Prince of Lan Ling

Drama: Prince of Lan Ling
Chinese Title: 兰陵王 / Lan Ling Wang
Broadcast Network: Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV, Shenzhen TV, Yunnan TV
Broadcast Website: Tencent

Broadcast Period: August 14, 2013 - August 30, 2013

Genre: Historical, Romance
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 46
Director: Chung Shu-Kai, Zhou Xiaopeng
Screenwriter: Wu Dawei, Huang Rourou, Chen Xiaohao, Meng Zhi
Production Company: Youhug Media
Production Date: 2012
Producer: Lv Chao, Frankie Chen Yushan, Feng Shaofeng
Origin: China, Taiwan
Related: The Majesty of Wolf

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

A story about the legendary life of Lan Ling Wang and a touching romance with Yang Xue Wu, the heavenly maiden and love of his life.

More than a thousand years ago, the Kingdom of Qi and Zhou are embroiled in an unending war for control of the Northern region. Lan Ling Wang (Feng Shao Feng) is a general of Qi known for his excellence in combat and military stratagems. During a battle, he ends up finding a hidden village where he meets Yang Xue Wu (Ariel Lin). It is known throughout the lands that whoever has the heavenly maiden from the witch village can conquer the lands. Yuwen Yong (Daniel Chan) of Zhou will stop at nothing to have Xue Wu by his side.

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Fun Facts

• Filming took place in Hengdian World Studios, Tian Mo and Xiang Shan Film and Television Town.
• It first premiered in Mainland China on August 14, 2013. It premiered on CTV in Taiwan on August 23, 2013.
• It is the first part of the King series by Youhug followed by The Majesty of Wolf .
• Lan Ling Wang soared to popularity upon its premiere in 2013, airing across China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand and Japan.
• It is a TV series that spared no expense during its production, spending over one hundred million RMB to create a cinematic experience usually seen in movies.
• Aside from an all-star cast headlined by C-actor Feng Shao Feng, TW-actress Ariel Lin and HK-actor Daniel Chan, the extravagant costumes and intricate set designs were made with an eye for perfection and even the posters were helmed by renowned Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa, staying true to a unique styling that is imbued with touches of red, an auspicious color in Chinese culture.
• Ariel Lin admits to having a childhood crush on 90's icon Daniel Chan and she is delighted at the opportunity to work on a project together.
• Mayday and Ding Dang lend their voices to the original soundtrack with Mayday releasing a short teaser prior to the series premiere.

Cast

	William Feng Shaofeng as Lan Lingwang
	Ariel Lin as Yang Xuewu
	Daniel Chan as Yu Wenyong
	George Hu as An Dewang
	Shawn Wei Qianxiang as Han Xiaodong
	Wang Di as A Shina
	Deng Sha as Lan Ling Wang Sheng Mu
	Nikita Mao Linlin as Feng Xiaolian
	Li Donghan as Yang Shishen
	Ronald Zhai Tianlin as Gao Wei
	Wang Zheng as Yu Wen Shen Ju

Episode Ratings

Zhejiang TV
Date	Episode	CSM52 Cities (%)
		Ratings	Audience Share	Ranking
2013-08-14	1-3	0.727	2.000	3
2013-08-15	4-6	0.876	2.440	2
2013-08-16	7-8	1.118	3.130	2
2013-08-17	9-10	0.877	2.530	2
2013-08-18	11-13	0.940	2.670	2
2013-08-19	14-16	1.109	2.810	2
2013-08-20	17-19	1.118	3.040	2
2013-08-21	20-22	0.976	2.620	2
2013-08-22	23-25	1.108	2.930	3
2013-08-23	26-27	1.125	3.150	2
2013-08-24	28-30	1.061	2.940	2
2013-08-25	31-32	1.238	3.320	2
2013-08-26	33-35	1.275	3.470	2
2013-08-27	36-38	1.320	3.610	2
2013-08-28	39-41	1.416	3.820	2
2013-08-29	42-44	1.577	4.210	1
2013-08-30	45-46	1.786	4.790	1
Average	1 - 46	1.1439

Shenzhen TV
Date	Episode	CSM52 Cities (%)
		Ratings	Audience Share	Ranking
2013-08-14	1-3	0.434	1.190	10
2013-08-15	4-6	0.483	1.340	9
2013-08-16	7-8	0.540	1.510	10
2013-08-17	9-10	0.412	1.180	12
2013-08-18	11-13	0.551	1.550	8
2013-08-19	14-16	0.578	1.590	7
2013-08-20	17-19	0.676	1.830	6
2013-08-21	20-22	0.594	1.590	9
2013-08-22	23-25	0.657	1.750	8
2013-08-23	26-27	0.599	1.670	8
2013-08-24	28-30	0.456	1.240	11
2013-08-25	31-32	0.594	1.570	7
2013-08-26	33-35	0.594	1.610	7
2013-08-27	36-38	0.749	2.040	6
2013-08-28	39-41	0.813	2.170	6
2013-08-29	42-44	0.894	2.360	5
2013-08-30	45-46	0.857	2.280	5
Average	1 - 46	0.6212

Dragon TV
Date	Episode	CSM52 Cities (%)
		Ratings	Audience Share	Ranking
2013-08-14	1-3	0.332	0.910	12
2013-08-15	4-6	0.382	1.060	13
2013-08-16	7-8	0.424	1.170	12
2013-08-17	9-10	0.438	1.250	11
2013-08-18	11-13	0.508	1.450	11
2013-08-19	14-16	0.404	1.120	12
2013-08-20	17-19	0.411	1.110	13
2013-08-21	20-22	0.391	1.050	15
2013-08-22	23-25	0.392	1.060	14
2013-08-23	26-27	0.515	1.414	10
2013-08-24	28-30	0.559	1.530	8
2013-08-25	31-32	0.505	1.410	12
2013-08-26	33-35	0.507	1.380	11
2013-08-27	36-38	0.712	1.950	8
2013-08-28	39-41	0.674	1.820	8
2013-08-29	42-44	0.691	1.850	6
2013-08-30	45-46	0.672	1.780	6
Average	1 - 46	0.4980

Yunnan TV
Date	Episode	CSM52 Cities (%)
		Ratings	Audience Share	Ranking
2013-08-14	1-3	0.196	0.540	17
2013-08-15	4-6	0.250	0.700	16
2013-08-16	7-8	0.258	0.700	16
2013-08-17	9-10	0.199	0.570	20
2013-08-18	11-13	0.257	0.730	18
2013-08-19	14-16	0.223	0.620	19
2013-08-20	17-19	0.239	0.660	17
2013-08-21	20-22	0.215	0.590	19
2013-08-22	23-25	0.208	0.570	18
2013-08-23	26-27	0.279	0.770	18
2013-08-24	28-30	0.260	0.720	17
2013-08-25	31-32	0.280	0.790	16
2013-08-26	33-35	0.234	0.640	17
2013-08-27	36-38	0.301	0.840	16
2013-08-28	39-41	0.282	0.770	18
2013-08-29	42-44	0.248	0.680	18
2013-08-30	45-46	0.274	0.730	16
Average	1 - 46	0.2472

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