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Meteor Garden (2018 TV series)

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Meteor Garden (Chinese: 流星花园; pinyin: Liúxīng Huāyuán) is a 2018 mainland Chinese television series starring Shen Yue, Dylan Wang, Darren Chen, Caesar Wu, and Connor Leong. The series is based on the Japanese manga series Boys Over Flowers (花より男子, Hana Yori Dango) written by Yoko Kamio, and a remake of the 2001 Taiwanese series of the same name. The series is produced by the maker of the original Taiwanese series Angie Chai and directed by Lin Helong. It is set in Shanghai and London. The series reboot was first broadcast in China on Hunan Television, then made available after its airing to VIP users of its streaming counterpart, Mango TV. The stream was then made available to everyone the day after it aired. Two episodes were released per day on a Monday to Wednesday basis. It was also available globally via Netflix from October 2018 through December 2024.

Infobox

Genre
mw- Romantic comedy
Based on
Boys Over Flowers (花より男子, Hana Yori Dango), Meteor Garden
Written by
Sharon Mao
Directed by
Lin Helong
Starring
Shen YueDylan WangDarren ChenCaesar WuConnor Leong
Opening theme
"For You" by Dylan Wang (王鹤棣), Darren Chen (官鸿), Caesar Wu (吴希泽), Connor Leong (梁靖康)
Ending theme
"Love Exists" (爱,存在) by Kiki Wei (魏奇奇)
Country of origin
China
Original language
Mandarin
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
49 (Netflix / DVD Version)50 (TV Version)100 (ABS-CBN)
Producer
Angie Chai
Production locations
Shanghai, ChinaLondon, United Kingdom
Camera setup
Multiple-camera
Running time
45 minutes 25–30 minutes (ABS-CBN)
Production companies
Star RitzMango EntertainmentEdko Films
Budget
$33 million
Network
Hunan Television (China) Netflix (Worldwide) ABS-CBN (Tagalog dubbed)
Release
July 9 (2018-07-09) –August 29, 2018 (2018-08-29)

Tables

· Cast › Main
Dong Shancai 董杉菜
Dong Shancai 董杉菜
Actor
Shen Yue
Character Names
Dong Shancai 董杉菜
Manga Character
Tsukushi Makino
Characteristics
The protagonist of the story. A freshman at Ming De University's Department of Food Science & Nutrition. She also works part-time at a bubble tea shop with her best friend, Xiaoyou. Shancai is a strong-willed, compassionate and bold girl who doesn't allow herself or others to be bullied. After angering Daoming Si, she receives the sacred 'Joker' card from F4, challenging her to a match of Contract bridge. Initially, she likes Huaze Lei, a member of F4. However, after a series of events, Shancai is moved by Daoming Si's sincerity and starts developing feelings for him. Due to her fearless and loyal nature, she soon earns the respect of the F4 boys and becomes good friends with them. She is later stuck in a love triangle between Daoming Si and Huaze Lei.
Daoming Si 道明寺
Daoming Si 道明寺
Actor
Dylan Wang
Character Names
Daoming Si 道明寺
Manga Character
Tsukasa Dōmyōji
Characteristics
The stubborn, hot-headed and arrogant leader of F4. Daoming Si is a senior at Ming De University's Department of Business Management. He comes from a wealthy and domineering family, and is being primed to take over the family's multinational corporation, Daoming Group. He took an interest in finance and earned his 1st million on the online stock market by the age of 18. He never fully matured, as his parents were absent for much of his life - his father died when he was in high school and hence, his mother was often busy overseas leading Daoming Group. At the beginning of the series, Daoming Si is spoiled, entitled and short-tempered, getting angry easily when something doesn't go his way. However, after an altercation with Shancai, he becomes smitten with her due to her defiant stance to his bullying ways. He strives to protect Shancai at all costs and is willing to go to extreme ends to keep her safe as he has fallen in love with her.
Huaze Lei 花泽类
Huaze Lei 花泽类
Actor
Darren Chen / Guan Hong
Character Names
Huaze Lei 花泽类
Manga Character
Rui Hanazawa
Characteristics
The talented and quiet member of F4. Huaze Lei is a senior at Ming De University's Department of Music, unlike the other 3 members of F4 who all study business. Also from a wealthy family, Huaze Lei has been friends with Daoming Si since they were young children. He is in love with his childhood friend, Teng Tangjing, who befriended him from a young age despite his quiet and withdrawn demeanour (due to his mild autism spectrum disorder). On the exterior, Huaze Lei appears cold, quiet, and indifferent to those outside his circle of friends. He later develops feelings for Shancai.
Ximen Yan 西门彦
Ximen Yan 西门彦
Actor
Caesar Wu / Wu Xize
Character Names
Ximen Yan 西门彦
Manga Character
Sōjirō Nishikado
Characteristics
The playboy member of F4. Ximen is a senior at Ming De University's Department of Business Management, and an expert in tea culture. He is also a charming and prolific playboy, due to scars from his parents' failed relationship, his father's infidelity and an unresolved past with his first love. He later expresses interest in Shancai's best friend, Xiaoyou.
Feng Meizuo 冯美作
Feng Meizuo 冯美作
Actor
Connor Leong / Liang Jingkang
Character Names
Feng Meizuo 冯美作
Manga Character
Akira Mimasaka
Characteristics
The mood-maker member of F4. Meizuo is a senior at Ming De University's Department of Business Management. He is lighthearted, enjoys making jokes, and has an incredible memory. Like Ximen, he is a flirtatious casanova. He expresses interest in Dong Shancai's impressive competitor in the Chinese Cuisine competition, Zhou Caina, who he dates for a while before letting her go to her true love.
Actor
Character Names
Manga Character
Characteristics
Shen Yue
Dong Shancai 董杉菜
Tsukushi Makino
The protagonist of the story. A freshman at Ming De University's Department of Food Science & Nutrition. She also works part-time at a bubble tea shop with her best friend, Xiaoyou. Shancai is a strong-willed, compassionate and bold girl who doesn't allow herself or others to be bullied. After angering Daoming Si, she receives the sacred 'Joker' card from F4, challenging her to a match of Contract bridge. Initially, she likes Huaze Lei, a member of F4. However, after a series of events, Shancai is moved by Daoming Si's sincerity and starts developing feelings for him. Due to her fearless and loyal nature, she soon earns the respect of the F4 boys and becomes good friends with them. She is later stuck in a love triangle between Daoming Si and Huaze Lei.
Dylan Wang
Daoming Si 道明寺
Tsukasa Dōmyōji
The stubborn, hot-headed and arrogant leader of F4. Daoming Si is a senior at Ming De University's Department of Business Management. He comes from a wealthy and domineering family, and is being primed to take over the family's multinational corporation, Daoming Group. He took an interest in finance and earned his 1st million on the online stock market by the age of 18. He never fully matured, as his parents were absent for much of his life - his father died when he was in high school and hence, his mother was often busy overseas leading Daoming Group. At the beginning of the series, Daoming Si is spoiled, entitled and short-tempered, getting angry easily when something doesn't go his way. However, after an altercation with Shancai, he becomes smitten with her due to her defiant stance to his bullying ways. He strives to protect Shancai at all costs and is willing to go to extreme ends to keep her safe as he has fallen in love with her.
Darren Chen / Guan Hong
Huaze Lei 花泽类
Rui Hanazawa
The talented and quiet member of F4. Huaze Lei is a senior at Ming De University's Department of Music, unlike the other 3 members of F4 who all study business. Also from a wealthy family, Huaze Lei has been friends with Daoming Si since they were young children. He is in love with his childhood friend, Teng Tangjing, who befriended him from a young age despite his quiet and withdrawn demeanour (due to his mild autism spectrum disorder). On the exterior, Huaze Lei appears cold, quiet, and indifferent to those outside his circle of friends. He later develops feelings for Shancai.
Caesar Wu / Wu Xize
Ximen Yan 西门彦
Sōjirō Nishikado
The playboy member of F4. Ximen is a senior at Ming De University's Department of Business Management, and an expert in tea culture. He is also a charming and prolific playboy, due to scars from his parents' failed relationship, his father's infidelity and an unresolved past with his first love. He later expresses interest in Shancai's best friend, Xiaoyou.
Connor Leong / Liang Jingkang
Feng Meizuo 冯美作
Akira Mimasaka
The mood-maker member of F4. Meizuo is a senior at Ming De University's Department of Business Management. He is lighthearted, enjoys making jokes, and has an incredible memory. Like Ximen, he is a flirtatious casanova. He expresses interest in Dong Shancai's impressive competitor in the Chinese Cuisine competition, Zhou Caina, who he dates for a while before letting her go to her true love.
· Reception › Ratings
Ratings
Ratings
Episode #
Ratings
Original broadcast date
Audience share
Average audience share (CSM52)
Ranking
Average audience share (CSM52)
Ratings
Average audience share (CSM52)
Audience share
Average audience share (National Average)
Ranking
1-2
1-2
Episode #
1-2
Original broadcast date
July 9, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
1.126%
Average audience share (CSM52)
8.04%
Average audience share (CSM52)
4
Average audience share (National Average)
1.11%
Average audience share (National Average)
9.68%
Average audience share (National Average)
3
3-4
3-4
Episode #
3-4
Original broadcast date
July 10, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
1.032%
Average audience share (CSM52)
7.023%
Average audience share (CSM52)
4
Average audience share (National Average)
1.11%
Average audience share (National Average)
9.03%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
5-6
5-6
Episode #
5-6
Original broadcast date
July 11, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.991%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.731%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5
Average audience share (National Average)
1.12%
Average audience share (National Average)
8.85%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
7-8
7-8
Episode #
7-8
Original broadcast date
July 16, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.931%
Average audience share (CSM52)
7.045%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6
Average audience share (National Average)
1.1%
Average audience share (National Average)
9.77%
Average audience share (National Average)
3
9-10
9-10
Episode #
9-10
Original broadcast date
July 17, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.919%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.803%
Average audience share (CSM52)
8
Average audience share (National Average)
1.12%
Average audience share (National Average)
9.57%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
11-12
11-12
Episode #
11-12
Original broadcast date
July 18, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.983%
Average audience share (CSM52)
7.254%
Average audience share (CSM52)
8
Average audience share (National Average)
0.97%
Average audience share (National Average)
8.71%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
13-14
13-14
Episode #
13-14
Original broadcast date
July 19, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.922%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.42%
Average audience share (CSM52)
9
Average audience share (National Average)
1.12%
Average audience share (National Average)
9.24%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
15-16
15-16
Episode #
15-16
Original broadcast date
July 23, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.861%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.726%
Average audience share (CSM52)
9
Average audience share (National Average)
0.97%
Average audience share (National Average)
9.07%
Average audience share (National Average)
5
17-18
17-18
Episode #
17-18
Original broadcast date
July 24, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.893%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.571%
Average audience share (CSM52)
8
Average audience share (National Average)
1.09%
Average audience share (National Average)
9.76%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
19-20
19-20
Episode #
19-20
Original broadcast date
July 25, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.969%
Average audience share (CSM52)
7.042%
Average audience share (CSM52)
8
Average audience share (National Average)
0.99%
Average audience share (National Average)
8.6%
Average audience share (National Average)
3
21-22
21-22
Episode #
21-22
Original broadcast date
July 30, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.916%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.876%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6
Average audience share (National Average)
1%
Average audience share (National Average)
8.92%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
23-24
23-24
Episode #
23-24
Original broadcast date
July 31, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.914%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.792%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5
Average audience share (National Average)
1.09%
Average audience share (National Average)
9.31%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
25-26
25-26
Episode #
25-26
Original broadcast date
August 1, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.872%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.584%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6
Average audience share (National Average)
0.81%
Average audience share (National Average)
7.21%
Average audience share (National Average)
5
27-28
27-28
Episode #
27-28
Original broadcast date
August 6, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.824%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.46%
Average audience share (CSM52)
7
Average audience share (National Average)
0.89%
Average audience share (National Average)
8.07%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
29-30
29-30
Episode #
29-30
Original broadcast date
August 7, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.781%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.058%
Average audience share (CSM52)
7
Average audience share (National Average)
0.92%
Average audience share (National Average)
7.92%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
31-32
31-32
Episode #
31-32
Original broadcast date
August 8, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.792%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.027%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6
Average audience share (National Average)
0.97%
Average audience share (National Average)
8.61%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
33-34
33-34
Episode #
33-34
Original broadcast date
August 13, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.756%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5.808%
Average audience share (CSM52)
7
Average audience share (National Average)
0.84%
Average audience share (National Average)
7.59%
Average audience share (National Average)
5
35-36
35-36
Episode #
35-36
Original broadcast date
August 14, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.749%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5.771%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5
Average audience share (National Average)
0.78%
Average audience share (National Average)
7.22%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
37-38
37-38
Episode #
37-38
Original broadcast date
August 15, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.669%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5.325%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6
Average audience share (National Average)
0.72%
Average audience share (National Average)
6.66%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
39-40
39-40
Episode #
39-40
Original broadcast date
August 20, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.751%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5.879%
Average audience share (CSM52)
3
Average audience share (National Average)
0.77%
Average audience share (National Average)
7.31%
Average audience share (National Average)
3
41-42
41-42
Episode #
41-42
Original broadcast date
August 21, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.709%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5.595%
Average audience share (CSM52)
3
Average audience share (National Average)
0.69%
Average audience share (National Average)
6.33%
Average audience share (National Average)
3
43-44
43-44
Episode #
43-44
Original broadcast date
August 22, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.592%
Average audience share (CSM52)
4.336%
Average audience share (CSM52)
7
Average audience share (National Average)
0.57%
Average audience share (National Average)
5.1%
Average audience share (National Average)
5
45-46
45-46
Episode #
45-46
Original broadcast date
August 27, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.713%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5.694%
Average audience share (CSM52)
7
Average audience share (National Average)
0.61%
Average audience share (National Average)
6.09%
Average audience share (National Average)
3
47-48
47-48
Episode #
47-48
Original broadcast date
August 28, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.586%
Average audience share (CSM52)
4.658%
Average audience share (CSM52)
4
Average audience share (National Average)
0.6%
Average audience share (National Average)
5.95%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
49-50
49-50
Episode #
49-50
Original broadcast date
August 29, 2018
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.707%
Average audience share (CSM52)
5.554%
Average audience share (CSM52)
8
Average audience share (National Average)
0.6%
Average audience share (National Average)
5.7%
Average audience share (National Average)
4
Average
Average
Episode #
Average
Original broadcast date
0.841%
Average audience share (CSM52)
6.32%
Average audience share (CSM52)
Average audience share (CSM52)
0.9%
Average audience share (National Average)
8%
Average audience share (National Average)
Episode #
Original broadcast date
Average audience share (CSM52)
Average audience share (National Average)
Ratings
Audience share
Ranking
Ratings
Audience share
Ranking
1-2
July 9, 2018
1.126%
8.04%
4
1.11%
9.68%
3
3-4
July 10, 2018
1.032%
7.023%
4
1.11%
9.03%
4
5-6
July 11, 2018
0.991%
6.731%
5
1.12%
8.85%
4
7-8
July 16, 2018
0.931%
7.045%
6
1.1%
9.77%
3
9-10
July 17, 2018
0.919%
6.803%
8
1.12%
9.57%
4
11-12
July 18, 2018
0.983%
7.254%
8
0.97%
8.71%
4
13-14
July 19, 2018
0.922%
6.42%
9
1.12%
9.24%
4
15-16
July 23, 2018
0.861%
6.726%
9
0.97%
9.07%
5
17-18
July 24, 2018
0.893%
6.571%
8
1.09%
9.76%
4
19-20
July 25, 2018
0.969%
7.042%
8
0.99%
8.6%
3
21-22
July 30, 2018
0.916%
6.876%
6
1%
8.92%
4
23-24
July 31, 2018
0.914%
6.792%
5
1.09%
9.31%
4
25-26
August 1, 2018
0.872%
6.584%
6
0.81%
7.21%
5
27-28
August 6, 2018
0.824%
6.46%
7
0.89%
8.07%
4
29-30
August 7, 2018
0.781%
6.058%
7
0.92%
7.92%
4
31-32
August 8, 2018
0.792%
6.027%
6
0.97%
8.61%
4
33-34
August 13, 2018
0.756%
5.808%
7
0.84%
7.59%
5
35-36
August 14, 2018
0.749%
5.771%
5
0.78%
7.22%
4
37-38
August 15, 2018
0.669%
5.325%
6
0.72%
6.66%
4
39-40
August 20, 2018
0.751%
5.879%
3
0.77%
7.31%
3
41-42
August 21, 2018
0.709%
5.595%
3
0.69%
6.33%
3
43-44
August 22, 2018
0.592%
4.336%
7
0.57%
5.1%
5
45-46
August 27, 2018
0.713%
5.694%
7
0.61%
6.09%
3
47-48
August 28, 2018
0.586%
4.658%
4
0.6%
5.95%
4
49-50
August 29, 2018
0.707%
5.554%
8
0.6%
5.7%
4
Average
0.841%
6.32%
0.9%
8%

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