New Life Begins
A political marriage leads to an unexpected new life.
New Life Begins is a 2022 Chinese romantic comedy series starring Bai Jingting and Tian Xiwei, adapted from the web novel Time Travel to the Daily Life of the Qing Dynasty. It premiered on iQIYI on 10 November 2022 and set a record by achieving the fastest 10,000 'Popularity Heat Index' on the platform.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Historical
- Romantic
- Comedy
- Based on
- Time Travel to the Daily Life of the Qing Dynasty by DuoMuMuDuo
- Writer
- Liu Lianzi; Wang Xiaoping
- Director
- Zhao Qichen
- Starring
- Bai Jingting, Tian Xiwei
- Country
- China
- Language
- Mandarin
- Episodes
- 40
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Did You Know?
- The series aired on Hong Kong TVB Jade channel on 17 April 2023 under the title 'Blind Date in XinChuan'.
- The continent is divided into nine regions called 'Chuan', each with its own culture and system, and they intermarry to maintain peace.
- XinChuan is the most powerful region, and each region must participate in its marriage election convention to gain protection.
Plot
Girls from across Ji Chuan gather in Xinchuan for a political marriage. Yin Zheng, the low-key Sixth Young Lord of Xinchuan, and Li Wei, who hopes to fail the marriage and return home, meet unexpectedly. They begin a life of varied experiences, and as Yin Zheng enters government, they discover shared tastes and feelings, growing alongside other siblings in the Xinchuan family.
Reception
In 2022, the series achieved national and international success, becoming the fastest drama on iQIYI to reach the 10,000 'Popularity Heat Index' mark. Critics appreciated the cast's acting and the straightforward characterization, while the themes of women empowerment and friendship were effectively conveyed. It ranked among the 'Top 5 Dramas' in viewership and featured in 'iQIYI Top 10'.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of New Life Begins are there?
New Life Begins has 40 episodes.
When did New Life Begins end?
New Life Begins last aired on 9 December 2022.
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