Love Game in Eastern Fantasy

Did You Know?

• Filming began at Hengdian World Studios on August 9, 2023, and concluded on December 23, 2023.
• A wrap-up special was released on January 2, 2024.
• The follow-up game 'Love Game in Eastern Fantasy' had a market share of over 20%.

Synopsis

Ling Miaomiao writes a scathing book review of the web novel Catching Demons and triggers a multidimensional trip into the novel's world, entering the body of the villainous supporting character Lin Yu. To return home, she must complete main and sub missions assigned by the system. She meets Mu Sheng, the second male protagonist, and becomes entangled with him as hidden truths unfold.

Cast and characters

Yu Shuxin portrays Ling Miaomiao, a reader who travels into the novel and becomes Lin Yu, a villainous supporting character, as well as Mu Qingshi, the first heavenly demon catcher. Ding Yuxi plays Mu Sheng, a half-demon and the supporting male lead who is protective of his sister Mu Yao but is actually vicious; he also plays Fu Zhou, the novel's author who suffered from Moyamoya disease. Zhu Xudan plays Mu Yao, the head of the Mu family and the novel's female protagonist. Yang Shize plays Liu Fuyi, the male protagonist who initially approaches Mu Yao to steal the 'Map of Hundred Demons in Mountains and Seas' but falls in love with her. Lu Yuhao plays Cui Cui, a naive and timid bamboo shoot demon who disguises himself as a big demon. Song Jialun plays Lin Lushan, Lin Yu's father, and Ling Chang'an, Ling Miaomiao's father. Gillian Chung plays Mu Rong'er, Mu Sheng's mother and the Queen of Demons, as well as Goddess Mei and the Resentful Woman. Xu Haiqiao plays Zhao Qinghuan, father of Zhao Ruoshi and Mu Sheng. Bao Jianfeng plays Mu Huaijiang, previous master of the Mu family. Zhang Chenguang plays Lu Huai'an. Wen Zhengrong plays Empress Dowager Zhao. Li Yizhen plays Princess Duan Yang, who falls in love with Liu Fuyi. Hai Lu plays Shi Niangzi. Yu Menglong plays Li Zhun. Fei Qiming plays Zhao Ruoshi.