Introduction
Moonlight Mystique is probably the best xianxia of 2024 (or even 2025? The year is still young). With several arcs, there are a lot of characters. For those who want to watch it but are too scared of the many characters, this guide might help you!
Drama Info
Drama title: Moonlight Mystique (Native title: 白月梵星 )
Alternative titles: Chasing the Moon, Bai Shuo Shang Shen, Zhu Yue ( 逐月 )
Genres: Romance, Xianxia, Fantasy, Melodrama
Aired: Jan 7, 2025 - Feb 1, 2025
Episodes: 40 | Duration: 45 minutes
Director: Chu Yui Bun ( 朱锐斌 ), Gu Zhi Wei ( 古志威 )
Adapted from the novel "Bai Shuo Shang Shen" (白烁上神) by Xing Ling ( 星零 ) - English translation
Note: the novel is incomplete
Where to watch: iQiyi
OST:
- Theme Song: “Embrace Each Other” ( 不负人间 ) by Zhou Shen ( 路柯 )
- Opening Song: “Flowers Fall Without a Trace” ( 花落无痕 ) by Sa Ding Ding (
萨顶顶 ) - Bai Shuo character song: “When Love” ( 当爱 ) by Huang Xiao Yun ( 黄霄云 )
- Fan Yue character song: “Love Without Regrets” ( 爱不悔 ) by Jing Long ( 井胧 )
- Love Song/Interlude: “Do Not Miss” ( 不要想念 ) by Bai Lu and Ao Rui Peng ( 白鹿、敖瑞鹏 )
- Longing Song/Interlude: “Under the Moon” ( 月下 ) by Bu Cai ( 不才 )
- Interlude: “Moonlight Song” ( 月光曲 ) by Lu Hu ( 陆虎 )
- Promotional Song: “Live Up to the World” ( 陆虎 ) by A Yue Yue ( 阿YueYue )
Trailer:
Synopsis
Bai Shuo, the youngest daughter of General Bai Xun, vowed to cultivate immortality to repay a favor to the deity who saved her and her sister when she was a child. While on her journey to seek immortality, she unexpectedly saved the powerful demon god, Fan Yue. Initially strangers, they gradually went from mutual manipulation to mutual affection, and eventually, both fell in love. Despite facing many obstacles, their love was strong enough to overcome any limitations, allowing them to embrace each other truly. (Source: MyDramaList)
Characters
As a forewarning, this long list may contain spoilers for some characters with secret identities.
Main Characters
Bai Lu ( 白鹿 ) as Bai Shuo, Xing Yue
Race: Human
The second daughter of the General of Ning’an City, Bai Shuo seems arrogant and naughty but is actually smart and brave. After being rescued by a deity in her childhood, Bai Shuo becomes obsessed with gods, demons, and monsters. She dreams of going on the road of cultivating immortality to repay her benefactor for saving her life.
Bai Lu also played Supreme Goddess Xing Yue
Ao Rui Peng ( 敖瑞鹏 ) as Fang Yue, Jing Yuan
Race: Demon
The King of Polar Realm and Master of Bright Moon Palace. After his clan, Bai Ze Clan, is annihilated, Fang Yue vows to be the strongest demon in the realm.
Ao Rui Peng played Supreme God Jing Yuan
Dai Lu Wa ( 代露娃 ) as Fu Ling, Bai Xi
Race: Demon
The cold and ruthless second master of the Cold Spring Palace. Entering the Palace ten years ago, her devotion to the Head Master Zhen Yu has placed her to the second rank in command.
Chang Hua Sen ( 常华森 ) as Chong Zhao, Mo Li
Race: Eternal
He is the adopted son of General Bai Xun and was engaged to his adopted sister Bai Shuo under the arrangement of Bai Xun. He is also the head disciple of Langling Sect.
Chang Hua Sen also played Supreme God Mo Li
Supporting Characters
For the supporting characters, I will identify which are significant supportive characters (SC) and which are insignificant/guest characters (GC). The appearances are based on the arc sequences.
Ning’an City (Human Race)
Bright Moon Palace (Demon Race)
Cold Spring Palace (Demon Race)
Langling Sect (Eternal Race)
Yi City (Outlanders)
Yi City Martial Arts Contest and Resentment Realm
Fox Clan (Demon Race)
Stone Clan (Demon Race)
Bai Ze Clan (Demon Race)
Tiger Clan (Demon Race)
Bodhi Village
Ancient Gods
Conclusion
I hope you can benefit from the character list described here to familiarize yourself with who is who in this drama. Check out the Moonlight Mystique episode recaps to enjoy the drama further:
Moonlight Mystique: Recap Part 1 (Episodes 1 to 20)
Moonlight Mystique: Recap Part 2 (Episodes 21 to 40 + Special Episode)
