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4 Things We Loved About The Premiere Of C-Drama “The Journey Of Chong Zi”

3 Ways “Legend Of The Phoenix” Differentiates Itself From Other Palace C-Dramas

Under the alias of treacherous minister Wei Zhao, the young lord of Moonfall City Xiao Wu Xia (Ren Jia Lun) has dealt with constant humiliation and strife in his years-long quest to infiltrate the Liang Kingdom and uncover the truth behind his family's tragic past. Unfortunately, his meticulous plan to abduct the sole survivor of the incident is thwarted by the sudden appearance of a young woman named Jiang Ci (Landy Li), who's been seriously injured. Taking advantage of the situation, the scheming nobleman Pei Yan (Jeremy Tsui) brings Jiang Ci into his residence, hoping to find the mastermind behind the incident. However, Jiang Ci finds herself moved by Wei Zhao's tragic past and loyalty to his people, and the more they interact with each other, the more they begin to fall for each other. Can Wei Zhao, Jiang Ci, and Pei Yan manage to set aside their personal grudges and stand strong against the Liang Kingdom? This 2024 Chinese fantasy period drama was based on a novel by Xiao Lou and directed by Zhou Jing Tao.

Love of Nirvana

The Fallen City Revivers

Pei Yan

When a bridge over a canal collapses, the city of Yong An descends into chaos. The Emperor scapegoats his construction minister and has him thrown in prison. The minister’s family is left destitute, with his now-penniless daughter Shen Ran (Xia Nan) and her sister Shen Zhen (Ouyang Nana) forced to somehow make ends meet as they care for their ailing brother. Imperial prosecutor Lu Shi Yan (Jeremy Tsui), meanwhile, has been dispatched to investigate the bridge. But he is troubled by a recurring dream where he sees a mysterious woman’s face. When he meets Shen Zhen, he realizes that she is the woman he keeps dreaming of. Eventually, they decide to work together, but their quest leads them to develop unexpected romantic feelings. Can they discover the truth about the bridge? And will they find love on the way? This 2024 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “Chang’an’s First Beauty” by Well-Developed Lachrymal Glands and was directed by Huang Bin, Deng Wei En, and Chen Qiang.

Yong An Dream

💫Dreaming Love💫

Hua Liu Li, the daughter of a powerful military family, is sent to the capital to dispel rumors about her family's loyalty. Feigning weakness to avoid attention, she captures the interest of the cold and calculating Crown Prince Ji Yuan Chao, who quickly sees through her act but is intrigued by her duality. Determined to outsmart each other, Yuan Chao and Liu Li engage in a fierce battle of wits. As their fiery spirits collide, unexpected sparks of romance begin to fly. Based on the novel “The Times Spent in Pretense” by Yue Xia Die Ying, this 2023 Chinese series was directed by Zhou Jia Wen.

Royal Rumors

Psst! Guess What I Heard

Tencent

With the annihilation of their king, the surviving members of the demon clan had no choice but to flee the immortal realm, including Chong Zi (Yang Chao Yue), who searches for sanctuary to no avail. Luckily, she finally finds a new home when the venerable teacher Luo Yin Fan (Jeremy Tsui) agrees to take her on as a disciple. While the two share romantic chemistry, fate delivers the duo a cruel and tragic hand. They’re able to reunite in their next lives, but their paths will not be easy in this incarnation either, with seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their way. As destiny threatens to destroy them again, can they fight back and ensure that love wins the day? This 2023 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “Chong Zi” by Shu Ke and was directed by Roger Lau.

The Journey of Chong Zi

Star-crossed Lovers

Luo Yin Fan

Ming Wei (Zhou Jie Qiong), an aspiring actress, lands an audition for a period drama featuring top star Mu Ting Zhou (Jeremy Tsui). To her surprise, she aces the audition, earning the role of a princess who falls for the male lead. Their on-screen chemistry leads everyone to expect great things for the series. But disaster strikes when an accident leaves Ting Zhou’s memory in tatters, and he wakes up believing Ming Wei is a real-life princess who needs his help. She agrees to play along, hoping this will help him recover. But the plan hits a hurdle when Ming Wei starts to fall for Ting Zhou in real life. Can she really help recover the star’s memories, and will this lead them to love? This 2022 Chinese drama was based on a novel by Xiao Jia Ren and was directed by Tien Jen Huang.

Be My Princess

👑Princess' Team👑

Qiu Yan (Qiao Xin), the eldest daughter of a scholar's concubine, lives a life of constant marginalization within her own family. Overlooked and mistreated, her only hope for escape is an arranged marriage that unexpectedly falls apart, leaving her reputation in tatters. Determined to clear her name, she begins investigating her husband's mysterious death, crossing paths with Duke Liang Yi (Jeremy Tsui), the head inspector of the government's investigative agency. As they collaborate to uncover the truth, an unlikely friendship develops between them. When Qiu Yan's family faces a sudden accusation that threatens their honor, she and Liang Yi must work together once more to protect her family's reputation. Their professional partnership gradually evolves into a deeper connection, with sparks of attraction growing into a passionate romance. This is a 2022 Chinese romance drama directed by Ding Ying Zhou that explores themes of family, justice, and unexpected love.

The Autumn Ballad

JSTV

Campus couple and budding designers Yi En (Gülnezer Bextiyar) and Qi Lei (Yang Shou) establish a fashion label together after university. When a rival seemingly causes Qi Lei's death, the grieving Yi En perseveres and builds a powerful fashion company. Unknown to her, Qi Lei survived the "accident" and returns as Lu Zhun, now heading a competing fashion company seeking answers and revenge. Complicating matters, Yi En's childhood friend Qin Ye (Jeremy Tsui) pursues her romantically, while her magazine editor friend Cen Wei (Zhao Han Ying Zi) develops feelings for Lu Zhun. As romantic and professional tensions escalate, Yi En and Lu Zhun/Qi Lei must navigate their complicated past and potential future. This is a 2019 Chinese drama filmed in Paris, Shanghai, and Suzhou, directed by Jeff Chiang.

Return the World to You

The Cursed Lovers

Qin Ye

Tencent TV

Ye Ningzhi (He Hong Shan), a circus performer in the Eastern Liang Dynasty, becomes entangled in palace intrigue when her troupe is invited to the Empress Dowager's birthday party. Framed for treason by the Crown Princess (Liu Min), she is saved by court advisor Wei Guang (Jeremy Tsui). Two years later, Ningzhi returns to the palace as a handmaiden, where she courageously stands up against corruption, catching the attention of the Empress (Cao Xi Wen) and Emperor (Wayne Lai). Reunited with Wei Guang, she discovers their connection runs deeper than their initial encounter. Together, they must thwart the Crown Princess' plot to seize the throne, navigating the dangerous political landscape of the imperial court. This is a 2019 historical romance drama directed by Wei Han Dao.

Legend of the Phoenix

Immortal Flame

In the tumultuous era of early 20th-century China, Yi Lian Kai (Elvis Han), a wealthy playboy, falls deeply in love with Qin Sang (Sun Yi), the daughter of a high-ranking official. Despite Qin Sang's initial love for Li Wang Ping (Jeremy Tsui), who is sent to study in Japan, she reluctantly marries Lian Kai under family pressure. Determined to win her heart, Lian Kai becomes a devoted husband and joins the armed forces as a commander to protect her during wartime. When Wang Ping returns with a new identity as Pan Jian Chi and becomes Lian Kai's second-in-command, Qin Sang finds herself torn between her husband and her first love. As tensions rise and emotions clash, she must choose between the two men who have captured her heart. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama series directed by Hou Shu Pui, adapted from the novel "Mi Wu Wei Cheng" by Fei Wo Si Cun.

Siege in Fog

Siege in Fog Team

Pan Jian Chi

In the tumultuous era of the Northern and Southern dynasties, three Dugu sisters—Dugu Banruo (Ady An), Dugu Mantuo (Li Yi Xiao), and Dugu Jialou (Hu Bing Qing)—are bound by a prophecy: "He who has Dugu, has the world". Daughters of a court official, they grow up with beauty, intelligence, and a vow to remain loyal. As time passes, their paths diverge dramatically. Banruo becomes an ambitious woman determined to become empress at any cost, Mantuo seeks wealth and power to escape her lowly birth, and Jialou remains a gentle, peace-loving scholar. Caught in a web of political intrigue and power struggles, the sisters find themselves at the center of historical upheaval that will forever change their lives and the fate of their world. This is a 2018 historical fiction drama directed by Hou Shu Pei and Lan Zhi Wei.

The Legend of Dugu

Yuwen Hu

Anhui TV

Xiang Tian Qi (Roy Chiu), a hotel heir and CEO, is set to get engaged to Mu Zhi Qing (Qi Wei), the hotel's PR manager, when a rival's deliberate accident leaves him with amnesia. Found by Liu Xiao Bei (Tiffany Tang), a country girl with big city dreams, Tian Qi begins a new life as Xiao Yu with her family. Meanwhile, Ji Ru Feng (Xu Zheng Xi), the hotel's celebrity spokesperson who has always liked Zhi Qing, comforts her after Tian Qi's disappearance. As Tian Qi becomes increasingly drawn to Xiao Bei, questions arise about whether he will regain his memory and return to his previous life. This is a 2011 Chinese drama directed by Shen Yi, a remake of the 2005 Taiwanese drama "The Prince Who Turns Into a Frog."

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