# Destined (Chinese TV series)

Destined (Chinese: 长风渡) is a Chinese series directed by Yin Tao and starring Bai Jingting and Song Yi. On 18 June 2023, it was aired on online platform iQIYI. Based on Mo Shubai's novel of the same name, the series tells the story of Liu Yuru, the daughter of a cloth merchant, and Gu Jiusi, a carefree young master; who get stuck in a mismatched marriage; it's their journey from conflict to mutual respect.

## Plot

Liu Yuru, the legitimate eldest daughter of a cloth merchant in Yangzhou, had suffered for years under her father's concubine. Growing up, she learned to be cautious and gentle at all times, hiding her strong personality. Unexpectedly, she is forced to marry Gu Jiusi, the only son of the wealthiest family in Jiangnan who is known for his carefree lifestyle. Their relationship develops through trust, respect and mutual understanding.

## Cast

* Bai Jingting as Gu Jiusi
* Song Yi as Liu Yuru

## Reception

The series was national and internationally successful, becoming fastest drama on IQIYI to reach the 10,000 popularity mark. The leads performance was critically and commercially appreciated. It had the highest rating of 19.5 points and over 1.25M viewership within a week, during its Hongkong release.

## Production

On 15 June 2022, the cast was officially announced. On 7 November 2022, filming ended and a set of posters was released. On 10 May 2023, another set of posters was released alongside a preview. On 17 June 2023, it was announced that the show will start broadcast on iQIQI the following day. On 21 June 2023, a poster was released to announce that the show will also be aired on CCTV-8 starting June 26.

## Soundtrack

| Title | Artist | Music | Lyrics |
| It's You Theme Song | Xian Zi & Li Mao | Hu Xiaoou | Yang Yuxiao |
| Softly Ending Song | Jane Zhang | Yao Beina | Yang Yuxiao |
| Wish To Be Like The Wind | Bai Jingting & Song Yi | Liu Huan | Yang Yuxiao |
| Hastily | Lui Yuning | Yao Beina | Yang Yuxiao |
| True Colour | Bai Jingting | Yao Beina | Yang Yuxiao |
| Only Wish | Jiang Dunhao | Yao Beina | Yang Yuxiao |
| Two Letters | | Yao Beina | Yang Yuxiao |
| Immovable | Ayueyue | Zheng Zhuoqun | Yang Yuxiao |

## Awards

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Status |
| 2023 | 3rd Global Film and Television Culture Communication Summit | Excellent series in international communication | | Won |
| 2023 | Chinese American Film Festival (C.A.F.F.) Golden Angel Awards | Outstanding TV Series | | Won |
| 2023 | Hengdian Film Festival of China WenRong TV Awards | Best Producer | Bei Yang | Won |
| 2023 | IQIYI TV & Movie Jury Awards | Longform TV Series of the Year | | Won |
| 2023 | IQIYI TV & Movie Jury Awards | Enterprising Actor of the Year | Zhang Haowei | Won |
| 2023 | IQIYI TV & Movie Jury Awards | Young Actor of the Year | Song Yi | Won |
| 2023 | IQIYI TV & Movie Jury Awards | Best Popular Actor | Bai Jingting | Won |
| 2023 | IQIYI TV & Movie Jury Awards | Special Honor | | Won |
| 2024 | Weibo Awards Ceremony | Dazzling Actor of the Year | Song Yi | Won |
| 2024 | Weibo Awards Ceremony | Quality Actor of the Year | Bai Jingting | Won |
| 2024 | Star Awards Ceremony | Best Song Written By Television | Holding a Hundred Years Hongkong Version | Nominated |
| 2024 | Star Awards Ceremony | Best Song Written By Television | Snow is Falling Along the Road Hongkong Version | Nominated |
| 2024 | Capital TV Spring Program Promotion Conference | Best TV Series of the Year | | Won |
| 2024 | Golden Screenwriters' Night | Best Adapted Screenplay For Long Series | Bai JinJin, Ruyuan Xi, Nianqing Shen & Jiwen Sun | Won |
| 2024 | Annual Chinese TV Drama Ceremony | Overseas Communication Drama of the Year | | Won |
| 2024 | Annual Chinese TV Drama Ceremony | Best Breakthrough Actor in a Television Series | Bai Jingting | Won |