The upcoming historical romance C-drama The Story of Pearl Girl will premiere soon. The series features popular actors Zhao Lusi and Liu Yuning in the main roles. The story takes place in the early Tang Dynasty. Duan Wu (Zhao Lusi), a girl whose livelihood depends on fishing pearls, embarks on a journey to conquer the jewelry world. She meets many people who offer her serious guidance.
She joins hands with the renowned merchant Yan Zi Jing (Liu Yuning), who helps her expand her business. But Yan Zi Jing turns against her and wants to take her life. Somehow, she escapes and goes to Yangzhou in search of the truth. Because of her sharp and opportunistic mind, she is able to establish a successful business in Yangzhou as well. Also, she runs into Zhang Jin Ran (Tang Xiao Tian), a poet who once saved her life.
The Story of Pearl Girl: Cast, synopsis & more
At the recently held 2024 Youku Spring Conference, The Story of Pearl Girl released its first official preview, which offered a sneak peek into the drama. The trailer shows Duan Wu longing to be free. Even when life beats her down, she remains optimistic. Meanwhile, Yan Zi Jing continues to give her a hard time.
Duan Wu takes it upon herself to change her fate and move to a new place. But even there, she experiences betrayal, heartbreaks, and threats. Will she be able to prove her worth as a jewelry purveyor?
Other than the lead actors, The Story of Pearl Girl will also feature Shang Xin Yue, Chloe Xie, Tang Zhen Chao, Fu Bo Han, Ma Xiao Yuan, Wang Yi Miao, and others in pivotal roles.Xie Zeis the director of the drama. It is an adaptation of Tan Tian Yin’s novel, “Kun Shan Yu Qian Zhuan.”
All 38 episodes of The Story of Pearl Girl will be available for streaming on Youku.
