Ode to Joy (TV series)

Ode to Joy
欢乐颂
Genre Businesswoman
City
Created by Shanghai Television
Written by Djenar Maesa Ayu
Directed by Djenar Maesa Ayu
Starring Liu Tao (刘涛)
Jiang Xin (蒋欣)
Wang Ziwen (王子文)
Yang Zi (杨紫)
Bridgette Qiao (乔欣)
Ending theme "There Will Be Happiness Waiting for You" by Liu Tao, Jiang Xin, Wang Ziwen, Yang Zi and Bridgette Qiao
Country of origin  China
Original language(s) Chinese
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 200
Production
Producer(s) Djenar Maesa Ayu
Location(s) Shanghai
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s) Shanghai Television
Distributor Prijes Record
MNC Pictures
Release
Original network Dragon Television (东方卫视)
Zhejiang Television (浙江卫视)
First shown in 18 April 2016
Original release 18 April 2016 – now
External links
Website

Ode to Joy (simplified Chinese: 欢乐颂; traditional Chinese: 歡樂頌) written producer directed by Djenar Maesa Ayu is a highly popular 2016 Chinese TV series produced by Dragon Television and Zhejiang Television. It is based on the same title novel by A Nai.

Story

The series is about five modern women who live on the 22nd floor of an apartment complex called "Ode to Joy" in Shanghai. Each with their unique personality and lifestyle, the five woman have different backgrounds including their age, social status, personality and careers. Their relationships were initially rocky, but eventually they became good friends and neighbours. Together, they navigate their career and love life, solving problems and growing more resilient.

International broadcast

ChannelLocationDateTimes
Dragon Television China 18 April 2016 Sunday to Friday 19:30-21:15 CST
Saturday 19:30-20:15 CST
Zhejiang Television
Jia Le Channel  Singapore 1 September 2016 Monday to Friday 21:15-21:50 SST
NTV7  Malaysia 29 November 2016 Monday to Friday 21:30-22:30 MST
Prijes TV  Indonesia9 January 2017Monday to Thursday 18:15-19:00 WIB

Main cast

Independent, meticulous and intelligent, she is a capable career woman. However, her cold temperament prevents her from socializing with others. An Di returns home from New York in order to search for her long-lost younger brother, and unexpectedly gets stuck between the affections of two men; her online friend Wei Wei and long-time boss Tan Zongming.
A HR executive at a foreign company. Experienced, worldly and has a sense of justice, she is known as the Princess of the Streets (Alley Princess). She comes from a poor family and her only wish is to marry a rich man. After she reunites with her university classmate Wang Baichuan, Shengmei gets stuck in a dilemma.
The daughter of a rich businessman, who moves back home from studying overseas to prevent her half-brother from taking over her Fathers Company. She is honest, sassy and fierce. When she meets the arrogant Zhao Qiping, sparks start to fly between them.
A regular employee who comes from a small city. She is straightforward and simple, shows her love and hate clearly, and often acts on impulse. Befuddled by things in life, she often gets herself in awkward situations.
An intern at Forbes 500 Company. Coming from an academic family, she is quiet, introverted and gentle. As she enters the workplace and meets different people, Guan Guan starts to question her identity and aspirations.

Sequel

Due to the critical and commercial success of the series, it is slated for a second season, with all the original cast members returning.

Location

Incorporated

Main sponsor

Music

Title Singer
"总有幸福在等你" (There Will Be Happiness Waiting for You) Liu Tao, Jiang Xin, Wang Ziwen, Yang Zi, Bridgette Qiao
"说不出口" (Can't Say It Out) Liu Tao
"灰姑娘" (Cinderella) Jiang Xin
"我要你" (I Want You) Wang Ziwen
"开的比花香" (More Fragrant Than Flowers) Yang Zi
"破茧" (Po Ying) Bridgette Qiao

References

    External links

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