The Outsiders (Taiwanese TV series)


The Outsiders is a 2004 Taiwanese romance and action series starring then newcomers Dylan Kuo, Ady An, Blue Lan and Michael Zhang. The drama is often referred to as the Taiwanese version of the popular Hong Kong film series Young and Dangerous which is about the stories of triad gangs. The drama is Dylan Kuo's first lead role, before then he was a popular model who only had bit cameo roles in dramas. The drama began airing on channel GTV on 4 April 2004 on Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. It finished airing on 22 August 2004 with 20 episodes total.
A sequel, The Outsiders II, was produced and aired in the later part of 2004.

Synopsis

Three sworn brothers, Yu Hao, Shan Zi, and Yang Xiong Qi, that are delinquents, grew up together fighting local neighborhood rivals. Although they are not triad gangs, they make enemies with them when they offend some of their members. Yu Hao who is considered the leader of the three falls for good girl Xiao Yan Zi. Yan Zi comes from a well to do family and has been taking piano lessons since she was young hoping to become a pianist. Yan Zi runs into a bloodied Yu Hao in the streets and saves him. Yu Hao who has always been in love with Yan Zi uses this chance encounter between the two to break the ice and chase after Yan Zi. But the three sworn brothers end up joining triad gangs when they have to protect Yan Zi.

Cast

Main cast

The Outsiders Original Soundtrack was released on 9 March 2004 by various artists under Warner Music Group Taiwan record label. It contains 16 tracks, in which 7 tracks are various instrumental versions of the songs and original classical pieces. The opening theme is track 1 "Unfair 不公平" by Jenny Yang 蕭賀碩, while the closing theme is track 15 "Lydia" by F.I.R.

Track listing

Publications

A 128-page paperback cover photo book was published detailing behind the scenes and production of the drama.