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2019 Chinese TV series or program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Brightest Star in the Sky (Chinese: 夜空中最闪亮的星; pinyin: Ye Kong Zhong Zui Shan Liang De Xing) is a 2019 Chinese streaming television series starring Huang Zitao and Janice Wu.[1] It is a coming-of-age story featuring love, friendship, and music, set in the backdrop of the musical industry.[2] It aired on Tencent, iQiyi, and Youku from March 25 to May 6, 2019.[3]
| The Brightest Star in the Sky | |
|---|---|
Drama poster | |
| Genre | Romantic comedy Music |
| Written by | Wang Yanta Zuo Mojia Liu Ran |
| Directed by | Liu Yizhi |
| Starring | Huang Zitao Janice Wu |
| Opening theme | "Beggar" by Huang Zitao |
| Ending theme | "Once Beautiful" (好不好) by Huang Zitao |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 44 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Zhou Hao |
| Production locations | China United States |
| Running time | 45 mins |
| Production companies | L.TAO Entertainment, Tencent Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | Tencent, iQiyi, Youku |
| Release | March 25 – May 6, 2019 |
Star Entertainment is the top entertainment agency in China. It was set up by a couple, Cheng Tianhao and Du Wanqing, who eventually separated due to differing beliefs in managing the company. Yang Zhenzhen is an aspiring young girl with a passion for music. She joined Starry Sky Entertainment and was assigned as Zheng Boxu's assistant. Boxu is a popular idol who is arrogant and unruly. With the help of Zhenzhen, who helps him correct his flaws and unleash his potential, Boxu slowly transforms into a talented singer. In the process, Zhenzhen also gains experience and becomes a capable idol manager. At the same time, Du Wanqing is also grooming a singer, Yu Zirui, who shapes up to become Boxu's biggest competitor.
The drama was filmed from June 16, 2017 to October 9, 2017.[6][7] A 4000 square meter set was built from scratch for the drama. The drama was filmed in Beijing, Los Angeles, Ensenada, Baja California, and Cancún .[8]
Huang Zitao acts as the music director of the drama.[9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Like You So Much (那么喜欢你)" | Wang Yunyun | Daryl K | Zhao Yihuan | |
| 2. | "Smile" | Daryl K | Daryl K | Theway Zhang | |
| 3. | "Don't Cry" | Wang Yunyun | Daryl K | Theway Zhang | |
| 4. | "Oh, Love (爱情啊)" | Wang Yunyun | Daryl K | Theway Zhang | |
| 5. | "Need You" | Wang Yunyun, Daryl K | Daryl K, Calvin C | Jiang Yaojia | |
| 6. | "Empty (空空)" | Wang Yunyun | Daryl K | Cao Xiyue | |
| 7. | "Not Used To It (我不习惯)" | Wang Yunyun | Daryl K | Theway Zhang |
Opening Song: Beggar by Huang Zitao
Ending Song: 好不好 by Huang Zitao
Other Songs used in the drama:
Reluctantly (舍不得) by Huang Zitao
Expose (揭穿) by Huang Zitao
Collateral Love by Huang Zitao
Promise by Huang Zitao
| Award | Category | Nominee | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Web Series | The Brightest Star in the Sky | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Actor | Huang Zitao | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Janice Wu | Nominated |
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