Zhao Ge (2019)

Other name: 朝歌

Synopsis: This is a story about the fall of the Shang dynasty and the foundation of the Zhou dynasty. At the end of the Shang Dynasty, the capital is moved to Zhao Ge in the hopes that the Kindom would continue to prosper. However, due to warfare and the incompetent King Zhou (Bao Jian Feng), the livelihood of the people is driven into a desperate state. Meanwhile, Ji Fa (Zhang Zhe Han), the son of the minister Wu, is held hostage by King Zhou. Ji Fa empathizes with the people and wishes to save them from their plight. He is saved by Yin Jiao, the son of King Zhou, from a dangrous situation. Years after, he meets Jiang Ziya, Ne zha, and many other powerful people. They assist him to suppress King Zhou, leading to the destruction of the Shang dynasty. Yin Jiao turns on Ji Fa, whom he accuses of leading his mother to her death. But Yin Jiao later finds out the truth and commits suicide. Ji Fa eventually becomes King of Zhou.

Similar drama: Investiture of the Gods

Also known as: 朝歌