Cao Wei Yu

In the scorching desert, Ye Liu Xi (Ni Ni), suffering from amnesia, seeks to uncover her mysterious past. Chang Dong (Bai Yu), haunted by the disappearance of his 18-member team during a mysterious storm two years ago, believes Ye Liu Xi might hold the key to solving the enigma. As they join forces, their quest for truth leads them deeper into the treacherous desert, where unspeakable dangers lurk. Their investigation becomes increasingly perilous, testing their resolve and survival instincts. Will they unravel the secrets that have eluded them, or will they meet the same tragic fate as Chang Dong's lost team? This is a 2023 Chinese drama series based on a hit novel by Wei Yu and directed by Su Chao Bin.

Parallel World

In 1926, Mu Wan Qing (Zhang Jing Yi) returns to Shanghai, seeking answers about her parents’ separation and her brother’s death under the guise of simply burying her deceased mother’s ashes. With the help of powerful allies Tan Xuan Lin (Chen Xing Xu) and Xu Guang Yao (Lin Yan Jun), she delves into a web of secrets, uncovering a past more tangled than she ever imagined. Wan Qing must decide if the answers she seeks are worth the price of her heart, as family, loyalty, friendship, and love collide in a city on the brink of chaos. This 2021 Chinese historical romance drama was directed by Lin Jian Long and Chen Guo Hua.

Fall in Love

♡ Once Upon in Love ♡

Tencent

Luo Tian Ran (Yang Chao Yue), a tone-deaf but determined songwriter, finds her life upended when she is forced to move out of her home. Her path unexpectedly crosses with pop superstar Jin Ze Yi (Timmy Xu), a seemingly spoiled artist with a hidden vulnerable side. Circumstances lead them to share a living space, initially clashing due to their contrasting personalities. As they spend more time together, Tian Ran begins to see beyond Jin Ze Yi's cold exterior, and a mutual attraction develops. Based on the web comic "Full House" by Won Soo Yeon, this is a 2020 Chinese romantic comedy directed by Zhang Li Chuan.

Midsummer is Full of Love

Fabulous Midsummer

In 1937, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, Lieutenant Colonel Xie Jin Yuan (Du Chun) leads 452 young officers and soldiers of the 88th Division in a desperate last stand at the Sihang Warehouse against the overwhelming Japanese army. Facing nearly 20,000 enemy troops, these brave soldiers know their mission is hopeless but choose to fight with extraordinary courage. For four critical days, they resist the relentless Japanese assault, buying crucial time for the rest of the Chinese army to retreat. Though they ultimately lose the battle, their heroic sacrifice becomes a powerful symbol of resistance and national pride. This remarkable true story showcases the extraordinary bravery of soldiers who chose honor and duty over certain defeat. "The Eight Hundred" is a 2020 historical war film directed by Guan Hu that commemorates these unsung heroes of the Chinese resistance.

The Eight Hundred

Youku

Medical school sweethearts Yan Shu Ren (Shawn Dou) and Sun Shu (Vivi Miao) were once on a promising path together until family difficulties forced Shu Ren to drop out and leave without saying goodbye. Heartbroken, Sun Shu escapes abroad to complete her studies. Five years later, they reunite as doctors at the same hospital, with Shu Ren hoping to rekindle their relationship. Initially resistant, Sun Shu's feelings begin to soften when Shu Ren supports her during her mother's illness. Just as they seem to find happiness again, Shu Ren discovers a shocking secret about his mother's death eight years ago, threatening to unravel their fragile reconnection. Faced with this new challenge, the couple must decide if their love can survive another potential separation. "From Survivor to Healer" is a 2019 romance drama directed by Cao Dun and Cheng Qiang.

From Survivor to Healer

The survivors!

Tencent TV

Ning Que (Chen Fei Yu), the sole survivor of General Lin Guang Yuan's decimated regime, escapes to Du City with his loyal maid Sang Sang (Song Yi Ren). At the martial arts academy, Ning Que discovers Sang Sang is the reincarnation of Yong Ye, a powerful being prophesied to cause chaos. As evil forces seek to harness Sang Sang's mysterious powers, Ning Que must risk everything to protect her and his people from impending destruction. This is a 2018-2019 Chinese drama series based on the novel Jiang Ye by Mao Ni and directed by Yang Yang.

Ever Night

The Ever Night Team

Beijing Enlight Pictures 

Chen Mo (Deng Chao), host of a popular late-night radio show, sees his life unravel when a listener's call prompts his co-host and lover, Xiao Rong (Du Juan), to leave him. Struggling with personal and professional loss, Chen Mo makes a risky bet that could change everything. His "little brothers" face similar challenges: Mao Shiba (Yang Yang), a struggling inventor constantly evading local police officer Li Zhi (Bai Bai He), and Zhu Tou, whose long-distance relationship with Yan Zi teeters on the brink of collapse after eight years apart. As each character navigates their complicated romantic and personal landscapes, they search for meaning and connection in unexpected ways. Will these down-and-out souls find happiness and love despite their seemingly insurmountable obstacles? Based on Zhang Jiajia's popular web novel, this is a 2016 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Zhang Yibai.

I Belonged to You

Miss Broadcast

Tormented by rumors about her elder sister Qiao Bai Yu's death, teenager Qiao Qing Yu (Zhang Jing Yi) and her family move away from their village to the province's capital. However, Qing Yu still has her suspicions about what happened, and eventually teams up with her new classmate Ming Sheng (Zhou Yi Ran) to help her investigate the truth. Together, Qing Yu and Ming Sheng discover what really happened to Bai Yu, heal old family wounds... and even find love. This 2024 Chinese drama was directed by Liu Zi Wei and adapted from the web novel "Huan Yu" by Qiang Yu.

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