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iQiYi International's first exclusive Southeast Asian Original series "The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang" featuring a star-studded Singaporean and Malaysian cast led by iQiYi International VIP Ambassador Lawrence Wong, Qi Yu Wu, Tay Pang Hui and Jeanette Aw is set to premiere on August 24 with the first four episodes available for online and offline streaming on IQ.com and the iQiYi International mobile app on Android and iOS devices and new episodes every Tuesday.
Co-produced with GHY Culture and Media, "The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang" takes viewers on a journey to the underworld through the 'Yin Yang eyes' of protagonist Xia Dong Qing (Lawrence Wong) as he, along with his trusty and suave partner Zhao Li (Qi Yu Wu), communicate with and help distressed, wandering souls in the mortal world with their unfinished business. Looking to earn some extra allowance as he prepares for his postgraduate exams, Dong Qing started working as a part-time assistant at No. 444 convenience store not knowing that the store is the nexus between the mortal and spiritual realms. Concurrently, he discovers that his special ability was bestowed upon him by Zhao Li, a grim reaper patrolling the modern world with a hidden agenda.
Featuring scenes in juxtaposing timelines as well as new spirits and ghosts from a range of folklore and myths in every episode including the ghost bride, the beauty-obsessed and power-hungry nine-tailed fox and the two-horned devil (Tay Pang Hui), the 36-episode series will keep viewers on the edge of their seats as the story unfolds in unexpected ways. iQiYi International's VIP subscribers in both Standard and Premium tiers with compatible devices will also be able to revel in an unparalleled audio experience with "The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang's immersive sound that takes viewers right into the heart of the action with breathtaking realism as the first iQiYi Original series to be available in Dolby Atmos. Also available in 4K, the high production quality of the series underscores the platform's dedication to bring the visions of Asian content creators to life.
