Li Xin Ze, or Xinze, as he’s also known, is a Chinese actor. He was born in Linfen, Shanxi, China, on July 6, 1990 and made his acting debut in 2013. Since then, he has appeared in a handful of films and a number of television dramas, including “Fall In Love Like A Star” (2015), “Love O2O” (2016), “Sm:)e” (2018), “Love Designer” (2020), and “The Moon Brightens For You” (2020).

Li Xin Ze

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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

Lei Wujie (Ao Rui Peng) dreams of becoming a hero, but his journey takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally damages the Villa of Fallen Snow. Its frustrated owner, Xiao Se (Li Hong Yi), demands repayment, forcing Wujie to bring Xiao Se on his journey to the great city of Xueyue. As the unlikely pair sets off, they soon encounter new companions and stumble upon a web of secrets, including a connection to a long-forgotten battle for the throne. Together, they must face deadly challenges, unaware of the dark mystery one of them holds. This 2022 Chinese martial arts drama, adapted from the novel “Juvenile Songs” by Zhou Mu Nan, was directed by Yin Tao.

The Blood of Youth

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Quirky and unconventional, Zhan Qinghong (Fei Xing) grew up well enough, but she never shared the dreams most treasured by her peers. While other girls dreamed of marrying well, Qinghong dreamt of only one thing: to become a great martial arts master. Ready to turn her dreams into reality, Qinghong entered the martial arts world with wide-eyed innocence and insatiable curiosity. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for her to realize that the world which she had so long believed to be a world of righteousness and honor, was actually controlled by wicked traitors.

Determined to reform the fighting world, Qinghong relies on her intelligence and tenacity to bring about change; but the work proves to be both difficult and dangerous. Realizing the path she has chosen may be too treacherous to travel alone, Qinghong never suspected that Junan City’s notorious playboy would be the one to come alongside her on her quest. Yet, when fate brings them together, that is exactly what Lin Fang (Alan Yu) does.

Using his reputation as a sickly aristocrat with a penchant for wooing women to hide much darker motives, Lin Fang has but one goal in life: to exact revenge for his clan. After meeting Qinghong, Lin Fang’s hardened heart begins to soften and he finds himself drawn to her unexpected charms. Unwilling to let Qinghong fight her battles alone, Lin Fang takes up her cause and together, they take on the daunting task of reforming and rebuilding the world of martial arts from the ground up.

Based on the novel of the same name by Ding Mo, “The Moon Brightens For You” is a 2020 adventure fantasy romance drama directed by Lan Hai Han and Liu Kai.

The Moon Brightens For You

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

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Fashion designer Zhou Fang (Dilraba Dilmurat) has always maintained an impeccable reputation, but her world turns upside down when she gets entangled in a commercial lawsuit with Song Li (Johnny Huang), the head of an e-commerce company. The twist? They hardly even know each other! Determined to protect his hard-earned success, Song Li realizes that collaboration is their only way out of this legal quagmire. Their strong wills constantly clash with each other, but Zhou Fang and Song Li unexpectedly begin to inspire each other to take bold new steps in their careers, leading their hearts to a dramatic transformation. Can these polar opposites find true happiness together? Based on Ai Xiao Tu’s novel “Love is a Serious Matter,” this 2020 Chinese romance drama was directed by Shen Yang and Ben Fang.

Love Designer

Designers of Love Team

An incredibly popular idol with a shining career ahead of him, Shu Zhan (Li Wen Han) is one of the hottest superstars on the scene. With his face on everything from billboards to beauty products, he’s become a household name. But behind this glamorous exterior is a man hiding a life-altering secret. Suffering from haphephobia, Shu Zhan is crippled by a fear of touching others or being touched. With the entire world watching him, he is forced to hide his secret from everyone around him but it’s not always easy.&nbsp;

Unbeknownst to him, Shu Zhan isn’t the only one in the entertainment industry who is suffering. An aspiring actress, Xiao Xing (Du Yu Chen) dreams of someday taking the spotlight. There’s just one problem, every time she’s in front of a camera, she freezes up. Unable to overcome her severe stage-fright, Xiao Xing is doomed to be nothing more than an extra her entire life. Or so she thinks.

When fate brings Shu Zhan and Xiao Xing together, they find that suddenly, everything in their life has changed. Able to make contact with Xiao Xing without suffering any of his usual symptoms, Shu Zhan hires her as his assistant. With new possibilities opening before them, will hSu Zhan and Xiao Xing be able to find a way to move forward together?

Based on the novel by Zi Yu Er, “Sm:)e” is a 2018 romance drama directed by Cai Cong.

Sm:)e

❀ Want To See You Sm:)e Team ❀

Dragon TV

A child of the wilderness, Chi Yun (Huang Xiao Ming) grew up without many worldly possessions but he never saw that as a bad thing. A devout student of the martial arts, Chi Yun had everything he thought he would ever need, until the day he met Xuan Yang Ruo (Victoria Song). Falling in love the moment he first laid eyes on her, Chi Yun wanted nothing more than to make her his own. But without anything to offer her beyond his love, how could she possibly say yes?

Despite the obstacles that stood between them, Chi Yun never gave up. Spending years attempting to woo her, Yang Ruo’s feelings for the handsome martial artist eventually began to soften. Finally reciprocating Chi Yun’s feelings Yang Ruo and her lover might have been happy, had Yang Ruo’s older brother not promised her hand in marriage to the powerful nobleman, Lingyun Cheng Lun (Peter Sheng).&nbsp;

Keenly aware that their marriage is merely for political advantage, Cheng Lun agrees to keep his relationship with Yang Ruo platonic, but after spending time with her, his heart begins to yearn for something more. Will Yang Ruo's heart be swayed by her husband or will it remain true to the man who has loved her for years?

Adapted from the first two books of the novel series, “The Book of Mountain and Sea” by Tong Hua, “A Lifetime Love” is a 2017 Chinese fantasy romance drama directed by Li Hong Yu.

A Lifetime Love

ENDLESS LOVE TEAM

JSTV

Computer science major Bei Wei Wei (Zheng Shuang) wants to become a leading video game developer who is known for her skills, not just her good looks. She spends her free time on a role-playing video game, but is in for a complete shock one day when her “online husband” dumps her. In another twist, the game’s leading player makes her an “online proposal.” She accepts, and the duo draws close in the virtual world. However, she soon learns that her new online “spouse” is someone she knows in real life: her college senior Xiao Nai (Yang Yang). The pair begin to spend time together both online and in the physical world. Could their online chemistry lead them to romance in the real world, too? This 2016 Chinese drama was based on the novel of the same name by Gu Man and was directed by Lin Yu Fen.

Love O2O

The Love O2O Team

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Su Xing Yu (Li Yi Feng) is an aspiring musician who takes a job of tuning instruments for a touring rock group. While doing so, he meets Tian Xin (Yang Mi), one of the band’s assistants.

They fall in love, and dream of Su Xing Yu becoming a major star – with Tian Xin as his manager.

Then, one day, Tian Xin decides to leave Su Xing Yu, secretly thinking that she will only hold him back in the pursuit of his musical dreams.

Su Xing Yu is furious when Tian Xin abandons him but continues to work hard in the music business.

Five years later, Su Xing Yu has become a hit performer but has a fall-out with his manager. In a fit of pique, he decides to fire his manager and hire Tian Xin instead – resolving to make her squirm and punish her for leaving him alone years ago.

Little by little, Su Xing Yu and Tian Xin discover that they still have feelings for one another.

But when an unexpected mishap threatens to derail Su Xing Yu’s career, Tian Xin starts to wonder if he really is the right person for Su Xing Yu after all.

Will the music-loving duo resolve their differences? Or will the pressure of fame take a fatal toll on their romance?

“Fall in Love Like a Star” is a 2015 Chinese movie directed by Tony Chan.

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