The Brightest Star in the Sky

The Brightest Star in the Sky (Chinese: 夜空中最闪亮的星; pinyin: Ye Kong Zhong Zui Shan Liang De Xing) is a 2019 Chinese streaming television series starring Huang Zitao and Janice Wu.^[1] It is a coming-of-age story featuring love, friendship, and music, set in the backdrop of the musical industry.^[2] It aired on Tencent, iQiyi, and Youku from March 25 to May 6, 2019.^[3]

The Brightest Star in the Sky
Drama poster
Genre	Romantic comedy Music
Written by	Wang Yanta Zuo Mojia Liu Ran
Directed by	Liu Yizhi
Starring	Huang Zitao Janice Wu
Opening theme	"Beggar" by Huang Zitao
Ending theme	"Once Beautiful" (好不好) by Huang Zitao
Country of origin	China
Original language	Mandarin
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	44
Production
Executive producer	Zhou Hao
Production locations	China United States
Running time	45 mins
Production companies	L.TAO Entertainment, Tencent Pictures
Release
Original network	Tencent, iQiyi, Youku
Original release	March 25 (2019-03-25) – May 6, 2019 (2019-05-06)

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 helped 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 yet.

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^[4] as Fang Yiran
  • Zheng Boxu's older sister.
• Wang Jinsong^[5] as Zheng Yajun
  • Zheng Boxu's father.
• Wei Daxun as Wandering singer.
• Emotion Cheung^[5] 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.^[6][7] 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 .^[8]

Huang Zitao acts as the music director of the drama.^[9]

Soundtrack

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singers	Length
1.	"Like You So Much (那么喜欢你)"	Wang Yunyun	Daryl K	Zhao Yihuan
2.	"Smile"	Daryl K	Daryl K	Theway Zhang
3.	"Don't Cry"	Wang Yunyun	Daryl K	Theway Zhang
4.	"Oh, Love (爱情啊)"	Wang Yunyun	Daryl K	Theway Zhang
5.	"Need You"	Wang Yunyun, Daryl K	Daryl K, Calvin C	Jiang Yaojia
6.	"Empty (空空)"	Wang Yunyun	Daryl K	Cao Xiyue
7.	"Not Used To It (我不习惯)"	Wang Yunyun	Daryl K	Theway Zhang

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 Series	The Brightest Star in the Sky	Nominated	^[10]
	Best Actor	Huang Zitao	Nominated
	Best Actress	Janice Wu	Nominated

References

1. "养眼！黄子韬吴倩确认出演《夜空中最闪亮的星》". Tencent (in Chinese). June 13, 2017.
2. "黄子韬吴倩《夜空中最闪亮的星》携手追逐音乐梦". Sina (in Chinese). June 14, 2017.
3. "《夜空中最闪亮的星》定档0325 黄子韬吴倩怼甜相遇". ifeng (in Chinese). March 19, 2019.
4. "秦岚助阵黄子韬特别出演《夜空中最闪亮的星》". People's Daily. 22 September 2017.
5. "老戏骨王劲松张锦程实力助阵《夜空中最闪亮的星》". NetEase. 8 September 2017.
6. "《夜空中最闪亮的星》开机 黄子韬盼当实力派". Sina (in Chinese). June 16, 2017.
7. "曹曦月《夜空星》杀青 青春逐梦期待引共鸣". Tencent (in Chinese). October 12, 2017.
8. "行业明星齐聚共铸 《夜空中最闪亮的星》即将开拍". Sina (in Chinese). June 9, 2017.
9. . Youth.cn (in Chinese). September 13, 2017. Archived from the original on October 1, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
10. . Ynet (in Chinese). November 25, 2019. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2019.