BEIJING, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, Inc.
(NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative
market-leading online entertainment service in China, recently released multiple blockbuster drama series,
including The Bad Kids (the "Show"), an iQIYI original
suspense series which has become a hit sensation in China for its strong story narrative and
production quality. The Show is released as part of iQIYI's Mist
Theater, a content section dedicated to original iQIYI suspense
dramas, and tells the story of the consequences different families
face after three children accidentally witness a murder. Aside from
The Bad Kids, We are All Alone, Tientsin
Mystic 2, and Kidnapping Game, are also the latest
iQIYI original drama series to receive critical praise for their production quality, representing
iQIYI's dedication to advancing the Chinese entertainment
industry's production landscape.
Having received a rating of 9.0 on Douban, an influential
Chinese social media platform known for its movie and TV show
reviews, the Show represents the highest rated drama series
produced in mainland China over
the past 18 months. In addition to receiving critical acclaim,
The Bad Kids has also sparked widespread discussion on
Chinese social media. Hashtags related to the Show have appeared on
Weibo's trending topics list 51 times, of which five hashtags have
been ranked number one on the list. The Show also topped Chinese
micro-blogging site Weibo's TV show ranking for a consecutive 23
days. In the last week, it ranked No.4 on iQIYI platform's trending
list in the US and No.2 in Canada.
The Bad Kids and other series such as We are All
Alone, Tientsin Mystic 2, and Kidnapping Game
represent iQIYI's recent works that reflect the Company's commitment to focusing
on the quality of its story narratives, diversification of its
content categories and exchange of cultural values. For example,
We are All Alone's storyline and characters have been
praised for its authentic depiction of the entertainment industry;
The production of Tientsin Mystic 2 represents iQIYI's
determination to create high-quality IP franchise; Kidnapping
Game is an adaptation of The
Name of the Game is a Kidnapping, a mystery novel by the
renowned Japanese author Higashino Keigo. This focus on
high-quality production standards is the key driver behind not only
the continuous success of iQIYI's original productions but also the
overall progression of Chinese entertainment productions.
"In recent years, iQIYI's original productions have sparked
heated discussion amongst domestic and overseas users," said
Wang Xiaohui, Chief Content Officer
of iQIYI. "iQIYI has always valued the importance of having quality
content and diversified content categories over elements such as
the celebrity appeal of actors. We are glad to see that our
adherence to this model has earned our brand the mark of great
content that carries layers and meaning. We will continue to devote
ourselves to these values and lead the way in letting the
international community know that the Chinese entertainment
industry is capable of producing world-class quality content."
The Bad Kids marks the most recent of a string of iQIYI
original productions that have achieved remarkable domestic and
international popularity and received widespread critical acclaim.
During the past two years, iQIYI has also introduced a variety of
blockbuster original dramas such as Story of Yanxi Palace
and The Thunder. For
example, the Qing dynasty-based period drama Story of Yanxi
Palace, known for its accurate and detailed portrayal of
traditional Chinese culture, was released in 2018 to
significant popularity and became the most viewed Chinese drama
series for 40 consecutive days during its run, receiving 700
million daily views at one point and eventually becoming the most
google drama series of 2018. VIP-member-only early access to the
series' finale attracted a total of 53 million views from iQIYI VIP
members. The Thunder, an iQIYI original realism drama
production that was released in 2019, topped China's national TV ratings ranking for 22
consecutive days upon its release and received a Douban rating of
8.5.
Regarded as milestones of Chinese TV production, these shows are
representative of iQIYI's emphasis on its progression in producing
high-quality and diversified content. Going forward, iQIYI will
continue fulfilling its commitment of producing only content of the
highest quality by placing narratives and values at the center of
its productions, and continue to produce breakthrough content that
leads the production standard of Chinese entertainment
content.
About iQIYI, Inc.
iQIYI, Inc. is an innovative market-leading online entertainment
service in China. Its corporate
DNA combines creative talent with technology, fostering an
environment for continuous innovation and the production of
blockbuster content. iQIYI's platform features highly popular
original content, as well as a comprehensive library of other
professionally-produced content, partner-generated content and user
generated content. The Company distinguishes itself in the online
entertainment industry by its leading technology platform powered
by advanced AI, big data analytics and other core proprietary
technologies. iQIYI attracts a massive user base with tremendous
user engagement, and has developed a diversified monetization model
including membership services, online advertising services, content
distribution, live broadcasting, online games, IP licensing, online
literature and e-commerce.
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