The Whirlwind Girl (2015)
A Chinese martial arts drama following a young woman's quest to master Yuan Wu Dao and restore her teacher's honor.
The Whirlwind Girl - Series Information
- Original Title: 旋风少女
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Created by: Ming Xiaoxi
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-G
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 30 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 68
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin
- First Air Date: July 7, 2015 (United States - TV-G), July 7, 2015 (South Korea - ALL)
- Networks: Hunan Television
- Alternative Titles: 私のツンデレ師匠様! (JP), 旋风少女2 (CN), Tornado Girl (US)
- Production Companies: 芒果影视
- Production Countries: China
The Whirlwind Girl - Plot
10 years ago in the town of An Yang, the origin of Yuan Wu Dao martial arts, world champion Qu Xiang Nan was accused of doping and his prestigious title was stripped. He became a disgrace to the town and tarnished their name in the arts of Yuan Wu Dao. The story of Tornado Girl is set in the present and revolves around his adopted daughter and student Qi Bai Cao in her journey of becoming a true Yuan Wu Dao martial artist, fighting her way to the top and reclaiming her Teacher's innocence. Along the way she encounters friends such as her stoic and selfless Yuan Wu Dao senior Ruo Bai, the warm and caring but mysteriously secluded medic Yu Chu Yuan, and the flirtatious, playful Fang Ting Hao with a hidden agenda. Together they learn, grow, compete, find love and fight for their dreams.
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The Whirlwind Girl - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Ming Xiaoxi
Main Cast
- Sean Chen
- Tan Songyun
- Leo Wu
- Gao Guangze
- Wang Deshun
- Ji Chang-wook
- An Yuexi
- Guo Junchen
- Yang Yang
- Bai Jingting
Writers
- Ming Xiaoxi
- Li Lei
- Zhu Ming
The Whirlwind Girl - FAQs
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Is The Whirlwind Girl based on a novel?
Yes, The Whirlwind Girl is adapted from a popular Chinese web novel of the same name written by Ming Xiaoxi. The novel follows Qi Bai Cao's martial arts journey and romantic entanglements, and Ming Xiaoxi also contributed to the television adaptation's screenplay.
Who are the main cast members of The Whirlwind Girl?
The series stars An Yuexi and Hu Bingqing as Qi Bai Cao, Yang Yang as Ruo Bai, Bai Jingting as Yu Chuyuan, and Sean Chen as Fang Tinghao. Season 2 notably features Korean actor Ji Chang-wook as Chang An alongside returning and new cast members.
What is The Whirlwind Girl about?
The Whirlwind Girl follows Qi Bai Cao, the adopted daughter of a disgraced martial arts champion, as she trains in Yuan Wu Dao to compete at the highest level and clear her teacher's name. The series blends sports competition, coming-of-age themes, and romance across its two seasons.
How many seasons and episodes does The Whirlwind Girl have?
The Whirlwind Girl consists of 2 seasons and 68 episodes in total. Season 1 contains 32 episodes and Season 2 contains 36 episodes. The series aired on Hunan Television between 2015 and 2016 before concluding.
Why did the cast change between Season 1 and Season 2?
Season 2 of The Whirlwind Girl introduced a largely new cast, including Korean star Ji Chang-wook, while recasting the lead role of Qi Bai Cao with Hu Bingqing. The shift reflected a creative reboot approach common in Chinese drama sequels, bringing fresh characters and storylines while retaining the martial arts setting.
When did The Whirlwind Girl first air?
The Whirlwind Girl first aired on July 7, 2015, on Hunan Television in China. The second season followed in 2016. The series carried a TV-G content rating and was also released in South Korea, where it received an ALL audience classification.
What content rating does The Whirlwind Girl carry?
The Whirlwind Girl carries a TV-G content rating in the United States, making it suitable for all audiences. The series features martial arts competition and light romance without graphic violence or mature content, making it accessible to younger viewers and families alike.
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