Oasis Studio
Original release
Network
ReleaseJuly 1 (2020-07-01) –
August 28, 2020 (2020-08-28)
Related
The Princess Weiyoung

The Song of Glory (simplified Chinese: 锦绣南歌; traditional Chinese: 錦繡南歌; pinyin: Jǐnxiù Nángē) is a Chinese television series. It is directed by Huang Bin and Li Huizhu, and stars Li Qin, Qin Hao, and Gu Jiacheng. It originally aired from July 1 to August 28, 2020 on streaming platform Tencent Video, and is based on the same source material as The Princess Weiyoung.[1] It tells the story of Li Ge and Liu Yikang who get married after many tribulations and join forces to create a prosperous and peaceful nation.[2] On November 22, 2021, The Song of Glory won the International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela,[3] becoming the first Chinese production to do so.

Synopsis

During the Liu Song dynasty, powerful aristocrats have taken control of the government, throwing the country into chaos. To change this, Liu Yikang, the Prince of Pengcheng (Qin Hao), the son of the late Emperor Wu, introduces new policies for reform. To break the alliance between the aristocrats, Liu Yikang enters into a marriage alliance with the Shen family, who has roots in the military. His fiancé turns out to be Shen Lige (Li Qin), whom he had previously met at a dance house. Li Ge actually took on the identity of her martial arts sister A'Nu. A'Nu was kidnapped as an infant from the Shen family. However, because Li Ge was wearing A'Nu's bracelet, Madame Shen and the rest of the family come to believe she is their long lost daughter, Shen Jia. General Shen, allows her to officially enter the family as Shen Lige rather than Shen Jia. After marriage, Li Ge assists Liu Yikang in dealing with their political opponents and implementing new policies. When General Shen is framed for treason she tries to defend the family and later finds out from her master that she is actually their daughter. However, in response, the aristocrats form an alliance to suppress Li Ge and the Shen family, which is massacred. Pained by the loss, Li Ge vows to take revenge for her family.[4]

Note that in actual history Emperor Wen had the personal name of Liu Yilong and the Prince of Pengcheng or Liu Yikang was his younger brother whom historically was a prime minister instead of the sovereign. Liu Yilong was married to Consort Shen, who later became Empress Dowager Xuan. The Song of Glory appears to partially emulate the life of Emperor Wen, but instead uses the name of Liu Yikang.

Cast

Main

  • Li Qin as Shen Lige
  • Qin Hao as Liu Yikang
  • Gu Jiacheng as Liu Yixuan

Supporting

  • Qi Ji as Lu Yuan
  • Zhang Yameng as Consort Sun
  • Guan Xueying as Shen Leqing
  • Eddie Cheung as Shen Tingzhang[5]
  • Deng Ying as Madame Shen
  • Li He as Shen Zhi
  • Ren Yunjie as Shen Feng
  • Long Zhengxuan as Wang Zijin
  • Cai Yida as Chen Shaoxun
  • Tan Jianchang as Xu Lin
  • Lu Zhanxiang as Kong Cheng
  • Wang Cha as Wang Mian
  • Li Guangfu as Cui Taifu
  • Li Jianyi as Mrs. Xie
  • Li Taiyan as Xie Hao
  • Du Yuchen as Xie Yunzhi
  • Chen Lianping as Lu Yandi
  • Tian Xiwei as Lu Wan
  • Gao Guangze as Xue Dai
  • Cheng Shuonan as San Bao
  • Yang Zhen as Xu Zhan
  • Liu Hanyang as Ji Shu
  • Hu Bo as Huo Yun
  • Liu Shu as Fang Qing
  • Guan Yue as Xiao Xin
  • Li Zhao as A'Nu
  • Wang Xiao as A'Ling
  • Li Jiayao as Ling Xi
  • Tu Liman as Chun Fang
  • Furou Meiqi as Hong Dan
  • Zhang Xinyue as Yu Yan
  • Qian Qianyi as Yu Chan
  • Wen Zhu as Mei Qi
  • Wei Yibo as Ting Wei
  • Du Ziming as Wan Jingsheng
  • Chen Qianduo as Yue Mei

Production

Development

The series was created by the same producers and headed by the same crew behind The Princess Weiyoung.[1] It's based on the second part of the novel The Concubine's Daughter is Poisonous (庶女有毒; Shùnǚ Yǒudú) by Qin Jian, the same source material as The Princess Weiyoung.

Filming

On March 15, 2019 principal photography started.[6][7] Wen Weiji and Wang Deming acted as martial arts directors. Shen Zhi, Shen Tingzhang and Shen Mu, together with Song Zhiyan and Yuan Bin, senior group special administrators of Hengdian Actors Guild, organized more than 200 Hengdian actors/extras for filming.[6] The series finished filming in Hengdian Studios on July 27, 2019 and entered post-production.[8]

Original soundtrack

No.TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1."Shadow (影)" (Opening theme)Chen XiDong DongdongZhou Shen4:06
2."Hidden Heart (藏心)" (Ending theme)Chen XiChen XiBibi Zhou4:02
3."Unforgettable (莫失莫忘)"Chen XiDong DongdongZheng Yunlong 
4."Recount (叙)"Xiao Ximei
  • Chen Xi
  • Dong Dongdong
Duan Aojuan 
5."Continuous obsession (念念相续)"Chen XiDong DongdongZhang Liange 

Hong Kong

No.TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1."Said to let go (說過放下)" (Opening and ending theme)Zhang MeixianZhang JiachengHana Kuk 

Reception

Critical response

Upon its release, The Song of Glory has received mixed reviews. In an article published by Sohu, the plot was described as "weak" and "cliché", although the performances of the lead actors were described as "unflawed".[9] Some scenes were described as "nonsensical".[9] The female lead was described as lacking character development, making her hard to empathize with.[9] The article concludes by saying that "the series failed to show the process of how the outcomes are achieved", adding that "there is no logical reasoning behind emotions to support viewers' understanding [of the characters]".[9]

A review published by Soompi, on the other hand, was more favourable. It described the plot as "captivating" and "with a dreamy love story", while also praising the series's "gorgeous production values".[10] The review also complimented the series for its costumes, which are "memorable without crossing into ostentatious", and its sets, which have "very distinctive decor and atmosphere".[10] The fighting scenes and several points of the plot, such as female friendship, and family dynamics were also singled out for praise.[10]

Ratings

The combined weekly ratings of The Song of Glory on TVB channels Jade and myTV SUPER is the following:

Week Episodes Date Average ratings (%) Highest ratings (%)
1 1–7 September 14 – September 19, 2020 20.3 22.7
2 8–12 September 21 – September 25, 2020 19.9 21.0
3 13–19 September 28 – October 3, 2020 18.2 20.3
4 20–26 October 5 – October 10, 2020 19.8 21.0
5 27-31 October 12 – October 16, 2020 21.3 22.7
6 32–38 October 19 – October 24, 2020 19.7 22.2
7 39–43 October 26 – October 30, 2020 20.4 21.9
8 44–48 November 2 – November 6, 2020 21.3 21.5
Full series 19.8 22.7
  • Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue.

Awards and nominations

Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
49th International Emmy Awards Best Telenovela The Song of Glory Won [3][2]
2020 Hengdian Film Festival Best TV Series Nominated [11]
2020 Tencent Video TV & Movie Awards Jury Award – TV Series of the Year Won
2020 China Television Drama Production
Industry Association Awards		 Outstanding Young Director Huang Bin Nominated

International broadcast

Country Channel Date Time slot
 Hong Kong Jade September 14 – November 6, 2020 Monday to Friday 20:30–21:30
Saturdays 20:30–22:30
 Malaysia Astro TV July 9 – August 30, 2020 Daily 19:00–20:00
 South Korea Chunghwa TV October 12 – December 23, 2020 Monday to Friday <s6mall>22:00–23:00
 Taiwan CTi Entertainment July 26 – October 6, 2021 Monday to Friday 21:00–22:00
 India MX Player APR 20,2023 - Present 20 April 5 Episodes Aired And Few Episodes Aired on Friday Weekly

References

  1. ^ a b "罗晋唐嫣定情之作《锦绣未央》出续篇：片名定为《锦绣南歌》、秦昊李沁主演、幕后原班人马打造". Chongqing Morning Post. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  2. ^ a b 2021 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT GALA IN NEW YORK. iemmys.tv. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b 2021 International Emmy® Telenovela Winner The Song of Glory. internationalemmys. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  4. ^ "电视剧拍摄制作备案公示表 - 锦绣南歌". SARFT. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "张兆辉《黄金有罪》发布会 强势加盟《南歌》与李沁演父女_大秦网_腾讯网". xian.qq.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  6. ^ a b "横店唱响"南歌"-东阳新闻网". dynews.zjol.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  7. ^ She, Chase. "Historical drama Song of Glory begins filming with Li Qion as the heroine". Drama Panda. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  8. ^ "《南歌》横店杀青 芦展翔"空城"一角备受关注_娱乐频道_中华网". ent.china.com. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  9. ^ a b c d "“The Song of Glory” Hugely Disappoints Viewers". Jayne Stars. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  10. ^ a b c "6 Reasons To Watch C-Drama “The Song Of Glory”". Soompi. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  11. ^ Jin xiu nan ge - Awards. IMDb. Retrieved 26 November 2021.


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