Huang Hai Bing is a Chinese actor who was born on July 23, 1973, in Shanghai, China. He studied at the Central Academy of Drama, graduating in 1996, but made his debut in 1994 when he appeared in a martial arts-themed TV drama series. He has since gone on to appear in numerous hit TV series titles, including the recent “Legend of Awakening” (2020) and “The Love Lasts Two Minds” (2020).

Huang Hai Bing

Wei Zhi (Ju Jing Yi) is a young mortal woman who, out of devotion to her family, has resolved to do what it takes to enter and graduate from the elite Egret Academy. Everyone has always looked down on her and considered her at best a bumbling buffoon and at worst a dangerous jinx who brings bad luck wherever she goes. She manages to gain acceptance to the academy, but can only just about get by here.

But it is here that she meets the sun deity Yan Yue (Fiction Guo). Somehow, he discovers, she alone can break through his otherwise impenetrable aura. The duo’s paths appear to have crossed before, in previous lives. But it is not long before Wei Zhi learns that she is not just a normal mortal: She is actually the reincarnation of the phoenix spirit, a badly misunderstood – but highly powerful entity. It is the sun deity’s duty to destroy the phoenix before it can wreak havoc on multiple realms. But a bond has begun to form between Yan Yue and Wei Zhi. Can love save them from a terrible fate?

This drama was based on the hit novel “The Mistaken Eternal Life” by Lin Jia Cheng.

“Beauty of Resilience” is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Hu Yi Juan.

Beauty of Resilience

The Boundless Love Team

Tencent

As the daughter of the Crown Prince, Princess Jia Nan (Ju Jing Yi) has spent her entire life living within the palace walls. Fully aware that life within the palace affords no freedom, Jia Nan could have allowed herself to become bitter and resentful with age, but instead has chosen to maintain a pleasant, carefree demeanor. As lighthearted as she may be, Jia Nan has no desire to become someone else’s puppet.&nbsp;

Relying on her wit and ingenuity, Jia Nan has worked hard to avoid the political scheming and fighting that often takes place within the inner palace. Just as Jia Nan works to change her fate, Imperial Army Guard, Li Qian (Joseph Zeng) hopes to someday reverse his destiny as well. Scarred by events of the past, Li Qian has dedicated his life to advancing in his career, knowing that every step up gains him access to new information. Constantly searching for clues that will bring him answers to the past, Li Qian soon finds himself crossing paths with Princess Jia Nan.&nbsp;

Agreeing to work together to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way, Jia Nan and Li Qian begin a quest that, if successful, will allow them to remain with their loved ones for a lifetime. The only question is, can either of them find a way to escape the grasp destiny already seems to have on them?

Adapted from the novel “Mu Nan Zhi” by Zhi Zhi, “Rebirth For You” is a 2021 Chinese historical romance drama directed by Zhi Lei.

Rebirth For You

⚙️ Gears of Love ❤️

Jiangsu TV, iQiyi

Ai Qing (Li Yi Tong) – also known by her gaming handle Appledog – is one of the top robot combat players in the land. A model professional, smart, and friendly, she has no shortage of fans. And chief among them is Wu Bai (Hu Yi Tian) – also known as DT.

Under Ai Qing’s tutelage, Wu Bai developed a keen passion for robot war contests and gaming, eventually becoming a star performer in his own right.

Now he has risen to become the robot combat scene’s biggest rising star, captaining a promising team new team named Pirate, which threatens to outshine even Ai Qing’s powerful Appledog team.

Despite their professional rivalry, the duo has remained close – and their feelings for one another keep growing, with romance also possibly in the cards.

But the ultimate challenge will come at the annual Robot Combat Competition, where teams Pirate, Appledog, and more duke it out for a much-prized trophy!

This drama was based on a novel by Mo Bao Fei Bao, and sees the two main characters reprise roles they played in the drama series “Go Go Squid!”

“Go Go Squid 2: Dt, Appledog's Time” is a 2021 drama series that was directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

Go Go Squid 2: Dt, Appledog's Time

The Puppy Love Team

iQIYI

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

Jiangsu TV

The adopted son of the Qin family, Qin Wen Tian (Peter Sheng) was born with the entire world against him. Sick and weak as a child, his family eventually decides that it would be best to send him to live at the Bai Manor. Having arranged a marriage between Qin Wen Tian and Bai Qiu Xue (Tang Jing Mei) when the two were very young, the move would solidify the ties between the two families. Little do the elders of the Qin family know that the Bai family has set their sights on a much more advantageous match.

With Qin Wen Tian standing between them and a connection to the royal Ye family, the elders of the Bai family make plans to have Wen Tian assassinated. However, their plans go awry when Wen Tian escapes. Running for his life, Wen Tian seeks refuge with the Jiuhua Sect, a school dedicated to the study of martial arts. While planning his revenge, Wen Tian befriends his new master’s daughter, Mo Qing Cheng (Wang Zi Wen), and the crown prince, Yi Wu Wei (Jacky Heung), who was forced into hiding after his brother made a play for the crown.

Putting his own desire for revenge aside, Wen Tian agrees to help Wu Wei take back his rightful throne. Making their way to the Imperial City, the three friends set out to confront the usurper, Yi Tian Jiao (Liu Run Nan). But to take back the crown, they’ll have to confront more than a greedy prince. Will their strength and determination be enough to overthrow the plans of the dark-hearted villain backing Tian Jiao and undo the evil that has been wrought at his hands?

Adapted from Jing Wu Hen’s novel, “Ancient Godly Monarch”, “God of Lost Fantasy” is a 2020 action historical fantasy drama directed by Hu Chu Xi.

God of Lost Fantasy

During the days of the Tang Dynasty (618-907CE), Chinese arts and culture are experiencing a golden age. Poetry is highly prized – and the rewards for becoming a prominent poet are great.

Luo Qiu Chi (Fan Shi Qi) is a talented young poet – a poor scholar from a troubled background who is dreaming of a life full of art and writing.
He is forced to leave his family home and hide his true identity in order to pursue his poetry dreams.

Fortunately, he one day meets a female scholar named Wen Ren Jun (Xiao Yu Lu). She decides to help him as he attempts to pass the tough entrance test for the prestigious Zhu Xiu Academy.

He manages to gain admission – but now the going really gets tough.

He forms a bitter rivalry with the Zhu Xiu Academy’s star pupil. And then he must truly prove his mettle when he is selected to take part in a fiercely competitive poetry competition against the top scholars of a rival kingdom.

Luckily, Wen Ren Jun and other newfound friends are ready to help Luo Qiu Chi duke it out against the best young poets in the land.

“Qing Qing Zi Jin” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was directed by Xu Fei.

Qing Qing Zi Jin

Youku

The leader of the Shao Yang clan hosts a magic and martial arts tournament for young apprentices. His daughter Chu Xuan Ji (Crystal Yuan), who has been deprived of the use of her senses, has been entered in the competition – even though her skills are far from advanced.

Also taking part in the competition is the Lize Palace’s star student Yu Si Feng (Cheng Yi).

Students are forbidden from embarking on romantic relationships with one another. But when the two meet, they first become firm friends…and then start to develop much deeper feelings for one another.

After a dispute between other students, Chu Xuan Ji is injured and the two young students become separated.

To make matters worse, Yu Si Feng is cursed with a spell that forces him to wear a mask that will only fall away if he can find true love.

But four years later, their paths cross again – and the duo slowly begins to learn that their pasts (as well as their futures) may well be intertwined, with heavenly forces very interested in their fate.

This series was adapted from a novel named “The Glass Maiden,” which was written by Shi Si Lang.

“Love and Redemption” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was co-direct by Yin Tao and Mai Guan Zhi.

Love and Redemption

Destined ❤ Love Team

iQiyi

In a land ravaged by supernatural forces of evil, mortals attempt to fight back with martial arts and magic. Throughout the realm, competing academies have emerged, where promising young students learn how to use magic and fighting skills to defeat demonic foes.

Into this world are cast two orphans, the rebellious but genial Lu Ping (Chen Fei Yu) and Su Tang (Deng En Xi). After being imprisoned for many years, they plot and execute a daring escape.

Despite their lowly status as runaways, they actually possess exceptional magical powers. The dean of a leading martial arts academy recognizes their great potential and offers to take them on as students.

After enrolling, they meet a number of fellow students, such as Xi Fan (Dylan Xiong) and Mo Lin (Yu Yi Je). They also meet the somewhat haughty Qin Sang (Cheng Xiao), the daughter of a prominent general.

Together with these new allies, the budding young martial artists hone their skills in inter-academy contests – as they prepare to take on the forces of evil!

This drama was based on a novel of the same name written by Hu Die Lan (also known as Butterfly Blue).

“Legend of Awakening” is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Vicky Wong.

Legend of Awakening

The Awakeners

The year is 907 CE and the Later Liang dynasty has just taken control of what is now Northern China.

A general’s daughter named Yuan Qing Li (Chen Yu Qi) is traveling to a quiet nunnery to meditate in peace. However, a gang of bandits attacks her party, abducting her and leaving her unconscious.

She is rescued by benevolent forces, but wakes up days later, without any memories about the person she used to be, living a life that she does not believe to be her own.

She also discovers that she is due to marry – something she does not want to do.

She decides to run away and go undercover, disguising herself as a man. 

The martial arts skills she learned when she was younger soon come in handy, and she rises to the rank of county constable.

Meanwhile, the Duke of the Liang, Jing Ci (Alan Yu), has also gone undercover as a lowly Liang official in a bid to expose a fiendish conspiracy that threatens to take down the government.

The duo teams up in a bid to put an end to the corruption – and help Yuan Qing Li discover her true identity.

“The Love Lasts Two Minds” is a 2020 Chinese period drama directed by Yu Cui Hua and Liu Zhen Ming.

The Love Lasts Two Minds

Ten thousand years ago the God of War, Jiu Chen (Chang Chen), fought the vile demon lord in a battle so intense, it pushed him to the outermost edge of his limits. Desperate to save the world from the all-consuming evil of the demon lord, Jiu Chen fought with all his might and in the end, managed to seal the foul demon away for good.

Exhausted after his victory, the God of War fell into a deep slumber, his sleep a guarantee to the people that they were safe. And so they were until the young fairy maiden, Ling Xi (Ni Ni), accidentally wakes him from his slumber.

Despite his irritation at being disturbed, Jiu Chen can’t help but notice the fair maiden’s beauty. Smitten from the very beginning, the two soon fall in love but their happiness together is short-lived. Born with an evil miasma that can free the demon lord from Jiu Chen’s seal, Ling Xi is the living embodiment of everything evil in the world; her very existence, a dangerous threat to the world.

Encouraged by the gods to end the world’s suffering before it begins, Jiu Chen has two choices before him: save the woman he loves, or let the world fall to darkness. Forced to make an impossible decision, Jiu Chen struggles against his destiny, knowing that whatever he chooses, the fate of the world rests solely in his hands.

“Love and Destiny” is a 2019 historical fantasy romance drama directed by Lin Yu Fen.

Love and Destiny

Divine Destiny

Hunan TV

During the lawless times of the Northern Wei, innocent citizens were kidnapped and turned into slaves.


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Chu Qiao (Zhao Li Ying) is one of the unlucky people who becomes enslaved and then thrown into a forest as a hunting target for the rich lords. Yan Xun (Dou Xiao), the Prince of Northern Yan, rescues Chu Qiao, and they develop a strong bond. But when she becomes embroiled with the powerful Yuwen family and Yuwen Yue (Lin Geng Xin) takes an interest in her, Chu Qiao will have to decide where her loyalties lie.


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“Princess Agents” is a 2017 Chinese drama series directed by Wu Jin Yuan. It is based on the novel 11 Chu Te Gong Huang Fei written by Xiao Xiang Dong Er.


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