Eternal Love

***Eternal Love*** (Chinese: 三生三世十里桃花) is a 2017 Chinese television series starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao.[1] It is based on the xianxia novel of the same name (released as *To the Sky Kingdom* in English) by Tang Qi. The series was broadcast on Zhejiang TV and Dragon TV from 30 January to 1 March 2017.[2][3]

As of 1 August 2018, the series has reached 50 billion views, becoming the most watched television series in China

## Synposis

After a devastating war, the immortal tribe paid a heavy price to seal the demon lord. 70000 years later, in an attempt to re-seal the demon lord who broke free, Bai Qian was sent to the mortal realm by the demon god. In the mortal world, she meets Ye Hua and falls in love with him after forgetting about her life as a goddess. Ye Hua gifts her the name of Su Su. Su Jin, who is jealous of Ye Hua's love for Bai Qian, intentionally creates a series of misunderstanding between them and causes Bai Qian to lose her eyes. Thinking that Ye Hua has betrayed her, the devastated Bai Qian jumps off from the Zhu Xian Terrace. At her request, all her memories have been erased and she forgets Ye Hua. Hundred years later, the two meets again as deities. Another lifetime another world, Ye Hua recognizes Bai Qian but the latter remains indifferent. Three lives three worlds, her and him, are they fated to bear an entangling love?

## Cast[edit]

### Main[edit]

**Si Yin:** Alias of Bai Qian when she was the disciple of Mo Yuan. During her times in Kun Lun, she fell in love with Li Jing but was later betrayed by him and Xuan Nü. She also developed a deep bond with Mo Yuan as his disciple, and tried all sorts of methods in order to bring him back to life after his soul was destroyed by the Dong Huang bell. As Si Yin, nobody knew that she was a woman except for Mo Yuan and Li Jing.
 Mark Chao
Shiyue Anxi (young)[5]
**Ye Hua:** Crown Prince of the Nine Heavens. Having bore the responsibility of a future ruler since he was born, Ye Hua has a stoic personality and is more mature than his age. He hides his pain behind his calm exterior, choosing to sacrifice for his loved ones silently. Meeting and falling in love with Su Su during his trip to the mortal world changed his personality, and he becomes more exuberant. When Su Su was forced into the Nine Heavens, he appears to be cold to her in front of company to hide their relationship, believing it was the only way to protect her.
**Zhao Ge:** Mortal reincarnation of Ye Hua. As a punishment for killing the four beasts guarding the divine fungal grass, he was sent to the mortal realm to experience life and death.

### Supporting[edit]

#### Kun Lun Mountains[edit]

 Lai Yi[28] | Die Feng
 Ryan Zhang[30] | Ling Yu
 Liu Ruilin[31] | Zi Lan

#### Ghost Tribe[edit]

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Extended cast

## Production[edit]

The series began production in 2015. Primarily crew members was announced; with Lin Yufen as the director, Zhang Shuping as the style director, Chen Haozhong as the art director and Zhang Shijie as the costume designer.[39] It was announced that Gcoo Entertainment (a subsidiary of Huace Studio) will produce the drama.

Principal photography began on February 10, 2016 at Xiangshan Movie & Television Town.[40][41] The whole crew wrapped up filming on June 30, 2016.[42] Filming also took place in Puzhehei, Yunnan.[43]More than 80% of the sets were newly built in order to avoid replication.[44]

## Reception[edit]

*Eternal Love* is a commercial success in China,[49][50] with over 50 billion views online, making it the most viewed Chinese drama.[4] The series also surpassed 1% in ratings on both television stations, averaging 1.288% on Dragon TV and 1.041% on Zhejiang TV.

The series has also attracted large number of foreign fans, which was said to mark a new renaissance for Chinese television. Its success factors were attributed to its beautiful scenes, poetic dialogues and popular stars; as well as the strong fanbase of its original novel.[51] The translated version of the book (*To the Sky Kingdom*) experienced a surge in sales on website Amazon.[52]

The popularity of the series has led to the soundtrack, "Bracing the Chill" to become one of the most covered songs in 2017.[53]

### Awards and nominations[edit]

 8th Macau International Television Festival | Best Television Series
 Best Supporting Actress