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The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
C-drama 'Coroner's Diary' is a big hit in South-East Asia and also major favourite now with global fans
It's confirmed iQIYI's original historical mystery-suspense drama is now a big a hit with C-drama fans. On July 23, iQIYI's original historical suspense drama, "Coroner's Diary," officially surpassed a popularity index of 10,000, entering the prestigious Hall of Honor. In its debut week, the drama topped iQIYI International charts across 13 countries and regions, including Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan (China), India, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Canada, Macao (China), the Philippines, Hong Kong (China), Vietnam, and Singapore. It also ranked number one in Google search trends across five markets, generated over 180 million views across related topics on TikTok, and immediately trended on Thailand's X platform. With an impressive 8.4 rating on MyDramaList, the captivating narrative —featuring a romance-minded idealist teaming up with a career-oriented pragmatist to solve intriguing mysteries—has sparked significant discussion. The exceptional performances of Li Landi and Ao Ruipeng have garnered widespread acclaim from audiences. From its first episode, "Coroner's Diary" captivates viewers with its rapid pacing and gripping narrative. Each installment provides engaging plot twists and quickly resolves intricate cases such as the "Headless Bride" and "Buried Body in the Well," fully satisfying audiences' thirst for suspense and intellectual stimulation. "Coroner's Diary" innovatively combines investigative intrigue with a compelling revenge-driven storyline. Qin Wan (Li Landi) infiltrates the Qin Mansion on a quest for revenge, only to become deeply entangled in complex mysteries that reveal deeper societal issues. The drama is lauded for its strong character portrayals—Qin Wan's forensic prowess and Yan Chi's (Ao Ruipeng) supportive partnership resonate deeply with viewers. Meticulously authentic forensic details and exquisite costumes and set designs greatly enhance the immersive experience. In line with iQIYI's international localization strategy, "Coroner's Diary" launched simultaneous localized dubbed versions in Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Thai. By its second week, the Indonesian version ranked fourth on iQIYI's drama channel. The Vietnamese version attracted approximately 620K views, nearly matching the original. The Thai version notably excelled, surpassing 5.43 million views—three times the original version's viewership. Strategic marketing campaigns through Google and META were launched globally, complemented by outdoor advertising in Thailand, Hong Kong (China), and Singapore. Unique marketing initiatives, such as fan-driven TukTuk advertisements and offline gatherings in Thailand featuring Ao Ruipeng, significantly enhanced local viewer engagement. Since its premiere, "Coroner's Diary" has garnered significant media attention across Hong Kong (China), Taiwan (China), Thailand, Indonesia, and North America. Media from Hong Kong (China) and Taiwan (China) have notably highlighted the drama's engaging narrative, suspenseful elements, strong performances, and high-quality visual production. Thai and Indonesian media have commended the effectiveness of the localized dubbed versions in deepening audience connections. North American outlets particularly noted the drama's exceptional production values and distinct Oriental aesthetics, further strengthening its global reputation. iQIYI's "Four Halls of Drama Excellence" series includes the Hall of Honor (for dramas achieving a popularity index of 10,000 or above), the Hall of Fame (popularity index of 9,500 or above), the Hall of Popularity (popularity index of 9,000 or above), and the Hall of Quality (popularity index of 8,000 or above). With a popularity index exceeding 10,000, "Coroner's Diary" has successfully entered the prestigious Hall of Honor, marking its status as an influential blockbuster. To date, only 17 iQIYI dramas have reached this exceptional milestone. In recent years, iQIYI has continually innovated and maintained its leading position in the genre of historical detective dramas, consistently delivering delightful surprises to audiences. "Mysterious Lotus Casebook" creatively blends martial arts with investigative mysteries, intertwining thrilling adventures with heroic sentiment and lighting up the 2023 summer season. The "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" series features intricate and mind-bending mysteries set against the rich aesthetics of the Tang Dynasty, vividly portraying various facets of life and becoming a beloved national IP. Meanwhile, "The Demon Hunter's Romance" combines Oriental aesthetics with fantasy elements, showcasing imaginative storytelling deeply rooted in Chinese culture, thus becoming a new benchmark for Chinese fantasy dramas. iQIYI has also released a series of high-quality dramas, including "FEUD," "A Dream Within A Dream," and "Justifiable Defence " in recent weeks.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
C-drama "A Dream Within A Dream" captivates global audiences especially in South-East Asia region with unique narrative style
Since its premiere on iQIYI Heartbeat Theater, the new C-Drama "A Dream Within A Dream" has become an instant global sensation, captivating audiences worldwide with its innovative "forced romance within a drama script" plot and engaging "fictional character awakening" storyline. On its first day, the drama swiftly rose to the top of trending topics on social platform X in Thailand and Indonesia, subsequently achieving No. 1 status on the iQIYI International platform across 12 markets, including Thailand, the US, Canada, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It also ranked first in the same period, Google searches for Chinese dramas in eight markets: Thailand, Taiwan(China), the US, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong(China), South Korea, and Singapore. "A Dream Within A Dream" tells the story of Song Xiaoyu (played by Li Yitong), an aspiring actress who unexpectedly finds herself transported into the world of a fictional drama script. Becoming the protagonist Song Yimeng, she encounters Nan Heng (played by Liu Yuning), a seemingly ruthless and cold-hearted male lead. The plot follows their journey to resist predetermined destinies. Incorporating contemporary humour with a fast-paced "infinite loop" narrative style, the drama offers cross-cultural appeal and resonant storytelling. Thanks to its fresh narrative approach, "A Dream Within A Dream" successfully breaks away from genre cliches, appealing strongly to global viewers. The series earned an impressive rating of 8.6 on the international drama community MyDramaList, with related TikTok hashtags surpassing 300 million views. Global audiences praised the compelling performances and comedic elements of the series. iQIYI further boosted international engagement through interactive livestreams on iQIYI International, extensive offline promotions worldwide, and large-screen advertising campaigns, significantly enhancing global viewer enthusiasm. Since 2025, iQIYI Heartbeat Theater has continuously launched popular dramas including "Moonlight Mystique," "The White Olive Tree," "Love of the Divine Tree," "The Best Thing," and "Love in Pavilion," garnering widespread acclaim from global audiences. "A Dream Within A Dream" continues this successful trend, delivering a uniquely engaging Eastern narrative to viewers worldwide. Additionally, iQIYI has followed up its success with the new drama "Coroner's Diary," which premiered on July 13, featuring a compelling dual-narrative structure that unravels eight intriguing mysteries. Moving forward, iQIYI remains committed to delivering more premium C-Dramas that artfully blend romance, realism, tradition, and fantasy for global audiences.
The Star
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
iQIYI's new Xianxia drama 'Feud' is winning rave reviews and now a big favourite in South-East Asian countries
C-dramas are continuing to make big waves in the South-East Asia region and IQIYI's latest offering "Linjiangxian (Feud)" starring Bai Lu and Zeng Shunxi is the latest tv series to win many hearts in this part of the world. On June 15, the fantasy romance drama, hit a heat index of 10,000 on iQIYI, rapidly becoming a global phenomenon hailed as the "new benchmark for fantasy romance dramas." It is also the first drama in the Asian streaming giant network that has hit the top benchmark this year. The rising popularity also signifies that the drama's plot has reached an exciting and gripping climax, as the truth between heroes Li Qingyue and Bai Jiusi is fully unveiled, with their intertwined love and hatred leading towards an imminent decisive confrontation. Thus, this further showcases the powerful appeal of high-quality fantasy content in the international market. Impressive Global Reception and Widespread Audience Acclaim Since its premiere on June 6, "Feud" has consistently climbed in popularity, reaching over 6,000 on the heat index within just two hours of release, and surpassing 9,000 within 24 hours, demonstrating significant global appeal. Currently holding a steady rating of 8.2 on MyDramaList, "Feud" has notably maintained the top position on iQIYI's platforms in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Mexico, as well as prominently in China's Taiwan and China's Hong Kong regions. The simultaneous launch of Thai and Vietnamese dubbed versions on iQIYI has further fueled the show's explosive popularity and discussion by tv experts throughout South-East Asia. Innovative Storytelling Ignites Global Discussions Breaking away from traditional fantasy romance tropes, "Feud" captivates viewers with an innovative plot centered around "three marriages and three separations," creating a uniquely intense "love-hate" dynamic. Discussions such as "the first fantasy drama centered solely around hate" and "intense plot pacing with no dull moments" have gone viral on social media. Picture perfect Bai Lu's character Hua Ruyue and Joseph Zeng's Bai Jiusi are caught in intricate emotional entanglements, with multiple climactic scenes per episode propelling the storyline forward, igniting global viewers' enthusiasm. Superb Performances Bring Fresh Character Perspectives Bai Lu impressively tackles dual roles, masterfully portraying stark contrasts between innocence and complexity, receiving wide acclaim from viewers. Joseph Zeng also breaks the mold of traditional fantasy leads, providing a nuanced portrayal of a character outwardly gentle yet inwardly conflicted. Supporting cast members such as Chen Xinhai, Liang Yongqi, Zhao Qing, Pan Youcheng, and Dong Chunhui also deliver notable performances, garnering universal praise. Excellent Blend of Eastern Aesthetics and Special Effects Approximately 70% of "Feud" was filmed on location at Hengdian World Studios, beautifully integrating Lingnan architecture with traditional Eastern aesthetics to deliver an immersive visual experience. Meticulously designed costumes, props, and sophisticated digital effects combine to create an enchanting fantasy world, deeply immersing viewers in its richly detailed setting. As "Feud" continues to captivate audiences worldwide, iQIYI's upcoming new dramas "A Dream Within A Dream," starring Li Yitong and Liu Yuning, and the martial arts drama "The Journey of Legend," starring Cheng Yi are also expected to be big hits with South-East Asian and East Asia fans in time to come.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Smells Like Green Spirit live-action series gets a compilation movie with shocking new scenes and full cast return
Smells Like Green Spirit live-action series gets a compilation movie with shocking new scenes and full cast return (Image Source: MyDramaList) The manga-turned-live-action series, Smells Like Green Spirit is all set to get a new compilation movie that will have never-seen-before extra scenes. The series is an adaptation of Saburo Nagai's manga, which goes by the same name. Smells Like Green Spirit was first aired on September, 2024, which immediately became a fan favorite. Due to this, the staff decided to make a compilation movie that will have additional scenes, following the story of Futoshi Mishima and Taro Yumeno. The entire cast from the series will return, and the movie will be directed by Ikuko Sawada, the same director who was behind the success of the series. When will the Smells Like Green Spirit compilation movie release As per Anime News Network, the compilation movie of Smells Like Green Spirit will be released on June 27, 2025. It will also have some additional scenes that were not shown in the live-action series. The trailer for the compilation movie was released on Saturday, May 24, 2025, which revealed the release date along with the hint of new scenes. Smells Like Green Spirit first aired on September 19, 2024, and had a total of 8 episodes, each approximately 25 minutes long. The mini-series was well-received by fans and immediately ranked up the charts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo It has an IMDb rating of 8.3/10, and 9/10 on MyDramaList. Who will star in the Smells Like Green Spirit compilation movie The main cast of the Smells Like Green Spirit live-action series will return for the compilation movie as well. The main protagonist, Futoshi Mishima, will be played by Towa Araki. Apart from him, cast members like Makoto Kirino (who played Shunta Sono), and Kodai Fujimoto (who played Taro Yumeno) will also return to the big screen. The movie will be directed by Ikuko Sawada, while the script will be handled by Yuka Arai. The staff had already announced the movie version on April 24, 2025, which had caused a frenzy amongst fans. Smells Like Green Spirit revolves around the story of Futoshi Mishima, who is often bullied because of looking gay. The story is set in the Heisei era, where it was not acceptable to be gay. However, Mishima finds comfort in dressing like a woman, which he does in secret. He continuously tries new things, which includes putting on lipstick. The twist in the story starts when Mishima finds his lost lipstick in the hands of his bully, who was trying it on. The manga was written by Saburo Nagai, which ran from 2011 to 2012 and had two tankobon volumes. There was also a spin-off manga of the series called Shinta Kairo, which had a total of five volumes. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
