Gao Wei Guang

Set in the Republican era of China, Shen Zhi Heng (Gao Wei Guang) is a prominent figure in Haidong City with a secret: he's actually a vampire. However, he becomes an assassination target after refusing to join the military. One fateful snowy night, he nearly meets his demise, only to be saved by a blind girl, Mi Lan (Ouyang Nana), and a doctor, Si Tu Wei Lian (WINWIN). For a moment, Mi Lan gains the ability to see, letting her in on Zhi Heng's true identity. Infuriated by Zhi Heng's escape, the head of the military, Li Ying Liang (Ryan Ren), vows to kill him once and for all. As Mi Lan and Zhi Heng face life-or-death situations, they start developing feelings for each other. Can their love help them survive? "Snow Fall" is a 2024 Chinese fantasy drama directed by Li Mu Ge, adapted from the novel "Like the Moon" by Ni Luo.

Snow Fall

Shen Zhi Heng

In the late Song Dynasty, the Yang and Guo families made a pledge that their future children will become sworn siblings or marry if of different genders. However, before they could fulfill their pact, both families were tragically killed by the invading Jin army. Orphaned by the war, Guo Jing (Ci Sha) and Yang Kang (Wang Hong Yi) were raised by different martial arts masters with the goal of avenging their families' deaths. While Guo Jing follows the path of honor, Yang Kang betrays his family by siding with the Jin army. Accompanied by the adventurous Huang Rong (Bao Shang En), Guo Jing eventually encounters Yang Kang, but their once-promised brotherhood has turned into hate. Based on the novel “The Legend of the Condor Heroes” by Jin Yong, this 2024 Chinese fantasy adventure romance series was directed by Yang Lei.

THE LEGEND OF HEROES: Hot Blooded

Ou Yang Feng

Tencent

To bring down the country’s largest terrorist factions, the government has sanctioned the creation of an elite military unit. Bringing together fourteen of the country’s most skilled young military personnel, this elite unit, known as the “Blue Lighting Commandos” is put under the command of Captain Qin Guan (Gao Wei Guang).

Tough as nails, Qin Guan is a no-nonsense leader who expects nothing but the best from his new unit. With a focus on safety and a determination to teach this group of strangers to trust each other implicitly, Qin Guan trains his unit hard. Among those assigned to this new post is Ning Meng (Hu Bing Qing), an incredibly focused soldier driven by unwavering determination. Having lost her brother in a terrorist attack, Ning Meng is out to prove she’s every bit as worthy of this elite position as her brother had been.

Though Ning Meng and Qin Guan initially butt heads, time and training earn her his trust and the respect of her unit. Working together, this elite group engages a volatile terrorist group in a dangerous game of cat and mouse; but even with their lives on the line, Ning Meng and Qin Guan find something completely unexpected, leaving them to wonder: Can one truly find love on a battlefield?

As exciting as it is swoon-worthy, “Operation: Special Warfare” is a 2022 Chinese action romance drama directed by Liu Bo.

Operation Special Warfare

💙Blue Lightning Team✨

Xu Xiao (Hu Jun) has risen to become the King of Northern Liang at a time of great upheaval in China. Steppe kingdoms have risen with deadly intent, and rebellious uprisings threaten to destabilize the realm in the south. Against all odds, Xu Xiao has managed to defeat them all. Meanwhile, his unconventional, free-spirited son and heir Xu Feng Nian (Zhang Ruo Yun) has spent years on the road, honing his horse skills and fighting prowess. Along the way, he meets the double sword-wielding martial arts expert Nan Gong Pu She (Zhang Tian Ai), a woman who becomes his confidante.

Also joining the royal household is a woman named Jiang Ni (Li Geng Xi). At age 12, she joined the court of the Northern Liang. However, she is actually the princess of a rival kingdom, and could be harboring deep sentiments of revenge. When Xu Feng Nian has to take to the throne, some at court worry that he will not be able to follow in the footsteps of his father. But things come to a head when the party has to travel to another province to fight a decisive campaign, the outcome of which could determine the very future of the realm...

“Sword Snow Stride” is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Song Xiao Fei.

Sword Snow Stride

Gone with the Shirt

Dragon TV

The Queen of Qing Qiu, Bai Feng Jiu (Dilraba Dilmurat), is the only known nine-tailed fox in the world. When she heads out to the mountains, a fierce beast attacks her – but the Emperor of the Heavenly Realm Dong Hua (Gao Wei Guang) swoops in to save her life. Grateful for being saved, Feng Jiu eventually comes to love Dong Hua. But Dong Hua’s long, tiring existence has left him jaded to the point where he cannot even remember what love is. As they draw close over the course of successive lifetimes, Feng Jiu hopes to win his heart. With time on her side, can she help spark a timeless romance? This 2020 Chinese drama series was based on the novel of the same name by Tang Qi Gong Zi and is the sequel to the hit 2017 drama Eternal Love. It was directed by Yang Xuan.

Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book

The Eternal Team

Dong Hua Di Jun

ZJTV

Only she can restore peace to the land. Meng Fuyao (Yang Mi) is a young woman who was born out of a divine lotus petal. She masters an invincible fighting technique at the age of 16 and then embarks on a journey to collect the secret talismen from five kingdoms that will gain her entry into a sacred land called the Firmament. On her journey, Fuyao falls in love with the Crown Prince Zhangsun Wuji (Ethan Juan), who helps her to to fight the powerful political forces along the way.

Can Fuyao, with the help of her friends, unravel the dangerous conspiracy originating from the heavens and restore peace to the land?

“Legend of Fuyao” is a 2018 Chinese drama series directed by Yang Wen Jun. It is based on the novel Empress Fuyao by Tianxia Guiyuan.

Legend of Fuyao

Fuyao's Court 

Zhan Bei Ye

ZJSTV, DragonTV

Can two star-crossed lovers find their happy endings in their mortal and immortal lives?

When an evil ghost lord tries to cause destruction, the beautiful High Goddess Bai Qian (Yang Mi) risks her life and loses her memories in her attempt to seal him away. When she is sent to the mortal world in order to regain her powers, she meets Ye Hua (Mark Chao) and the two fall deeply in love.

When Bai Qian and Ye Hua regain their immortality, Ye Hua tries to pursue Bai Qian again, but he is treated with indifference. Will Ye Hua be able to regain Bai Qian’s affections and have her fall in love with him all over again?

Eternal Love is based off the xianxia novel ‘To The Sky Kingdom.’

Eternal Love

♞ Candle Knights ♘

Dong Hua Emperor

Hunan Satellite

She knows what she wants and is determined to go after it. Qiao Fei (Yang Mi) is a French postgraduate student who dreams of becoming a professional interpreter. Her mentor during her schooling in Paris is Cheng Jia Yang (Huang Xuan), the son of a foreign minister and a genius French interpreter. Qiao Fei and Jia Yang experience a rocky start but grow closer as Qiao Fei works doggedly to earn his respect. Their budding romance is complicated when Qiao Fei’s ex-boyfriend, Gao Jia Ming (Gao Wei Guang), happens to be Jia Yang’s adopted brother, and Jia Yang’s family thinks Wen Xiao Hua (Zhou Qi Qi) is much more suited for Jia Yang’s station in life. With the support of his friend, Wang Xu Dong (Zhang Yun Long), can Jia Yang stand up to his family and follow his heart? “The Interpreter” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Wang Ying. It is based on the novel “Les Interprètes” by Miao Juan.

The Interpreter

The Lost in Translation Team

Gao Jia Ming

Hunan TV

The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of the young and quiet swordsman. During the Tang Dynasty, Baili Tusu (Li Yi Feng) has been infected with a mysterious aura from a demonic sword known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. The dark energy has led him to grow up alone and live without a family. When he meets two warriors, Ouyang Shao Gong (Qiao Zhen Yu) and Fang Lan Sheng (Ma Tian Yu), who are on the hunt for a magical jade that can be used to create a resurrection elixir, Tusu joins the men on their hunt. Tusu also meets Feng Qing Xue (Yang Mi), an immortal girl who is searching for her brother, and together they wander the land to face their destinies and restore balance to the world. “Legend of the Ancient Sword” is a 2014 Chinese drama series directed by Liang Sheng Quan and Huang Jun Wen.

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