Hi My Sweetheart
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Hi My Sweetheart is a 2009 Taiwanese Drama
starring Rainie Yang
, Show Luo
and Lee Wei. It was produced by Comic Ritz International Production (可米瑞智國際藝能有限公司) and Chai Zhi Ping (柴智屏) as producer and directed by Lin He Long (林合隆). It started filming on 26 July 2009 and wrapped in 23 November 2009. It was filmed on location in Kaohsiung
, Taiwan and Hangzhou
, China.
The series was first boardcast in Taiwan on free-to-air Chinese Television System (CTS)
(華視) from 1 November 2009 to 31 January 2010, every Sunday at 22:00 to 23:30 and cable TV Gala Television (GTV) Variety Show/CH 28
(八大綜合台) on 8 November 2009 to 7 February 2010, every Sunday at 20:00 to 21:30.
Hi My Sweetheart was nominated in 2010 for five awards at the 45th Golden Bell Awards
, including Best Leading Actor in a Television Series
for Show Luo
. Rainie Yang
who portrayed Chen Bao Zhu in the drama, won Best Leading Actress in a Television Series
at the award ceremony in October.
) is a certifiable dork who comes from a wealthy family and had been protected by his oldest sister, Xue Bo for most of his life. One day, at age 20, he decided to move out of his comfort zone and study abroad in Hangzhou
. To protect his identity as the heir of his family's wealth, Xue Bo, gave him an alias "Lin Da Lang," who is supposed to be a poor student.
At Zhejiang University
, Da Lang meets Chen Bao Zhu (Rainie Yang
): an eccentric, friendless alpha-female social rebel. Lin Da Lang becomes unconditionally persistent for her friendship and endlessly delivers a peaceful and constant variable of support and acceptance to her neglected life. Unaware of Lin Da Lang's background, Bao Zhu teaches him the norms and social baby steps of every day life. As she begins to drop her guard, Da Lang vows to always be with her, and they fall in love. During this time, Chen Bao Zhu's father goes bankrupt and flees, leaving her and her mother behind. Using Bao Zhu's father as an example of poverty and failure, Bao Zhu's mother refuses to accept Lin Da Lang's relationship with her daughter and orders her to break up with Da Lang or she will prevent his graduation. Out of fear for Da Lang, Bao Zhu lies to her mother in a note, and agrees to an arranged marriage. Secretly, however, Bao Zhu plans to elope with Da Lang. At the same time, Da Lang - unaware of the conflict - wishes to propose and confess his true identity and wealth to Chen Bao Zhu. On Bao Zhu's birthday, Da Lang and Chen Bao Zhu make plans to meet, both unaware of each other's mutual objectives for a joint future. Da Lang purchases an engagement ring and heads to the meeting spot; but as Chen Bao Zhu leaves to meet Lin Da Lang, she is hit by a car and knocked unconscious for months. Da Lang continued to wait, but she never showed. Worried, Da Lang later visits her home, and Chen Bao Zhu's mother lies to him and reports she is in Europe and will soon marry someone else, showing him the note Bao Chu left. Unaware of Bao Zhu's true intentions, Da Lang comes to the conclusion he was recklessly abandoned by his first love. Xue Hai drops his alias of Da Lang, loses his simplistic innocent take on life, and vows not to ever commit to a relationship again.
Three years later, back in Kaohsiung
, Xue Hai has transformed himself into an egocentric playboy and now does not hide his wealth. The new Xue Hai believes that he is invulnerable. Xue Hai overhears Bao Zhu's familiar voice on the radio as a local DJ named Sweetheart. Xue Hai looks, acts and feels like a new person. Feeling he's now unrecognizable, Xue Hai buys the radio station in order to seek revenge. His objective was to coerce her into falling in love with his new self, only to then dump her in revenge. However after seeing Bao Zhu with He Yan Feng (Lee Wei), her high-school senior/judo master, Xue Hai becomes jealous and soon realizes that he still have feelings for her. Xue Hai then sets his mind on destroying the relationship of Chen and her "boyfriend", while he continually pursues her, often forgetting whether it's out of love or revenge.
Insert songs:
The songs were released by the respective artists: Show Luo - 7th album Rashomon
and Rainie Yang - 5th album Rainie & Love...?
Rival dramas on air at the same time:
Taiwanese drama
Taiwanese Drama refers to dramatic programming of television programming extended stories usually dramatizing relationships through the general range of ten to forty one-hour episodes. They are produced in Taiwan and have gained increasing popularity in the Mandarin-speaking community...
starring Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
, Show Luo
Show Luo
Show Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
and Lee Wei. It was produced by Comic Ritz International Production (可米瑞智國際藝能有限公司) and Chai Zhi Ping (柴智屏) as producer and directed by Lin He Long (林合隆). It started filming on 26 July 2009 and wrapped in 23 November 2009. It was filmed on location in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is a city located in southwestern Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait on the west. Kaohsiung, officially named Kaohsiung City, is divided into thirty-eight districts. The city is one of five special municipalities of the Republic of China...
, Taiwan and Hangzhou
Hangzhou
Hangzhou , formerly transliterated as Hangchow, is the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China. Governed as a sub-provincial city, and as of 2010, its entire administrative division or prefecture had a registered population of 8.7 million people...
, China.
The series was first boardcast in Taiwan on free-to-air Chinese Television System (CTS)
Chinese Television System
Chinese Television System is a broadcast television station in Republic of China .-History:Founded on October 31, 1971, CTS started off as a joint venture between the ROC's Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Education. At the time of its establishment, CTS was the only VHF-supported...
(華視) from 1 November 2009 to 31 January 2010, every Sunday at 22:00 to 23:30 and cable TV Gala Television (GTV) Variety Show/CH 28
Gala Television
Gala Television Corporation is a nationwide cable TV network in Taiwan that is operated by the Gala Television Corporation, established on June 13, 1997.-GTV Channels:GTV currently operates three commercial cable television channels:*GTV One / CH 27...
(八大綜合台) on 8 November 2009 to 7 February 2010, every Sunday at 20:00 to 21:30.
Hi My Sweetheart was nominated in 2010 for five awards at the 45th Golden Bell Awards
Golden Bell Awards
The Golden Bell Awards is an annual Taiwanese television production award, founded in 1965, presented by Government Information Office, Republic of China . It is usually presented in October or November each year. It is the first television production award in Chinese circulation and Taiwan's...
, including Best Leading Actor in a Television Series
Best Leading Actor in a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards)
Golden Bell Award for Best Leading Actor in a Television Series is one of the category of competition for the Taiwanese television production Golden Bell Awards. It is presented annually in October by the Government Information Office, Republic of China .- Award winners :-Award nominees and...
for Show Luo
Show Luo
Show Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
. Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
who portrayed Chen Bao Zhu in the drama, won Best Leading Actress in a Television Series
Best Leading Actress in a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards)
Golden Bell Award for Best Leading Actress in a Television Series is one of the category of competition for the Taiwanese television production Golden Bell Awards. It is presented annually in October by the Government Information Office, Republic of China .-Award winners :-Award nominees and...
at the award ceremony in October.
Synopsis
Xue Hai (Show LuoShow Luo
Show Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
) is a certifiable dork who comes from a wealthy family and had been protected by his oldest sister, Xue Bo for most of his life. One day, at age 20, he decided to move out of his comfort zone and study abroad in Hangzhou
Hangzhou
Hangzhou , formerly transliterated as Hangchow, is the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China. Governed as a sub-provincial city, and as of 2010, its entire administrative division or prefecture had a registered population of 8.7 million people...
. To protect his identity as the heir of his family's wealth, Xue Bo, gave him an alias "Lin Da Lang," who is supposed to be a poor student.
At Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University , sometimes referred to as Zheda, is a national university in China. Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University is one of China's oldest institutions of higher education...
, Da Lang meets Chen Bao Zhu (Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
): an eccentric, friendless alpha-female social rebel. Lin Da Lang becomes unconditionally persistent for her friendship and endlessly delivers a peaceful and constant variable of support and acceptance to her neglected life. Unaware of Lin Da Lang's background, Bao Zhu teaches him the norms and social baby steps of every day life. As she begins to drop her guard, Da Lang vows to always be with her, and they fall in love. During this time, Chen Bao Zhu's father goes bankrupt and flees, leaving her and her mother behind. Using Bao Zhu's father as an example of poverty and failure, Bao Zhu's mother refuses to accept Lin Da Lang's relationship with her daughter and orders her to break up with Da Lang or she will prevent his graduation. Out of fear for Da Lang, Bao Zhu lies to her mother in a note, and agrees to an arranged marriage. Secretly, however, Bao Zhu plans to elope with Da Lang. At the same time, Da Lang - unaware of the conflict - wishes to propose and confess his true identity and wealth to Chen Bao Zhu. On Bao Zhu's birthday, Da Lang and Chen Bao Zhu make plans to meet, both unaware of each other's mutual objectives for a joint future. Da Lang purchases an engagement ring and heads to the meeting spot; but as Chen Bao Zhu leaves to meet Lin Da Lang, she is hit by a car and knocked unconscious for months. Da Lang continued to wait, but she never showed. Worried, Da Lang later visits her home, and Chen Bao Zhu's mother lies to him and reports she is in Europe and will soon marry someone else, showing him the note Bao Chu left. Unaware of Bao Zhu's true intentions, Da Lang comes to the conclusion he was recklessly abandoned by his first love. Xue Hai drops his alias of Da Lang, loses his simplistic innocent take on life, and vows not to ever commit to a relationship again.
Three years later, back in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is a city located in southwestern Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait on the west. Kaohsiung, officially named Kaohsiung City, is divided into thirty-eight districts. The city is one of five special municipalities of the Republic of China...
, Xue Hai has transformed himself into an egocentric playboy and now does not hide his wealth. The new Xue Hai believes that he is invulnerable. Xue Hai overhears Bao Zhu's familiar voice on the radio as a local DJ named Sweetheart. Xue Hai looks, acts and feels like a new person. Feeling he's now unrecognizable, Xue Hai buys the radio station in order to seek revenge. His objective was to coerce her into falling in love with his new self, only to then dump her in revenge. However after seeing Bao Zhu with He Yan Feng (Lee Wei), her high-school senior/judo master, Xue Hai becomes jealous and soon realizes that he still have feelings for her. Xue Hai then sets his mind on destroying the relationship of Chen and her "boyfriend", while he continually pursues her, often forgetting whether it's out of love or revenge.
Main cast
| Actor | |Character | Relationships |
|---|---|---|
| Show Luo Show Luo Show Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:... |
Xue Hai (薛海) / Lin Da Lang (林達浪) | |
| Rainie Yang Rainie Yang Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's... |
Chen Bao Zhu (陳寶茱) | |
| Lee Wei (李威) | He Yan Feng (何言風) | Xue Hai's rival |
| Maggie Wu (吳亞馨) | Mo Li (莫莉) | Bao Zhu's rival |
| Fang Fang (方芳) | Xue Bo (薛波) | Xue Hai's eldest sister |
| Xiang Yu Jie (向語潔) | Xue Pei (薛佩) | Xue Hai's second sister |
Supporting cast
| Actor | |Character | Relationships |
|---|---|---|
| Nikki Deng (邵庭) | Wang Ye Qian (王野倩) | Bao Zhu's nemesis |
| Zhang Yi Mei (娜娜) | Li Jia Jia (李佳佳) | Bao Zhu's nemesis |
| Wang Yue (王月) | Wang Yu Lan (王玉蘭) | Bao Zhu's mother |
| Wen Shuai (文帥) | Chen Run Fa (陳潤發) | Xue Bo's boyfriend |
| Jiang Qi Lin (江奇霖) | Ba Shuang (巴雙) | Xue Hai's roommate in Hangzhou |
| Liu Rui (劉銳) | Wu Ke (伍科) | Xue Hai's roommate in Hangzhou |
| Chen Bi Wei (陳筆威) | Gao Gang (高剛) | Xue Hai & Bao Zhu's classmate and bully |
| Shi Zhen Long (史振龍) | Ah Gen (阿根) | Gao Gang's sidekick |
| Yin Chong Zhen (尹崇珍) | Hui Min (慧敏) | Xue Hai's PA |
| Joh Cheng Mun (賴亭君) | Christina | Xue Hai's girlfriend |
| Xie Li Jin (謝麗金) | radio station director (電台台長) | Bao Zhu's boss |
Music
- Opening theme song: "愛瘋頭" (Head Over Heels) by Show LuoShow LuoShow Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
- Ending theme song: "雨愛" (Rainie Love) by Rainie YangRainie YangRainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
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- "青春鬥" (Youth Bucket) by Rainie YangRainie YangRainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
- "匿名的好友" (Anonymous Friend) by Rainie YangRainie YangRainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
- "愛不單行" (Love Doesn't Travel Alone) by Show LuoShow LuoShow Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
- "生理時鐘" (Biological Clock) by Show LuoShow LuoShow Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
- "In Your Eyes" by Rainie YangRainie YangRainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
& Show LuoShow LuoShow Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:...
The songs were released by the respective artists: Show Luo - 7th album Rashomon
Rashomon (album)
Rashomon aka Lover’s Puzzle is Taiwanese Mandopop artist Show Luo's seventh Mandarin studio album. It was released on 15 January 2010 by Gold Typhoon ....
and Rainie Yang - 5th album Rainie & Love...?
Rainie & Love...?
Rainie & Love...? , is Taiwanese Mandopop artist Rainie Yang's fifth Mandarin studio album. It was released on 1 January 2010 by Sony Music Taiwan. Two editions of the album were released: pre-order edition and Rainie & Love...? with different issues for Taiwan and Hong Kong...
Books
- Hi My Sweetheart TV Drama Novel (海派甜心電視小說) - ISBN 9789867010995
- Hi My Sweetheart Photobook (海派甜心電視寫真) - ISBN 9789866278006
Reception
| Episode | | Original Broadcast Date | | Average | | Rank | | Peak | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2009 | 1.48 | 2 | Hi My Sweetheart Behine-the-scene Special 你是海派我甜心-幕後特輯 |
||
| 1 | 1 November 2009 | 2.19 | 2 | ||
| 2 | 8 November 2009 | 2.09 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 15 November 2009 | 1.93 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 22 November 2009 | 2.21 | 2 | ||
| 5 | 29 November 2009 | 2.67 | 2 | ||
| 6 | 6 December 2009 | 2.91 | 2 | 3.50 | |
| 7 | 13 December 2009 | 2.92 | 2 | ||
| 8 | 20 December 2009 | 3.07 | 2 | ||
| 9 | 27 December 2009 | 3.52 | 2 | 4.17 | |
| 10 | 3 January 2010 | 4.12 | 2 | 5.64 | 120 mins |
| 11 | 10 January 2010 | 4.08 | 2 | 5.10 | 120 mins CTV Momo Love Momo Love Momo Love is a Taiwanese drama starring Jiro Wang and Calvin Chen of Fahrenheit, Cyndi Wang, Wong JingLun and Ken Chu of F4. It was produced by Comic International Productions and Gala Television and directed by Chu Yu-ning... series finale |
| 12 | 17 January 2010 | 4.26 | 2 | 5.23 | 120 mins Overall watched by 2,580,000 people CTV Down With Love Behine-the-scene Special |
| 13 | 24 January 2010 | 5.14 | 2 | 6.88 | 135 mins CTV Down With Love World Premiere Party |
| 14 | 31 January 2010 | 5.00 | 2 | 5.43 | 45 mins CTV Down With Love Down With Love (TV Series) Down With Love is a 2010 Taiwanese drama starring Jerry Yan and Ella Chen. It was filmed on location in Taipei, Taiwan and Hangzhou, China.... premiere |
| Average | 3.29 | 2 | |||
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(民視): 華麗一族
Awards and nominations
| Nomination | |Category | |Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hi My Sweetheart | Best Television Series Best Television Series (Golden Bell Awards) Golden Bell Award for Best Television Series is one of the category of competition for the Taiwanese television production Golden Bell Awards. It is presented annually in October by the Government Information Office, Republic of China .... |
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| Show Luo Show Luo Show Luo also known as Xiao Zhu was born on 30 July 1979. He is a Taiwanese entertainer: Mandopop singer, dancer, host and actor. He has been dubbed "Dancing King of Asia" for his dancing skills.-Biography:... |
Best Leading Actor in a Television Series Best Leading Actor in a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards) Golden Bell Award for Best Leading Actor in a Television Series is one of the category of competition for the Taiwanese television production Golden Bell Awards. It is presented annually in October by the Government Information Office, Republic of China .- Award winners :-Award nominees and... |
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| Rainie Yang Rainie Yang Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's... |
Best Leading Actress in a Television Series Best Leading Actress in a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards) Golden Bell Award for Best Leading Actress in a Television Series is one of the category of competition for the Taiwanese television production Golden Bell Awards. It is presented annually in October by the Government Information Office, Republic of China .-Award winners :-Award nominees and... |
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| Fang Fang | Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards) Golden Bell for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series is the main category of Taiwanese television production award Golden Bell Awards, presented by Government Information Office, Republic of China .- Award Winners :... |
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| Lin He Long | Best Directing for a Television Series Best Directing for a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards) Golden Bell for Best Directing for a Television Series is the main category of Competition of Golden Bell Awards.- Award Winners :... |
Production credits
- Producer: Chai Zhi Ping (柴智屏)
- Executive Producers: Linyin Sheng (林寅生), Liu Yucheng (劉玉成)
- Screenplay co-ordination: An Jie (安婕)
- Writers: Yang Bifeng (楊碧鳳), Jiang Hua (蔣家驊), Chen Hongjie (陳虹潔), Luo Xini (羅茜妮)
- Director: Lin He Long (林合隆)
- Deputy Director: Li Duanqian (李端倩)
- Cinematographer: Huang Fengming (黃峰銘)
- Editors: Chen Liren (陳立人), Lin Yu Xun (林于薰)
- Continuity: Wang Yuxun (王郁勳)
- Music arranger: Chen Qi (陳建騏), Chen Zicheng (陳子澄)
- Music Director: Chen Qian as (陳倩如)
- Music Producer: Li Jixian (李繼賢)
- Labels: Gold Typhoon (Taiwan), Sony Music TaiwanSony Music EntertainmentSony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....