Here to Heart

Here to Heart (Chinese: 温暖的弦) is a 2018 Chinese television series starring Hans Zhang, Janine Chang, Jing Chao and Jenny Zhang. It is based on the novel The Warm Chord by An Ning. It airs on Hunan TV from April 30 to May 26, 2018.[1][2]

Here to Heart
Also known asThe Warm Chord
Traditional溫暖的弦
Simplified温暖的弦
MandarinWēnnuǎn dě xián
GenreRomance
Melodrama
Based onThe Warm Chord by An Ning
Written byZhao Weina
Xie Xiaomi
Directed byHuang Tianren
StarringHans Zhang
Janine Chang
Jing Chao
Jenny Zhang
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes48
Production
Executive producerZhou Dan
Production locationsShanghai
London
Production companiesJumei Film and TV Media Co.,Ltd
Shanghai Guanda Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd.
Release
Original networkHunan Television
First shown inChina
Original releaseApril 30 (2018-04-30) 
May 26, 2018 (2018-05-26)

Synopsis

Zhan Nanxian is a sharp young man who was able to foresee the technological boom. He collaborated with his classmates to create a company and was able to weather the storm despite only 10% chance of success. Wen Nuan is an accomplished career woman who quits her high-paying job in England to work under Nanxian as his executive assistant. As it turns out, they were a couple before and Wen Nuan is determined not only to help Nanxian at work, but also to rekindle the love that they have lost. This show tells us about the endless journey of love, and how the two hearts have not been able to forget each other even after 7 years of separation.

Cast

Main

  • Hans Zhang plays Zhan Nanxian, CEO of Qianyu Company, a nominal boyfriend of Bo Yixin, he ended up living with Wen Nuan.
    • Yao Junzhe as young Zhan.
  • Janine Chang as Wen Nuan, a staff member in Qianyu Company, a nominal girlfriend of Zhu Linlu, she ends up living with Zhan Nanxian.
    • Wang Zixuan as young Wen.
  • Jing Chao as Zhu Linlu, a nominal boyfriend of Wen Nuan.
    • Lin Yongju as young Zhu.
  • Jenny Zhang as Bo Yixin, an actress, a nominal girlfriend of Zhan Nanxian, finally living with Pan Wei Ning.[3]
    • Shang Siqi as young Bo.

Supporting

  • Jie Bing as Zhu Yi
  • Zheng Xiaozhong as Zhu Ze
  • Qiang Yu as Zhu Linghong.
  • Zhou Qiqi as Wen Rou, elder sister of Wen Nuan.
  • Jin Zehao as Guan Ti, founder of Qianyu Company, Zhan Nanxian's close friend, he loves Ding Xiaodai.
  • Ji Xiaobing as Gao Fang, founder of Qianyu Company, Zhan Nanxian's close friend.
  • Guo Zigan as Ding Xiaodai, a staff member in Qianyu Company, secretary of Zhan Nanxian.
  • Joy Pan as Zhan Nanxian's mother.
  • Ma Qiuzi as Du Xintong, a staff member in Qianyu Company.
  • Chen Weidong as Guo Ruqian, Du Xintong's husband.
  • Liang Dawei as Pan Wei'an
  • Li Xinzhe as Liu Rui, assistant of Wen Rou.
  • Cai Gang as Leng Rufeng

Music

No.TitleLyricsMusicSingersLength
1."Miserable Warmth (最暖的忧伤)" (Opening theme)Yao RuolongChen XiaoxiaHebe Tien04:28
2."Jue ()" (Ending theme)Qiao ChenHe ShanYan Zhilin04:02
3."The Positive and Negative of Love (爱的正负极)" (Interlude)Xu QiHe ShanTank / Boon Hui Lu03:48
4."Not Dare (不敢)" (Interlude)Lan XiaoxieZhao Bei'erJanice Yan04:49
5."Looking at the Rainbow after the Rain (雨后一起看彩虹)" (Interlude)Alex Chiang Jien (Zhangjian Junwei)Alex Chiang Jien (Zhangjian Junwei) / OliverAlex Chiang Jien (Zhangjian Junwei)04:11
6."If Without You (如果没有你)" (Interlude)Francis LeeZuo AnanHans Zhang 

Production

Jumei Film and TV Media Co.,Ltd and Shanghai Guanda Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. bought the television series rights to the 2008 novel Here to Heart written by An Ning.

On June 13, 2017, Huang Xiaoming announced that he was cast in the series on his Sina Weibo, but was later replaced by Hans Zhang.[4]

Production started in June 2017 and ended on November 22, 2017.[5][6][7] Most of the series was shot on location in Shanghai and London.[7]

The series marked the third collaboration between Hans Zhang and Janine Chang. They had worked previously on Fairytale (2012) and The Four (2015).

Ratings

Hunan TV CSM52 ratings[8]
Original air date Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank
2018.4.30 0.526 2.04 5
2018.5.1 0.676 2.48 6
2018.5.2 0.792 3.03 5
2018.5.3 0.835 3.20 4
2018.5.4 0.565 2.17 6
2018.5.5 0.562 2.04 5
2018.5.6 0.782 2.79 4
2018.5.7 0.921 3.50 3
2018.5.8 0.945 3.67 3
2018.5.9 0.979 3.85 3
2018.5.10 1.051 3.98 3
2018.5.11 0.614 2.33 4
2018.5.12 0.715 2.76 3
2018.5.13 0.921 3.63 3
2018.5.14 1.023 4.05 1
2018.5.15 0.955 3.77 1
2018.5.16 0.995 3.95 1
2018.5.17 0.928 3.64 1
2018.5.18 0.588 2.41 4
2018.5.19 0.596 2.36 5
2018.5.20 0.844 3.20 2
2018.5.21 0.875 3.39 1
2018.5.22 0.928 3.60 1
2018.5.23 1.035 4.08 1
2018.5.24 0.981 3.88 2
2018.5.25 0.539 2.24 4
2018.5.26 0.637 2.54 3
2018.5.27 0.694 2.71 4

Reception

Here to Heart was well received when it premiered in Hunan Television. The series was ranked first in the ratings on May 8, 2018.[9] As of May 9, 2018, Here to Heart has 1.5 billion viewers.[10] On May 11, the series has been watched 2 billion times.[11]

References

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