In the original story the mother of Changge is from Uygur. So is Mimi.
Adapted from the manhua "Chang Ge Xing" by Xia Da.
Filming began with Dilireba as Li Chagnge and Wu Lei as Ashina Sun. Some were concerned about their 7-year age gap and that Wu Lei may look too young for Dilireba.
Wu Lei worked out for four months for a topless scene.
It was suddenly announced on March 31 that The Long Ballad will be released on the same night at 10:30 p.m.