LOOK: Get to know Xu Kai and Zhou Dong-yu from 'Ancient Love Poetry'
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Chinese stars Xu Kai and Zhou Dong-yu charmed the hearts of many in the 2021 drama 'Ancient Love Poetry.'
Adapted from the novel, “Ancient God”, by Xing Ling, “Ancient Love Poetry” is a 2021 historical fantasy romance drama directed by Yin Tao and Li Cai.
Immortal Shang Gu (Zhou Dong-yu) has spent many lifetimes as the leader of the four true immortals of the ancient world, the most powerful beings in existence. These powerful immortals have become god-like in the eyes of the mortals who constantly turn to them for help. The immortals have protected humanity for ages, even sacrificing themselves for everyone's welfare.Such is the case with Shang Gu, who willingly sacrificed herself in a trial.
She miraculously returns as Hou Chi, the high immortal of Qingchi Palace. However, she is left with no memory of her past life or former powers, and has no idea that she was once loved by Bai Jue (Xu Kai), one of the three true immortals left after she made that ultimate Bai Jue remained loyal and loved Shang Gu for over 200,000 years, and has spent the years of Shang Gu's slumber trying to save her soul. He trades his turn for reincarnation to bring back Shang Gu, and once Bai Jue's soul disappears, Shang Gu's memory of him comes back. She vows to wait for him and use her power to relinquish her lover Bai Jue.
This epic love story made a huge mark in China and all over Asia and made Xu Kai and Zhou Dong-yu even more popular.
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