“Nothing But Thirty” was a hot topic during its run in China and constantly trended on Weibo for its plot line and characters. The series itself revolves around women in their thirties and specifically focuses on the lives of Wang Manni (Maggie Jiang), who works at a high-end luxury brand and seeks a life above… Continue reading 9 Of The Best Moments From C-Drama “Nothing But Thirty”
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6 C-Dramas & TW-Dramas To Watch If You Love BL/Bromance Stories
Taiwan’s drama industry has been producing some more BL dramas! For example, the “HIStory” series in particular recently released a third installment! In regards to China’s drama industry, censorship on homosexual relationships still applies, so even if the drama is based on a novel of BL genre it technically can only make it to air if it… Continue reading 6 C-Dramas & TW-Dramas To Watch If You Love BL/Bromance Stories
5 Memorable C-Drama And TW-Drama Confessions To Celebrate 5/20
Happy May 20th! 5/20 is a romantic holiday that’s celebrated in China. The individual numbers five, two, and zero sound similar to “I love you” in Chinese, hence it’s a day to express one’s love to another. In celebration of this holiday, there’s no better way than to share how our heroes and heroines in dramas confess!… Continue reading 5 Memorable C-Drama And TW-Drama Confessions To Celebrate 5/20
8 C-Dramas To Watch When You Need A Pick-Me-Up
There are numerous dramas to choose from if you want to watch something as a pick-me-up, and it’s no secret that watching these kinds of dramas helps to boost people’s moods. If you need a good laugh, something light to take your mind off things, cute or sweet moments to fill your day, or heartwarming stories that will lift… Continue reading 8 C-Dramas To Watch When You Need A Pick-Me-Up
6 Modern Fantasy And Supernatural C-Dramas And TW-Dramas To Add To Your Watchlist
The fantasy and supernatural genres are commonly seen in costume dramas, but they have also steadily made wonderful impacts on modern C-dramas and TW-dramas to offer new takes and fresh plotlines! Here are some series with fantasy or supernatural elements to add to your watchlist. Warning: mild spoilers down below. “Some Day or One Day”… Continue reading 6 Modern Fantasy And Supernatural C-Dramas And TW-Dramas To Add To Your Watchlist
Worth The Anticipation: 5 Reasons To Watch “Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book”
Dilraba Dilmurat and Vengo Gao reunite in the highly anticipated adaptation “Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book.” Bai Feng Jiu (Dilraba Dilmurat) is the next ruler in line for her fox clan. She falls for Dong Hua Dijun (Vengo Gao), who saves her life when she nearly gets attacked by demons. In order to repay… Continue reading Worth The Anticipation: 5 Reasons To Watch “Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book”
Lighthearted And Enchanting: 5 Reasons To Watch “Dreaming Back To The Qing Dynasty”
“Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty” stars some fresh faces and sets itself during the battle of succession by the Kangxi Emperor’s (Liu Jun) sons. Xiao Wei (Landy Li) is an intern at an architecture firm. While doing some research around the Forbidden City for a project, she meets an old woman who gives her a… Continue reading Lighthearted And Enchanting: 5 Reasons To Watch “Dreaming Back To The Qing Dynasty”
15 C-Dramas That Caused A Sensation in 2019
Hundreds of Chinese dramas are released every year both online and through television broadcasting. 2019’s crop of web series and televised dramas came out fairly strong! Here is a list of just some of the popular, highly rated, or talked about dramas for either Chinese or international fans. “A Little Reunion” “A Little Reunion” was one of the most… Continue reading 15 C-Dramas That Caused A Sensation in 2019
A Heartwarming Ode To Proofreaders: 5 Reasons To Watch C-Drama “Standing In The Time”
Xing Zhao Lin and An Yue Xi pair up in the modern drama “Standing in the Time”! In this drama, Li Xiao (An Yue Xi) is at the cusp of ending her internship at the fashion magazine RESA and is anticipating an offer to stay as a full-time fashion editor. As luck would have it, there… Continue reading A Heartwarming Ode To Proofreaders: 5 Reasons To Watch C-Drama “Standing In The Time”
3 Ways “Legend Of The Phoenix” Differentiates Itself From Other Palace C-Dramas
“Legend of the Phoenix” follows Ye Ningzhi (He Hong Shan), a sprightly circus performer who falls for Wei Guang (Jeremy Tsui), a strategist for the royal palace. She gets embroiled in the power struggle between Emperor Pang Tong (Cui Peng) and Grand Princess Pang Zhen (Liu Min). Ye Ningzhi later enters the palace, resolving to… Continue reading 3 Ways “Legend Of The Phoenix” Differentiates Itself From Other Palace C-Dramas