Li Xian

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 🌸

Jiang Chang Yang

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

In 1992, Xu Yuan (Lei Jia Lin), descendant of a disgraced family known for cultural relics, lives a quiet life running an electronics store, distancing himself from his family's past. When Kido (Matsumine Lilie), the descendant of a historical artifact smuggler, arrives to return a jade Buddha's head, she draws Xu Yuan into an unexpected investigation. As he reluctantly delves into the mystery, he discovers his arch-rival, relic-hunter Bu Ran Yao (Li Xian), is also pursuing the artifact. Their competing interests set the stage for a complex quest to uncover the truth about the stolen relic and restore family honor. This is a 2021 Chinese film directed by Derek Kwok, based on a novel by Ma Bo Yong.

Schemes in Antiques

🏺 The Relic Hunters ⛏️

Jiangsu TV, iQiyi

Ai Qing (Li Yi Tong), a top robot combat player known as Appledog, is a professional and friendly gamer with numerous fans. Under Ai Qing’s tutelage, Wu Bai (Hu Yi Tian), or DT, becomes a rising star in the robot combat scene, now captaining the promising Pirate team that challenges Ai Qing's Appledog team. Despite their professional rivalry, their personal connection deepens, with romantic possibilities emerging between them. The ultimate test of their skills and relationship comes during the annual Robot Combat Competition, where multiple teams compete for a prestigious trophy. Based on a novel by Mo Bao Fei Bao and featuring actors reprising their roles from "Go Go Squid!", this is a 2021 Chinese drama 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 rises to power after decades of war, but Ding Ning (Li Xian), a young man with a chronic illness, harbors a deep grudge against the royal family. Armed with exceptional martial arts skills, he seeks vengeance and aims to form the "Sword Dynasty" to overthrow the kingdom. During his quest, he meets Zhangsun Qian Xue (Li Yi Tong), a skilled warrior and daughter of a nobleman, who becomes a potential ally and romantic interest. Together, they challenge the ruling royal family's power and fight for their audacious goal of transforming the political landscape. Based on a popular novel by Wu Zui that previously inspired an animated series, "Sword Dynasty" is a 2019 Chinese drama series directed by Ma Hua Gan.

Sword Dynasty

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

In this competitive academic pursuit, Huang Jian (Zhang Ruo Yun), a scientific genius, and Su Zi Cong (Li Xian), a wealthy and intelligent young man, vie for a prestigious opportunity to study with a renowned MIT applied physics professor. To strengthen his application, Jian joins a science organization where he encounters Zhu Zhu (Sandra Ma), an ambitious rookie reporter working undercover to uncover a significant story. As they navigate their personal and professional challenges, the tension rises to determine who will ultimately secure the coveted academic position. This 2018 Chinese film, directed by Li Xin, explores the intersection of ambition, intelligence, and opportunity.

Science & Sensibility

The Proton-agonists

Nan Qiao (Bai Bai He) is a determined drone design entrepreneur who faces a setback when her cheating fiancé withdraws his investment. Seeking new funding at a high-end nightclub, she encounters Shi Yue (William Chan), the mysterious owner who believes she caused his military career downfall. Initially planning revenge, Shi Yue decides to invest in her company with the intention of destroying her. However, as they spend time together, unexpected feelings begin to develop between them, challenging his original vengeful plan. This is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Lin Yan, 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

Qin Ming (Zhang Ruo Yun), an eccentric medical examiner with an unusual approach, struggles to keep assistants due to his challenging work style. When Li Da Bao (Jiao Jun Yan) becomes his new assistant, she surprisingly proves herself capable and unfazed by gruesome forensic work. Partnering with police detective Lin Tao (Li Xian), Ming and his team tackle mysterious crime cases through meticulous examinations and keen investigative skills. Together, they unravel complex mysteries that challenge even the most experienced investigators. This is a 2016 Chinese crime drama series based on the novel "The Eleventh Finger" and directed by Xu Ang.

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