I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 212 It would be an injustice if the drama didn't become a hit, and it would be an absolute injustice if the male and female leads didn't become wildly popular.
However, the book in the Korean drama is actually from the Song Dynasty.

That's almost a thousand years apart! If you don't understand history, you can look it up!
Wouldn't broadcasting this make us a laughing stock?

The South Korean drama "My Love from the Star" features numerous Chinese elements and characters.

Because of "Professor Do," there are many scenes in the drama where he reads books and displays them.

Many of the books featured in the drama are ancient Chinese books or ancient Korean books written in Chinese.

Even the songs he sang were Chinese songs: "Outside the long pavilion, along the ancient road, the fragrant grass stretches to the horizon" (from "Farewell" by Li Shutong, a famous Chinese educator).

The ancient Chinese books mentioned in "My Love from the Star" include "Biographies of Exemplary Women" and "Mirror of the Mind".

The first ancient Chinese book translated into Chinese and introduced to the West, "Mingxin Baojian," is a book that Do Min-joon often mentions. It is the first book that Professor Do recommends, and it can even be said to be his most treasured possession.

When Cheon Song-yi tells Do Min-joon that Lee Hwi-kyung has proposed to her, Do Min-joon says with a hint of jealousy, "Why did you do that? You can't treat marriage as a monetary transaction. That's what the 'Mirror of the Mind' says."

The Mingxin Baojian was compiled around the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. It was edited or organized by Fan Liben. It is a collection of the essence of the discussions on personal morality, self-cultivation, and life management by Chinese sages and worthies before the Ming dynasty. It was a more popular book of moral exhortation and enlightenment than the Caigentan.

For over 600 years, the "Mingxin Baojian" has been popular in countries such as Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, and has been used as an important reader for the enlightenment and moral education of teenagers, as well as a classic for personal self-cultivation and inspiration.

In South Korea, it was the earliest primer for Dae Jang Geum. When Dae Jang Geum was receiving medical training with female physicians from various government offices, the classic text she studied began with "Mingxin Baojian".

In "My Love from the Star," in addition to the numerous appearances of ancient Chinese books, some netizens discovered that the famous ancient Korean works featured in the drama were also written in Chinese.

The drama repeatedly mentions ancient books about UFOs and the movement of stars, including the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty and the Seven Luminaries and Outer Chapters, both of which were written in Chinese.

This has piqued the curiosity of many viewers, with many assuming that the book was translated into Chinese specifically for the purpose of broadcasting the series in China.

Actually, this is not to cater to Chinese audiences. Some netizens who specialize in the history of writing have given the answer: Koreans have been using Chinese characters for more than 1000 years.

Although ancient Korea had its own language, it never invented its own writing system, so it could only use Chinese characters.

The "Seven Luminaries and Calculations" mentioned by Professor Do is a book written by Lee Sun-ji, a representative ancient Korean astronomer, and is regarded as "the best Chinese book among Islamic astronomical and calendrical books".

It can be said that there are no Chinese actors in "My Love from the Star", but the entire series is full of elements related to Chinese culture.

This actually made things easier for Cheng Sheng; at least when writing the script, he didn't need to make many changes, he could just copy it verbatim.

Cheng Sheng's "My Love from the Star" not only has a plot that is historically accurate, but the two main actors also deliver excellent performances.

Don't be fooled by Huang Xiaoming's potential to play a greasy domineering CEO in the future; right now, he's definitely a heartthrob. Plus, as long as he follows the script, that wicked smile won't appear.

Cheng Sheng was surprised that Jing Tian could act so well.

In the future, most viewers will question Jing Tian's acting skills, but that's because they haven't helped her find the right direction.

For example, the female lead in "My Love from the Star" is a celebrity herself, so when Jing Tian played the role, she didn't need any acting skills at all; she could just play herself.

Therefore, you can't see any trace of Jing Tian acting in the drama; on the contrary, it's quite natural, as if she were the female lead.

After watching two episodes, Cheng Sheng finally checked the comments section on Youku.

They all uniformly describe it as beautiful and wonderful.

"My Love from the Star" premiered on Youku, with only two episodes released so far. Many viewers who watched it had a very positive impression of the show and shared their thoughts online.

I rarely watch domestic idol dramas, but I've fallen deeply in love with "My Love from the Star." As soon as it started airing, I watched it at half speed. Huang Xiaoming and Jing Tian are simply my idols!

This drama was filmed with such meticulous care and attention to detail; the actors' performances were truly superb.

[No matter how you look at it, Professor Li is so handsome, and the female lead, played by Jing Tian, ​​is beautiful, funny, and has a good temper. Most importantly, Professor Li has lived on Earth for over a thousand years without finding love, and then, after coming to the modern era, he actually develops a romantic relationship with the female lead.]

I just rewatched it; two episodes are really too short.

[Before today, I would never have known Jing Tian, ​​but now I like her. In the drama, she switches between goddess and quirky girl so smoothly, she's super cute, isn't she? Now I understand why Professor Li, this alien, likes her.]

[This is the first time I've seen a TV series like this. The casting was really well done. If this show doesn't become a hit, I'll livestream myself doing a handstand while pooping.]

[Damn! Upstairs, you're too ruthless! But you did say one thing is true: if this show doesn't become a hit, I'll drink my own urine while doing a handstand.]

[To the two people upstairs: There are plenty of minors online. One of you is pooping and the other is drinking urine; isn't that fucking disgusting?]

[Professor Li in this drama is really low-key; more than a thousand years later, he's still riding a bicycle?]

I absolutely love this show! The screenwriter has an amazing imagination, and most importantly, the actors' performances are incredible! I was completely blown away.

What's the name of the background music?

Finally, a good idol drama has been produced in China! Directors in the film and television industry, if you want to make good idol dramas, hurry up and learn from us!

I think I'm sick. After watching two episodes of "My Love from the Star," I couldn't fall asleep no matter what I did. I sat up and lit a cigarette. The moon was very round outside, and the dog outside was barking loudly, so I started barking too...

[The person upstairs is a bit crazy, hahaha...]

I swear, it would be an injustice if this drama didn't become a hit, and it would be an absolute disgrace if the male and female leads didn't become wildly popular.

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midnight.

The president of Youku didn't leave after get off work; he just sat in his office.

While working, I waited for reports from below about "My Love from the Star".

After all, he bought this TV series at a high price, so it's impossible for him not to be worried.

If this show loses money, it will have a huge impact on Youku.

"President, 'My Love from the Star' is a huge hit."

Along with the secretary's voice, a series of urgent knocks sounded on the door. The president immediately looked up and said, "Come in, how are the viewership numbers tonight?"

The success of a drama series premiering on an online platform is closely related to its viewership.

(End of this chapter)