The Brightest Star in the Sky () is a 2019 Chinese streaming television series starring Huang Zitao and Janice Wu. It is a coming-of-age story featuring love, friendship, and music, set in the backdrop of the musical industry. It aired on Tencent, iQiyi, and Youku from March 25 to May 6, 2019.
Synopsis Star Entertainment is the top entertainment agency in China. It was set up by a couple, Cheng Tianhao and Du Wanqing, who eventually separated due to differing beliefs in managing the company. Yang Zhenzhen is an aspiring young girl with a passion for music. She joined Starry Sky Entertainment and was assigned as Zheng Boxu's assistant. Boxu is a popular idol who is arrogant and unruly. With the help of Zhenzhen, who helps him correct his flaws and unleash his potential, Boxu slowly transforms into a talented singer. In the process, Zhenzhen also gains experience and becomes a capable idol manager. At the same time, Du Wanqing is also grooming a singer, Yu Zirui, who shapes up to become Boxu's biggest competitor.
Cast
Huang Zitao as Zheng Boxu A popular idol singer who is arrogant and unruly. He has a passion for music and a relentless persistence to prove his worth as a singer. Janice Wu as Yang Zhenzhen An aspiring artist manager with a love for music. Niu Junfeng as Yu Zirui An up-and-coming singer who achieved what he has through hard work and persistence. Cao Xiyue as Xia Yuan Zhenzhen's close friend. Yu Zirui's assistant. Qin Lan as Fang Yiran Zheng Boxu's older sister. Wang Jinsong as Zheng Yajun Zheng Boxu's father. Wei Daxun as Wandering singer. Emotion Cheung as Gu Ye Owner of a snack shop, which Yang Zhenzhen often frequents he also helped three important people to get where they are now. David Chen as Chen Tianhao Founder and CEO of Star Entertainment. Du Wanqing's husband. Liu Jia as Du Wanqing Founder and CEO of Star Entertainment. Chen Tianhao's wife. Huang Zheng as Chang Ran Music producer and co-founder of Star Entertainment. Li Yiling as Yu Hong Artist manager of Star Entertainment. Lang Feng as Liu Yinan Promotions manager of Star Entertainment. Chen Xi as Sun Yuqi Zheng Boxu's ex-manager. Yu Hong's sister. Zhao Yihuan as Ma Lina A new boss who joined the company and Du Wanqing's enemy. Guan Yue as Amanda Ma Zehan as Zhang Xiaohui Zheng Boxu's Crazy fan. Jiang Long as Gu Bin Yu Zirui's close friend. Sun Xiaoming as Jason Zheng Boxu's makeup artist. Ye Lina as Xiao Jian Zheng Boxu's ex-assistant. Yang Zhiying as Ye Kexin She is in love with Zheng Boxu.
Production The drama was filmed from June 16, 2017 to October 9, 2017. A 4000 square meter set was built from scratch for the drama. The drama was filmed in Beijing, Los Angeles, Ensenada, Baja California, and Cancún .
Huang Zitao acts as the music director of the drama.
Soundtrack
Opening Song: Beggar by Huang Zitao
Ending Song: 好不好 by Huang Zitao
Other Songs used in the drama:
Reluctantly (舍不得) by Huang Zitao
Expose (揭穿) by Huang Zitao
Collateral Love by Huang Zitao
Promise by Huang Zitao
Awards and nominations Award Category Nominee Results Ref.Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival Best Web SeriesThe Brightest Star in the Sky Best ActorHuang ZitaoBest ActressJanice Wu
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