Bloody Romance


Bloody Romance is a 2018 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Banming Banmei. It airs on Youku on July 24, 2018 which stars Li Yitong and Qu Chuxiao as the leads. The series air internationally in 13 foreign countries via Youku and Dramafever.
The series was a commercial success and passed 600 million views online by August 2018. It was praised for its tight plot and high production quality despite a low budget, as well as for featuring a strong female lead.

Synopsis

A story about a young woman who was exploited in the past, having gone through hell and back to become an assassin.
During the chaotic period towards the end of the Tang Dynasty, Qi Xue accidentally enters a mysterious city and was given the name Wan Mei. Tasked with dangerous missions, she puts herself in danger for each task but gains the protection of Chang An who is a man mysterious as a shadow. The two become embroiled in greater conspiracy involving a deadly struggle for power.

Cast

Main

The series is produced by established director. Xu Jizhou, as well as Zhang Wei. Guo Yong is the martial arts director while Di Kun is the production/arts director.
Filming mainly took place in from September 2017 to January 2018.

Soundtrack

Bloody Romance Original Soundtrack was released with 31 tracks over 2 discs, with instrumentals composed by Dong Dongdong.

Awards and nominations