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The Story Of Pearl Girl

*The Story Of Pearl Girl*
The Story Of Pearl Girl
	Promotional Poster
Traditional Chinese	珠帘玉幕
Simplified Chinese	珠帘玉幕
Hanyu Pinyin	Zhu lian yu mu
Genre	Historical fiction; Romance; Business;
Based on	Kun Shan Yu Qian Zhuan (昆山玉前传) by Tan Tian Yin (谈天音)
Written by	Fu Tian (chief screenwriter); Zhang Rong; Wang Chen; Ma Sha Sha;
Directed by	Xie Ze;
Starring	Zhao Lusi; Liu Yuning; Tang Xiaotian; Shang Wan Qing; Xie Keyin;
Opening theme	Pearlescent Light by Jane Zhang
Ending theme	Only Wish By Liu Yuning
Country of origin	China
Original language	Mandarin
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	40
Production
Producer	Zhang Yuanhuan;
Production locations	Hengdian, Yinchuan
Running time	45
Original release
Network	Youku; Dragon TV; Beijing Satellite TV Quality Theater; Jiangsu Satellite TV Happiness Theater; Netflix; TrueID (Thailand); Chunghwa TV (Korea);
Release	November 1 –; November 29, 2024

The Story Of Pearl Girl (Chinese: 珠帘玉幕) is a Chinese television series based on the novel "Kun Shan Yu Qian Zhuan" (昆山玉前传) by Tan Tian Yin (谈天音)^[1], starring Zhao Lusi, Liu Yuning, Tang Xiaotian and special starring Xie Keyin.

The story follows the journey of Duanwu, a pearl diver, who escapes her oppressive life in the pearl farm to avoid humiliation. Along the way, she meets Yan Zijin, a merchant from the Western Regions, and Zhang Jinran, a noble and refined gentleman. Together, they embark on a westward journey to pursue trade. Amidst turbulent times, Duanwu defies fate and grows into a legendary businesswoman through resilience and determination.

The series premiered exclusively on Youku ^[2] on November 1, 2024, and was subsequently broadcast on Dragon TV, Jiangsu Satellite TV, Beijing Satellite TV, and Netflix ^[3] on November 5, 2024. By November 3, 2024, just two days after its release, the drama’s popularity on Youku surpassed 10,000 in heat index, setting a record for the fastest drama to achieve this milestone on the platform in 2024. As of November 8, it topped Netflix’s Taiwan drama chart for two consecutive days.

Plot

The series revolve around Duan Wu (Zhao Lusi), a slave pearl diver from Hepu meets Yan Zi Jing(Liu Yuning), a businessman from Xiyu (Western Region), and Zhang Jin Ran (Tang Xiaotian), a humble gentleman. She joins Yan's caravan and embarks on a journey filled with struggles as she enters the world of jewelry. However, during her trip to the northwest, she unravels the secrets of her life and gets entangled in Yan Zi Jing's quest for revenge. She experiences the loss of close relatives and betrayal by her beloved.

Renamed Su Mu Zhe (Zhao Lusi), Duan Wu courageously ventures into Yangzhou in pursuit of the truth, refusing to be consumed by hatred. Letting go of the past, she teams up with Zhang Jin Ran and confronts fierce struggles together with Yan Zi Jing, who initially planned to bear the burden of stigma and hatred alone, but finally finds solace in his heart and eases his knot.

After the storm settles, Su Mu Zhe reaches the pinnacle of jewelry art at the Jewelry Competition Fair, inspiring many women to take control of their destinies.

Cast & Character

Main Cast

Zhao Lusi as Duan Wu / Su Muzhe
- Zhang Xi Wei as Young Duan Wu

A pearl diver slave from Hepu, was diligent, intelligent, smart and competitive. She was the only role model among all the female slaves. However, she was betrayed by her best friend and nearly died during an assassination attempt. She was picked up by Yan Zi Jing, the leader of a passing caravan, and thus stepped into the real threshold of the jewelry world.

Later known as Su Muzhe, she fights against fate to uncover the truth about her origins, navigate betrayal and loss, and ultimately rise to prominence as a legendary businesswoman. Her character is defined by resilience, intelligence, and determination, as she masters the art of trade and thrives in a male-dominated world, becoming a symbol of strength and empowerment for women.

Liu Yuning as Yan Zi Jing
- Chen Tian Yu as Young Yan Zi Jing

The owner of Yan's Caravan. He is a merchant from the Western Regions, known for his attractive appearance and strategic mind. In the series, Yan Zi Jing has been planning for many years to clear his family’s name. He meets the main character, Duan Wu (also known as Su Muzhe), during their business dealings, and together they face various challenges in the business world. Despite the difficulties on his path to revenge, Yan Zi Jing remains determined and shows great resilience.

Tang Xiaotian as Zhang Jing Ran

He is a noble and kind gentleman with a strong sense of justice. In the series, he helps Duan Wu (later known as Su Muzhe) on her journey from being a pearl diver to becoming a successful merchant. He stands by her side, fights for what is right, and helps bring justice to those who have done wrong. Zhang Jinran is loyal, righteous, and a key figure in supporting Duan Wu’s success

Supporting Cast

Shang Wan Qin as Yue Yun Xiu

adpoted daughter of Yue Zu Zhang and later got saved by Duan wu

Xie Keyin as Cui Shi Jiu / Cui Zhuo Hua

The only legimate daughter of Cui's family

Tang zhen chao as Zheng Zhi Heng

The illegitimate son of Zheng's family

Yan's Convoy

Yu yong hai as Kang Ju [Zi Jing's confidante]

Most trusted and right man of Yan Zi Jing's

Fu Bo Han as Xiao Xia Mi / "Shrimp"

The only family of Duan Wu's

Ma Xiao Yuan as Wei Yan [Accountant]

Accountant for Yan's Caravan

Wang Yi Ming as Cao Da [Overseer]

Yan's Caravan Supervisor but later get demoted and kick out

Shen Chi as Xiang Zi [Loud)

Yan's caravan slave with bulky body but small voice

Songstress

Zhu Rui as Bai Niao

Owner of Bai

Zeng Yi Xuan as Huan Lang

Co-owner of Ming Jin Tai shop

Gao Rong as Xue Li Niang

Clear Mind Shop

Wang Yi Miao as Ying Tao
Zhou Yao as Kang Ming
Ren Zheng Bin as Cui Ba Gong

Zheng's Family

Wang Ya Ting as Lady Cui
Sun Yi Yang as Zheng Zhi Xing
Yan Yu Ting as Yu Xiao Niang
Zhu Mei Ji as Zhe Gu

Cui's Family

Wang Li Na as A Tong
Wan Yu Han as A Tan
Jia Shu Yi as Ciu Shi [Cui Shi Jiu's mother] (Ep. 10)

Other Supporting Cast

Liu Ya Jin as Yue Zu Zhang
Sun Zhi Hong as Xu Nan Ying [Special Envoy of Treasures]
Wei Lan Tian as Garuda
Peter Cai as Qin Mu
Shen Tai as Yu Chi Wu Yi
Edward Zhang as Prince Ying
Liu Shu Yuan as Xu Lin

Production

Scriptwriting

Director Xie Ze stated that the heroine’s character was designed to reflect a realistic growth trajectory. She begins as a soulless figure—a slave with no direction in life—but gradually finds purpose as she seeks a better life. Her journey evolves into building a career and helping others, making her relatable and grounded for the audience. The play incorporates multiple storylines, including revenge, entrepreneurship, power struggles, and personal growth. Each character has a unique arc, with their stories interwoven to create a complex and engaging narrative.

Location Shooting

For a realistic underwater world, the crew used a swimming pool, raising its depth to 5 meters and covering the bottom with sea sand transported from Hepu to recreate the seabed. To maintain water quality and ensure actor safety, the water was changed every two days. A small boat was dismantled and rebuilt as a larger ship for filming. The design of the bottom cabin, reflecting the cramped quarters of slaves, prioritized historical realism over comfort. The slaves’ living conditions were intentionally portrayed as harsh, with limited space and basic accommodations, to immerse the audience in the hardships of the time.

Shooting Process

Filming began on November 17, 2023, at Hengdian World Studios and officially wrapped on March 16, 2024. This meticulous production effort, combining historical accuracy and emotional depth, brings to life the struggles and triumphs of the characters in the context of ancient China’s vibrant trade and cultural exchanges.

Reception

Youku Popularity: On November 3, 2024, just two days after its release, the drama’s heat index on Youku Mainland exceeded 10,000, setting a record for the fastest drama to achieve this level of popularity on the platform in 2024.
Netflix Taiwan: By November 8, the series topped Netflix’s Taiwan drama chart for two consecutive days and continued to perform strongly in other regions.
Thailand Success: Reached 2 million views in TrueID platform in Thailand by November 26.
Global Recognition: As of November 27, 2024, The Story of Pearl Girl is ranked 13th on the Netflix Global List. It is currently in the Top 10 rankings in 12 countries, with notable regions including Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Soundtrack


No	English Tittle	Chinese Tittle	Artist	Notes
1	Pearlescent Light	珠光重晔	Jane Zhang	Opening theme song
2	Only Wish	惟愿	Liu Yuning	Ending song
3	A Time in the World	人间有时	Curley G
4	Not Allowed	不得	Silence Wang
5	What Year is Tonight?	此宵是何年	Ji tingran

Broadcasting Platform


Airdate	Country or Region	Broadcasting Platform	Update time
November 1, 2024	Chinese mainland & Youku International app	Youku Shenghua Theater & Youku International app	Youku members will get the first 3 episodes at 12:00, 2 episodes will be updated every day at 12:00 from November 2 to November 4, November 6, November 8, and November 10, and 1 episode will be updated every day at 12:00 on November 5, November 7, and November 9. SVIP members can watch 1 more episode in advance on each update day.
November 5, 2024	Chinese mainland	Dragon TV	Broadcast every night at 19:30
November 5, 2024	Chinese mainland	Beijing Satellite TV Quality Theater	Broadcast every night at 19:30
November 5, 2024	Chinese mainland	Jiangsu Satellite TV Happiness Theater	Broadcast every night at 19:30