2016 chinese television drama
Ice Fantasy ( chinese : 幻城 ; pinyin : Huànchéng ) is a chinese epic illusion television receiver play based on Guo Jingming ‘s bestselling novel, City of Fantasy. The drama was produced by Shanghai Youhug Media, directed by Ju Jue Liang, and stars Feng Shaofeng, Victoria Song, Ma Tianyu, Zhang Meng and Madina Memet. It was broadcast on Hunan Satellite Television Diamond autonomous broadcast field starting 24 July to 10 November 2016 for 62 episodes. [ 2 ] A 16-episode advanced sequel, titled Ice Fantasy Destiny ( 幻城凡世 ) starring Feng Shaofeng, Zhang Yuqi, and Zhang Meng, started airing on Tencent Video on 8 March 2017. [ 3 ] The free of the last episodes were delayed because of censoring reviews. [ 4 ]

outline [edit ]

When the second prince of the fire tribe, Xin Jue ( Jiang Chao ), was cryptically killed during his visit to the Ice Tribe for Ka Suo ‘s coming-of-age ceremony, the Fire King Huo Yi ( Hu Bing ) uses this as an apology to start a second war between the Fire Tribe and Ice Tribe. With their parents captured and older siblings killed, the two remaining Ice Princes Ka Suo ( Feng Shaofeng ) and Ying Kong Shi ( Ma Tianyu ) get off to the deadly world and seek help from kingdom defender Li Luo ( Victoria Song ) to help obtain internal-combustion engine crystals from six tribes in order to restore the Ice Wall, so that the Ice Tribe can be saved. After the Fire Tribe was defeated with the Deicide Sword, Ka Suo reluctantly battles his brother for the throne, but he wants nothing more than the freedom to be with his lover Li Luo. Ying Kong Shi does everything in his might to take the enthrone aside from Ka Suo, to ensure that Ka Suo has his exemption, while Yan Da ( Zhang Meng ), the Fire Princess, is bequeath to give up everything for Shi. then, Ka Suo ‘s loved ones all die off one by one under the conspiracies of Yuan Ji ( Yan Yikuan ) and Lian Ji ( Kim Hee-sun ), and he is determined to find the fabled “ veiled lotus ”. A war between the Ice and Fire Tribe commences again, with Li Tian Jin joining the Fire Tribe to get his revenge on Ka Suo .

cast [edit ]

independent [edit ]

Actor Character Introduction
Feng Shaofeng[5] Ka Suo (卡索) As the kind and most knock-down of the ice princes, Ka Suo was his forefather ‘s presume successor. however after falling in love with his first base love Li Luo, he longs for freedom, but is bound by his responsibility to his kingdom. He is forced to assume the throne to oversee reconstruction efforts for the Ice Tribe after the war. late his brother, crowned as King, ordered Ka Suo to marry Li Luo. But the marriage was short lived when she was stabbed by Lan Shang on her marry night. Ka Suo then goes on a journey with his friends to look for the obscure lotus to try and bring his loved ones back to biography. Feng besides plays Ka Suo ‘s ancestor She Mi ( 舍弥 ), the first Ice King and founder of the Ice Tribe .
Victoria Song[6]
Ji Zihan (young)		 Li Luo (梨落)
Li Jing (离镜)		 Li Luo is born with base civilian status, but with her brave and unhesitating attitude, she cursorily becomes a powerful warrior and envoy for the person guards. She meets Ka Suo and the two twilight in love. On her marry, she was by chance stabbed with the Deicide sword by Lan Shang while saving Ying Kong Shi. She was sealed in methamphetamine and placed at the bottomland of the Infinity Ocean. She is late brought back to life by the veiled lotus, bearing Lan Shang ‘s appearance.
Li Jing is Lan Shang ‘s embodiment and looks just like Li Luo, so she has Lan Shang ‘s soul and Li Luo ‘s looks. She was granted immortality and crowned the Queen of Ice Tribe by Ka Suo. It is late revealed that Li Luo and Lan Shang ‘s souls have switched bodies .
Ma Tianyu[7]
Bian Cheng (young)[8]		 Ying Kong Shi (樱空释)
Sword Spirit Shi ( 剑灵释 )
Li Tian Jin ( 罹天燼 ) 		Ying Kong Shi is the younger stepbrother of Ka Suo, who wants to replace him as king of the Ice Tribe to set his brother free. He is mum, cold and mysterious in nature. Sword Spirit Shi is the last piece of soul left of Shi, when he was killed with the Deicide sword. He entered the Holy Snow Shrine with Ka Suo and besides befriended Yan Da. Li Tian Jin is the reincarnation of Ying Kong Shi and is besides the Fire Tribe ‘s new ally who wants to get revenge on Ka Suo .
Zhang Meng[9]
Zhao Meiting (young)		 Yan Da (艳炟) Yan Da is the only current princess of the Fire Tribe. She is known for her indocile ways, stubbornness, and strong nature, even though her educate as a warrior is everyday among immortals. She is much more kindhearted than she or her father would like to admit, and she develops a very strong adhere with Ying Kong Shi .
Madina Memet[10] Lan Shang (岚裳) Lan Shang is the baronial mermaid princess who is known for her beauty and loved by many. however, she only has eyes for Ka Suo. After a series of tragic events, she committed suicide by jumping into the ocean, as a mermaid who lost her virginity to a foreign tribe can not have a tail ever again and can not breathe subaqueous. She incarnates by the veiled lotus and bears Li Luo ‘s looks and her memories as Li Luo remains. It is late revealed that Li Luo and Lan Shang ‘s souls have switched bodies .
Kris Sun Qing Long

Supporting [edit ]

Immortals [edit ]

Ice Tribe [edit ]
  • Shao Bing[11] as Lin Chao (凛弨), the Ice King (冰王)
  • Gong Beibi[12] as Chen Tong (晨浵) the Ice Queen (冰后)
  • Cheng Peipei as Feng Tian (封天)
Lin Chao’s mother and the Ice Tribe’s most powerful illusionist.
  • Huang Shengchi as Shang Lie (熵裂), Crown prince
  • Zhang Ziwen[13] as Zhu Gong (铸弓), Eldest Prince
  • Li Sheng[14] as Qian Ying (千影), Princess Consort
  • He Xiang as Li Guang (靂光), Second prince
  • Wang Yitong[15] as Nan Xing (南星), Third princess
  • Ou Xianru as Xue Mi (雪宓), Fourth princess
  • Dan Sihan as Xuan Ta (泫榻)
Leader of the Seven Saints charged with safeguarding the Ice Tribe.
  • Wang Yu[16] as Ji Quan (笈筌)
Warrior of the Ice Tribe. Ka Suo’s childhood friend.
  • Mou Xing as Hua Xiao (花效)
  • Lu Yong as Old Ice King (老冰王)
Feng Tian’s husband, Lin Chao’s father, and Ka Suo’s grandfather.
  • Yin Jian[17] as Du Yin (阇印)
The Demon Guest. Fallen immortal of the Ice Tribe.
deity Beings of the Holy Snow Shrine [edit ]
  • Yan Yikuan[18] as Yuan Ji (淵祭)
An invincible and supreme being of Ice Flame Tribe (冰焰族). He created the chaos that ensue in the immortal world, including the assassination of Prince Xin Jue and the conflict between Ka Suo and Ying Kong Shi. He is also Ying Kong Shi’s biological father and the last descendant of the Ice Flame Tribe.
  • Zhang Xinyi[19] as Lotus Spirit (隐莲精灵)
  • Gong Zhengnan as Qing Ren (倾刃)
Western protector of the Holy Shrine, later Eastern protector.
  • Sun Zujun as Qing Long (青龍)
Eastern protector of the Holy Shrine.
  • Deng Sha as Xing Zhou (星昼)
Northern protector of the Holy Shrine.
  • Jurat as Phoenix (凤凰)
Assassin of the Holy Shrine.
  • Zhang Zimu as Yan Huang (言謊)
Fire Tribe [edit ]
  • Hu Bing[20] as Huo Yi (火燚)
The Fire King. A power-hungry and cruel man who aims to become the ruler of the three realms.
  • Shu Yaxin[21] as Shuo Gang (烁罡), Crown prince
  • Jiang Chao[22] as Xin Jue (炘绝), Second prince
Mermaid Tribe [edit ]
  • Shen Hairong[23] as Mermaid Saint (人鱼圣尊)
Queen of the Mermaid Tribe. Lan Shang’s adoptive grandmother and Lian Ji’s adoptive mother. She is an opportunistic woman who is willing to sacrifice her children’s happiness to achieve peace for her tribe.
Ying Kong Shi’s mother and Lan Shang’s adoptive aunt. She was an adoptive child of the royal mermaid family and was in love with the Fire King, but was forced by the Mermaid Saint to marry the Ice King. Acting as a spy for the Fire Tribe, the Ice Tribe collapsed under her betrayal.

Spirits [edit ]

spiritual Tribe

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  • Chen Xinyu[26] as Chao Ya (潮涯)
Current Queen of the Spiritual Tribe. A kind and noble woman who is willing to make sacrifices to protect her tribe. She is engaged to Liao Jian, but was formerly in love with Pian Feng.
  • Wu You[27] as Die Che (蝶澈)
The most powerful musician in the Spiritual Tribe. She serves Yuan Ji as the Holy Shrine’s Southern protector.
  • Fan Shiqi[27] as Chi Mo (迟墨)
A musician. Die Che’s lover who is actually the Fire Tribe’s descendant.
  • Wang Yidan[28] as Chi Lian (傺楝)
Former Queen of the Tribe. She left the tribe many years ago in search for the Sighing Wall.
Eagle Tribe [edit ]
  • Zhang Yujian[29] as Pian Feng (片风)
A chivalrous and capable guard who serves Chao Ya and was once in love with her.
Bear Tribe [edit ]
  • Liu Dongqin[30] as Liao Jian (辽溅)
King of the Tribe, and a fierce warrior. He is engaged to Chao Ya.
  • Wang Tianye as Hei Feng (黑風)
A tyrannical warrior that kidnapped Liao Jian and took over the Bear Tribe for awhile.

Humans [edit ]

Guardians of the Realms [edit ]
  • Huang Haibing[31] as Ke Tuo (克托)
Leader of the guardians who preserve peace in the three kingdoms. He took Li Luo under his care when she was a child.
  • Huang Deyi[32] as Qin Chu (秦楚)
Li Luo’s admirer and best friend.
  • Qin Yong as Lü Zhao (绿昭)
  • Choenyi Tsering (曲尼次仁) as Yang Dan (阳丹)
Others [edit ]
  • Ding Xiaoying as Jia Yi (迦凌)
Du Yin’s lover.
Dream Tribe [edit ]
  • Xu Ke[33] as Xing Jiu (星旧)
The Head Dreamer. One of the Seven Saints charged with safeguarding the Ice Tribe. A loyal and kind man who faithfully executes his duty to safeguard dreamers everywhere. He cares deeply for his sister.
  • Xu Jiao[34] as Xing Gui (星轨)
Princess of the Dream Tribe and Xing Jiu’s sister. She was meant to die on her 100th birthday, but survived and later becomes a Western protector of the Holy Shrine.
  • Tie Zheng as Xun Hao (蕁昊)
Chief administrator of the Dream Clan.
  • Gao Yuqing as Old Astrologer King (老夢主)
Father of Xing Jiu and Xing Gui.
Healer Tribe [edit ]
  • Wang Duo[35] as Huang Tuo (皇柝)
Current King of the Healers and the best healer in the three kingdoms. He is in love with Yue Shen.
  • Lu Zizhen[36] as Yue Shen (月神)
A powerful healer who can exorcise spirits and poison mortals.
  • Peng Yang[37] as Yue Zhao (月照) / Yue Leng (月冷)
Yue Shen’s sister. She was engaged to Huang Tuo.
  • Li Haohan as Huang Mao (皇昂)
Former King of the Healers.

Others [edit ]

  • Wang Yizhe as Rabbit Demon (兔妖)
  • Bian Jiacheng as Rat Demon (鼠妖)
  • Sun Qingsan as Deer Spirit (鹿精)
  • Qu Gan as Tree Demon (樹妖)
  • Lu Xue as Tiger Demon (虎妖)
  • Zhu Chunqiao as Zhu Hao (筍昊)
  • Xu Tianhao as Zhan Xing (沽星)
  • He Fei as Liu Yue (流月)
  • Yang Anqi as Zhen (針)
  • Wang Jiawei as Ya Zhao (伢照)
  • Wang Haixiang as Crow (烏鴉)
  • Yang Liu as Zhao Ye (朝夜)
  • Guo Xin as Qiu Tian Nian (裘天年)
  • Chen Dacheng as Sun Tian (蓀田)
  • Yang Changqing as Sun Tian’s subordinate (蓀田手下)
  • Hu Jingming as Nan He (南禾)
  • Wang Xiangwen as Xiang Wen (湘聞)
  • Wang Wensi as Lai Si (來思)
  • Xue Yue as Xiao Xue (小雪)
  • Lee Youlin as Businessman (珍奇商人)
  • Gao Huayang as Cheater (人間騙子)

production [edit ]

Guo Jingming ‘s novel City of Fantasy sold over 1.5 million copies and rank second in the best seller ‘s number. [ 38 ] Since City of Fantasy ‘s spill in 2003, there have been plenty of early attempts to produce a movie adaptation. however, the attempts failed as many felt that the fresh ‘s fictional universe was besides complicated and massive to condense into a movie. [ 39 ] The idea of a potential play adaptation of City of Fantasy had been formed since November 2014. During Ice Fantasy ‘s drama wardrobe league held in August 2015, Hong Kong screenwriter Shen Zhining stated that the plot of the drama would have more stories, conflicts and background data compared to its book counterpart. The history of the tribes and their world ‘s creation had been incorporated into the plot. The Fire Tribe ‘s function in the narrative would besides be expanded. [ 40 ] [ 41 ] On June 10, 2015, the universe of the script and preparations for filming were finished. [ 42 ] Academy Award -winning dress couturier Dan Hennah, who designed the sets for Lord of the Rings, was enlisted to design the sets for the production, which were inspired by the buildings, landscapes and other aspects of ancient China a well as western cultures. [ 39 ] [ 42 ] One particular bent, called the “ Endless Sea ”, was reported have an area size of 7,000 square meters, built using 500 tons of artificial snow. [ 43 ] It had besides been reported that about 300 million yuan was invested for the play ‘s output, with 2 million yuan to create the independent palace alone. [ 43 ] Furthermore, more than 100 craftsmen were enlisted to make 6,000 props, with many used in large-scale conflict scenes. [ 44 ] Around 70 to 80 percentage of post-production was centered around the special effects and CGI. [ 45 ] Youhug stated : “ This should be an unprecedented investment in a domestic drama, we besides hope to achieve good ocular consequence ampere much as possible. ” [ 43 ] Guo Jingming acts as the artistic and ocular director for the output. other noteworthy players in production include Dong Cheng Guang as art director, A Ju for makeup steering, Zhong Jiani as costume and prop up architect, and Ma Yucheng as choreographer. [ 46 ] The international ocular effects party Pixomondo was besides enlisted. [ 47 ] [ 48 ] Additionally, Boston Symphony Orchestra were besides engaged to play the implemental of the play ‘s background music. [ 49 ] Shi Xiao Xi, the designer of the output ‘s posters, is besides a sports fan of the novel. [ 50 ]

Casting [edit ]

Ice Fantasy at the show’s press conference in August 2015. Cast ofat the usher ‘s press conference in August 2015. It was announced that Feng Shaofeng, Victoria Song, Ma Tianyu, and Zhang Meng would play the independent characters, Ka Suo, Li Luo, Ying Kong Shi, and Yan Da. Supporting characters were late revealed through character posters that were posted on the drama ‘s official Weibo report. [ 46 ] This is Feng Shaofeng and Victoria Song ‘s second gear collaboration, after the taiwanese remake of My Best Friend’s Wedding. [ 51 ]

Shooting [edit ]

On August 12, 2015, Hennah and director Ju Jueliang, who is known for his warlike arts films, brainstormed possible designs equally well as visited a number of possible locations for filming. [ 52 ] The play was scheduled to shoot for six months, starting from August 16, 2015. Principal photography film was held in Beijing, China, with placement filming held in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia ; Beijing and Hebei ‘s Jinzuan Movie City. [ 47 ] [ 53 ] Filming finished in former February 2016 after lasting 187 days, and thereafter the drama entered into post-production phase. [ 54 ]

soundtrack [edit ]

Ratings [edit ]

CMS50 Ratings
Episodes Title Broadcast date Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Ranking
1-2 The Disaster of Ice Kingdom (雪国之劫) July 24, 2016 0.994 5.13 2
3-4 July 25, 2016 0.977 5.49 2
5-6 July 26, 2016 0.920 4.88 1
7-8 A Dream of Forever (无尽之梦) August 1, 2016 1.239 6.71 1
9-10 August 2, 2016 1.057 5.778 1
11-12 The Last Puzzle (最后拼图) August 9, 2016 1.118 5.491 1
13-14 August 10, 2016 0.947 4.527 1
15-16 A Game of Illusion (幻象之局) August 15, 2016 0.884 4.491 2
17-18 August 16, 2016 0.983 4.608 1
19-20 The Throne of Ice (冰之宝座) August 22, 2016 0.781 4.253 2
21-22 August 23, 2016 0.945 4.989 2
23-24 A Predestined Battle (宿命之战) August 29, 2016 0.711 4.060 2
25-26 August 30, 2016 0.809 4.674 1
27-28 The Princess Sings (公主吟唱) September 5, 2016 0.649 4.071 2
29-30 September 6, 2016 0.691 4.101 1
31-32 A Life Exchange (生命交易) September 12, 2016 0.707 4.242 1
33-34 September 13, 2016 0.670 3.929 1
35-36 Wedding Revenge (婚礼复仇) September 21, 2016 0.641 3.997 1
37-38 September 22, 2016 0.710 4.399 1
39-40 The Actual Identity (身份真相) September 28, 2016 0.660 4.107 2
41-42 September 29, 2016 0.580 3.572 1
43-44 The Heart of Lost City (心之迷城) October 5, 2016 0.580 3.572 1
45-46 October 6, 2016 0.688 3.743 1
47-48 The Lotus’ Prophecy (隐莲预言) October 12, 2016 0.522 3.374 2
49-50 October 13, 2016 0.600 3.825 1
51-52 The Return of an Old Friend (故人归来) October 26, 2016 0.406 2.590 2
53-54 October 27, 2016 0.463 3.014 2
55-56 Memory Reboot (重启记忆) November 2, 2016 0.346 2.743 2
57-58 November 3, 2016 0.357 2.459 2
59-60 Ending November 9, 2016 0.513 3.242 1
61-62 November 10, 2016 0.477 3.199 1
Average 0.740 4.180 1
Nationwide Ratings
Episodes Broadcast date Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rankings
1-2 July 24, 2016 1.00 6.53 2
3-4 July 25, 2016 1.00 6.83 1
5-6 July 26, 2016 0.94 6.38 1
7-8 August 1, 2016 1.16 7.92 1
9-10 August 2, 2016 0.96 6.62 1
11-12 August 9, 2016 1.09 6.84 1
13-14 August 10, 2016 0.95 6.09 1
15-16 August 15, 2016 0.97 6.27 1
17-18 August 16, 2016 1.25 7.79 1
19-20 August 22, 2016 0.90 6.39 1
21-22 August 23, 2016 1.06 7.02 1
23-24 August 29, 2016 0.76 5.45 1
25-26 August 30, 2016 0.77 5.77 1
27-28 September 5, 2016 0.44 3.57 2
29-30 September 6, 2016 0.50 4.11 1
31-32 September 12, 2016 　0.49 3.92 2
33-34 September 13, 2016 0.50 3.8 2
35-36 September 21, 2016 0.42 3.62 2
37-38 September 22, 2016 0.50 4.25 2
39-40 September 28, 2016 0.50 　 4.23 1
41-42 September 29, 2016 0.50 4.23 2
43-44 October 5, 2016 0.76 5.50 1
45-46 October 6, 2016 0.76 5.50 1
47-48 October 12, 2016 0.44 4.02 2
49-50 October 13, 2016 0.46 3.97 1
51-52 October 26, 2016 0.30 2.72 2
53-54 October 27, 2016 0.29 2.57 2
55-56 November 2, 2016 0.21 2.4 2
57-58 November 3, 2016 0.30 3.04 2
59-60 November 9, 2016 – – –
61-62 November 10, 2016 0.28 2.18 1
Average 0.69 5.28 1

reception [edit ]

The series received low ratings on Douban where it was criticized for its special effects, acting and storyline. [ 55 ] however, it was a commercial achiever and has over 16 billion views on-line. [ 56 ]

Awards [edit ]

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2017 Sina’s Weibo Awards Night Most Discussed TV Drama Won [57]
8th China TV Drama Awards Popular Actress Award Victoria Song Won [58]

air [edit ]

The play was released on July 24, 2016 on Hunan Satellite Television Diamond freelancer air field, [ 59 ] with 62 episodes. [ 60 ] Its distribution rights were besides bought by Viki globally and jointly by the 7 chinese video-sharing websites : Tencent, iQiyi, Youku, LeTV, Mango television, Sohu and PPTV. [ 61 ]

Philippines Airing in GMA 7 last 2018 of March

sequel [edit ]

Produced by Youhug Media and Tencent Penguin Pictures, the mod sequel series of Ice Fantasy premiered on March 8 on Tencent Video. The serial was directed by Zhou Linjao, and written by Shen Zhining and ran for 16 episodes. Primary cast members Feng Shaofeng, Ma Tianyu, Zhang Meng and Madina Memet starred as raw versions of their characters, while Zhang Yuqi replaced Victoria Song, who made episodic appearances via stock footage and two surprise cameo. Supporting draw members Xu Ke ( Xing Jiu ) and Cheng Peipei ( Feng Tian ) reprised their patronize roles, while Chen Xinyu, Huang Deyi, and Lu Zizhen returned in new roles. [ 62 ]

outline [edit ]

In the class 2020, the CEO of a technology company, Feng Suo, suddenly reclaims the powers of his aloof previous incarnation, Ka Suo. At the same fourth dimension, he meets Luo Luo, the reincarnation of Kingdom Guardian Li Luo. The two reignite the beloved that defined their past lifetimes and undergo a series of adventures. Tracking them is Ying Kong Shi – the original – and a reincarnation of Yan Da, determined to stop him before his plans for Feng Suo come to fruition. As the four work towards outrunning their respective destinies, honest-to-god friends and new enemies emerge to write a new chapter of the Ice and Fire tribes ‘ fib .

cast [edit ]

  • Feng Shaofeng as Feng Suo / Ka Suo
  • Zhang Yuqi as Luo Luo
  • Ma Tianyu as Ma Tian Chi / Ying Kong Shi
  • Zhang Meng as Yan Zhu / Yan Da
  • Xu Ke as Xing Jiu
  • Madina Memet as Ming Na
  • Cai Mingtao as Ge Ningyue
  • Chen Xinyu as Yang Dan
  • Wu Diwen as Qin Mo
  • Lu Zizhen as JoJo
  • Bian Cheng as Jian Ling
  • Wang Ziwei as Cheng Tong
  • Huang Deyi as Qin Chu
  • Cheng Peipei as Fiona
  • Victoria Song as Li Luo
  • Xu Jiao as Xing Gui

References [edit ]