Wu Jin Yan

4 Reasons To Watch Historical Slow-Burn Romance C-Drama “The Double”

“Story Of Yanxi Palace”: The One Historical C-Drama You Shouldn’t Miss

Youku

Prince Murong Jing He of Dayan (Liu Xue Yi) leads the Wei Bei Army to reclaim the lost territory of Qingzhou. However, after their triumphant entry into the city, a sudden fire breaks out in Qingzhou, sparking rumors that the general himself ordered the fire as payback and turning public sentiment against him. After losing loved ones in the fire, Mei Lin (Wu Jin Yan) swears to avenge them by killing the prince. She joins a secret organization known as the Dark Factory and trains to become an assassin for years until finally getting dispatched to kill Prince Jing He, disguising herself among women sent for a political marriage. However, Prince Jing He knows more about the Dark Factory than Mei Lin is aware of – he created the organization himself! What fates will befall Prince Jing He and Mei Lin in the end? This 2024 Chinese drama was directed by Vicky Wai-Kit Wong and Cheng Lu, based off of a novel by Hei Yan.

Kill Me Love Me

Kill Me Softly Love Me Sweetly

Mei Lin

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 🪷

Xue Fang Fei

Xia Qian (Wu Jin Yan) is devastated when her fiancé He Zhi Juan (Nicky Wu) humiliates her by jilting her at their engagement party. During a heated confrontation with hotel manager Sheng Zhe Ning (Lin Geng Xin), she discovers her talent for business negotiation. Determined to start anew, Xia Qian establishes her own negotiation company, which frequently intersects with Sheng Zhe Ning's business interests. As they collaborate, a close bond and potential romance develop. However, their relationship is complicated when Sheng Zhe Ning is betrayed by his business associates and He Zhi Juan reappears as his sister's boyfriend. Xia Qian must now use her exceptional negotiation skills to navigate this complex and messy situation. "My Bargain Queen" is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Zhang Si Lin.

My Bargain Queen

👑💅🏼Queens Of Bargains💅🏼👑

DragonTV

Zhang Xiao Yu (Wu Jin Yan), a talented rookie, secures a position as assistant to Lin Rui (Yin Tao), the sales director at SW Cosmetics. As Lin Rui is shortlisted to potentially replace the current boss Shu Wanting (Liu Min Tao), a fierce corporate battle erupts when Shu Wanting strategically appoints Lin Rui's rival Fang Jing (Zuo Xiao Qing) to head a competing sales department. Caught in the midst of intense office politics, Xiao Yu navigates the cutthroat corporate environment, demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination. Despite the challenging workplace dynamics, she not only survives but thrives, challenging stereotypes and proving her worth as a professional woman. Her journey becomes a testament to the strength and potential of women in the modern workplace. This is a 2021 South Korean workplace drama directed by Mu Xiao Jie that explores the challenges faced by professional women in a competitive corporate landscape.

Fighting Youth

❤ Fox Fighting Team ❤

iQiyi

During the Warring States Period, Li Hao Lan (Wu Jin Yan), daughter of the Public Censor of Zhao, is sold into slavery after being forced from her home. Purchased by Lu Bu Wei (Nie Yuan), she is gifted to Ying Yi Ren (Mao Zi Jun), a Qin Royal hostage in the Zhao residence. As tensions rise and dangerous battles emerge, Hao Lan and Yi Ren must rely on their intelligence and survival skills to navigate the treacherous political landscape. Their journey becomes a test of resilience and strategy in a time of intense conflict and uncertainty. This is a 2019 Chinese historical drama that explores the challenges of survival during the Warring States Period.

The Legend of Hao Lan

The Scintillating Team

Li Hao Lan

Wei Ying Luo (Wu Jin Yan) enters the royal court of the Qian Long Emperor (Nie Yuan) to investigate her sister's death, suspecting imperial guard Fucha Fu Heng (Xu Kai). Transferring to Chang Chun Palace as a maid, she is mentored by Empress Fucha Rong Yin (Qin Lan), who teaches her to read and write, and eventually falls in love with Fu Heng. Through a series of strategic moves, Ying Luo becomes Consort Ling, navigating the complex imperial harem alongside other concubines like Consort Xian (Charmaine Sheh). As she balances her personal quest for justice with her duties to the Emperor, Ying Luo must decide whether revenge or survival will guide her path. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama series is directed by Hui Kai Dong and Wen De Guang.

Story of Yanxi Palace

The gentle Empress Team

Wei Ying Luo

Her singular mission is to overthrow the emperor. When Liu Zi Ye (Zhang Yi Jie) ascends the throne in AD 464, he proves himself to be a tyrannical emperor, capable of great cruelty and violence.

The largest clan, known as Tianji Tower, sends a woman (Guan Xiao Tong) who resembles the emperor’s sister, Liu Chu Yu, to impersonate her and to overthrow the emperor. In the palace, the new Chu Yu meets the princess’ confidant, Rong Zhi (Song Wei Long), who is secretly a spy for the Northern Wei and tries to use Chu Yu’s influence to benefit his own kingdom.

When their own emotions get in the way, can Chu Yu and Rong Zhi both accomplish their own missions?

“Untouchable Lovers” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Li Hui Zhu. It is based on the novel A Tale of Two Phoenixes by Tian Yi You Feng.

Untouchable Lovers

MEI DAXIA

Feng Ting

Jiangsu TV

In the tumultuous 1st-century imperial China, peasant brothers Liu Xiu (Yuan Hong) and Liu Yan (Zong Feng Yan) rise to lead rebel forces against the oppressive Xin Empire to restore the Han Dynasty. Aided by military strategist Feng Yi (Li Jia Hang) and loyal friend Deng Yu (Kenny Kwan), they fight alongside Yin Li Hua (Ruby Lin), Liu Xiu's true love. After Liu Xuan (Yu Bo) executes Liu Yan, Liu Xiu must strategically sacrifice his personal happiness, leaving Yin Li Hua to marry Guo Shan Tong (Wang Yuan Ke) to build military power. His ultimate goal is to establish the Eastern Han Dynasty as Emperor Guangwu, but at a significant emotional cost. This is a 2016 Chinese historical drama series directed by Lin Feng and produced by Ruby Lin, based on the novel series "Xiuli Jiangshan" by Li Xin.

Films/séries

À propos

Discussion