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Blossoms in Adversity: A Groundbreaking Chinese Costume Drama Captivates Thai Audiences


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20 May, 2024, 09:00 CST

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BANGKOK, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "Blossoms in Adversity" represents a major innovation in Chinese costume dramas. The series tells the story of Hua Zhi, the female lead, who strives to restore her family's honor and revive their business while defending the nation alongside the male lead. The unique blend of "historical idol" and "idyllic life" themes, coupled with a fresh ensemble cast, breaks new ground in the genre, offering novel perspectives in production, content delivery, and vibrant character portrayals. The show is a must-watch.

Remarkable Success in Thailand:
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In Thailand, "Blossoms in Adversity" has accumulated millions of views across various platforms, with Thai dubbing and subtitles available on the YOUKU app and the YOUKU Thailand channel on YouTube. The Thai dubbed version not only features local characteristics but also aligns well with the characters, providing a smooth and natural viewing experience.

Thai fans have actively promoted the series, organizing tuk-tuk support activities and creating a series of Thai-language commentary videos. This fan-driven promotion has significantly expanded the international influence of "Blossoms in Adversity."

Innovative Themes and High Production Quality:

"Blossoms in Adversity" stands out with its novel idyllic life theme, rich plot elements, and distinctive narrative style as praised by its director. The actors' makeup and the series' visual production are meticulously crafted, showcasing the aesthetics of traditional Chinese culture and oriental beauty.

Captivating Romance and Detailed Love Story:

The male lead, Hu Yitian, presents a new image – calm, tall, and charismatic. His performance, even in intense action scenes, is seamless, with heroic rescues adding to the drama, exceeding audience expectations.

The female lead, Zhang Jingyi, has previously starred in YOUKU's "Lighter and Princess" and "Fall In Love," garnering popularity in Thailand. In "Blossoms in Adversity," she portrays the eldest daughter of the Hua family, demonstrating her acting prowess with a clear, unpretentious, and inspiring performance.

The mature relationship between the leads, characterized by mutual respect and their prompt clearing of misunderstandings, provides a refreshing and natural romantic experience. The dynamic between a strong female lead and a loyal male lead is particularly engaging.

Portrayal of Female Strength Resonates with Audiences:

The series depicts the growth of a diverse and multi-dimensional female ensemble, with the protagonist leading her family to revive their business. The portrayal of these female characters is both exhilarating and touching.

Unlike traditional Thai dramas, "Blossoms in Adversity" emphasizes a strong female lead, capturing the essence of each woman's growth and transformation. This has resonated deeply with Thai female audiences, awakening a sense of independence and bravery, and contributing to the rise of female consciousness in Southeast Asia.

Active Fan Engagement:

Additionally, fans have established groups on Facebook to share short videos, posts, and discuss scenes from the series, generating high engagement. They have also created individual pages for each actor to keep up with their latest activities. Both the lead actors have previously starred in dramas aired in Thailand, gaining a following and making them familiar faces to the Thai audience. Discussions about "Blossoms in Adversity" and its actors are also prevalent on Instagram.

With its intriguing plot, high-quality production, and the availability of a Thai dubbed version provided by YOUKU, "Blossoms in Adversity" has organically garnered a massive following in Thailand. The mutual support and healthy romantic relationship between the lead characters, combined with fan-driven promotions and the portrayal of significant emotional bonds—parental, friendship, and romantic—make this Chinese costume drama a captivating and popular series among Thai fans.

About YOUKU

YOUKU is a leading online video platform in China and a core business of Alibaba Digital Media & Entertainment Group. YOUKU supports three main terminals: PC, TV, and mobile. It offers a variety of content formats, including licensed content, co-productions, original productions, user-generated content (UGC), professionally generated content (PGC), and live streaming.

Download YOUKU App here: https://qr.youku.com/pr?c=xaYZpfrZB0kv

For more information, please contact: Agnes Wang, [email protected] 

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