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New Life Begins

New Life Begins () is a 2022 Chinese romantic comedy series starring Bai Jingting and Tian Xiwei. It is an adaptation of the web novel Time Travel to the Daily Life of the Qing Dynasty by DuoMuMuDuo, directed by Zhao Qichen and produced by Liu Wenyang. The story is about Yin Zheng and Li Wei who meet unexpectedly, and embark a lively life filled with dynamic situations. On 10 November 2022, it premiered on IQIYI. It sets record by achieving the fastest 10,000 'Popularity Heat Index' on iQIYI.

On 17 April 2023, the series was aired on Hong Kong TVB Jade channel under the title "Blind Date in XinChuan".

Plot

Due to a political marriage, girls from all over Ji Chuan gathered in Xinchuan. Yin Zheng, the Sixth Young Lord of Xinchuan, who lives a low-key life, and Li Wei, who hopes to fail in this political marriage and return to her hometown, unexpectedly meet. Together, they begin a new life full of varied and enjoyable experiences. As Yin Zheng enters the government, they gradually find they share similar tastes and feelings. They experience daily life together, sharing meals and seasons, and grow alongside other siblings with distinct personalities and destinies, creating a warm and vibrant story of life within the large Xinchuan family.

Geopolitical theme

The TV series is set in nine regions and countries. The continent is divided into nine regions (九川), each called a "Chuan" (川). Each Chuan has its own culture and system, and they intermarry to maintain peace and development. Among them, "XinChuan" is the most powerful region. Consequently, each region must participate in the marriage election convention held by XinChuan to gain its protection.

Cast

Main

Jiu Chuan (Nine Regions)

;Xin Chuan
  • Karina Zhao as Madam He: Mother of Yin Zheng and the Eleventh Prince, she became the Lord of Xinchuan’s concubine at a young age
  • Edward Zhang as Yin Song: Second prince, born to Madam Xinchuan. He is brother of the Tenth Prince and Princess Shuyu. Husband of Lady Fangru and ex-husband of Hao Jia
  • Chen Zi Han as Zhao Fangru: Yin Song’s main wife, from Danchuan. Her family owns most of the mines in Daichuan
  • Liu Meng Meng as Dong Haitong: Yin An's main wife, from Cangchuan
  • Liu Mei Han as Song Wu: Princess Kening, adopted daughter of Madam He, marries Song Wu
  • Yin Kun: First son, born to a concubine. He was stationed in the Mo Chuan region and is the father of Ping'an.
  • Jiang Yue: Yin Kun's main wife and the mother of Ping'an
  • Yin An: Third Prince, husband to Lady Dong. His biological mother died young, so he was raised by Madam Xinchuan
  • Yin Han: Ninth Prince, friends with Li Wei
  • Yin Yue: Tenth Prince, born to Madam Xinchuan, brother of Yin Song and Princess Shuyu
  • Yin Zai: Eleventh Prince, born to Madam He and younger brother of Yin Zheng
;Jinchuan
  • Liu Ling Zi as Yuan Ying: Princess of Jinchuan and Yin Zheng's main wife
;Danchuan
  • Madam of Danchuan: Older sister of Shang Guan Jing and ruler of the Danchuan region. Sister-in-law of Yin Qi
  • Shang Guan Jing:Younger sister of the Madam of Danchuan
;Daichuan
  • Chen Zi Han as Zhao Fangru: Yin Song's main wife. Later, he divorces him and moves back to Daichuan
;Jichuan
  • Hu Ke as Zhu Ge Xiao Mei: Mother of Li Wei and Li Cang. Wife of Li Wen Bi
  • Yu En Tai as Li Wen Bi: Father of Li Wei and Li Cang; lower official in Jichuan
  • Xu Wai Luo as Li Cang: Younger brother of Li Wei. The son of Zhu Ge Xiao Mei and Li Wen Bi

Soundtrack

  • HongKong version:

Reception

In 2022, the series was national and internationally successful, becoming fastest drama on IQIYI to reach the 10,000 'Popularity Heat Index' mark; its first week peaked at 19.6 rating with 1.26M viewership. Critics appreciated casts acting in bringing their respective role to life, and the characterization which is not complex. The women empowerment and friendship theme was effectively conveyed. It ranked among the 'Top 5 Dramas' in viewership and featured in 'iQIYI Top 10', maintaining its lasting popularity.

Ratings

Premiere ratings on TVB Jade in Hong Kong, China.

  • <small>The represents the highest ratings.</small>

Awards and nominations

References

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