Love Between Fairy and Devil
Promotional poster
GenreFantasy
Romance
Based onCang Lan Jue by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang[1]
Written byLiu Xiaolin (Chief Screenwriter of the first draft)
Bai Jinjin (Chief Screenwriter of the final draft)
Zhang Li, Dai Yong (Screenwriters)
Shen Nianqing, Gong Jingyi, Cao Xiaotian (Co-screenwriters)
Directed byYi Zheng
Presented by
  • Gong Yu
  • Wang Yixu
  • Zhang Yucheng
Starring
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes36 + 2 Specials
Production
Executive producers
  • Yang Bei
  • Zhang Yucheng
Producers
  • Yu Fei
  • Fu Tuo
  • Shen Jingjing
  • Wang Tianlong
Production locationHengdian World Studios[2]
Running time45 minutes
Production companiesiQIYI
Stellar Media[3]
Original release
NetworkiQIYI
Release7 August (2022-08-07) 
22 September 2022 (2022-09-22)
Related
Love You Seven Times

Love Between Fairy and Devil (Chinese: 苍兰诀; pinyin: Cāng Lán Jué) is a Chinese television series based on the eponymous novel written by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. The show is directed by Yi Zheng and Qian Jingwu,[1] starring leads Yu Shuxin and Dylan Wang, and featuring Xu Haiqiao, Guo Xiaoting, and Zhang Linghe in prominent supporting roles. The series aired on iQIYI from August 7, 2022 to September 22, 2022.[4][5][6]

Synopsis

Dongfang Qingcang, the Lord Devil, created chaos in the realm of the gods with his demon army. The Goddess of War, Chidi Nuzi, sacrificed her life to seal Dongfang Qingcang and his battalion. A prophecy predicts Dongfang Qingcang will be unsealed and only Goddess Xi Yun will be able to stop him. Goddess Xi Yun is reborn as Xiao Lanhua, but unwittingly sets him free. During Dongfang Qingcang's awakening, Xiao Lanhua unknowingly casts the "One Heart Curse". The curse links their experiences, sharing injuries, emotions, and death. Dongfang Qingcang protects Xiao Lanhua while he searches for a cure, but begins to fall in love with her.

Cast

Main

  • Yu Shuxin as Orchid / Xiao Lanhua / Goddess Xi Yun: an orchid fairy who lives at Arbiter Hall of Shui Yun Tian's Si-ming palace, responsible for looking after her master's Destiny Books. When Orchid was young, her master accidentally spoiled her immortal root with alcohol, resulting in issues with her cultivation.
    • Li Xiyuan portrays young Xi Yun.
  • Dylan Wang as Dongfang Qingcang: the powerful former leader of the Moon Tribe, whose primordial spirit was secretly sealed in Haotian Tower. He is arrogant and unfeeling but warms over time.
    • Fang Xiaomo portrays teen Dongfang Qingcang and Ren Yifan as young Dongfang Qingcang.

Supporting

Fairy Realm Shuiyuntian

  • Xu Haiqiao as Rong Hao: apprentice who loves his master, Chidi Nuzi, and the master of the Sea Market. Outwardly, he appears carefree, but he hides a manipulative side.
  • Guo Xiaoting as Chidi Nuzi: Rong Hao's teacher and former God of War of Shuiyuntian.
  • Zhang Linghe as Chang Heng: the current God of War of Shuiyuntian, in love with Orchid.
  • Wang Yueyi as Dan Yin: a highborn fairy in love with Chang Heng.

Moon Tribe's Cangyan Sea

  • Charles Lin as Shang Que: Dongfang Qingcang's faithful and devoted assistant who can switch between human and dragon forms.
  • Zhang Chenxiao as Xun Feng: Dongfang Qingcang's younger brother.
  • Zhao Bin as Elder Moon Lord: Dongfang Qingcang's father.
  • Zhang Bozhi as King of Nanyou.
  • Li Xizi as King of Beiyou.

Sea Market / Haishi City

  • Hong Xiao as Jie Li: Orchid's best friend and a spy from the Sea Market.
  • Cheng Zi as Die Yi: loyal assistant of Rong Hao.

Special appearances

  • Li Yitong as Si Ming: Orchid's master who is in charge of all life. She left Shuiyuntian to travel around the realms and is not returning soon.
  • Chen Ruoxuan as Chang Yuan: Si Ming's husband.

Episodes

Two episodes aired every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with early access to two upcoming episodes offered to VIP members. Two extra episodes were released after the series concluded.[7]

Original soundtrack

No.TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1."Loss of Memory (失忆)"Chen Tian, Wang YixuChen ShuaiYu Shuxin3:31
2."Looking For You (寻一个你)" (Theme song)Zhan Yijun ; 阿曼达 AmandaHu Chen ; 阿曼达 AmandaLiu Yuning4:27
3."The Oath of Canglan (苍兰契)"Chen TianChen TianLi Changchao3:32
4."Remaining Love (余情)" (Ending song)EDIQIkurō FujiwaraZhou Shen5:14
5."Parting Love (诀爱)" (Opening song)Jiang Nan
Chen Tian
Jiang Nan
Chen Tian
Faye Chan3:09
6."The Other Shore (彼岸)"Shen Min Wei
Chen Tian
Chen TianJing Long & Jing Di2:55
7."Longing (念)"Deng Shu Yue ; 阿曼达 AmandaDeng Shu Yue ; 阿曼达 AmandaShuang Sheng2:47
8."I Still Remember That Day (我还记得那天)"Lin QiaoDu ZhiwenShen Yichang3:42

Production

Love Between Fairy and Devil is an adaption of the eponymous novel by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. Writers spent over 800 days developing the script. The show's preparatory period laster over 400 days. More than 600 cast and crew members helped create over 5,000 pieces of clothing, 3,000 accessories, and 20,000 art props. The props integrate Chinese intangible cultural heritage with the xianxia genre. Five major Chinese intangible cultural heritage art were incorporated into the series, with 32 intangible cultural heritage crafts guided by 27 craftspeople, which is reflected in all aspects of Fuhua Dao.[8] The producer, Wang Yixu, said that the show's theme is "love and peace".[9] The cast was confirmed on December 18, 2020. Filming commenced on February 14, 2021 and finished on June 11, 2021.

References

  1. 1 2 "Cang lan jue / Jiulufeixiang zuo pin". Singapore National Library Board. Archived from the original on 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  2. "《苍兰诀》横店杀青 THE9-虞书欣王鹤棣无畏征途". Tencent News (in Chinese). Hengdian entertainment broadcast. 2021-06-17. Archived from the original on 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  3. "恒星引力". Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  4. "虞书欣、王鹤棣主演网剧《苍兰诀》定档8月7日". The Beijing News. 2022-08-04. Archived from the original on 2022-08-06. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  5. "恋恋剧场《苍兰诀》上线48小时内容热度破8500,斩获全网热搜超650个". 华声娱乐 (in Chinese). Beijing Youth Daily. 2022-08-10. Archived from the original on 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  6. ""Love Between Fairy and Devil" Has Been Launched on IQIYI International Website, An Innovative Masterpiece Derived from Oriental Culture". Business Wire. 2022-08-09. Archived from the original on 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  7. "陸劇《蒼蘭訣》番外生活」首曝光!新增2個超甜吻戲鏡頭&角度 原文網址: https://www.niusnews.com/=P0kgw3ml6 © 妞新聞 www.niusnews.com". 妞新聞 niusnews. 2022-09-14. Retrieved 25 September 2022. {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)
  8. "Five intangible cultural heritage art joins "Editing Love Between Fairy and Devil " Yu Shuxin and Wang Hedi lead the interpretation". 网易娱乐. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  9. "Behind the explosion of "Editing Love Between Fairy and Devil", the Oriental fantasy drama should be shot like this". 网易娱乐. 2021-02-19. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
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