Liu Lin is a Chinese actress who was born on April 13, 1974, in Beijing, China. She attended the Beijing Film Academy and made her acting debut in 1993, featuring in the film “Beside the High Building.” She has since gone on to become a mainstay of Chinese dramas and movies, appearing in the 2007 series “Cold Arrow” and “Romance of Our Parents” (2014). More recently, she appeared in “Brilliant Class 8” (2022) and “Left Right” (also 2022).

Liu Lin

The lives of former high school classmates Chen Mai Dong (Li Xian) and Zhuang Jie (Zhou Yu Tong) have turned out very differently. A former wild-living rebel, Mai Dong’s once-carefree life was derailed by a momentous, life-changing event. He has since become a funeral makeup artist, applying cosmetic treatment for cadavers before they are entered. Zhuang Jie, meanwhile, suffered debilitating injuries in a traffic accident, but has overcome her disabilities to become a successful salesperson. Their reunion leads them to find solace and comfort in one another’s company. Could this lead them to happiness – and even love? This 2024 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by She Mu Si and directed by Liang Cheng.

Will Love in Spring

Imperfect Love

Liao Tao

iQIYI

In the year 2035, the development of artificial intelligence has progressed so far that the world now has a substantial population of humanoid robots. Entirely indistinguishable from humans, these androids have started to raise some serious concerns among the general public.

While the vast majority of the population has found more civilized ways to voice their concerns, there have been some who have decided to take more drastic measures. When a string of android murders begins to make headlines, an organization known as Mingmou is called in to investigate. Assigned to the team charged with investigating this series of murders are Cheng Nuo (Song Wei Long) and An Qiu (Vicky Chen). While Cheng Nuo is cool and level-headed, An Qiu demonstrates an exceptional level of empathy, making them an excellent team.&nbsp;

Determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding these android murders, Cheng Nuo and An Qiu quickly discover that the complexities of life itself have severely blurred the lines between human and android. Caught up in a series of cascading crises, does this dynamic duo have what it takes to rewrite the fate of both humans and androids?

Set in the not-too-distant future, “The Bionic Life” is a 2023 science fiction thriller drama directed by Leste Chen and Hsu Chao Jen.

The Bionic Life

🏃Humanoids on the Run💉

Tencent

As a successful attorney with a thriving career, the last thing on Qin Shi’s (Yang Mi) mind is marriage. Her parents, however, can think of nothing else. Determined to see their daughter married, Qin Shi’s parents have been trying to force her into marriage for ages, but to no avail. Determined to land a position at Cheng and Hui, one of the top law firms in the country, Qin Shi is focused solely on advancing her career. Little does she know that one of the requirements for working at Cheng and Hui is being married.

Aware of the law firm’s hiring requirements, Qin Shi changes the marital status on her resume to “married”. With such an impressive resume and her brother’s little tweak, it doesn’t take long for Qin Shi to land the job. However, things get more than a little complicated when her "husband" Yang Hua (Xu Kai) appears on the scene. Hoping to clarify the situation, Qin Shi tries to approach her boss but can't seem to find the right moment. With his parents forcing him into a blind date with Qin Shi’s biggest rival, Yang Hua decides the best way to help them both out of their current predicament is to marry Qin Shi. Acknowledging that the plan is mutually beneficial, the two head straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau to register their marriage.

Though her sudden marriage solves one set of problems, another quickly arises as both Qin Shi and Yang Hua’s parents suspect the two are up to something. Between dodging their parents' questions and Qin Shi’s ex suddenly coming back into her life, this newlywed couple has a lot to deal with. Will their rash decision to marry come back to haunt them or will it eventually lead them toward a brighter future?

A delightful tale of finding love in unexpected places, “She & Her Perfect Husband” is a 2022 Chinese romance drama directed by Lin Yan.

She and Her Perfect Husband

iQiyi

On the day her father is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Lin Zhao Xi’s (Zhang Zi Feng) heart is broken. Already suffering a fatal blow, her heart almost shatters completely once she learns that her long-time crush, Chu Pei Zhi (Steven Zhang) is going abroad to further his studies. Unable to follow Pei Zhi abroad, unsure of how to help her father, and miserable with the life she’s made for herself thus far, Zhao Xi finds herself sinking into a veritable pit of despair. But when she stumbles upon a mysterious mathematical formula, everything changes in an instant.

Transported to a parallel world, Zhao Xi finds she’s reverted to her twelve-year-old self. Realizing she has the ability to change her fate in this new world, Zhao Xi decides to follow her heart. With the help of her father, Zhao Xi allows herself to pursue her long-hidden love of mathematics. After participating in the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Camp, Zhao Xi returns to her current world but is soon-after transported back to another parallel universe. This time a high school senior, Zhao Xi finds herself relying on Pei Zhi to help her find the courage she needs to face life.

Learning more about herself with every trip she takes, Zhao Xi once again returns to her real world. With the lessons she’s learned, will she finally have the courage she needs to change her fate?

Adapted from the web novel “Genius Fundamentals” by Zhang Er, “The Heart of Genius” is a 2022 Chinese science-fiction romance directed by Shen Yan.

The Heart of Genius

🌏A genius' world 🌏

Xiang Dong Nan (Cheney Chen) is a top-billing singer-songwriter. His fame is unparalleled, and he has thousands of adoring fans. But he has an arrogant attitude, which has let many in the media world to label him an uncooperative diva. When reports surface, accusing him of plagiarizing a song he wrote, the public turns on him and other factors also enter the equation – finally forcing him from the limelight altogether.

His cunning, long-serving personal assistant Lin Sheng (Wang Rui Chang) tells Xiang Dong Nan about an opportunity to take part in a reality TV show whereby he must teach music to a class of young children. Lin Sheng says that doing so will help him win back his fans’ hearts. At first, Xiang Dong Nan is reluctant, but he eventually agrees to take part in the project, teaching class 8 the fundamentals of music. But he begins to develop suspicions that the “reality show” may actually be a fake. While at the school, his path crosses with that of the English teacher Su Qi (Zhang Jia Ning), who does not like his attitude and keeps getting into quarrels with the singer. Meanwhile, Lin Sheng starts to get to know the school’s principal Su Man (Zhang Li). Will Xiang Dong Nan ever truly take to his new role as a teacher? Is the reality TV show real or bogus? And could love bloom in these unusual circumstances?

“Brilliant Class 8” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Chen An Jun.

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