Ye Xiao Wei

Tencent

While Gu Yi (Shen Yue) works as an average corporate employee by day, she hosts a comedy show at night to nourish her true love of making others laugh. However, she finds herself baffled by audience member Dai Wen (Lin Yi), who never seems to react to her jokes. As she tries to get to know Dai Wen more, she realizes that the problem runs deeper than just differing senses of humor: he suffers from alexithymia, making it difficult for him to process or express any emotions at all, despite his best efforts. Could Gu Yi be the key to unlocking Dai Wen's ability to feel – and might one of those feelings be love? This Chinese drama was adapted from the novel of the same name by Zu Le.

Smile Code

🤨 Smile up your Life 😁

Xu Guan Rui

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

Zhuang Wang

When Princess Jiu Yao’s (Yang Zi) royal past was wiped away, she had no choice but to build a life far from home, masquerading as a man. Living a simple life, fate introduces her to future clan leader Tu Shan Jing (Deng Wei) and the demon Xiang Liu (Tan Jian Ci). Torn between these two and Prince Xi Yan Cang Xuan (Zhang Wan Yi), who has been searching for her, Jiu Yao must choose her path. After helping Cang Xuan secure the throne, Jiu Yao wishes to live a secluded life with Xiang Liu, but Cang Xuan has other plans. Can he let her go after years of searching? Directed by Yang Huan and Zoe Qin, this 2024 sequel to the Chinese fantasy romance series “Lost You Forever” delves into love, duty, and destiny.

Lost You Forever 2

⁉️Lost 4ever without u💘

Tu Shan Hou

Cheng Yao (Zhang Ruo Nan)’s dreams of becoming a top lawyer are about to come true – or so it seems when she is unexpectedly recruited by a leading legal firm. She moves into a new house to be nearer the office… but is soon horrified to discover that her new roommate Qian Heng (Chen Xing Xu) is also her hard-to-please office superior at the office. Heng turns out to be a very prickly “boss,” but Yao is undaunted. Could her efforts be rewarded with success – or even love? This 2024 Chinese drama series drama was based on a novel named “What Comes Around Goes Around” by Ye Fei Ran and was directed by Chen Ming Zhang and Chen Shi Yi.

My Boss

Persistent in Love Team

Gu Bei Qing

When Princess Jiu Yao (Yang Zi) was young, she spent her days dreaming of marrying her best friend, Prince Qiang Xuan (Zhang Wan Yi). But when fate stripped her title, stole her identity, and wiped away her royal past, Jiu Yao had no choice but to try to build a life far away from the place she once called home. Masquerading as a man, Jiu Yao seeks a simple life but when she meets future clan leader Tu Shan Jing (Deng Wei) and the demon Xiang Liu (Tan Jian Ci), life gets complicated once again. Caught between a man, a demon, and the long-lost prince who has spent years tracking her down, does love or tragedy await this lost princess? This 2023 Chinese fantasy romance drama series was directed by Qin Zhen and Yang Huan.

Lost You Forever

A Lady and Her 4 Gentlemen

MGTV

When war erupts between the Su and Ning nations, Xiao Qi Feng (Ye Xiao Wei), son of a Su general, is ordered to marry a princess to maintain peace. However, on their wedding day, a ghost appears, revealing a woman's skeleton in a well. Ordered by the emperor to investigate, Qi Feng and his childhood sweetheart Su Qing (Guan Chang) begin a perilous investigation. As they uncover clues connecting recent events to mysteries from twenty years ago, they find themselves navigating a treacherous path that could either solidify peace or reignite war between their nations. Their quest for truth becomes increasingly dangerous as they unravel the supernatural secrets surrounding the skeleton and its connection to the two warring nations. This is a 2022 Chinese historical supernatural drama directed by Man Chuang Chuang.

The Bright Moon Worships Your Heart

♡Love , Lies, and Loyalty✧

Xiao Qi Feng

WeTV

Zheng Da Qian (Qiao Xin), a young advertising professional from a Northeastern town, struggles with low self-esteem despite her seemingly confident exterior. After experiencing professional and romantic setbacks, she receives a relocation package that changes her trajectory. During a mysterious magnetic storm, she reunites with Mu Zi Li (Ma Si Chao), a startup owner with whom she shares a complex past. Both characters appear confident on the surface but harbor deep insecurities. As they discover the storm may have altered their timeline, they face a critical decision: return to their original present or remain in this unexpected past. Their journey becomes a poignant exploration of second chances, personal growth, and the unpredictable nature of fate. This is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Tian Yu.

Winter Night

Shine on Your Winter Nights

Budding young cellist Lin Zhi Xiao (Yang Zi)’s perfect world falls apart when her father becomes ill, forcing her to give up her dream job. To make matters worse, she breaks up with her seemingly loving boyfriend. While wallowing in misery at the hospital where her father is being treated, she meets doctor Gu Wei (Xiao Zhan), who is also facing personal challenges. Over time, they develop a bond of understanding. Could love follow and bring joy back into both their lives? This 2022 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Bolin Shi Jiang and was directed by Lu Ying.

The Oath of Love

🩺 Therapy Plays Your Heart 🎻

Xiao Ding

Under Emperor Di Xu’s (Xu Kai Cheng) oppressive pearl tax, villagers resort to pretending to kill their children to coax Naga mermaids into crying, producing luminous pearls. Ye Hai Shi (Yang Mi) narrowly escapes such a tragedy but loses her father and witnesses her village’s massacre. She is rescued by Fang Zhu (William Chan), the Emperor's confidant, who disguises her as a man and takes her as his disciple in the Imperial City. As the years pass, Hai Shi struggles with growing feelings for Fang Zhu, who cannot reciprocate due to his duty to Da Zheng and the Emperor. Torn between personal emotions and her people's suffering, Hai Shi must ultimately choose her path as she navigates her dual identity. Adapted from the novel by Xiao Ru Se, this is a 2021 Chinese fantasy romance drama directed by Yu Bo and Jin Sha.

Novoland: Pearl Eclipse

✺ Pearl Tears ✺ Team

iQiyi

Chu Li (Esther Yu), a new graduate, starts her career at Yuan Yue Publishing House despite her finance background. Determined to succeed, she impresses authors with her unique vision and professionalism. However, she constantly clashes with renowned author Zhou Chuan (Ding Yu Xi), with whom she seems destined to remain at odds. Unexpectedly, they discover they are actually close online friends, completely transforming their relationship. As they process this shocking revelation, Chu Li and Zhou Chuan must navigate their newfound connection and potential romantic feelings. Adapted from the web novel "Here's Chu Li" by Qing Mei, this is a 2021 Chinese romantic comedy drama directed by Elson Chang.

Moonlight

✍🏻📚 My Sweet Writer 💖✍🏻

Mango TV

On her twenty-fourth birthday, Fu Bao (Dawn Chen) discovers a mysterious notebook that claims to grant wishes. Playfully, she wishes to fall in love and unexpectedly wakes up in bed with her cold-hearted yet handsome boss, Wei Lei (Yi Xiao Wei). The notebook's original owner, Li Ming Shi (Yang Ze), a king from an ancient kingdom, arrives to reclaim the magical book. Fu Bao pulls Ming Shi into the modern world, helping him navigate contemporary challenges while trying to understand her complicated romantic feelings. Caught between her boss and the time-traveling king, Fu Bao must determine which man truly captures her heart. This is a 2021 Chinese romantic comedy drama directed by He Jia Nan.

Emperor or Boss

✨ Wishes by the book 📖

Dragon TV

Growing up in Beijing, Zhang Baoqing (Karry Wang) had no idea what the world was like outside the bustling city he called home. Unfamiliar with the ways of the world beyond the city, and completely ignorant of the dangers in nature, he was the least likely to ever venture beyond the familiar neighborhood. But when his beloved teacher falls ill, venture he must.

Determined to find the cure for his ailing teacher, Baoqing sets off for a remote village, nestled deep within the mountains, in hopes of finding the medicine that will cure the teacher. With no clue how to survive in the wild, Baoqing leaves all he knows behind, completely unaware of the dangers that await him.

As he journeys through the wilds, Baoqing befriends two eagle hunters, Cai Gua (Vicky Chen) and her younger brother Er Bizi (Zheng Hao). Together the intrepid trio scour the snowy mountains in search of the medicine that will save Baoqing’s teacher. Along the way, Baoqing comes across an egg that hatches into a majestic white eagle. Once hatched, the eagle sets off a series of events that leads the friends down a path to greater understanding, not only of themselves but of the wider world around them.

Adapted from the novel written by Tian Xia Ba Chang, "Eagles and Younger" is a 2018 drama directed by Cheng Zhichao, Dai Xiaozhe, and Tian Shaobo.

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