Li Xian

The lives of former high school classmates Chen Mai Dong (Li Xian) and Zhuang Jie (Zhou Yu Tong) have turned out very differently. A former wild-living rebel, Mai Dong’s once-carefree life was derailed by a momentous, life-changing event. He has since become a funeral makeup artist, applying cosmetic treatment for cadavers before they are entered. Zhuang Jie, meanwhile, suffered debilitating injuries in a traffic accident, but has overcome her disabilities to become a successful salesperson. Their reunion leads them to find solace and comfort in one another’s company. Could this lead them to happiness – and even love? This 2024 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by She Mu Si and directed by Liang Cheng.

Will Love in Spring

Imperfect Love

Chen Mai Dong

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

Yu Ke Feng

Hunan TV, Mango TV

Hotel industry professional Xu Hong Dou (Liu Yi Fei)’s life takes a sudden turn after her best friend passes away, causing her to reconsider her life trajectory. She decides to take a break from the rat race, trading in her big-city life for a spell in a tranquil Yunnan Province village. However, Hong Dou is in for a rude awakening when it turns out that the countryside is not quite as idyllic as she’d imagined. She eventually meets Xie Zhi Yao (Li Xian), another big-city refugee who has come back to his hometown to launch a tourism business that showcases the village. Hong Dou offers to help him by sharing her hotel industry knowledge. As they begin to work together, they start to develop feelings for one another! Could love bloom as they try to put the little village on the tourist trail? This 2023 Chinese drama series was directed by Ding Zi Guang.

Meet Yourself

The Windy Team

The Xu family was once China’s most renowned cultural relic-specializing family. But when one of the family stole a priceless Chinese artifact – a jade Buddha’s head – and took it to Japan, the family was shrouded in disgrace. Now, in 1992, Xu Yuan (Lei Jia Lin), the thief’s descendent, has turned his back on antiques and relics. He spends his time drinking heavily and earns a living by operating an electronics store. Working in this trade allows him to put his family’s shame behind him and live a humble, unassuming life.

But all that changes quickly after Kido (Matsumine Lilie﻿) – the descendent of the person who smuggled the Buddha’s head out of China – comes to return what she thinks is the stolen item. Kido will only give the item back to the person she believes is its rightful owner, and her quest soon drags a reluctant Xu Yuan into the affair. But as he begins to investigate, he realizes that his arch-rival, the relic-hunting Bu Ran Yao (Li Xian), is hoping to outwit him!

This movie was based on a novel by Ma Bo Yong.

“Schemes in Antiques” is a 2021 Chinese film that was directed by Derek Kwok.

Schemes in Antiques

🏺 The Relic Hunters ⛏️

Jiangsu TV, iQiyi

Ai Qing (Li Yi Tong) – also known by her gaming handle Appledog – is one of the top robot combat players in the land. A model professional, smart, and friendly, she has no shortage of fans. And chief among them is Wu Bai (Hu Yi Tian) – also known as DT.

Under Ai Qing’s tutelage, Wu Bai developed a keen passion for robot war contests and gaming, eventually becoming a star performer in his own right.

Now he has risen to become the robot combat scene’s biggest rising star, captaining a promising team new team named Pirate, which threatens to outshine even Ai Qing’s powerful Appledog team.

Despite their professional rivalry, the duo has remained close – and their feelings for one another keep growing, with romance also possibly in the cards.

But the ultimate challenge will come at the annual Robot Combat Competition, where teams Pirate, Appledog, and more duke it out for a much-prized trophy!

This drama was based on a novel by Mo Bao Fei Bao, and sees the two main characters reprise roles they played in the drama series “Go Go Squid!”

“Go Go Squid 2: Dt, Appledog's Time” is a 2021 drama series that was directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

Go Go Squid 2: Dt, Appledog's Time

The Puppy Love Team

iQiyi

In ancient China, the Kingdom of Heng has come to power, seemingly putting an end to decades of bloody war and social unrest. But not everyone is happy with the status quo – least of all Ding Ning (Li Xian).

Ding Ning is a young man from a humble background, blighted by a chronic illness. He bears a grudge against the new royal family and dreams of deposing them.

Armed with quick wits and phenomenal martial arts skills, he embarks on a mission of vengeance against the Great Heng. His sworn goal is to take the life of the King, and he hopes to gather like-minded allies to help him form a “Sword Dynasty” that will one day rule the entire country.

Along the way, he encounters the beautiful Zhangsun Qian Xue (Li Yi Tong), the eldest daughter of an influential nobleman. She also proves to be a lethal warrior – and possibly his most powerful ally.

Can the duo form an unlikely alliance – and could their relationship blossom into romance? Will Ding Ning and the Sword Dynasty succeed in their audacious bid for power? Will he defeat the Kingdom of Heng? Or will the ruling royal family prove too strong?

This drama is based on a popular novel by Wu Zui, which also spawned an animated series in 2018.

“Sword Dynasty” is a 2019 Chinese drama series directed by Ma Hua Gan.

Sword Dynasty

It is May 14, 2018, and 100 or so passengers are aboard Airbus flight A319 from Chongqing to Lhasa, Tibet. The aircraft suffers a major blow when the cockpit’s windshield cracks. The pilots radio air traffic control to report on their perilous situation. But then the unthinkable happens – the glass shatters, sending the pressure spiraling throughout the aircraft. The passengers panic, and one of the pilot team is taken out of action, leaving the former air force ace-turned steely nerved veteran captain Liu Chang Jian (Zhang Han Yu) to find a solution to the problem, along with his first mate Liang Dong (Du Jiang). The plane plummets almost 2.5km, and the captain manages to intervene just in time, but the really tough flying is only just getting started.

The aircraft is flying above the Tibetan Himalayas, oxygen reserves are running low and a storm starts to brew outside, making Liu Chang Jian’s seemingly impossible task that bit harder. Pandemonium breaks out among the passengers, but the lead flight attendant Bin Nan (Yuan Quan) is determined to calm their nerves and make them place their trust in her, the crew...and the captain.

“The Captain,” which was based on a true story, is a 2019 Chinese movie that was directed by Andrew Lau.

The Captain

The Flight Attendants

Dragon TV

Tong Nian (Yang Zi) might be a brilliant IT programming student, but when it comes to love, her score is anything but perfect. Having fallen for Hang Shang Yan (Li Xian), one of the best pro gamers in the world, Nian tries everything she can think of to get Shang Yan’s attention. Sadly, no matter how hard she tries, she always ends up failing miserably. Will she ever find a way to catch the eye of a man who never seems to notice anyone? Based on the novel “Stewed Squid with Honey” by Mo Bao Fei Bao, this 2019 Viki Original Chinese romantic comedy series was directed by Li Qing Rong and Xiang Xu Jing.

Go Go Squid!

🍯 Honey Stewed Squid! 🐙 

Huoerguosi Woxing Film Co.,Ltd

One golden opportunity. Two fierce competitors.

Huang Jian (Zhang Ruo Yun) is considered a genius in science and technology. Su Zi Cong (Li Xian) comes from a very wealthy family and has everything going for him, including looks and brains. They both compete for an opportunity to study with a famous applied physics professor at MIT.

To fulfill one of the requirements for the application, Jian joins a science organization. He meets Zhu Zhu (Sandra Ma), a rookie reporter who is there undercover to try to land a big scoop. Who will win the coveted position?

“Science & Sensibility” is a 2018 Chinese film directed by Li Xin.

Science & Sensibility

The Proton-agonists

People make business decisions for all kinds of reasons. Nan Qiao (Bai Bai He) has built her drone design business from the ground up and will give it her all to see it succeed. But when she learns that her fiancé has been cheating on her, she breaks up with him, and he withdraws all of his investment capital from her drone company.

Nan Qiao goes to a high-end nightclub to meet with other potential investors. When she meets Shi Yue (William Chan), the mysterious owner of the nightclub, he realizes that she may be the person who was responsible for his career downfall in the military. Shi Yue decides to invest in Nan Qiao’s company with the intention of ruining her. But when Shi Yue starts to develop feelings for Nan Qiao, will he be able to carry out his revenge plan?

“Only Side by Side With You” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Lin Yan. It is based on the novel Nan Fang You Qiao Mu by Xiaohu Ruwei.

Only Side by Side With You

Team By Your Side

Chang Jin Xiong

Sohu TV

No one can stand working with him but he gets the job done. Qin Ming (Zhang Ruo Yun) is an eccentric medical examiner who has an unusual way of doing things. He goes through a string of assistants who can’t stand to work for him.


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When Ming is given a new assistant with Li Da Bao (Jiao Jun Yan), he figures it’s only a matter of time before she too quits on him. But Da Bao proves herself to be made for the job, unfazed by the gruesome aspects of her work and able to discern the smallest details that help in investigating a crime.


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With Da Bao and police detective Lin Tao (Li Xian) working with him, Ming is able to crack even the most mysterious crime cases with his thorough examinations. Will a case be too difficult for this ace team to handle?


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“Medical Examiner: Dr. Qin” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Xu Ang. It is based on the novel The Eleventh Finger by Qin Ming.


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