Interesting Facts About: The Rebel Princess

• Also known as:  Jiang Shan Gu Ren/ Di Feng Ye / Monarch Industry/江山故人 /
• Genre: Historical
• Episodes: 68
• Broadcast Network: Youku
• Broadcast Period:
• Aired: Jan 9, 2021 – Feb 25, 2021
• Original Writing: Di Wang Ye by Mei Yu Zhe
• Director: Hou Yong, Cheng Yuan Hai, Zhao Jian
• Screenwriter: Luo Song , Song Jin Chuan, Li Jing Ling
• Producer: Mu Xiao Sui, Dai Zi Rui
• Art Director: Han Zhong
• Costume Designer: William Chang
• Company: Feibao Media

Synopsis

Cast

• Zhang Zi Yi as Wang Xuan
• Feng Xue Ya as Wang Xuan (young)
• Zhou Yi Wei as Xiao Qi
• Wen Chun Di as (young) Xiao Qi
• Yu He Wei as Wang Lin
• Tony Yang as Ma Zi Dan (voiced by Su Shang Qing)
• Zhang Bo Wen as Ma Zi Dan (young)
• Angie Chiu as Elder Princess Jin Min
• Ouyang Han Di as Elder Princess Jin Min (young)
• Kara Hui as Royal Consort Gui
• Zuo Xiao Qing as Xie Wan Ru (voiced by Yang Chen)
• Liu Yun as Su Jin Er
• Yao Wan Er as Su Jin Er (young)
• Jia Yi Ping as Wang Su

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The Legend of Jinyan

Produced by Tencent Penguin Pictures and adapted from one of Wang Pei’s novels. A love story between a young emperor and  generals daughter .

Interesting Facts about The Legend of Jinyan

• Title: 凤归四时歌 / Feng Gui Si Shi Ge
• Genre: Historical, Costume, Palace, Romance
• Episodes: 34
• Language : Mandarin
• Broadcast network: Tencent
• Broadcast period: June 17, 2020
• Director: Sun Kaikai
• Producers: Zhao Jie, Yi Zhuang, Wang Haiyuan and Zhang Haiying
• Adapted from the novel  by Wen Qing Jie Pe “The Impossible Concubine”,

Stars

• Chen Jing Ke as Xiao Yu
• Zhang He as Xiao Lang
• Zhao Yao Ke as Wen Suyu
• Zhou Yi Ran as Zhong Li
• Liao Hui Jia as Rong Jing
• Guan Chang as Consort Wen
• Wang Hao Ge as Xiao Xizi
• Li Ying as Dowager Empress
• Wang Zheng as Madame Wen
• Liu Nan Xi as Su Yiguang

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The Legend of Xiao Chuo

Interesting Facts:The Legend of Xiao Chuo

• Title: 燕云台 / Yan Yun Tai
• English title: The Legend of Xiao Chuo
• Genre: Historical
• Episodes: 50
• Broadcast network: Tencent
• Broadcast period: 2020 (tba)
• Original Writing: Yan Yun Tai  by Jiang Sheng Nan
• Director: Jiang Jia Jun
• Screenwriter: Jiang Sheng Nan
• Company: Tencent Penguin Pictures & YF Pictures

Xiao Yanyan most powerful woman of the Liao dynasty. Xiao Yanyan and Han Derang were childhood sweethearts, but were separated when she was sent into the palace to become the consort of Yelü Xian. Though Xiao Yanyan and Yelu Xian’s marriage was not one built on romance, Xiao Yanyan fulfills her job as a dedicated empress, and gains her husband’s respect after the policies she instated proved her capability. Xiao Yanyan is entrusted with governing the country and acting as regent for their son after Yelv Xian’s death, and is eventually able to marry her true love Han Derang, who had become the most influential Han official in the Liao court.

Stars:

• Tiffany Tang as Xiao Yanyan
• Shawn Dou as Han Derang
• Jing Chao as Yelü Xian
• Charmaine Sheh as Xiao Hunian
• Tan Kai as Yelü Xiyin Yansage
• Liu Yi Jun as Xiao Siwen
• Lu Shan as Wu Guli
• Ji Chen as Yelü Xiyin
• Ning Li as Yelü Jing
• Jiang Hao Yun as Shu Li
• Zhao Hua Lin as Fang’er
• Shi Yi Xuan as Wang Wan

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The Song of Glory

Interesting Facts about The Song of Glory

• Genre: Historical, Romance
• Episodes: 63
• Broadcast network: Tencent
• Broadcast period: July 1, 2020
• Director: Deng Weien & Li Huizhu
• Producer: Wang Ying
• Screenwriter: Wu Meng Zhang, Shi Ruo Min, Wang Luo Wen & Wu Han
• Related: Related: Princess Weiyoung
• Tiffany Tang making a cameo appearance as Li Weiyang.

Synopsis

During the Yuanjia era of the Song Dynasty, the country is in a state of chaos, with powerful aristocrats having usurped the political power. To change the current situation, Liu Yikang introduces new policies to reform the government. To break the current political situation and alliance between the powerful aristocrats, Liu Yikang decides to enter a marriage alliance with the Shen family, who has roots in the military. The person he is going to marry turns out to be Shen Lige, whom he has previously met and fallen in love with. After marriage, Li Ge assists Liu Yikang in dealing with their political opponents and implanting the new policies. However, these new policies threatened the authority of the aristocrats, who allied to suppress Li Ge and the Shen family, who is later massacred by political opponents. Pained with losing her family, Li Ge vows to take revenge for her family. She works alongside Liu Yikang to reform the government through policies, punishes those conspiring to dethrone Liu Yikang, and helps him regain control of the court. In the process, Li Ge and Liu Yikang also develop romantic feelings for each other. Finally, Liu Yikang is able to found a prosperous Yuanjia dynasty. However, Li Ge’s whereabouts is unknown in the midst of a war…

Stars

• Li Qin as Shen Lige  A chivalrous woman who loves to marry heroes has a sense of love and justice, and also helps Emperor Liu Yikang to implement the New Deal.
• Qin Hao as Liu Yikang  He is a new emperor, but his position is unstable. He can only continue to implement the New Deal to stabilize the people’s hearts. In the process, he met the heroine’s song, and then staged a sweet and romantic love story.
• Gu Jia Cheng as Liu Yixuan
• Eddie Cheung as Shen Tingzhang
• Deng Ying as Madame Shen, Shen Lige’s mother
• Li He as Shen Zhi
• Ren Yun Jie as Shen Feng
• Guan Xue Ying as Shen Leqing
• Du Yu Chen as Xie Yunzhi
• Zhang Ya Meng as Grand Consort
• Cai Yi Da as Chen Shaoxun, assassin of Zhu Xue alliance
• Li Zhao as A Nu, assassin of Zhu Xue alliance
• Lu Zhan Xiang as Kong Cheng, assassin of Zhu Xue Alliance

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Love a Lifetime

Interesting Facts about Love a Lifetime

• Title: Mu Bai Shou /暮白首 /
• Also known as: 美人暮白首 / Mei Ren Mu Bai Shou / Revenge and Sacrifice
• Genre: Costume, Romance, Wuxia,
• Episodes: 45
• Broadcast network: IQiyi & Youku
• Broadcast period: June 18, 2020
• Producer: Yin Xiangjin
• Directors:  Lin Jianlong, Liu Zhenming & Ren Haiyao
• Filmed in Hengdian World Studios

Rong Hua (Zhang Hui Wen) is the virtuous daughter of a powerful clan chief. At her father’s behest, she decides to seek out a powerful pearl that she is told has the power to heal and bring peace to the realm.

Stars

• Ren Jia Lun as Nalan Yue / Lin Jing
• Zhang Hui Wen as Rong Hua
• Li Yi Tong as Rong Su
• Guo Hao Jun as Lu Yizhou
• Lin Yuan as Mo Huan (Ming Zun)
• Shao Wei Tong as Mei Ying
• Lu Xing Yu as Rong Jingfeng
• Zhang Yan Yan as Lin Ruohan
• Cui Zhong as Bai Weizhi
• Cao Yi Nuo as Xiao Xiao
• Liu Liang Hui as Yun’er
• Zheng Yi Han as Xiao Cai
• Wu Jia Ni as Zi Yan
• Yu Zi Yang as Mei Xueman
• Lu Jia as Liu Li
• Shen Qi as Xuan Ye
• Liu Jia Yu as Jin Que
• Li Zheng Lin as Guan Buzhuo
• Wu Xin Zun as Cang Qi
• Lu Huan as Wang Qingzheng
• Zhou Yan as Wang Zhiyuan
• Jiang Hao as Zheng Zhou
• Wu Li Hua as Bai Su
• Chen Wan Bing as Xiao Feng
• Li Zhong Yu as Yun Xu
• Cao Gao Bo as Xue Wuya
• Feng Bao as Sect Leader Xiao

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Best Chinese Dramas on Netflix

Boss & Me (2014):

• Starring: Zhang Han , Zhao Li Ying
• Episodes: 34
• Genre: Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

Based on Gu Man’s internet novel, the story tells of a kind hearted young girl named Xue Shan Shan (Zhao Li Ying) who works at a big conglomerate. However one of her weaknesses is eating, she loves to eat, and so upon discovering this her boss, Feng Teng (Zhang Han) decides to intentionally fatten her up; she just so happens to share the same blood type as his sister, and thus has the motive of making her the blood donor. Hence comedy ensues as she melts his heart with her exceptional appetite and her cute charm.

Goodbye My Princess (2019):

• Starring: Chen Xing Xu, Peng Xiao Ran, Kingone Wang and Wei Qian Xiang
• Episodes: 52
• Genre: Romance, Costume

Synopsis

Xiao Feng (Peng Xiao Ran) is the much-loved princess of the Western Liang Kingdom. But her kingdom is in peril and stands on the verge of an all-out war with the neighboring Li Dynasty.

Somewhere Only We Know (2019):

• Starring: Zhang Chao , Li Tingting
• Episodes: 24
• Genre: Modern, Romance

Synopsis

A language major bickers with — and falls for — a doctoral student as she navigates the ups and downs of love and friendship with college classmates.

Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2019):

• Starring: Fair Xing, Lin Yi,  Daddi Tang
• Episodes: 24
• Genre: Romance

Synopsis

On the cusp of graduation, an accounting major searching for her career winds up living with a genius physics student who shakes up her daily routine.

Well Intended Love (2019):

• Starring: Xu Kai Cheng, Simona Wang, Ian Yi
• Episodes: 16
• Genre: Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

To secure a bone marrow donation, an actress diagnosed with leukemia makes a marriage pact with a young CEO — but love and secrets get in the way.

Tientsin Mystic (2017):

• Starring: Li Xian, Zhang Ming En, Wang Zixuan
• Episodes: 24
• Genre: Fantasy, Horror

Synopsis

In an otherworldly river town, a policeman follows the trail of a sinister force to save his community from deadly spells

Ice Fantasy (2016):

• Starring:Feng Shao Feng, Victoria Song, Ma Tian Yu
• Episodes: 62
• Genre: Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis

The Ice Tribe prince journeys to a sacred mountain to vanquish evil but soon finds himself at war with the Fire Tribe, led by his long-lost brother. Their rival tribes fight an epic and disastrous war. Years later, these half brothers have a new score to settle.

Take my Brother Away (2018):

• Starring:Sun Qian, Joseph Zeng, Lv Xiao Yu
• Episodes: 30
• Genre : Comedy, Romance

Synopsis

Bickering siblings Shi Miao and Shi Fen tackle friendship matters, school drama and the pitfalls of growing up with little parental supervision.

The Princess Weiyoung (2016):

• Starring: Tiffany Tang
• Episodes: 54
• Genre: Historical, Romance

Synopsis

Princess Feng Xin’er (Tiffany Tang) grew up safe and loved, in her Northern Liang home but her carefree life comes crashing down when her father is accused of treason and her entire family is murdered by the power-hungry marshal of the Northern Wei. Barely escaping with her life, Feng Xin’er is determined to avenge her family’s death. The only question is, how? With the death of the Prime Minister’s daughter, Li Weiyoung, Feng Xin’er sees an opportunity and grabs it. Disguising herself as the now dead princess,Feng Xin’er takes on the role of the late Li Weiyoung and infiltrates the royal house of the Northern Wei. Driven by an all-consuming need for revenge, the new Princess Weiyoung does everything in her power to bring down the house of her enemies, but even the best laid plans don’t always go as expected. Caught up in a world of politics and passion, can Princess Weiyoung find a way to rise above the turmoil and make peace with her past?

Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventure (2019):

• Starring: Wang Yu Wei, Rain Wang
• Episodes: 6
• Genre: Historical, Romance

Synopsis

A determined Qing dynasty princess contends with palace intrigue and a vendetta against her family while navigating the treacherous terrain of romance. With a sharp tongue and a fiery temper, she’ll win hearts and conquer minds. They’ll rue the day they tested her patience.

Accidentally In Love (2018):

• Starring: Junchen Guo, Yi Ning Sun, Yi Qin Zhao
• Episodes: 30
• Genre : Comedy, Romance

Rejecting the demands of her wealthy family, a young woman poses as an ordinary college student and crosses paths with a stoic pop star at school

Ashes Of Love (2018):

• Starring:Yang Zi, Deng Lun, Luo Yunxi
• Episodes: 63
• Genre:  Xianxia, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis

Hidden away by her mother, the Floral Goddess, the naïve Jinmi is drawn to Xufeng, the Heavenly Emperor’s son. Yet forces conspire against them.

Legend Of the White Snake (2019):

• Starring: Alan Yu, Ju Jing Yi
• Episodes:36
• Genre: Historical, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy, Supernatural

Synopsis

Spirits have walked unnoticed through the mortal world since the dawn of time. Parts of this world, yet separate, these immortal beings are regarded as nothing but legend by the humans around them. But what happens when these two worlds collide?
Provoked by the actions of a seemingly sly human, an ancient snake spirit takes on a human form, in order to prove him a fraud. Convinced she’s doing the world a favor, Bai Su Zhen (Ju Jing Yi) challenges Xu Xuan (Alan Yu) to a contest of skill but what starts as a heated rivalry soon turns to a burning passion.
Faced with opposition from every side, Bai Su Zhen and Xu Xuan’s love is put to the test time and time again in this newest retelling of a classic folktale.
“The Legend of White Snake” is a 2019 fantasy romance drama directed by Zhi Lei.

A Love So Beautiful (2017):

• Starring: Hu Yitian, Shen Yue, Gao Zhi Ting
• Episodes: 23
• Genre: Romance, Coming of Age, Comedy

Synopsis

The ups and downs of school, family and growing up test the affection between a budding artist and her handsome but indifferent classmate and neighbor.

Love O2O (2016):

• Starring: Shuang Zheng, Yang Yang, Rachel Momo
• Episodes:30
• Genre: Romance, Comedy
  

Synopsis

When a computer-science major gets dumped by her “husband” in an online role-playing game, she attracts a new proposal from the game’s top player.

Find Yourself (2020):

• Starring: Victoria Song, Song Wei Long
• Episodes: 41
• Genre: Romance

Synopsis

A determined entrepreneur navigates a love triangle between a young charmer and an older executive, leading her down an unconventional path to love.

The Qin Empire II: Alliance ( 2012):

• Starring: Fu Da Long,
• Episodes: 51
• Genre: Historical

Synopsis

During the Warring States period, Qin state ruler Duke Xiao recruits statesman Shang Yang to help enact bold reforms that transform western China.

The King’s Avatar ( 2019):

• Starring: Yang Yang, Jiang Shuying, Lai Yumeng
• Episodes: 40
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Friendship, Esports, Fantasy

Synopsis

When an elite gamer is forced out of his professional team, he becomes a manager of an Internet café and reinvents himself to return to online glory.

Empresses In The Palace ( 2011):

• Starring: Sun Li, Ada Choi
• Episodes: 76
• Genre: Romance, Fantasy

Synopsis

A young woman born from one of the Eight Banners family marries the Emperor. After surviving through many murderous scandals and betrayals, she prevails as the most powerful woman in the Emperor’s harem, the Empress Dowager. In the process, she transforms from a kind-hearted, clever girl to a power hungry, manipulative woman.

Eternal Love (2017):

Starring: Yang Mi, Mark Chao, Dilraba Dilmurat
Episodes: 58
Genre: Romance, Fantasy

After the deities Bai Qian and Ye Hua meet and fall in love, their romance stands the test of three lifetimes — each an epic in its own

 Rise Of The Phoenixes (2018):

• Starring: Chen Kun, Ni Ni, Zhao Lixin
• Episodes: 70
• Genre: Romance, Costume, Historical

When a secret from the past rears its head, a respected court scholar must choose between avenging her family and staying true to the prince she loves.

Meteor Garden (2018):

• Starring : Shen Yue, Dylan Wang  and Darren Chen
• Episodes:50
• Genre : Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

Dong Shancai is determined to excel at her dream university, where she encounters an elite clique of dashing, popular high-achievers  and finds love.

Go Go Squid! (2019):

• Starring:Yang Zi, Li Xian
• Episodes: 41
• Genre: Romance, Comedy, Esports

Synopsis

When a brilliant and bubbly IT student falls for an ice-cold professional gamer, they influence and inspire each other to aim for something greater. She’s determined to win his heart. He’s bent on becoming a world champion. Love just might lead them both to victory.

 The Untamed (2019):

• Starring: Sean Xiao, Wang Yibo, Zoey Meng
• Episodes: 50
• Genre: Fantasy , Wuxai 

Synopsis

In a magical world of inter-clan rivalry, two soulmates face treacherous schemes and uncover a dark mystery linked to a tragic event in the past.

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Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures

Netflix original Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures  is a spin-off series to Story of Yanxi Palace that focuses on the next generation.

Fun Facts: Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures

• Chinese Title: 延禧攻略: 金枝玉叶 / Yan Xi Gong Lue: Jin Zhi Yu Ye
• Broadcast Date: December 31, 2019
• Genres: Historical, Romance
• Where To Watch: Net Flix
• Episodes: 6
• It is a spin-off series to Story of Yanxi Palace that focuses on the next generation
• Production Company: Huanyu Film
• Directors: Hui Kai Dong
• Reported that the producers are still locked in negotiations with networks over its release in China.

Synopsis:
Story focuses on a determined Qing dynasty princess, Zhaohua (Wang Herun), daughter of consort Wei Yingluo and Emperor Qianlong, who has to deal with palace intrigue and a vendetta against her family while navigating the treacherous terrain of romance.  She falls in love with Fu Kang An (Wang Yizhe), son of scheming maid Hitara Erqing in the previous series.

Cast:

• Rain Wang Herun as Princess Zhao Hua
• Wang Yizhe as Fu Kang An
• Wang Yu Wei
• Xu Xiaonuo
• Nie Yuan

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Joy of Life

In the twilight years of Eastern Jin, Liu Yu usurps the throne to become the founding emperor of the Liu Song dynasty. Consort Ye’s newborn son is the only royalty to survive the bloody purge, and is adopted by the Imperial Secretariat Fan Jian. At the age of eighteen, Fan Xian’s impending political marriage with a princess makes him extremely popular among the ambitious princes, though he carefully avoids joining any of the factions.

Fan Xian is lauded for his loyalty to the emperor during two successive rebellions, though later discovers he is the biological son of the tyrannical ruler, and that Liu Yu was the one that sent assassins to kill his mother. For revenge as well as the peace of the kingdom, Fan Xian engages in a deadly political struggle with the emperor, and eventually succeeds in forcing Liu Yu to abdicate.

Interesting Facts About Joy Of Life  (2019)

• Genre: Historical, adventure, xianxia
• Episodes: 46
• Broadcast network: Tencent, iQiyi
• Aired: Nov 26, 2019 – ?
• Duration: 45 min.
• Rating: 13+ – Teens 13 or older
• Original Writing: Qing Yu Nian  by Mao Ni
• Director: Sun Hao
• Screenwriter: Wang Juan
• Producer: Chen Ying Jie
• Company: Tencent Pictures, New Classics Media, Dark Blue Pictures

Stars:

• Zhang Ruo Yun as Fan Xian
• Han Hao Lin as young Fan Xian
• Daughter of Prime Minister and Li Yunrui. Fan Xian’s wife.
• Chen Dao Ming as Liu Yu
• Qing Emperor. One of the four Grandmasters in the world.

Soundtrack:

• One Thought One Life by Li Jian
• Remaining Years  by Xiao Zhan

Watch Episodes  Here (see Below)

Joy of life 21 (Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Xiao Zhan) ENG SUB

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Xu Kai 10 Best Chinese Dramas You Should Watch

Xu Kai, also known as Xu Soso, english name Kevin Xu is a Chinese actor and model. In 2013, Xu won the championship in print ads modeling contests held in Guangzhou.

He gained mainstream recognition with his role as Fucha Fuheng in Story of Yanxi Palace, which was a huge hit in China and across Asia. Forbes China listed Xu under their 30 Under 30 China 2019 list which consisted of 30 influential people under 30 years old who have had a substantial effect in their fields.

Here are the 10 Xu Kai 10 Best Chinese Dramas You Should Watch

Untouchable Lovers 

Supporting Role:  as Shen Yu: Rong Zhi’s bodyguard. He and Qingyue are bickering lovers.

• Language: Mandarin
• Episodes: 54
• Director: Li Huizhu
• Origin: China
• Broadcast Period: January 14, 2018 – April 16, 2018
• Also Starring: Guan Xiao Tong as Liu Chu Yu, Song Wei Long as Rong Zhi and Hong Yao as Huan Yuan

Synopsis: In an attempt to overthrow the tyrannical King Liu Zi Ye, an organization replaced his equally ruthless sister with their look-a-like assassin. But her cover was at risk of being blown by the princess’ companion Rong Zhi, who happened to be a spy from a rival country. Their relationship developed as they tried to undercut each other’s subterfuge. The scheming ends with Rong Zhi’s lead but what happens when their old love tale gets retold?

Lin Chu Yu becomes a princess married to Northern Wei and of course, to Rong Zhi, who in this case is the Prince Regent. Rong Zhi on the other hand, takes in a concubine on their wedding night and chooses to sleep with her instead of the princess. What will happen to their love story as time progresses? What will be of the almighty and scheming people of Northern Wei?

Story of Yanxi Palace 

Main Role: as Fuca Fuheng; Leader of the imperial guards, younger brother of Empress Xiaoxianchun. He is a foil for the Emperor, since he is a rather free man without the hamper of pomp and circumstance. In this way, he can be truer himself in love and life, and he maximizes the privilege by being upfront and forward in his feelings, without the hesitation and unease that clouds every step taken by his more powerful superior.

• Genre: Romance, Period drama
• Episodes: 70
• Broadcast network: iQiyi
• Broadcast period: Jul-19, 2018 to Aug. 30, 2018
• Also Starring: Wu Jin Yan as Wei Yingluo,  Nie Yuan as Hongli and Qin Lan as Fucha Langhua

A story revolving around a palace maid with a plucky attitude, street smarts, and a good heart as she maneuvers the dangers in the palace to become a concubine of Emperor Qian Long. During the 6th year of the Qian Long’s reign, Wei Ying Luo finds her way to the Forbidden City as a palace maid to investigate the truth behind her older sister’s death. She vows to exact justice after learning that Hong Zhou is connected to the case. The kind and gentle Empress Xiao Xian Chun worries that Wei Ying Luo would tread on a path of no return, so she does everything in her power to help Ying Luo and to be her pillar of support. Under the Empress’ guidance, Ying Luo becomes a female official and starts to let go of her hatred. However, the Empress dies an untimely death. Misunderstandings arise between Ying Luo and Emperor Qian Long yet they eventually learn to see eye to eye and to find comfort in each other inside the palace that is full of intrigue and conspiracy

Arsenal Military Academy:

 Main Role: as Gu Yan Zhen .

• Genre: Action, War
• Episodes: 48
• Broadcast network: iQiyi
• Broadcast period: Aug 6, 2019 – Sep 6, 2019
• Also Starring: Bai Lu as Xie Yu, Gao Yuer as Jin Xian Ro

Synopsis: Xie Xiang disguises as a guy and sneaks into the Yunnan Military Academy to attend lessons. There, she meets two vastly different guys in Gu Yanzhen and Shen Junshan. The youths work together to fend off their enemies, and in the process learns valuable life lessons.

The Legends:

Main Role: as Mo Qing / Li Chen Lan: Son of the old Demon King. A reticent and silent man who only loves Lu Zhaoyao and is loyal to her. He takes over the position of the Sect Leader after Zhaoyao’s disappearance, and rebuilds the sect to her original wishes.

• English title: The Legends
• Genre: Xianxia, Romance
• Episodes: 55
• Broadcast period: January 28 – April 3, 2019
• Also starring: Bai Lu as Lu Zhaoyao; Dai Xu as Jiang Wu; Xiao Yan as Qin Zhiyan

Synopsis: Lu Zhaoyao saves Mo Qing (Li Chenlan) who was held in captive, discover that Li Chenlan was one step ahead of her in seizing the demonic sword. The enormous impact of the Wan Yun sword caused Zhaoyao to be injured. Five years later when she fully recovered, Zhaoyao decides to return to her own sect, but find out that Li Chenlan is now the leader of the sect. Zhaoyao conceals her identity, and using Li Chenlan’s love for her, sent him to complete various dangerous missions. However she gradually became touched by Li Chenlan’s love for her. Eventually, the two would work together to defeat the reawakened Luo Mingxuan.

Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain:

Main Role as Wang

• Genre: Xianxia, comedy
• Episodes: 37
• Broadcast network: iQiyi, Tencent
• Broadcast period: Nov, 12
• Also Starring: Sandrine Pinna as Wang Wu, Gao Yu Er as Feng Ling

Synopsis: A story that follows Wang Lu, a young genius, who enters the Lingjian Mountain Sect and embarks on an unconventional journey towards immortal cultivation.

Zhaoge:

Supporting Role: As Yang Jian : Jiang Ziya’s capable right-hand-man and The strongest general of Xiqi State.

• Genre: Historical, Mythology, Romance
• Episodes: 50
• Broadcast network: IQiyi
• Broadcast period: 2020
• Also Starring: Zhang Zhe Han as  Ji Fa, Wu Jin Yan  as Daji

Synopsis:  The series is set in the later years of Shang dynasty, and revolves around Ji Fa‘s life as a hostage in Zhaoge and his journey to become a legendary ruler. It involves fantasy elements originating from Investiture of the Gods.

Imperial Cuisine: 

Main Role: as Lu Xingqiao: a former beggar and Su Yuehua, a genius cook

• Also Known As: Shang Shi
• Genres: Food, Friendship, Romance, Drama
• Episodes: 50
• Airs: 2020
•  Network: Hunan TV
• Also Starring: Bai Lu as Yao Zijin

Synopsis: Set during the Ming dynasty, the drama revolves around the food bureau of the imperial palace. To host diplomatic corps and government intelligence agencies from around the world, the Yongle Emperor decides to recruit women who are talented in cooking to the food bureau. After a tough selection, Yao Zijin manage to enter the food bureau as a palace maid. She meets Lu Xingqiao, a former beggar and Su Yuehua, a genius cook. The three of them work together and encourage one another, coming up with unique cuisines which incorporate Chinese medicine, and also re-creating old classic famous dishes. Yao Zijin slowly works her way up in the food bureau, and also improving her craft at the same time. Finally, she realizes the real meaning of “food” and decides to give up competing for the position of “Shang Shi”, instead deciding to leave the palace and spread the beauty of Chinese cuisine among the ordinary folks.

Ode to Daughter of Great Tang (Court Lady):

Main Role as Cheng Chumo:  a playful and wayward young man. He falls in love with Fu Rou (Li Yi Tong), the  daughter of a merchant family. In order to win Fu Rou’s heart, Chu Mo begins to study diligently.

• Genre: Historical
• Episodes: 45
• Episodes: 70
• Broadcast period: Expected in 2020
• Duration: 45 min
• Also Starring: Li Yi Tong as Fu Rou, Tan Jian Ci as Li Ke

Synopsis: Drama that follows son of one of founding marshals of the Tang Empire, Cheng Chumo ( Xu Kai ) a playful and wayward young man. He falls in love with Fu Rou (Li Yi Tong), the  daughter of a merchant family. In order to win Fu Rou’s heart, Chu Mo begins to study diligently.

Chu Mo soon decided to follow in father’s footstep and serve his country by fighting against pirates who are harassing the coast of China.

Falling Into Your Smile:

Main role: as Lu Sicheng: a professional gamer.

• Adapted from Ni wei xiao shi hen mei (你微笑时很美) by Qing Mei
• Genre: eSports, Romance, Youth
• Episodes:
• Broadcast network: Tencent
• Broadcast period: 2020
• Also starring: Cheng Xiao as Tong Yao

Dance of the Empire:

Main Role: as Li Xuan a half-human and half-demon.

• Genre: Historical, fantasy
• Episodes:
• Broadcast network: iQiyi
• Broadcast period: 2020
• Also starring: Wu Jia Yi as Su Youling and Hani Kezi as Long Wei’er

Synopsis: Set in the Tang era, where humans co-exists alongside demons. A man who is of half-human and half-demon blood named Li Xuan broke the temporal peace of the world. The story follows Li Xuan as he deals with the responsibility of protecting his different bloodlines, as well as his relationship with Su Youling, a spy from the demon tribe and his human lover, Long Wei’er.

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Top 10 Most Viewed Chinese Dramas

We put together this “Top 10 Most Viewed Chinese Dramas “, all dramas in this list have over 20 billion online views.
This list might be a good start for beginners looking for a Quality cdrama to watch.

10) The Journey of Flower

• Episodes: 58
• Views: First Chinese drama to surpass 20 billion online views
• Stars: Wallace Huo, Zhao Liying

The Journey of Flower is a 2015 Chinese television series starring Wallace Huo and Zhao Liying. It is based on the fictional novel of the same name written by Fresh Guoguo.

Hua Qiangu (Zhao Liying) is an unlucky orphan born with a strange scent which attracts demons, and therefore is hated and feared by all the villagers.

9) Love O2O

• Episodes: 30
• Views: 25 billion
• Stars: Yang Yang as Xiao Nai, Zheng Shuang as Bei Weiwei

Love O2O  is a 2016 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name written by Gu Man, starring Zheng Shuang and Yang Yang. It aired on Jiangsu TV and Dragon TV from 22 August to 6 September 2016.Two popular college students who fell in love through an online RPG game

8) Ode To Joy

• Stars: Liu Tao as An Di, Jiang Xin as Fan Shengmei, Wang Zi Wen as Qu Xiaoxiao, Yang Zi as Qiu Yingying
• Episodes: 52
• Viewers: 27  billion

Often described as Chinese Version of “Sex In the City” this  story revolves around five ladies living in Apartment Ode to Joy and their experience in love and work as independent modern women.

7) Nobel Aspiration /Legend of Chusen

• Episodes : 58
• Viewers: 27.81  billions
• Stars: Li Yi Feng as Zhang Xiaofan, Zhao Li Ying as Bi Yao

Zhang Xiaofan’s entire village is massacred, and he and his good friend Lin Jingyu are adopted by the righteous Qing Yun Sect. Though Zhang Xiaofan lacks the skills to become a skilled cultivator, he is treated kindly by his fellow disciples and teachers. One day, he acquires a magical weapon which allows him to become a strong cultivator. By chance, he is able to learn the skills of the Heavenly book, and becomes the first person to possess cultivation from Fu (Buddhist), Dao (Taoist), and Mo (Heretics). He meets and falls in love with Bi Yao, the daughter of the Ghost King, leader of the demon sect, but their love faces numerous hurdles as the tension between the righteous sects and the demon sects intensifies.

6) The Princess Weiyoung (2016)

• Stars: Tiffany Tang as Li Weiyang
• Episodes: 54
• Viewers: 27.9  billion

The princess of Northern Liang takes on the identity of her Savior Li Weiyang to seek revenge against the people who annihilated her kingdom.Tiffany Tang as Li Weiyang.

5) Legend of  Mi Yue (2015)

• Episode: 80
• Viewers: 28.9 billion
• Stars: Sun Li as Mi Yue, Liu Tao as Mi Shu

The drama details the legendary life of Mi Ba Zi, a young girl who lived in Chu during the Warring States period. She was sent to Qin as a concubine and part of her sister Mi Shu’s dowry, separating her from first love Huang Xie. Ying Si passes away while his sons are still battling for the throne, and ultimately, Ying Dang comes out as the successor. Mi Yue is banished to Yan with her son. However, Ying Dang suddenly dies, leaving Qin in a state of chaos. Mi Yue enlists the help of Yi Qu of Xiongnu’s army, successfully returning to Qin, suppressing political revolts and instates her son Ying Ji on the throne. Thus, Mi Yue became the first Empress Dowager in China’s history.

4) Fights Break Sphere /  Battle Through the Heavens

• Episodes : 52
• Viewers: 30.2  billions
• Stars: Leo Wu Lei as Xiao Yan, Jelly Lin Yun as Xiao er

Xiao Yan, a martial arts prodigy at aged 9 his mother was killed by evil enemies of the Jianghu. Xiao Yan’s martial arts stopped developing since. He meets Yao Chen, his mother’s master, inside the ring his mother had given him. With the help of Yao Chen, Xiao Yan’s martial arts begin to improve he also begins to investigates his  mother’s and Yao Chen’s deaths . Slowly, the mysteries begin to unravel .

3) In the Name of the People  (2017)

• Episodes : 52
• Viewers: 34.11 billions
• Stars: Lu Yi as Hou Liangping, Zhang Feng Yi as Sha Ruijin

TV drama series based on the web novel of the same name by Zhou Meisen. Its plot revolves around a prosecutor’s efforts to unearth corruption in a present-day fictional Chinese city.

2) Princess Agents (2017)

• Episode: 68
• Viewers: 48.22 billion
• Stars: Zanilia Zhao Liying as Chu Qiao, Kenny Lin Gengxin as Yu Wenyue

Story follows Chu Qiao (Zhao Liying) during the chaotic times of Northern Wei( 386–535). she is kidnapped and turned into a slave.

After been  thrown into a forest along with other slaves to  hunted as sport for rich lords. Luckily  she is save  by the Prince of Northern Yan, Yan Xun (Shawn Dou) and Yuwen Yue.

1) Eternal Love (2017)

• Episodes : 58
• Viewers: 52.28  billions
• Stars: Yang Mi as Bai Qian, Mark Chao as Ye Hua

Eternal Love: also known as Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms,It is based on the xianxia novel of the same name (released as To the Sky Kingdom in English) by Tang Q.
Tells of the story between two deities Bai Qian and Ye Hua, and their love story that transcends three lifetimes.
As of 1 August 2018, the series has reached 50 billion views, becoming the most watched television series in China.

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