Sunday, 3 May 2020

Game Changer

Drama: Game Changer
Chinese Title: 紧急公关 / Jin Ji Gong Guan / 危机先生 / Wei Ji Xian Sheng
Broadcast Network: CCTV-8
Broadcast Website: Youku

Broadcast Date: January 16, 2021

Air Time: Daily Primetime Drama 19:30 (2 eps), 21:30 online released for VIP, 21:30 the next day for non-VIP (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Modern, Romance, Workplace
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 38
Director: Hui Kaidong
Screenwriter: Cao Xueping
Production Company: Youku, Hishow, Xingkong, China International Television Corporation (CITVC)
Origin: China
Watch Episodes On: Youtube

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

A story revolving around the crises in the public relations industry and the people whose lives intertwine because of it.

Lin Zhongshuo (Huang Xiaoming) is an entertainment reporter who changed course to work at a well-known PR firm. Tasked with sensitive and difficult-to-handle situations, Lin Zhongshuo somehow always manages to avert a crisis by playing his cards right. He also helps his boss Gao Feng (Li Qiang) face off against his toughest enemy.

Meanwhile, Lin Zhongshuo has his own problems. He left the entertainment industry after an incident wherein he misreported the news. Innocent people got hurt and he has been blaming himself since then. In helping others, Lin Zhongshuo starts to make amends and atone for the mistakes of the past. He has two important women in his life - Yuan Wei (Tan Zhuo) and Xu Wenwen (Cai Wenjing). Through his journey, he gradually comes to realize who he truly loves.

Fun Facts

Filming took place in Chengdu.
Filming began on November 25, 2019 and wrapped on April 20, 2020.
With the spread of the coronavirus epidemic in China, filming was temporarily halted for some time before it was resumed.
Sichuan Provincial Party officials expressed their hopes that the drama can be focus on integrating Sichuan culture and travel.
The first Chinese title translates to 'Mr. Dangerous' and was changed to 'Urgent PR'.

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