The Legend of the White Snake
Traditional Chinese新白娘子傳奇
Simplified Chinese新白娘子传奇
GenreMythology
Fantasy
Romance
Written byAn Yimo
Directed byZhi Lei
StarringJu Jingyi
Yu Menglong
Opening themeQian Nian Deng Yi Hui (千年等一回) performed by Ju Jingyi
Ending themeDu Qing (渡情) performed by Ju Jingyi
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes36
Production
ProducerDai Yu
Production locationChina
Production companiesiQiyi, Chinese All Digital
Original release
NetworkiQiyi
ReleaseApril 3, 2019 (2019-04-03)

The Legend of the White Snake (Chinese: 新白娘子传奇) is a 2019 streaming television series starring Ju Jingyi and Yu Menglong. It is based on the Chinese folk legend Legend of the White Snake and a remake of 1992 Taiwanese television series New Legend of Madame White Snake. The series airs on iQiyi starting April 3, 2019.[1][2][3]

Synopsis

Based on the folk legend of the same name, the series is set in imperial China during the Southern Song dynasty and focuses on the romance between Xu Xian, a physician based in Lin'an, and Bai Suzhen, a 1000-year-old white snake spirit that has taken the form of a beautiful young woman. Xu and Bai's cross-species love is opposed by Jin Ruyi, the young daughter of Xu's master, who is infatuated with Xu. Ruyi's obsession with Xu creates a grudge between her and Bai. Xu and Bai's relationship was also initially opposed by Fahai, an orthodox Buddhist monk who harbored a bias against demons. Throughout the series, Bai is accompanied by Xiao Qing, a 500-year-old green snake spirit who is later revealed to be a demigod. Qing shares a sisterly bond with Bai because of their similarities and remains loyal to her.

Cast

Main

Supporting cast

Production

The series was filmed from March to July 2018.[4][5]

The series is primarily based on the 1992 television series adaptation of the folk tale legend.[1]

Soundtrack

Awards and nominations

Award Category Nominee Results Ref.
Golden Bud – The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best Web Series The Legend of the White Snake Nominated [6]
Best Actor Yu Menglong Nominated
Best Actress Ju Jingyi Nominated
Best Newcomer Xiao Yan Nominated

International broadcast

Country Network(s)/Station(s) Series premiere Title
China China
Taiwan Taiwan
iQiyi April 3, 2019 (Broadcasting six episodes from Wednesday to Friday) 新白娘子传奇
Malaysia Malaysia Astro Quan Jia HD April 15, 2019 (Monday to Friday 19:00 – 20:00) The Legend of the White Snake
China China Shenzhen TV (深圳卫视) June 27, 2019 (19:30–21:15 every night (two episodes)) 新白娘子传奇
Thailand Thailand Mono 29 Nov , 2019 (Every Monday to Friday at : 07.35 AM) ตำนานรักนางพญางูขาว (lit.'Love Legend of Madam White Snake')
Indonesia Indonesia Trans7 October 11, 2021 (Every Monday to Friday at 09.00 AM) Legenda Siluman Ular Putih

References

  1. ^ a b "TV drama remade with fewer songs to appeal to modern tastes". China Daily. May 31, 2018.
  2. ^ 网易 (2019-04-03). "《新白娘子传奇》开播 于朦胧鞠婧祎不负千年之缘". ent.163.com. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  3. ^ "Old tale resonates with a modern audience". China Daily. April 10, 2019.
  4. ^ "《新白娘子传奇》开机 于朦胧"许仙"造型曝光". Xinhua News (in Chinese). March 8, 2018. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019.
  5. ^ "《新白娘子传奇》杀青 于朦胧鞠婧祎古典飘逸美". Youth.cn (in Chinese). July 24, 2018. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  6. ^ "金骨朵网络影视盛典提名揭晓 王一博肖战杨紫等入围". Ynet (in Chinese). November 25, 2019. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2019.