Zhang Yu Xi

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MGTV

After failing to reach the career success she hoped for in her 30s, Ye Meng (Zhang Yu Xi) quits her job and returns to her hometown, where she plans to live a slower, small-town lifestyle. She isn't looking for a relationship, but meets Li Jin Yu (Bi Wen Jun), a mysterious man with a cold exterior but a kind, affectionate gaze. Ye Meng helps Jin Yu open up as they get to know each other, and they gradually fall in love. However, their relationship is put to the test when Ye Meng learns that Jin Yu's family is linked to her mother's illness and death from several years ago. This time, Jin Yu must support Ye Meng – will she be able to heal her unresolved trauma, or will Jin Yu's presence only make things harder for her? This drama was adapted from the web novel "Shen Qing Yan" by Er Dong Tu Zi.

Deep Affectionate Eyes

☆ Stars in our eyes ☆

Ye Meng

Mango TV

The Righteous Alliance and the Demonic Sect have been locked in conflict for thousands of years. Against all odds, Mo Xiao (Tong Meng Shi), a descendant of the Righteous Alliance, becomes friends with Feng Li Xue (Zhang Yu Xi), heir to the demonic lordship. But their bond is seemingly shattered when Mo Xiao, while trying to rescue his master, accidentally pushes Li Xue off a cliff. Believing she was betrayed, her affection turns into deep-seated hatred. A decade later, Li Xue—now known as Wu Chen and suffering from amnesia—is in line to become the Demonic Sect's leader. Meanwhile, Mo Xiao rises to lead the Righteous Alliance, placing them on an inevitable collision course. Facing off as enemies, a deadly battle threatens to ensue. But what will happen when they discover that their fates are more deeply intertwined than they ever imagined—stretching far beyond their present lifetimes?

Destiny & Saving

🐦‍🔥Destiny&Saving🐉

Feng Li Xue / Wu Chen / Ni Huang

Youku

Wandering physician Ye Ping An (Liu Shi Shi) arrives in the city of Luo Yang while investigating a mysterious old case, but becomes notorious for her unconventional medical practices that instill fear in the people. When an esteemed official is found murdered in his home, Yuan Shao Cheng (Shawn Dou), a skilled yet low-born magistrate who's desperate to climb up the political hierarchy, is assigned the case. Seeing an opportunity to boost his standing, he names Ping An as the murderer, despite inconsistencies in the evidence. Is Ping An an innocent scapegoat, or are there greater conspiracies at play?

Kill My Sins

Cursed Healer & the Magistrate

Ni Shang

Tang San (Zhou Yi Ran) is a member of the Shrek Seven Devils – a group of fighters who brought peace to a once-divided realm. After winning an important competition, Tang San must leave his comrades-in-arms – including Xiao Wu (Zhang Yu Xi), with whom he shares a deep bond of affection. He retreats to a secret location to hone his skills, with his father’s help. But the forces of evil refuse to sit still: soon, a powerful leader emerges with a plan to seize power over the realm and crush all his opponents. The time has come to reconvene the devils. But do Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the rest have what it takes to defeat this fearsome scheme? This drama is the follow-up to “Douluo Continent,” and was adapted from a novel by Tang Jia San Shao.

The Land Of Warriors

🐇 Shrek Devils Team 🌱

Xiao Wu

Song Yao (Zhang Yu Xi) has an unusual power: The ability to make wayward rich men fall in love with her, just by making them look into her eyes. She has used this ability to bend wealthy scumbags to her will and reform their ways. But has she met her match in Ji Cheng Chuan, aka Qin Hao (Wang Zi Qi)? The latter is a conman posing as the heir of a powerful business group. A battle of the wits ensues – but will Cupid emerge the winner? This 2024 Chinese drama series was directed by Zhong Qing.

Guess Who I Am

Song Yao

While searching for a plant with extraordinary medicinal properties, Fu Yunshen (Cheng Yi), researcher at a pharmaceutical company crosses paths with Dr. Zhu Jiu (Zhang Yu Xi), who is on a humanitarian mission. Despite a rough initial meeting, they develop strong feelings for each other. However, tragedy soon tears them apart. A year later, fate reunites them, and this time, they are determined to fight for their love. Will love prevail this second time around? Based on the novel by Qi Wei, this 2023 Chinese series was directed by Leon Li and Liu Hong Yuan.

South Wind Knows

How to Cultivate a Botanist

Xu Qing You (Zhang Yu Xi) is ready to take her 10-year relationship with Fan Yun Xi (Li Zi Feng) to the next level, but when she discovers his infidelity, she calls off the engagement. Drowning her sorrows at a bar, Qing You meets Mo Ling Ze (Liu Xue Yi) and, despite a rocky start, ends up spending the night with him. Qing You plans to forget the one-night stand until she arrives at work to find that Ling Ze is the new head of operations at her company. Forced to work together, this unlikely duo begins to appreciate each other. However, when Qing You’s ex-fiance wants her back, things get complicated. Which man will ultimately win her heart? Lin Yi directed this 2021 Chinese romance series.

Love at Night

💘 Tempted by You Team 💘

In Tang Dynasty China, the Emperor battles powerful eunuchs led by Qiu Shi Liang (He Sheng Ming). After a failed assassination attempt, the eunuchs murder a loyal minister's family, but his twin daughters Cheng Ruo Yun (Zhang Yu Xi) and Qiu Yan Zhi (Xuan Syun Lou) survive. Yan Zhi seeks revenge by joining Qiu Shi Liang's household, while Ruo Yun allies with the young Emperor Li Yan (Cheng Yi), who aims to eliminate the eunuchs' influence. As Ruo Yun and the Emperor grow closer, their budding romance is threatened by her hidden connection to his enemy. Will her true identity destroy their relationship? "Stand By Me" is a 2021 Chinese historical drama directed by Zeng Li Zhen, Zhao Li Jun, and Liu Guo Nan.

Stand By Me (2021)

Daydreaming in Chang'an Team💖

iQIYI

Aspiring figure skater student Sang Tian (Chen Yao) promised her family that she would get into the same prestigious university her mother used to attend. Although she has to pass a test to enter, she expects to ace it… until she doesn’t, and panic sets in. In desperation, she disguises herself as a male ice hockey player and tries out for the college team. Unexpectedly, she does well, and the coach asks her to join. However, her former nemesis Wen Bing (Darren Chen) plays for the same team, and things get worse when she has to share a dormitory with him! As she struggles to keep her secret, Sang Tian and Wen Bing strike up a formidable partnership on the ice, leading to the team’s success. Now with a shot at the championship, Sang Tian and Wen Bing face their biggest sporting challenge yet. But will Wen Bing discover her true identity, and what will this mean for their team? This 2020 Chinese drama was directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

My Unicorn Girl

Love On Ice ⛸️💖

Chen Miao Miao

In a world where magic and martial arts collide, Chu Xuan Ji (Crystal Yuan), a young woman deprived of her six senses, meets Li Ze Palace's star disciple, Yu Si Feng (Cheng Yi), during a tournament. As they forge a strong friendship, they begin to develop deeper feelings that challenge strict rules against romance. Unfortunately, Xuan Ji gets injured, forcing them apart. Compounding their troubles, Si Feng is cursed to wear a mask that can only be removed by true love. Four years later, fate brings them back together, revealing their intertwined destinies may hold the key to overcoming both past and present obstacles. Can their love conquer the trials ahead and unlock the secrets that bind them? This 2020 Chinese drama, adapted from the novel “The Glass Maiden” by Shi Si Lang, was co-directed by Yin Tao and Mai Guan Zhi.

Love and Redemption

Destined ❤ Love Team

Zhu Ling Long

Su Jin Bei (Zhang Yu Xi) is a beautiful and popular actress, with scores of male admirers. Unfortunately for Jin Bei, one of the biggest drawbacks of fame is constantly being the subject of gossip and rumors, making her romantic life incredibly difficult. While she can easily catch a potential lover’s eye, she never manages to make a meaningful connection – despite her stunning looks, she’s never had a boyfriend. She decides to end her loveless streak when she meets the attractive but aloof doctor Zhou Shi Yun (Ding Yu Xi). Jin Bei thinks he is the perfect match, and resolves to capture his heart. While he initially tries to ignore her advances, his cold exterior hides a heart of gold. Will Jin Bei succeed in her efforts, or will her quest for love end in disappointment? This 2020 Chinese drama series was directed by Liu Yu Fan.

Intense Love

My ❤️‍🩹 Skipped For You, 🧑‍⚕

Su Jin Bei

JSTV

Ruyi (Zhou Xun), a cunning consort in the imperial court, skillfully navigates the dangerous political landscape to rise through the ranks and become Empress. Despite her strategic prowess, her relationship with Emperor Qianlong (Wallace Huo) becomes increasingly strained as she faces numerous conspiracies and challenges within the palace. Battling against powerful rivals and personal setbacks, Ruyi must use all her intelligence and resilience to maintain her precarious position as Empress. This is a 2018 Chinese historical drama adapted from the novel Hou Gong Ru Yi Zhuan and serves as a sequel to the 2011 series "Empresses in the Palace."

Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace

Qing Hair and Those Who Dare

Shui Ling Long

SohuTV

Can he escape the strange parallel universe?

Xia Chi (Ryan Zhu) is a university student who is a member of the school’s intellectual reasoning club. When his girlfriend, Qing Zhi (Jiang Yi Yi), suddenly disappears, his wits will be put to the test.

Xia Chi’s efforts to find Qing Zhi results in both Xia Chi and his friend, Meng Qin (Fabien Yang), being pulled into a dangerous alternate gaming universe, where they have to use their superior problem-solving skills and intellect to win challenges and advance to the next level. The gaming world is run by an evil organization known as Die Now.

Can Xia Chi and Meng Qin find Qing Zhi in time and make it out alive?

“Die Now” is a 2017-2018 Chinese drama series directed by Yu Jong Jong. It is adapted from a comic by Bi Shui Yu.

Die Now

Ready 2 DIE

Liu Yi Ya

Sohu TV

Li Shi Ya (Zhang Yu Xi), a modern-day vampire, survives by touching humans to derive energy while maintaining emotional distance. When Jiang Zhi Hao (Xing Zhao Lin) becomes her next-door neighbor, he challenges her usual approach to human interaction. Despite Zhi Hao being a germaphobe who carefully avoids physical contact, Shi Ya finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Their unique circumstances create an intriguing dynamic as they navigate their unconventional relationship and potential mutual healing. Adapted from the Korean webtoon "unTouchable" by Massstar, this is a 2017-2018 Chinese web drama series exploring an unusual connection between two individuals with distinct personal boundaries.

I Cannot Hug You

Hug Me If You Can

Li Shi Ya

Sun Xiao Tao (Zhang Yu Xi), a devoted fan of idol singer Zhou Yi Ran (Run Chen), finally achieves her lifelong dream of attending his concert in Japan. However, her excitement is abruptly disrupted when she accidentally encounters Jiang Hao (Melvin Sia), who tears her concert ticket. This unexpected meeting sets the stage for an intriguing connection between Xiao Tao and Jiang Hao, leaving viewers wondering how their paths will intertwine. This is a 2017 Chinese web drama directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

Dear Prince

The Lovely Prince Team

Sun Xiao Tao

Lin Xin Chen (Zhang Yu Xi), an heiress with an illegitimate status, is pressured to marry well and sets her sights on the wealthy Zheng Chu Yao (Chen Bo Rong) at Four Leaf College. Initially mistaking the brooding Jiang Yu Nian (Mike D. Angelo) for Chu Yao, she seeks his help to learn tango in order to win Chu Yao's attention. Comically, Xin Chen keeps encountering Nian Yu in compromising situations while trying to impress Chu Yao, who seems more interested in Yu Yang Yang (Du Yan), a poor student admitted through her father's connections. As Nian Yu teaches her tango, Xin Chen begins to question her original romantic pursuit and wonder if her true destiny might lie closer than she expected. This is a 2016 Chinese drama series produced by Qi Wei.

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