Rule the World (2017) – 独步天下
Rule the World is a historical romance drama adapted from the popular novel of the same name. Set during the turbulent transition from the Late Ming Dynasty to the rise of the Qing Dynasty, the series tells a sweeping tale of love, destiny, and political ambition centered on the legendary beauty Dong Ge and the powerful Nurhaci clan.
Synopsis
Dong Ge, a woman famed throughout the Jurchen tribes for her extraordinary beauty, is believed to possess a prophecy that whoever marries her will gain the power to rule the world. As a result, she becomes the center of fierce political struggles among rival princes and tribal leaders.
Despite being treated as a valuable political asset, Dong Ge longs to determine her own fate. Throughout her life, she forms deep emotional bonds with several influential men, especially Huang Tai Ji, the intelligent and ambitious eighth son of Nurhaci, whose love for her endures through countless hardships.
As wars reshape the balance of power in northeastern China, Dong Ge finds herself caught between personal happiness and the responsibilities imposed upon her by history. Together with Huang Tai Ji, she witnesses the rise of a new dynasty while navigating betrayal, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of power.
Blending romance with real historical events, the drama explores how one woman's destiny becomes intertwined with the founding of the Qing Dynasty and the birth of an empire.
Drama Information
Native Title: 独步天下
Also Known As: Du Bu Tian Xia, Rule the World
Director: Tang Di
Screenwriter: Zhang Yong Chen
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama
Tags
- Historical Fiction
- Qing Dynasty
- Late Ming Dynasty
- Royalty
- Political Intrigue
- Power Struggle
- Forbidden Love
- Adapted From A Novel
- Strong Female Lead
- Historical Figure
