BEIJING, Aug. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On July
28, iQIYI, China's leading
online entertainment service, announced that its period detective
drama, Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2: To the West,
surpassed a content popularity index of 10,000, topping multiple
summer drama charts. This national hit is part of iQIYI's robust
summer lineup, slated to captivate audiences with premium content
across genres.
Since premiering, Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2: To the
West has received widespread acclaim, continuing the strong
momentum from the first series of the original IP Strange Tales
of Tang Dynasty. The show has earned an impressive 8.2 rating
on Douban, China's leading media
review platform. With its gripping plot, complex characters, and
memorable scenes, the drama sparked significant buzz and
discussions across social media.
The release's popularity has also revived interests in its
previous installation, bringing it back to the platform's top five
trending shows. Moreover, an immersive offline VR experience based
on the IP has launched across major cities like Xi'an, Beijing, and Shenzhen, soon debuting in Hunan province to offer viewers an engaging
way to experience the content.
Preceding Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty 2: To the West,
iQIYI's acclaimed suspenseful drama Interlaced Scenes had
kicked off this successful summer lineup. As part of iQIYI's 'Light
On Theatre' series, this original drama features a gripping
narrative that interweaves a detective novel with a real-life
murder investigation, achieving a content popularity index of over
9,000.
Beyond drama series, iQIYI's variety show Tenday has
captivated audiences with its innovative 'Variety Drama' format,
which tightly connects each episode and immerses viewers in
thrilling survival challenges. On the animation front, the comedy
series How Dare You!?, has set a new content popularity
index record for iQIYI's original animation and has performed
exceptionally well in global markets, topping iQIYI's animation
charts in the U.S., South Korea,
and Singapore within its first
week of release.
Looking ahead, iQIYI's summer lineup promises a range of
innovative themes and unique storytelling to cater to a wide array
of audience preferences. Upcoming releases include the period drama
Go East, romance animation
A Moment but Forever, and variety shows such as The King
of Stand-Up Comedy, initiated by the iconic Hong Kong film star and director Stephen Chow.
CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com
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