It stars Ma Ke as the titular protagonist, alongside Viann Zhang, Qiao Zhenyu and Jackson Yi from TFBoys.

[2] It tells the story of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and government official known for his accomplishments during the Warring States Era.

In the fictionalized dramatization, Qu Yuan falls in love with a slave girl named Mo Chou Nu.

Motivated by his love for his country, Qu Yuan embarks on a difficult endeavor to save his people.

Despite the criticism, Phoenix was popular among teenagers and young viewers in their early 20s and the series averaged 18 million views per episode.