Yan Shi Fan 2019 (China)

Yan Shi Fan 2019 (China), also known as 艳势番, Yan Shi Fan Zhi Xin Qing Nian, Brilliant Young People, Brilliant is China drama premiere on Dec 31, 2019 on Youku

Plot Synopsis by DramaWiki Staff ©

The story takes place at the end of the Qing Dynasty and beginning of the Republic of China, following a bunch of youths in a time of turbulence, power struggles, and nation’s pride. Huang Zi Tao and Jackson Yi play dual lead roles; Huang Zi Tao plays Chong Li Ming, a leader to one of Eight Banners aka elite forces of the Qing military. But his other identity is the leader to a special royal organization (assassination group), Yan Shi Fan, which protects the nation. Despite A Yi’s humbling background, he encourages the boy to join. A Yi is described as beautiful, quiet, and cruel, with potentials to become a killing machine. A profound friendship develops among the men as they go through difficulties and challenges, realizing their ideals and desire to protect their homeland, and joining the revolution.
~~ Adapted from a novel.