The Bad Kids

iQIYI Original Drama Series to Be Remade Into Japanese Film, Promoting C-content Worldwide

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星期三, 三月 22, 2023

The drama became a massive hit after its release, receiving widespread acclaim from critics and viewers alike, both in China and in overseas markets.

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  • The drama became a massive hit after its release, receiving widespread acclaim from critics and viewers alike, both in China and in overseas markets.
  • As Light On series goes global and becomes widely acclaimed in overseas markets, it is transforming perceptions of original Chinese content and further increasing their influence.
  • Previously, iQIYI has produced The Bad Kids drama, stage play, game, merchandise product and other entertainment forms based on the IP of The Bad Kids.
  • In particular, the number of subscribers in the United States and Canada grew by over 70%, showing strong viewing interest in premium content and especially iQIYI's original drama series.

iQIYI Announces New 'Light On' Series and Big Win at BIFF Asia Contents Awards including 'Best OTT Original'

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星期二, 十月 12, 2021

This marks the second consecutive year of iQIYI winning the award, followed by its original suspense series The Bad Kids' win at the 2nd Asia Contents Awards last year.

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  • This marks the second consecutive year of iQIYI winning the award, followed by its original suspense series The Bad Kids' win at the 2nd Asia Contents Awards last year.
  • As the 'Light On' series returns with four new suspense series, we'd like to invite everyone to enjoy the return of the series with us."
  • Presented by BIFF in 2019, the Asia Contents Awards celebrated its 3rd edition in 2021 to recognize outstanding content in the Asian film and TV industry.
  • This year, another iQIYI 'Light On' series, The Long Night, won the 'Best OTT Original' honor.

iQIYI's Hit Mist Theater 2020 Wraps Up, Watched by Over 68 Million Subscribers

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星期三, 十月 14, 2020

The Mist Theater showcased five suspense dramas in 2020, comprising: Kidnapping Game, The Bad Kids, Crimson River, Sisyphus and The Long Night.

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  • The Mist Theater showcased five suspense dramas in 2020, comprising: Kidnapping Game, The Bad Kids, Crimson River, Sisyphus and The Long Night.
  • iQIYI data shows that Mist Theater not only generated word-of-mouth recommendations, but also drove an increase in overall subscriber content consumption.
  • For example, the number of subscribers that watched The Bad Kids doubled between the airing of its final episode and the wrap-up of Mist Theater.
  • The success of iQIYI's Mist Theater and short dramas is the result of a long-standing strategy based on innovation.

iQIYI's Hit Suspense Drama "The Bad Kids" to Premiere in Japan in 2021

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星期日, 十月 11, 2020

The Bad Kids has received rave reviews since its release in China, and we are looking forward to receiving the same response among theJapanese audience."

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  • The Bad Kids has received rave reviews since its release in China, and we are looking forward to receiving the same response among theJapanese audience."
  • Presentedby iQIYI and co-produced by Eternity Pictures, The Bad Kids is a 12-episode suspense seriesthat tells the story of three kids in a small coastal town who accidentally witness a murder.
  • The hit suspense drama, produced by Han Sanping and directed by Xin Shuang, features a star-stud cast led by Qin Hao and Wang Jingchun.
  • Recently, The Bad Kids has received five nominations for the 2ndAsia Contents Awards organized by the prestigious25th Busan International Film Festival.