Guan Yue

Mango TV

He Wei Fang (Yang Zi), the daughter of a merchant in the Tang Dynasty, is compelled into an unsatisfying marriage with Liu Chang (Wei Zhe Ming) due to her frail health. However, their clashing personalities – his indecisiveness and her stubbornness – causes the marriage to deteriorate. Wei Fang crosses paths with Jiang Chang Yang (Li Xian), known for his selfishness that earned him the nickname of "the most corrupt official in Chang An." However, beneath this facade lies a shrewd, altruistic strategist dedicated to the welfare of the country. Chang Yang helps Wei Fang escape her marriage of convenience and establish her own peony cultivation business, combining Wei Fang's exceptional skill and Chang Yang's resourceful backing to build a successful enterprise... but will love blossom between them like the flowers do? This drama was adapted from the web novel of the same name by Yi Qian Chong.

Flourished Peony

🌸 Peony Whispers 🌸

Zhu Fu

Tang Yang (Wang Yu Wen) and Jiang Shi Yan (Zhang Xin Cheng) have been friends since high school. Tang Yang was well-known as one of the most beautiful, sought-after girls in school, but Shi Yan never understood why – to him, she was just like any other friend... or so he told himself. They continued to keep in touch after graduation, and ten years later, Tang Yang works at a bank helping military families get loans to start businesses, while Shi Yan runs a food media company. Shi Yan, inspired by Tang Yang's clients' perseverance, makes a documentary about their stories, which gains widespread attention. This brings Shi Yan and Tang Yang even closer, reigniting feelings that have remained hidden for over a decade. Will this be the spark that finally brings them together, or will it end their friendship for good? This 2024 Chinese drama was directed by Zhang Tong, adapted from a web novel by Hua Zhan Mian.

You Are My Lover Friend

From Friends to Forever

Jiang Ya Nan

Political unrest brings disaster for a county magistrate, who is unjustly imprisoned due to a malicious plot. His daughter Xue Fang Fei (Wu Jin Yan), narrowly escapes with the help of Jiang Li (Yang Chao Yue), the Secretariat Director’s daughter. Fang Fei vows to free her father and fight injustice, so she poses as Jiang Li when she returns to the capital to execute her plan. With the support of the Duke Xiao Heng (Wang Xing Yue), she embarks on her mission against formidable odds. Will her courage and determination be enough to overcome the challenges ahead? And could love also find its way into her heart? This 2024 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Qian Shan Cha Ke and directed by Bai Yun Mo, Lu Hao Ji Ji, and Ma Shi Ge.

The Double

🪷 Vigilante 🪷

Xiang Qiao

Lin Chu Chu (Jessie Li) has looked forward to her wedding with her boyfriend of ten years for so long that she's been in contact with a wedding planner, Zhang Yang (Chang Chen) without any input from the groom! However, Zhang Yang grows suspicious after countless plans fall through, and asks Chu Chu for a photo of her groom-to-be. To his surprise, he recognizes the man – because Zhang Yang is already planning his wedding to another woman. Devastated, Chu Chu decides to crash the wedding, but Zhang Yang intervenes, comforting her to avoid causing a scene. Chu Chu and Zhang Yang get to know each other and begin dating, but it's not without its own twists and troubles, like the appearance of handsome and wealthy Yu Ke Feng (Li Xian), who's also interested in Chu Chu. Are there wedding bells in the future for these two, or is this another romance not meant to be? This 2023 Chinese film was directed by Wing Shya.

I Believe

Xiu Xiu

Dai Min Jia (Deng Chao), a former table tennis player turned coach in Italy, is drawn back to China's struggling national men's team. With his wife Wang Ying (Sun Li) expecting a child, he returns home to take on the challenging coaching role. Facing a team in decline, Min Jia commits to transforming the underperforming athletes, dedicating five years to rebuilding their confidence and skills. Through intense training and unwavering determination, he works to turn the team's fortunes around and lead them from underdogs to potential champions. This inspiring sports drama chronicles Min Jia's journey to revive the team's competitive spirit and restore national pride. "Ping Pong: The Triumph" is a 2023 Chinese sports film directed by Deng Chao and Yu Bai Mei.

Ping Pong: The Triumph

Tencent

In the tumultuous Song Empire, young prince Liu Yi Kang (Qin Hao) seeks to restore peace amid political chaos and powerful aristocratic families plotting against him. Recognizing the need for strategic alliances, he agrees to marry Shen Li Ge (Li Qin), a brilliant woman from a strong military family, to strengthen his position and enact crucial reforms. Together, they courageously confront the nation's most corrupt clan, fighting to transform a broken political system while navigating their own complex personal challenges. Their journey is fraught with danger, requiring immense wit, resilience, and sacrifice as they strive to heal both the nation and their wounded hearts. This is a 2020 South Korean historical romance drama directed by Li Hui Zhu and Deng Wei En.

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