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Song Yao (Zhang Yu Xi) has an unusual power: The ability to make wayward rich men fall in love with her, just by making them look into her eyes. She has used this ability to bend wealthy scumbags to her will and reform their ways. But has she met her match in Ji Cheng Chuan, aka Qin Hao (Wang Zi Qi)? The latter is a conman posing as the heir of a powerful business group. A battle of the wits ensues – but will Cupid emerge the winner? This 2024 Chinese drama series was directed by Zhong Qing.

Guess Who I Am

Song Yao

Youku

While searching for a plant with extraordinary medicinal properties, Fu Yunshen (Cheng Yi), researcher at a pharmaceutical company crosses paths with Dr. Zhu Jiu (Zhang Yu Xi), who is on a humanitarian mission. Despite a rough initial meeting, they develop strong feelings for each other. However, tragedy soon tears them apart. A year later, fate reunites them, and this time, they are determined to fight for their love. Will love prevail this second time around? Based on the novel by Qi Wei, this 2023 Chinese series was directed by Leon Li and Liu Hong Yuan.

South Wind Knows

How to Cultivate a Botanist

Xu Qing You (Zhang Yu Xi) is ready to take her 10-year relationship with Fan Yun Xi (Li Zi Feng) to the next level, but when she discovers his infidelity, she calls off the engagement. Drowning her sorrows at a bar, Qing You meets Mo Ling Ze (Liu Xue Yi) and, despite a rocky start, ends up spending the night with him. Qing You plans to forget the one-night stand until she arrives at work to find that Ling Ze is the new head of operations at her company. Forced to work together, this unlikely duo begins to appreciate each other. However, when Qing You’s ex-fiance wants her back, things get complicated. Which man will ultimately win her heart? Lin Yi directed this 2021 Chinese romance series.

Love at Night

💘 Tempted by You Team 💘

Mango TV

In Tang Dynasty-era China, in the 9th Century CE, the Emperor is locked in a deadly power struggle with a group of formidable eunuchs who wield enormous power at court. He decides to strike back by ordering the death of their ringleader Qiu Shi Liang (He Sheng Ming). But the mission is botched. The eunuchs take revenge by ordering the death of the Emperor’s loyal first minister, along with his entire family. But his twin daughters, later to be known as Cheng Ruo Yun (Zhang Yu Xi) and Qiu Yan Zhi (Xuan Syun Lou), escape. The eunuchs now seize yet more power over the royal court, rendering the Emperor a mere puppet. But the minister’s two daughters have evaded detection – and move off toward very different fates…

Yan Zhi becomes part of Qiu Shi Liang’s household, and is secretly hell-bent on revenge. But her sister Ruo Yun has taken the other side, joining a group of military professionals that is enlisted by the new, young Emperor Li Yan (Cheng Yi). The Emperor is determined to rid the palace of the scourge of the eunuchs once and for all, and Ruo Yun pledges her life to help him do that – even if it means throwing herself in the path of danger. The duo starts to form a romantic bond as they get to know one another. But will the Emperor still trust her if he discovers her true identity – and her connection to his mortal foe?

“Stand By Me” is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Zeng Li Zhen, Zhao Li Jun, and Liu Guo Nan.

Stand By Me (2021)

Daydreaming in Chang'an Team💖

iQIYI

Aspiring figure skater student Sang Tian (Chen Yao) promised her family that she would get into the same prestigious university her mother used to attend. Although she has to pass a test to enter, she expects to ace it… until she doesn’t, and panic sets in. In desperation, she disguises herself as a male ice hockey player and tries out for the college team. Unexpectedly, she does well, and the coach asks her to join. However, her former nemesis Wen Bing (Darren Chen) plays for the same team, and things get worse when she has to share a dormitory with him! As she struggles to keep her secret, Sang Tian and Wen Bing strike up a formidable partnership on the ice, leading to the team’s success. Now with a shot at the championship, Sang Tian and Wen Bing face their biggest sporting challenge yet. But will Wen Bing discover her true identity, and what will this mean for their team? This 2020 Chinese drama was directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

My Unicorn Girl

Love On Ice ⛸️💖

Chen Miao Miao

In a world where magic and martial arts collide, Chu Xuan Ji (Crystal Yuan), a young woman deprived of her six senses, meets Li Ze Palace's star disciple, Yu Si Feng (Cheng Yi), during a tournament. As they forge a strong friendship, they begin to develop deeper feelings that challenge strict rules against romance. Unfortunately, Xuan Ji gets injured, forcing them apart. Compounding their troubles, Si Feng is cursed to wear a mask that can only be removed by true love. Four years later, fate brings them back together, revealing their intertwined destinies may hold the key to overcoming both past and present obstacles. Can their love conquer the trials ahead and unlock the secrets that bind them? This 2020 Chinese drama, adapted from the novel “The Glass Maiden” by Shi Si Lang, was co-directed by Yin Tao and Mai Guan Zhi.

Love and Redemption

Destined ❤ Love Team

Su Jin Bei (Zhang Yu Xi) is a beautiful and popular actress, with scores of male admirers. Unfortunately for Jin Bei, one of the biggest drawbacks of fame is constantly being the subject of gossip and rumors, making her romantic life incredibly difficult. While she can easily catch a potential lover’s eye, she never manages to make a meaningful connection – despite her stunning looks, she’s never had a boyfriend. She decides to end her loveless streak when she meets the attractive but aloof doctor Zhou Shi Yun (Ding Yu Xi). Jin Bei thinks he is the perfect match, and resolves to capture his heart. While he initially tries to ignore her advances, his cold exterior hides a heart of gold. Will Jin Bei succeed in her efforts, or will her quest for love end in disappointment? This 2020 Chinese drama series was directed by Liu Yu Fan.

Intense Love

My ❤️‍🩹 Skipped For You, 🧑‍⚕

Su Jin Bei

JSTV

The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi (Zhou Xun) is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks.

After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. 

Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?

“Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Wang Jun. It is adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan by Liu Lianzi and is a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2011 television drama “Empresses in the Palace.”

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Qing Hair and Those Who Dare

Shui Ling Long

SohuTV

Can he escape the strange parallel universe?

Xia Chi (Ryan Zhu) is a university student who is a member of the school’s intellectual reasoning club. When his girlfriend, Qing Zhi (Jiang Yi Yi), suddenly disappears, his wits will be put to the test.

Xia Chi’s efforts to find Qing Zhi results in both Xia Chi and his friend, Meng Qin (Fabien Yang), being pulled into a dangerous alternate gaming universe, where they have to use their superior problem-solving skills and intellect to win challenges and advance to the next level. The gaming world is run by an evil organization known as Die Now.

Can Xia Chi and Meng Qin find Qing Zhi in time and make it out alive?

“Die Now” is a 2017-2018 Chinese drama series directed by Yu Jong Jong. It is adapted from a comic by Bi Shui Yu.

Die Now

Ready 2 DIE

Liu Yi Ya

Sohu TV

A modern-day vampire lives among humans and derives her energy by touching people. Li Shi Ya (Zhang Yu Xi) remains aloof in her daily life but only makes human contact for her survival.

One day, Jiang Zhi Hao (Xing Zhao Lin) comes into Shi Ya’s life as her next-door neighbor. Zhi Hao piques Shi Ya’s interest like no one else ever has, and she wants to get close to him. But Zhi Hao is a germaphobe who tries to keep his distance from those around him for his own reasons. Can Shi Ya and Zhi Hao help each other in unexpected ways?

“I Cannot Hug You” is a 2017-2018 Chinese web drama series. It is based on a Korean webtoon called “unTouchable” by Massstar.

I Cannot Hug You

Hug Me If You Can

Li Shi Ya

It’s the moment that she has been waiting for all her life. Sun Xiao Tao (Zhang Yu Xi) is the biggest fan of idol singer Zhou Yi Ran (Run Chen). Her biggest wish has been to attend one of Yi Ran’s concerts, and she is finally able to realize her dream by going to a concert in Japan.

But Xiao Tao accidentally runs into Jiang Hao (Melvin Sia), and her concert ticket gets ripped. How will Xiao Tao and Jiang Hao’s fates become entangled now?

“Dear Prince” is a 2017 Chinese web drama directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

Dear Prince

The Lovely Prince Team

Sun Xiao Tao

When you’re trying to win over your Prince Charming, can you find him in an unexpected place? Lin Xin Chen (Zhang Yu Xi) is an heiress of a wealthy family but faces pressure to marry well because of her illegitimate status. Her target? The suave and wealthy Zheng Chu Yao (Chen Bo Rong), a fellow student at the elite arts school known as Four Leaf College. But due to a number of misunderstandings, Xin Chen at first mistakes the brooding Jiang Yu Nian (Mike D. Angelo) as Chu Yao and tries to get his attention. But when Xin Chen realizes she has the wrong man, she keeps running into Nian&nbsp;Yu&nbsp;in the most compromising ways and then learns that Nian Yu is the only person who can teach her to tango to be able to get into Chu Yao’s good graces. But Xin Chen is annoyed when Chu Yao only seems interested in a poor student, Yu Yang Yang (Du Yan), who was admitted to the prestigious school because her father saved the principal’s life. Can&nbsp;Nian Yu teach Xin Chen to tango right into Chu Yao’s heart or will she discover that her destiny is with someone else? “My Little Princess” is a 2016 Chinese drama series produced by Qi Wei.

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