Zeng Qingjie
Comment: sources are of the individual works that he was involved in. there is no in-depth coverage about the subject. Sentences like Template:Tq is only for quoting in talk and project pages. Do not use it in actual articles. is not backed by sources. Catapulted, how so? Was he sought after after the show? Any awards? – robertsky (talk) 04:30, 21 August 2026 (UTC)
| Zeng Qingjie | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 曾庆杰 |
| Born | April 1985 Guangdong Province, China |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Guangdong University of Technology |
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Zeng Qingjie (alternative: Zeng Qing Jie, Chinese: 曾庆杰; born April 1985[1]) is a Chinese filmmaker, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his dramas A Familiar Stranger and Blossom. In 2026, Zeng received international attention for Pursuit of Jade. His filmmaking style has been described as emphasizing characteristics associated with the female gaze.[2]
Early life
Zeng was born in 1985 in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China. He studied at the Guangdong University of Technology.[3]
Career
Zeng began his career creating web series and films, such as 2015's Genius J. Since then, he has released many web films, short films, and miniseries, such as the movieThe Legend of Bao Zheng: Blood Curse, a historical drama starring Victor Huang. It was released on iQIYI in 2019.[4] In 2022, he directed The Killer Is Also Romantic, a romantic drama also released on iQIYI.[5]
Zeng first achieved broader success with A Familiar Stranger in late 2022.[6] Ke Ying, Ryan Cheng, Song Zhaoyi, and Wang Zexuan starred in leading roles. The series aired on Mango TV, and gained a 7.4 rating on Douban from over 78,000 users. Zeng's next work was Butterflied Lover in 2023, a romantic drama starring Zhao Yi Qin and Lu Xiao Yu, also aired on Mango TV.[7]
In 6 December 2024, Blossom, a romantic drama directed by Zeng,[8] was released exclusively on Tencent Video. The series was broadcast online in more than 150 countries and regions through Tencent Video Overseas Station, iQIYI Overseas Station, Rakuten Viki, and Youhug Media Official Channel on YouTube.[9]
The release of Pursuit of Jade catapulted Zeng to international attention. On 6 March 2026, Pursuit of Jade was released worldwide on Tencent Video, iQIYI, and Netflix.[10][11][12] On 8 March 2026, it was released on Dragon TV.[13] Within one week of its broadcast, the series recorded heat indexes exceeding 31,000 on Tencent and 10,000 on iQIYI.[14][15][16] Upon its release, the series debuted at number six on Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English Shows chart and became the first Chinese show to appear on the weekly chart.[17] Pursuit of Jade achieved substantial international viewership across US and Indian markets, drawing praise for its quality production.[18]
References
- ↑ "曾庆杰 Qingjie Zeng". Douban. Retrieved 2026-06-24. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Pursuit of Jade Deep Dive, What the Fiction podcast, April 5, 2026, https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EcqXcET7rZvE7rzoFXe3D?si=azYhv2h4R_agoENYFZJHYQ
- ↑ "Films directed by Zeng Qingjie". letterboxd.com. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ↑ "The Legend of Bao Zheng: Blood Curse". iQIYI. 2026-03-19. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
- ↑ "The Killer Is Also Romantic". iQIYI. 2026-03-19. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
- ↑ "古装悬疑剧《虚颜》：双女主"换脸"替嫁 主副线CP带感好磕" (in 中文). Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ "Butterflied Lover". Rakuten Viki. 2026-03-19. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
- ↑ "孟子义《九重紫》搭档李昀锐开机，导演曾庆杰，配置引网友期待". Tencent (in 中文). December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
- ↑ "古装爱情剧《九重紫》首发片花，孟子义、李昀锐领衔主演. 新京报" [The first film of the ancient costume romance drama "Jiuzhong Purple", starring Meng Ziyi and Li Yunrui. Beijing News]. 2024-03-11.
- ↑ "'Pursuit Of Jade': A Visual Odyssey Across The Picturesque Locales Of China". Travel and Leisure Asia. 2026-03-19. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ "逐玉定档 3月6日双平台开播_新闻频道_中华网". news.china.com. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ "Netflix Picks Up Chinese Period Drama 'Pursuit of Jade' for Simulcast Release Throughout March 2026". What's on Netflix. 2026-02-27. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
- ↑ "张凌赫田曦薇演绎"先婚后爱"，古装爱情剧《逐玉》今日开播". m.sohu.com. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ "《逐玉》热度狂飙破29000，2026古装剧黑马竟然长这样！" (in 中文). 10 March 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ "美则美矣，不见灵魂！《逐玉》陷"手搓热度"争议" (in 中文). 10 March 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ↑ "爱奇艺《逐玉》内容热度值破万！甜喜爱情点燃年轻观众追剧热潮" (in 中文). Retrieved March 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Pursuit Of Jade: 5 Reasons That Make Zhang Linghe, Tian Xiwei Historical Romance C-Drama New Obsession On Netflix". Times Now. 2026-03-25. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ Das, Tina (2026-04-06). "Chinese TV shows are taking over India. KDrama is giving way to CDrama". ThePrint. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
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