Pretty Li Huizhen

Pretty Li Huizhen (Chinese: 漂亮的李慧珍) is a 2017 Chinese television series starring Dilraba Dilmurat in the title role, with Peter Sheng, Vin Zhang and Li Xirui. The series is a remake of the South Korean drama She Was Pretty.[1] It was first aired on Hunan TV from 2 January to 2 February 2017.

Pretty Li Huizhen
GenreRomantic comedy
Written byLu Zhirou
Yang Qing
Directed byZhao Chenyang
Starring
Opening themeBe Together Without Worries by Dilraba Dilmurat
Ending themeHello Cinderella by Hu Xia
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes46
Production
Producers
  • Gao Chen
  • Zhang Yong
  • Gao Fei
Running time45 minutes per episode
Production companies
Release
Original networkHunan Television
Original release2 January (2017-01-02) 
2 February 2017 (2017-02-02)

The series was a commercial success in China, ranking first in its timeslot during its run, and has over 7 billion views online.[2][3]

Synopsis

Li Huizhen was a pretty girl when she was young, but years of hardship have taken a toll on her physical appearance. Her childhood friend, Bai Haoyu was short and chubby, but grew up to be successful and attractive. 12 years later, Haoyu tracks down Huizhen to reconnect with her. They decided to meet, but Haoyu was unable to recognize Huizhen. Embarrassed by her looks and situation, Huizhen sends her stylish best friend, Xia Qiao to appear in her place. Things turn complicated when Huizhen lands an internship at a fashion magazine company she's been wanting to get into, and finds out that Haoyu is her new boss. Not knowing her true identity, Haoyu openly berates her clumsy nature. Meanwhile, Huizhen's colleague, Lin Yimu falls in love with her, and Xia Qiao also begin to develop feelings for Haoyu.

Cast

Main

A kind and caring young woman who the crew relies on for hard work. She cares deeply for Haoyu even through all the times that he's wronged her. Huizhen is best friends with Xia Qiao and considers her as her sister. Lin Yimu holds affection for Huizhen. Although she cares for him as a friend, she doesn't reciprocate his feelings.

  • Peter Sheng as Bai Haoyu
    • Zhou Baizhen as young Bai Haoyu

A strict and demanding man who treats his staffs horribly. Although Li Huizhen's clumsiness and klutz-like nature annoyed him at first, he slowly began to soften up to her and his staffs. He somewhat views Yimu as a rival, often feeling jealous when Huizhen's around him.

A jokester and well respected member of the staff. He loves food and always asks Li Huizhen over to eat. Even though he is a prankster, he is very emotional, choosing to hide his feelings from most people. He has a special bond with Xia Qiao, bonding with her over the fact that the person they love doesn't love them back. He is in love with Li Huizhen and is very protective of her. He doesn't like Haoyu, viewing him as undeserving of Huizhen.

  • Li Xirui as Xia Qiao
    • Zhu Nihua as young Xia Qiao

A fashionable, young woman who works at a hotel. She houses with Li Huizhen and considers her as her best friend. Xia Qiao didn't expect herself to fall in love with Haoyu, but still does. She and Lin Yimu often get together and talk about their loved ones.

People at Immortal Magazine

  • Wang Xiao as Lin Hao

A care free, laidback worker who is known for his eccentricities.

  • Wang Yinan as Zhu Ying

A highly respected worker who has been at Immortal for thirteen years.

  • Wang Yifei as Han Xue

A selfish worker who is looking for a rich man to marry.

  • Ren Wei as Vivian

Editor-in-chief of Immortal, a very high fashionable woman.

  • Song Wenzuo as Lin Husheng

A kind worker who has a crush on Han Xue.

  • Zhao Zihui as Zhou Yaling
  • You You as Anna
  • Yang Yanru as Mei Li

A worker at Immortal who is known for her obsession with Diviner, an anonymous author.

  • Hao Shuang as Lulu

People around Li Huizhen

  • Wang Zairu as Huizhen's father
  • Su Xin as Huizhen's mother
  • Miao Zhongzhen as Li Huilin

People around Xia Qiao

  • Gu Kaili as Xia Huijing, Xia Qiao's birth mother
  • Cai Gang as Xia Qiao's father
  • Zhang Pingjuan as Luo Minli, Xia Qiao's stepmother

Others

  • Li Dongheng as Eric, Bai Haoyu's best friend
  • Wang Chu as Department Chief

Soundtrack

No.TitleSingerLength
1."Be Together Without Worries (漂亮的在一起)" (Opening theme song)Dilraba Dilmurat 
2."Hello Cinderella (你好灰姑娘)" (Ending theme song)Hu Xia 
3."Can't Bear To (舍不得)"Dilraba Dilmurat 
4."Able to Love (爱得起)"Vin Zhang & Li Xirui 

Reception

Premiere ratings

  • Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue
Air date[4] Episode CSM52 city network ratings National Internet ratings
Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank
January 2, 2017 1-2 0.451 2.744 2 0.59 4.70 1
January 3, 2017 3-4 0.411 2.526 2 0.54 4.32 1
January 4, 2017 5-6 0.502 3.149 1 0.61 4.77 1
January 5, 2017 7-8 0.557 3.323 1 0.77 5.78 1
January 8, 2017 9-10 0.627 3.573 1 0.81 5.81 1
January 9, 2017 11-12 0.679 4.020 1 0.99 7.31 1
January 10, 2017 13-14 0.751 4.472 1 1.05 7.76 1
January 11, 2017 15-16 0.842 5.141 1 1.09 8.09 1
January 12, 2017 17-18 0.949 5.819 1 1.24 8.93 1
January 15, 2017 19-20 1.002 5.454 1 1.17 7.76 1
January 16, 2017 21-22 1.176 7.134 1 1.44 10.39 1
January 17, 2017 23-24 1.186 7.066 1 1.58 11.10 1
January 18, 2017 25-26 1.349 7.951 1 1.92 12.87 1
January 19, 2017 27-28 1.352 7.950 1 1.78 11.91 1
January 22, 2017 29-30 1.386 6.954 1 1.84 10.42 1
January 23, 2017 31-32 1.396 7.562 1 2.04 12.03 1
January 24, 2017 33-34 1.342 7.026 1 1.89 11.13 1
January 25, 2017 35-36 1.285 6.388 1 1.73 9.51 1
January 26, 2017 37-38 1.304 5.796 1 1.53 9.28 1
January 29, 2017 39-40 1.197 6.240 1 1.41 8.12 1
January 31, 2017 41-42 0.965 5.144 1 1.63 9.67 1
February 1, 2017 43-44 1.003 5.120 1 1.46 8.62 1
February 2, 2017 45-46 1.112 6.106 1 1.27 7.98 1
Average ratings 0.982 5.51 - 1.34 8.64 -

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2018 29th China TV Golden Eagle Award Outstanding Television Series Pretty Li Huizhen Won [5]
Best Actress Dilraba Dilmurat Won
12th China Golden Eagle TV Art Festival Most Popular Actress Won

International broadcast

Network(s)/Station(s) Series premiere Airing dates Title
China Hunan Television January 2, 2017-February 2, 2017 (Every Sunday to Thursday night 22:00-23:40) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
Shenzhen TV June 19, 2017 - (19:30-21:15 every night) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
ZTV3 November 22, 2017 - (18:30-20:20 every night) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
Southeast Television June 26, 2018 – (19:30-21:15 every night) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
Malaysia dimsum January 19, 2017 - () 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
NTV7 May 11, 2017 - (Monday to Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
Hong Kong myTV SUPER, Chinese Drama July 9, 2017-September 16, 2017 (Saturday and Sunday 11:00-13:00) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
TVB, TVB J2 November 20, 2017-January 25, 2018 (Monday to Friday 19:00-20:00) 漂亮的李慧珍 (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
Thailand Webside:MONOMAX March 13, 2020 - April 21, 2020 () ขอหยุดหัวใจที่ยัยจอมยุ่ง (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )
Channel 9 MCOT HD (30) March 20, 2020 - August 6, 2020 February (Every Thursday and Friday from 23.05 - 00.00) เทหัวใจให้ยัยจอมวุ่น (Pretty Li Huizhen; lit: )

References

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