Rolling Love
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Rolling Love is a 2008 Taiwanese drama
starring Jiro Wang
of Fahrenheit
, Danson Tang
, Genie Zhuo
and Xiao Xun
of Hey Girl. It was produced by Comic International Productions (可米國際影視事業股份有限公司) and directed by Mingtai Wang (王明台). The drama started filming on 30 October 2007 and wrapped on 21 March 2008. It was filmed on location in Jinshan, Taipei, Taiwan.
It was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air China Television (CTV)
(中視) from 4 May 2008 to 7 July 2008, every Sunday at 22:00 to 23:30 and cable TV Gala Television (GTV) Variety Show/CH 28
(八大綜合台) from 10 May 2008 to 26 July 2008, every Saturday at 21:00 to 22:30.
) is the chef of lunchtime diner "Egg Fried Rice" in a village by the sea in Jinshan, Taipei that only serves a popular egg fried rice dish. However little does people, outside of the village, know that this infamous egg fried rice dish is the only thing that he knows how to cook. He relies on this skill that his father passed onto him, and earns a reputation and a living by cooking 100 plates of it every day.
In another world, there is Leng Lie (冷冽) (Danson Tang
), a young talented chef, who graduated from the best cordon bleu school at 14 years old and regarded by many for his near perfect cuisine. He is admired as a representative of the highest standards and by women as their Mr Perfect. He is the executive chef at Imperial Hotel, owned by his father. However he has one regret in his heart ...
Two years ago on Valentine's Day, the day Leng Lie planned to confess his feeling to his childhood sweetheart Guan Xiao Shu (關小舒) (Genie Zhuo
), they were involved in a car accident. As a result Xiao Shu, a singer/songwriter, lost her sight. Naturally Leng Lie feels responsible but Xiao Shu refuse to blame him and did not change her happy outlook to life. However every time he talks to her about their future together, she turns him down, not wanting a love based on remorse.
Until one day, Xiao Shu arrives at Mi Qi Lin's diner and tasted his egg fried rice. This simple and plain dish had an odd effect on her, she felt relaxed and carefree, giving her a sweet taste of happiness. Upon meeting Xiao Shu, Mi Qi Lin experiences many flavours of food and love and likewise, Mi Qi Lin's frank nature gives Xiao Shu the ability to cultivate an independent lifestyle. All the while, the growing feelings between Xiao Shu and Mi Qi Lin is witnessed by Leng Lie.
Rolling Love Original Soundtrack (翻滾吧！蛋炒飯 電視原聲帶)
Track listing
Bonus VCD / DVD
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Taiwanese drama
Taiwanese Drama refers to dramatic programming of television programming extended stories usually dramatizing relationships through the general range of ten to forty one-hour episodes. They are produced in Taiwan and have gained increasing popularity in the Mandarin-speaking community...
starring Jiro Wang
Jiro Wang
Jiro Wang , nicknamed Da Dong meaning "Big East", was born on 24 August 1981. He is a Taiwanese actor and singer, who started his career as a model. He is a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit.-Biography:...
of Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit (Taiwanese band)
Fahrenheit is a Taiwanese boy band who has been active in Asia since 2005. The group debut with four members: Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Wu Chun. They are managed by Comic International Productions . The group's music is distributed by HIM International Music in Taiwan, by WOW Music in...
, Danson Tang
Danson Tang
Danson Tang was born on 2 September 1984. He is a Taiwanese actor and Mandopop singer, who started his career as a model before pursuing an acting career and later singing...
, Genie Zhuo
Genie Zhuo
Genie Chuo was born on 20 January 1986. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress, and also known as Genie Zhuo, "Xuan Xuan" or "Xiao Mi" .-Biography:...
and Xiao Xun
Xiao Xun
Xiao Xun is a singer and actress. She is in the Taiwanese girl band Hey Girl. Her specialties are playing piano, singing, and acting. Her interests are playing piano, singing, and reading novels. Her wish is to spend a carefree life with the person she loves....
of Hey Girl. It was produced by Comic International Productions (可米國際影視事業股份有限公司) and directed by Mingtai Wang (王明台). The drama started filming on 30 October 2007 and wrapped on 21 March 2008. It was filmed on location in Jinshan, Taipei, Taiwan.
It was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air China Television (CTV)
China Television
China Television Company, Ltd. was established on September 3, 1968 by the then-ruling Nationalist Party of the Republic of China . The party owned the majority stake of the network...
(中視) from 4 May 2008 to 7 July 2008, every Sunday at 22:00 to 23:30 and cable TV Gala Television (GTV) Variety Show/CH 28
Gala Television
Gala Television Corporation is a nationwide cable TV network in Taiwan that is operated by the Gala Television Corporation, established on June 13, 1997.-GTV Channels:GTV currently operates three commercial cable television channels:*GTV One / CH 27...
(八大綜合台) from 10 May 2008 to 26 July 2008, every Saturday at 21:00 to 22:30.
Synopsis
Mi Qi Lin(米麒麟) (Jiro WangJiro Wang
Jiro Wang , nicknamed Da Dong meaning "Big East", was born on 24 August 1981. He is a Taiwanese actor and singer, who started his career as a model. He is a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit.-Biography:...
) is the chef of lunchtime diner "Egg Fried Rice" in a village by the sea in Jinshan, Taipei that only serves a popular egg fried rice dish. However little does people, outside of the village, know that this infamous egg fried rice dish is the only thing that he knows how to cook. He relies on this skill that his father passed onto him, and earns a reputation and a living by cooking 100 plates of it every day.
In another world, there is Leng Lie (冷冽) (Danson Tang
Danson Tang
Danson Tang was born on 2 September 1984. He is a Taiwanese actor and Mandopop singer, who started his career as a model before pursuing an acting career and later singing...
), a young talented chef, who graduated from the best cordon bleu school at 14 years old and regarded by many for his near perfect cuisine. He is admired as a representative of the highest standards and by women as their Mr Perfect. He is the executive chef at Imperial Hotel, owned by his father. However he has one regret in his heart ...
Two years ago on Valentine's Day, the day Leng Lie planned to confess his feeling to his childhood sweetheart Guan Xiao Shu (關小舒) (Genie Zhuo
Genie Zhuo
Genie Chuo was born on 20 January 1986. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress, and also known as Genie Zhuo, "Xuan Xuan" or "Xiao Mi" .-Biography:...
), they were involved in a car accident. As a result Xiao Shu, a singer/songwriter, lost her sight. Naturally Leng Lie feels responsible but Xiao Shu refuse to blame him and did not change her happy outlook to life. However every time he talks to her about their future together, she turns him down, not wanting a love based on remorse.
Until one day, Xiao Shu arrives at Mi Qi Lin's diner and tasted his egg fried rice. This simple and plain dish had an odd effect on her, she felt relaxed and carefree, giving her a sweet taste of happiness. Upon meeting Xiao Shu, Mi Qi Lin experiences many flavours of food and love and likewise, Mi Qi Lin's frank nature gives Xiao Shu the ability to cultivate an independent lifestyle. All the while, the growing feelings between Xiao Shu and Mi Qi Lin is witnessed by Leng Lie.
Cast
| Actor | Character | Relationships |
|---|---|---|
| Jiro Wang Jiro Wang Jiro Wang , nicknamed Da Dong meaning "Big East", was born on 24 August 1981. He is a Taiwanese actor and singer, who started his career as a model. He is a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit.-Biography:... (汪東城) |
Mi Qi Lin/Michelin (米麒麟) | |
| Danson Tang Danson Tang Danson Tang was born on 2 September 1984. He is a Taiwanese actor and Mandopop singer, who started his career as a model before pursuing an acting career and later singing... (唐禹哲) |
Leng Lie (冷冽) | |
| Genie Zhuo Genie Zhuo Genie Chuo was born on 20 January 1986. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress, and also known as Genie Zhuo, "Xuan Xuan" or "Xiao Mi" .-Biography:... (卓文萱) |
Guan Xiao Shu (關小舒) | |
| Xiao Xun Xiao Xun Xiao Xun is a singer and actress. She is in the Taiwanese girl band Hey Girl. Her specialties are playing piano, singing, and acting. Her interests are playing piano, singing, and reading novels. Her wish is to spend a carefree life with the person she loves.... (小薰) |
Wa Sa Mi or Wasabi (哇莎米) | manageress of "Egg Fried Rice" |
| Ken (黃萬伯) | Cai San Cheng (蔡山城) | Mi Qi Lin's friend |
| Huang Jia Qian (黃嘉千) | Nancy | Xiao Shu's aunt and Leng Lie's housekeeper |
| Lance Yu (余秉諺) | Jerry | Xiao Shu's record company manager |
| Liu Zhe Ying (劉喆瑩) | Tilly | Leng Lie's PA |
| Yun Zhong Yue (雲中岳) | Leng Zhong Tian (冷中天) | Leng Lie's father |
| Huang Xi Tian (黃西田) | 林萬福 | |
| Jin Wen (僅雯) | Gui Po Po (鬼婆婆) | Mi Qi Lin's landlady |
| A Jiao (阿嬌) | 阿好姨（餿水桶姨） | Mi Qi Lin's neighbour |
| Bu Xue Liang (卜學亮) | Fu Ye (福爺) | Head chef at Imperial Hotel |
| Judy Zhou | Qiu Lin (仇琳) | Leng Lie's old school friend |
| Shan Cheng Ju (單承矩) | ||
| Xu Yu Zhen (煦于蓁/羽兒) | ||
| Ah Mai Er (阿脈兒) |
Music
- Opening theme song: "恆星" (Shining Star) by FahrenheitFahrenheit (Taiwanese band)Fahrenheit is a Taiwanese boy band who has been active in Asia since 2005. The group debut with four members: Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen, Aaron Yan and Wu Chun. They are managed by Comic International Productions . The group's music is distributed by HIM International Music in Taiwan, by WOW Music in...
- released in Love You More and MoreLove You More and MoreLove You More and More is the third studio album by the Taiwanese Mandopop boy band Fahrenheit. Two versions of the album were released on 2 January 2009 by HIM International Music: Love You More and More and Love You More and More ... - Ending theme song: "永不消失的彩虹" (Never Ending Rainbow) by Genie ZhuoGenie ZhuoGenie Chuo was born on 20 January 1986. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress, and also known as Genie Zhuo, "Xuan Xuan" or "Xiao Mi" .-Biography:...
- Insert song: "告訴我" (Tell Me) by Danson TangDanson TangDanson Tang was born on 2 September 1984. He is a Taiwanese actor and Mandopop singer, who started his career as a model before pursuing an acting career and later singing...
- released in D's New Attraction
Rolling Love Original Soundtrack (翻滾吧！蛋炒飯 電視原聲帶)
- Artist: Various artists
- Released: 13 June 2008
- Label: Rock RecordsRock RecordsRock Records is a Taiwanese record label founded in 1980 by Sam and Johnny Duan . The record label had their first multiseller in 1989 with Sarah Chen.It is now Asia's largest independent record label....
- Language: MandarinStandard ChineseStandard Chinese, or Modern Standard Chinese, also known as Mandarin or Putonghua, is the official language of the People's Republic of China and Republic of China , and is one of the four official languages of Singapore....
- Format: Soundtrack albumSoundtrack albumA soundtrack album is any album that incorporates music directly recorded from the soundtrack of a particular feature film or television program. In some cases, not all the tracks from the movie are included in the album; however there are rare cases of songs in the trailers that do not appear in...
- Genre: MandopopMandopopMandopop is a colloquial abbreviation for "Mandarin popular music." It is categorized as a subgenre of commercial Chinese-language music within C-pop. Mandopop was the first variety of popular music in Chinese to establish itself as a viable industry. As the name implies, Mandopop features songs...
- Releases: Two versions were released: CD+VCD edition (with lyrics photo booklet and a VCD) and CD+DVD edition (with lyrics photo booklet, TV drama recipe cards, and a DVD)
Track listing
- "永不消失的彩虹" (Never Ending Rainbow) - Genie ZhuoGenie ZhuoGenie Chuo was born on 20 January 1986. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress, and also known as Genie Zhuo, "Xuan Xuan" or "Xiao Mi" .-Biography:...
- ending theme - "LALALA愛情密碼" (La La La Love Code) - Genie ZhuoGenie ZhuoGenie Chuo was born on 20 January 1986. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress, and also known as Genie Zhuo, "Xuan Xuan" or "Xiao Mi" .-Biography:...
- "愛情魔法衣" (Love's Magic Coat) - Genie ZhuoGenie ZhuoGenie Chuo was born on 20 January 1986. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress, and also known as Genie Zhuo, "Xuan Xuan" or "Xiao Mi" .-Biography:...
- "直覺反應" (Initiative Repsonse) - Fong Jiong Jia (方炯嘉)
- "直覺反應 - 臉紅版" (Initiative Repsonse - Redface version) - Fong Jiong Jia (方炯嘉)
- "瘋了瘋了" (Going Mad) - Genie ZhuoGenie ZhuoGenie Chuo was born on 20 January 1986. She is a Taiwanese Mandopop singer and actress, and also known as Genie Zhuo, "Xuan Xuan" or "Xiao Mi" .-Biography:...
- composed by Kenji Wu - "永不消失的彩虹" - KALA版 (Never Ending Rainbow) - Kala version
- "LALALA愛情密碼" - KALA版 (La La La Love Code) - Kala version
- "愛情魔法衣" - KALA版 (Love's Magic Coat) - Kala version
- "直覺反應" - KALA版 (Initiative Repsonse) - Kala version
- "瘋了瘋了" - KALA版 (Going Mad) - Kala version
Bonus VCD / DVD
- "永不消失的彩虹" (Never Ending Rainbow) music video - feat Jiro WangJiro WangJiro Wang , nicknamed Da Dong meaning "Big East", was born on 24 August 1981. He is a Taiwanese actor and singer, who started his career as a model. He is a member of Taiwanese Mandopop vocal quartet boy band Fahrenheit.-Biography:...
- Rolling Love drama highlights
- Rolling Love behind-the-scenes footage
- Over The Rainbow music special
- Interview: Guan Xiao Shu vs Genie Zhou
Books
- 12 May 2008: Rolling Love Photobook (翻滾吧！蛋炒飯幕後紀實) - ISBN 9789575658168
- 23 May 2008: Rolling Love TV Drama Novel (翻滾吧！蛋炒飯電視小說) - ISBN 9789575658175
Reception
| Episode | |Original Broadcast Date | |Average | |Rank | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 May 2008 | 1.30 | 2 | Peaked 1.45 |
| 2 | 11 May 2008 | 1.17 | 2 | |
| 3 | 18 May 2008 | 0.82 | 3 | CTS Wish To See You Again series finale |
| 4 | 25 May 2008 | 0.97 | 3 | CTS Honey & Clover premiere |
| 5 | 1 June 2008 | 0.97 | 3 | |
| 6 | 8 June 2008 | 0.83 | 2 | |
| 7 | 15 June 2008 | 0.83 | 2 | |
| 8 | 22 June 2008 | 0.94 | 2 | |
| 9 | 29 June 2008 | 0.98 | 2 | |
| 10 | 6 July 2008 | 0.63 | 3 | |
| 11 | 13 July 2008 | 0.62 | 3 | |
| 12 | 20 July 2008 | 0.75 | 2 | |
| Average | 0.90 | |||
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