# The Brightest Star in the Sky

The Brightest Star in the Sky (Chinese: 夜空中最闪亮的星; pinyin: Ye Kong Zhong Zui Shan Liang De Xing) is a 2019 Chinese streaming television series starring Huang Zitao and Janice Wu. It is a coming-of-age story featuring love, friendship, and music, set in the backdrop of the musical industry. It aired on Tencent, iQiyi, and Youku from March 25 to May 6, 2019.

## Synopsis

Star Entertainment is the top entertainment agency in China. It was set up by a couple, Cheng Tianhao and Du Wanqing, who eventually separated due to differing beliefs in managing the company. Yang Zhenzhen is an aspiring young girl with a passion for music. She joined Starry Sky Entertainment and was assigned as Zheng Boxu's assistant. Boxu is a popular idol who is arrogant and unruly. With the help of Zhenzhen, who helps him correct his flaws and unleash his potential, Boxu slowly transforms into a talented singer. In the process, Zhenzhen also gains experience and becomes a capable idol manager. At the same time, Du Wanqing is also grooming a singer, Yu Zirui, who shapes up to become Boxu's biggest competitor.

## Cast

* Huang Zitao as Zheng Boxu
** A popular idol singer who is arrogant and unruly. He has a passion for music and a relentless persistence to prove his worth as a singer.
* Janice Wu as Yang Zhenzhen
** An aspiring artist manager with a love for music.
* Niu Junfeng as Yu Zirui
** An up-and-coming singer who achieved what he has through hard work and persistence.
* Cao Xiyue as Xia Yuan
** Zhenzhen's close friend. Yu Zirui's assistant.
* Qin Lan as Fang Yiran
** Zheng Boxu's older sister.
* Wang Jinsong as Zheng Yajun
** Zheng Boxu's father.
* Wei Daxun as Wandering singer.
* Emotion Cheung as Gu Ye
** Owner of a snack shop, which Yang Zhenzhen often frequents he also helped three important people to get where they are now.
* David Chen as Chen Tianhao
** Founder and CEO of Star Entertainment. Du Wanqing's husband.
* Liu Jia as Du Wanqing
** Founder and CEO of Star Entertainment. Chen Tianhao's wife.
* Huang Zheng as Chang Ran
** Music producer and co-founder of Star Entertainment.
* Li Yiling as Yu Hong
** Artist manager of Star Entertainment.
* Lang Feng as Liu Yinan
** Promotions manager of Star Entertainment.
* Chen Xi as Sun Yuqi
** Zheng Boxu's ex-manager. Yu Hong's sister.
* Zhao Yihuan as Ma Lina
** A new boss who joined the company and Du Wanqing's enemy.
* Guan Yue as Amanda
* Ma Zehan as Zhang Xiaohui
** Zheng Boxu's Crazy fan.
* Jiang Long as Gu Bin
** Yu Zirui's close friend.
* Sun Xiaoming as Jason
** Zheng Boxu's makeup artist.
* Ye Lina as Xiao Jian
** Zheng Boxu's ex-assistant.
* Yang Zhiying as Ye Kexin
** She is in love with Zheng Boxu.

## Production

The drama was filmed from June 16, 2017 to October 9, 2017. A 4000 square meter set was built from scratch for the drama. The drama was filmed in Beijing, Los Angeles, Ensenada, Baja California, and Cancún .
Huang Zitao acts as the music director of the drama.

## Soundtrack

Opening Song: Beggar by Huang Zitao
Ending Song: 好不好 by Huang Zitao
Other Songs used in the drama:
Reluctantly (舍不得) by Huang Zitao
Expose (揭穿) by Huang Zitao
Collateral Love by Huang Zitao
Promise by Huang Zitao

## Awards and nominations

| Award | Category | Nominee | Results |
| Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Web Series | The Brightest Star in the Sky | Nominated |
| Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Actor | Huang Zitao | Nominated |
| Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Actress | Janice Wu | Nominated |