Drama Info:
Title: Forward Forever (热血同行) Re Xue Tong Hang
Episodes: 58
Release Date: January 20, 2020
Film Location: Shanghai, Hengdian, Huzhou
Plot Synopsis:
A story about the secret organization “Yan Shi Fan” formed by the royal family in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. The drama follows a group of noble young people with new ideas. They are led by Chong Li Ming, and commoner A Yi who revive Yan Shi Fan and work to protect the country.
In the troubling times of the late Qing Dynasty, Chong Li Ming returns from his time with the Westerners. He recruits A Yi to join a special security organization: Yan Shi Fan. After a series of tough tasks and events, A Yi and Yan Shi Fan form a deep friendship and they face the dangers of the troubling era together. At the same time, Chong Li Ming learns the tru meaning of friendship as he struggles with foreigners, gangsters, and the corrupt Manchu nobles. In the end, A Yi found his ideals aligned more with the Revolutionary Party and he broke away from Yan Shi Fan. Chong Li Ming also accepted that a revolution needed to happen and joins A Yi in promoting peace. They work to bring on a new era with the destruction of the Qing Dynasty.
Watch Factor:
Super excited that this drama is finally airing! I love both Huang Zi Tao and Jackson Yi and have been waiting for this drama ever since seeing their bromance and jokes from Hot Blood Dance Crew Season 1. From the looks of the trailer, I can see the crew put a lot of work into the sets, designs, and costumes. Their hairstyles are a little odd for me but I’m willing to give this drama a shot (just for the sake of the two of them!)
There looks to be a lot of fighting, yelling, and blood and I can just anticipate that there will be lots of betrayal, backstabbing, and sad moments. I usually don’t watch this era/genre of drama but I’m already hearing good things about this drama – maybe it’s because of the liulang of both of them? Also, there looks to be a love interest for Huang Zi Tao’s character so I’m excited to see that too!
Trailer:
Cast & Characters:
Huang Zi Tao 黄子韬 as E Er Ji · Chong Li Ming 额尔吉·崇利明
Chong Liming is a Manchurian Bei Le Master who has returned to his home country from overseas. Though he looks cynical, he is full of justice. He has no fascination with glory and prosperity like the other nobles of the royal court. In the troubling times of the decade, he struggles to protect the dignity of the country and lives for the righteousness of the people.
Yi Yang Qian Xi 易烊千玺 as A Yi 阿易
Separated from his mother from an early age, his miserable childhood experience has turned him quiet and stoic. After meeting Chong Li Ming, he joins the secret organization Yan Shi Fan and forms a deep friendship with him and others. Together, they go through all the hardships and dangers of a turbulent era, and finally choose to devote themselves to revolutionary ideals. They fight on the battlefield and to defend their country.
Supporting Characters
Hu Bing Qing 胡冰卿 as Ai Xin Jue Luo · Yu Chu 爱新觉罗·语初
Yu Chu is a proud girl from the royal family, Chong Li Ming’s confidante and the only female member of Yan Shi Fan. Despite her noble birth, she has a boyish personality and a very irritable temperament. After joining Yan Shi Fan, she gradually becomes gentler.
Wu Jun Yu 吴俊余 as Yang Zhen 杨真
Yang Zhen is one of the core members of Yan Shi Fan, and Chong Li Ming’s loyal assistant. In the turbulent times near the end of the Qing Dynasty, the group brings forward new ideals and has to survive many hardships. Under the multiple entanglements of love, affection, and national justice, Yang Zhen’s personality also changes.
Wang Rui Chang 王瑞昌 as Wa Ge Na 瓦格纳
Wa Ge Na is part of Yan Shi Fan. He returned from studying abroad, has received new education and thought, and is the epitome of thousands of new youths who are pursuing equality and freedom in the troubled times of their era.
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Airing Schedule
Start: January 20, 2020
Frequency: 2 episodes every Monday to Wednesday
End: March 24, 2020
