Esther Yu

Ling Miao Miao (Esther Yu) unexpectedly finds herself transported into the world of a fantasy novel called "Chasing Demons" as a villainous supporting character. To escape and return to the real world, she must complete a series of tasks – including winning the heart of Mu Sheng (Ding Yu Xi), the female lead's adoptive brother with a possessive love for her. Teaming up with expert demon catchers, they battle creatures, level up, and gradually work to dissolve an age-old animosity between humans and demons. As Miao Miao and Mu Sheng grow closer, can they rewrite their stories in favor of redemption... and possibly even romance? This 2024 Chinese drama was directed by Zhao Yi Long, adapted from the web novel "The Guide to Capturing a Black Lotus" by Bai Yu Zhai Diao Gong.

Love Game in Eastern Fantasy

💖My Beloved Demon Team 💖

Ling Miao Miao / Lin Yu

Yue Jin Zhao (Xu Kai) and Yue Qi (Esther Yu) both suffer from amnesia, yet they share a mutual thirst to uncover the truth about their identities. Their quest is derailed by a sinister member of the Risen Soul cult, compelling them to join forces with Luo Zhao Yan (Wan Peng) and a motley crew of individuals determined to expose the cult's dark secrets. Can the pair overcome the cult and ultimately learn the truth about their past? This 2024 Chinese drama series was directed by Liu Guo Nan and Sun Meng Fei.

Sword and Fairy 6

The Chinese Paladins

Youku

Years ago, the workaholic botany professor Zhuang Yu (Vin Zhang), oblivious and lacking social graces, unintentionally broke the heart of an aspiring scientist Yu Mei Ren (Esther Yu) by flat-out rejecting her confession. Years later, Mei Ren has become a successful fashion blogger and is unexpectedly reunited with her former crush. Determined to get revenge, she plans to make the botanist suffer for the hurt he caused her. However, her old feelings for him begin to resurface, complicating her scheme. Will Mei Ren make Yu pay for the hurt he once caused her, or will she get a second chance at love? This 2022 Chinese drama series was directed by Cai Cong.

A Romance of the Little Forest

🌿The Botanists🌿

The Lord Devil of the Moon Tribe, Dongfang Qingcang (Dylan Wang) is an emotionless monster who once wreaked chaos in the realm of gods, leading his demon army to victory. Thousands of years later, Orchid (Esther Yu), a fairy, accidentally frees the cursed and imprisoned Lord Devil. Qingcang plans to sacrifice Orchid to regain his powers and conquer the world again. However, a magical mishap causes them to swap bodies: the formidable Lord Devil is now trapped in Orchid's delicate form, while she inherits his super strength. As they seek to reverse the spell, they must keep their secret to survive. Amidst the chaos, love begins to weave its own enchantment. "Love Between Fairy and Devil" is a 2022 Chinese series directed by Yi Zheng.

Love Between Fairy and Devil

iQiyi

With a degree in publishing, Chu Li (Esther Yu) graduated from university with high hopes and big dreams. Attempting to turn those dreams into reality, Chu Li successfully lands a job at Yuan Yue Publishing House and happily settles into her new career. Unfortunately, everything she learned in school is irrelevant as she majored in finance, not publishing.

Taking things in stride, Chu Li works hard to adapt to this new and ever-changing world of publishing.&nbsp;With her sincerity, professionalism, and truly unique vision, Chu Li earns the respect of a number of renowned authors. Sadly, no matter how hard she tries, she always seems to be on the bad side of Zhou Chuan (Ding Yu Xi), one of the company’s most famous authors. Constantly at odds with each other, it seems as if Zhou Chuan and Chu Li are destined to hate each other forever. Until fate decides to step in with an interesting twist that catches them both completely off guard.

Learning that the other is actually their close online friend, Chu Li and Zhou Chuan are shocked by the discovery. Trying to process the fact that their best friend has been standing in front of them the entire time, things between Chu Li and Zhou Chuan take a definite turn. Will this unexpected truth be able to turn these former office rivals into something altogether different?

Adapted from the web novel “Here’s Chu Li” by Qing Mei, “Moonlight” is a 2021 Chinese romantic comedy drama directed by Elson Chang.

Moonlight

✍🏻📚 My Sweet Writer 💖✍🏻

Tencent

As a flower girl, Su Xiao Wan (Yang Zhi Wen) never really imagined her simple life would ever be anything other than ordinary. But when an accidental mixup lands her in a sibling contract with Gu Yan Xi (Ye Sheng Jia), the young master of the well-known Gu family, her simple life is flipped upside down. Now obligated to play the part of Gu Yan Xi’s younger sister, Xiao Wan finds herself tangled in the affairs of one of the most prominent business families in the land.

Constantly hounded by Yang Xi’s sharp tongue and ceaseless schemes, Xiao Wan is forced to rely on her quick wit and sly tricks, in order to survive. Never allowed a moment’s peace, Xiao Wan can only find respite while in the company of Gu Zi Qian (Zhao Tian Yu), the family’s second master. A warm and caring young man, Zi Qian takes it upon himself to look after Xiao Wan, shielding her, whenever possible, from the constant pestering of his older brother. Unfortunately for Xiao Wan, Zi Qian’s kindness is fueled by his own secret ambitions.

Soon trapped in a complicated relationship with both Yang Xi and Zi Qian, Xiao Wan struggles to find a way out. As her head tells her to go one way, her heart tells her to go another; leaving Xiao Wan to wonder, which brother will ultimately help her find the happiness she desires?&nbsp;

A light-hearted tale of friendship and love, “A Love So Romantic” is a 2020 romantic comedy directed by Dai Lu.

A Love So Romantic

As a child, Tian San Qi (Esther Yu) had an insatiably curious nature. Always asking questions, she could never seem to quench her thirst for knowledge. While many tired of her curiosity, there was one older boy who was always willing to humor her. Side-by-side, the two spent many happy days together, but their happiness didn’t last long. Disappearing without a trace, the little boy was suddenly snatched from her life, leaving San Qi with a broken heart and an unwavering determination to find her missing friend.&nbsp;

Years later, San Qi is as determined as ever to find the boy disappeared, taking her heart with him, but the quest hasn’t been easy. Now a forensic doctor, San Qi has spent years honing her skills, hoping they’ll help her find her friend. But so far, her efforts have been completely fruitless. The only bright side to her endless quest is the number of friends she’s made along the way.&nbsp;

With a group of highly skilled friends by her side, San Qi stumbles upon a series of cases that seem closely related to the disappearance of her old friend. As fresh clues begin to reveal themselves, the band of friends uncover a heinous conspiracy that’s been ten years in the making. Have they uncovered the truth too late or is there still a chance for San Qi to find the boy who stole her heart, all those years ago?

Adapted from the novel, “Jin Xin Ji” by Han Xue Fei, “I’ve Fallen For You” is a 2020 romance drama directed by Zhou Tong and Dai Meng Ying.

I've Fallen For You

I've Fallen For You Team

Mango TV

Popular actress Tian Jing Zhi (Esther Yu) and mutant Xue Ling Qiao (Mike D'Angelo) have had an unforgettable romance. Things haven't been easy for the mutant-human couple and Tian Jing Zhi decides that she wants to end their relationship in order to live a more normal, quieter life.

However, shortly after their breakup, Jing Zhi finds out she's pregnant! Still separated, Ling Xiao decides to secretly move in next door to ensure the safety of his love and safeguard their unborn baby. 

But when a secret organization discovers that the famous actress is carrying a half-mutant child, will they need even more protection? 

This drama is the follow-up to the 2016 series "My Amazing Boyfriend," featuring a whole new cast!


"My Amazing Boyfriend 2: Unforgettable Impression" is a 2019 Chinese drama series directed by Ding Zi Guang.

My Amazing Boyfriend 2: Unforgettable Impression

The Limitless Love Team

Tian Jing Zhi

Lin Xiao Chun (He Lan Dou), Chen Chen Chen (Esther Yu), Han Yi Tong (Wang Yan Zhi), Ni Jin (Yang Zhi Ying), and Zhang Sheng Nan (Vian Wang) have a lot in common. They’re all university students in their twenties who call the same dormitory home. But just because they have a lot in common doesn’t mean they’re living the same life.

Growing up in the heavy shadow of her perfect older sister, Chen Chen often struggles with her own self-confidence. Painfully shy and a bit of a coward, Xiao Chun has always struggled to fit in with her peers. Raised by her single mother, Yi Tong has always tried to keep an optimistic attitude, despite the fact that she has spent her entire life simply trying to gain the attention of her mother. Choosing to ignore the realities of life, Ni Jin lives her life entirely dependent on her current sugar daddy while Sheng Nan’s life is exactly the opposite. The sole supporter of her, Sheng Nan works a number of part-time jobs to support her ailing brother and debt-ridden mother.&nbsp;

As each young woman struggles with their own personal issues, they come to find that having each other around makes life more bearable. Will the friendship that blossoms between them give each of them the strength to overcome the trials they each face?

Full of life’s ups and downs, “Youth” is a 2018 Chinese slice-of-life drama directed by Ding Zi Guang.&nbsp;

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