Forbidden romances, devastating betrayals, and breathtaking wardrobes! Travel back in time for the most epic historical and costume & period dramas during the most thrilling times of ancient Korea and China!

Once Upon a Time

When unhappy circumstances force Feng Zhi Wei (Ni Ni) to run away from her powerful family, she must seek help from Prince Ning Yi (Chen Kun). This Prince has been wronged, and seeks to find the truth about mysteries from his past and attain justice. The Prince orders Zhi Wei to disguise herself as a man and gain admission to the elite, all-male Qingming Academy so she can become an advisor to the Emperor. As the political intrigue and deceit thicken, love begins to bloom between Zhi Wei and the Ning Yi — but will their paths lead them to happiness… or ruin? This 2018 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Tian Xia Gui Yuan and directed by Liu Hai Bo and Shen Yan.

The Rise of Phoenixes

Rise from the Ashes

Tu Shan Su Su is a pure-hearted fox spirit. She inhabits a world of fox spirits who serve as matchmakers, allowing humans to be reincarnated and recall memories about their past lives. Dong so can sometimes let them find love with immortals. But despite all of her best intentions, Tu Shan Su Su isn’t much of success as a matchmaker. Her latest quest is a bid to play matchmaker for a prince who wants to be with his reincarnated lover.

One day, her bungling leads Tu Shan Su Su to fall through a roof, where she meets Bai Yue Chu, a human Taoist who is looking to break free from the powers that bind him. The duo begins to form a partnership, and before long, Tu Shan Su Su has managed to rope Bai Yue Chu into helping her play matchmaker to the prince and his lover. But could this partnership lead them to discovery...or even love?

“Fox Spirit Matchmaker” is a 2015 Chinese animated series that was directed by Wang Zi Xuan.

Fox Spirit Matchmaker

💘Nine-tailed Cupid Team💘

As daughters of powerful families, Du Bing Yan (Bai Bing Ke) and Li Yu Hu (Tian Xi Wei) are expected to fulfill their duties by marrying into equally powerful families. Thus, when it’s announced that Bing Yan is to marry the sickly Qi Tian Lei (Ao Rui Peng) and Yu Hu is to marry the ferocious Yuan Bu Qu (Zhao Shun Ran), the two women have no choice but to oblige. Set to marry on the same day, a mix of fire, chaos, and a twist of fate set the brides on entirely different paths as their journeys to their weddings bring them face-to-face with each other’s groom. Will chaos plague this quartet of would-be lovers or will Cupid’s arrow strike true in the end? Adapted from the novel of the same name by Xi Juan, this 2023 Chinese drama was directed by Cheng Feng.

Wrong Carriage Right Groom

👴Shushu de Mei Nü-men💃 

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In the affluent city of Lingzhou, society is dominated by rich trading families. Few of these families can hold a candle to the Shen family – owners of scores of popular stores in the city. The family’s female heiress is Shen Miao (Zhang Xue Ying), an independent-minded and beautiful young woman who enjoys swordplay. Scores of men want to marry her, aware that marrying into her family is akin to receiving a golden ticket.

But marrying Shen Miao isn’t straightforward: She has already failed to marry twice, with her suitors running off before the big day. Regardless, two eligible bachelors have emerged. The first is the serious-minded and somewhat frail scholar Pei Yan Zhen (Xing Zhao Lin). And the second is the younger, more playful, and flirtatious Song Xi Yuan (Riley Wang) – a man who hails from another significant, albeit smaller, mercantile family. Both men must try to outdo one another in a bid to win Shen Miao’s heart. As she attempts to finally tie the knot, who will she choose?

“Choice Husband” is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Wu Qiang.

Choice Husband

Choose Me - No, Me

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Born into a family of warriors, Xu Yu (Cecilia Boey) is a fierce fighter with no intention of ever becoming anything else. But when her family's future is at risk, she reluctantly agrees to marry Emperor Xiao Jin Yun (Zhang Hao Wei), a scholarly ruler whose love for books far outweighs his interest in battles. Their mismatched marriage keeps them distant, until a fateful accident swaps their souls into each other’s bodies! Now, Xu Yu and Jin Yun must navigate life in each other's shoes, discovering unexpected truths about themselves and their partner. Will this bizarre twist of fate bring them closer, or drive them further apart? This 2023 Chinese historical romantic comedy drama was directed by He Zhen Hua, adapted from the manhua “No Doubt In Us” by Lv Ye Qian He and You Zhi Jiao Zi.

The Trust

Youku

As a ten thousand year old immortal, Bo Yan (Cao Yu Chen) should have had plenty of experience keeping the affairs of the mortals under his care in check. But when the ancient immortal accidentally messes up a number of marriages within the mortal world, he has no choice but to accept the consequences of his actions. Demoted from his post in the heavens, Bo Yan is sent to the mortal realm to experience the trials faced by the humans he spent so many years watching over.

Falling from the sky, Bo Yan finds himself crossing paths with Shangguan Ya (Tian Xi Wei), the owner of a successful matchmaking business, in a most unexpected way. A quirky young woman with quick wit and a brilliant mind, Shangguan Ya isn’t sure what to make of Bo Yan at first. But as they begin to spend more time together, it soon becomes apparent that they’re tied together by more than mere coincidence.

Sharing a desire to save the world’s marriages from chaos, Bo Yan and Shangguan Yan embark on a journey to do just that. Working together towards a common goal, the two begin to realize their feelings for each other have changed dramatically since their first encounter, but can a human and an immortal really be each other’s destiny?

A story of love and destiny, “Ms. Cupid in Love” is a 2022 Chinese fantasy romance drama directed by Cheng Feng.

Ms. Cupid in Love

Σ>― shooting for love → Team

Since losing her husband, Jeong Soon Deok (Cho Yi Hyun) has lived an eventful life, moonlighting as a matchmaker for eligible bachelors and would-be brides. Soon Deok’s path crosses with that of Shim Jeong Woo (Rowoon), a talented scholar whose princess bride died moments after their marriage. Together, this duo must pool their wits to find husbands for a group of important noblewomen. But will playing Cupid for others also put them back on the path to love? This 2023 South Korean drama series was directed by Hwang Seung Gi and Kim Soo Jin.

The Matchmakers

The Fabulous Matchmakers

When Princess Qi Pa (Wu Xuan Yi) wakes in another world, she quickly realizes that being taken by a tribe of beast-like beings is the least of her problems. Forced to marry the tribe’s wolfish king, Kui Mu Lang (Chen Zhe Yuan) in less than a week, Qi Pa pours all of her energy into finding a way to escape. While all of Qi Pa’s attempts to escape are thwarted, she finds an unusual comfort in the presence of Li Xiong (Chen Zhe Yuan), a gentle, handsome man who spends his days at Qi Pa’s side only to disappear every night when her would-be husband makes his appearance. Drawn to Li Xiong yet repulsed by Kui Mu Lang, what will become of Qi Pa’s heart? Will she ever discover the connection between the two? This 2023 Chinese series was directed by Cheng Feng.

The Princess and the Werewolf

The Double-Faced Love Team

A dragon demon Tian Yao (Hou Ming Hao) is reborn with a new guise, and searches for his bones that will help restore his former power and glory. Standing in his way is Yan Hui (Zhou Ye), a woman with a magical seal that could help him complete his quest. He takes her captive, and she tries to escape his clutches. But as they tussle for control of the seal, they start to develop a mutual trust for one another. Will the dragon demon recover his power? And could this duo’s bond turn to love? This 2023 Chinese fantasy drama series was based on a novel by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang and directed by Sam Ho and Zeng Xiao Yu.

Back From the Brink

The Dragonhearted Warriors 

The Lord Devil of the Moon Tribe, Dongfang Qingcang (Dylan Wang) is an emotionless monster who once wreaked chaos in the realm of gods, leading his demon army to victory. Thousands of years later, Orchid (Esther Yu), a fairy, accidentally frees the cursed and imprisoned Lord Devil. Qingcang plans to sacrifice Orchid to regain his powers and conquer the world again. However, a magical mishap causes them to swap bodies: the formidable Lord Devil is now trapped in Orchid's delicate form, while she inherits his super strength. As they seek to reverse the spell, they must keep their secret to survive. Amidst the chaos, love begins to weave its own enchantment. "Love Between Fairy and Devil" is a 2022 Chinese series directed by Yi Zheng.

Love Between Fairy and Devil

As an aspiring hero, Li Xiao Yao (He Yu) hopes to find a way to end the ongoing drought that plagues the land. Joining forces with Zhao Ling Er (Yang Yu Tong), a descendant of the goddess Nuwa, the two set off on a quest to find the Water Spiritual Bead, which has the power to bring the drought to an end. Along the way, they befriend a group of unique individuals who all agree to help them on their quest. With their new friends' help, Xiao Yao and Ling Er prepare to take on an evil sect in a desperate attempt to avert catastrophe and bring peace to the world. Adapted from the popular video game “The Legend of Sword and Fairy” produced by Softstar Entertainment, this 2024 Chinese fantasy drama was directed by Yang Long.

Sword and Fairy

The Chinese Imperial Court is ruled by the austere but dashing and clever Emperor Xiao Jin Yun and his polar opposite, the passionate Imperial Consort Xu Yu, a skilled fighter who possesses great phenomenal strength. The duo’s personalities clash, leading to seemingly endless bickering and disagreement. It seems they will never be able to put their differences aside, even for the sake of the realm.

But a near-death incident at a pool one day has strange repercussions. They awake to find they have swapped bodies – the Emperor’s spirit is now embodied in the Imperial Consort’s body...and vice versa! The Imperial Consort is disappointed to have been stripped of all her physical abilities. And the Emperor is shocked to discover that his concubines and consorts are engaged in a fierce battle for power and influence. He witnesses their deceit and scheming firsthand, and starts to understand that Xu Yu’s feelings for him are deeper and more genuine than those of his other wives and companions. Will they be able to pool their wits – and find true love?

“No Doubts in Us Season 1” is a 2021 Chinese animated series that was directed by Wang Feng Bin.

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