Zhang Hao Wei is a Chinese actor. He was born on June 18, 1990 in Qinan, Shandong China, and made his acting debut in 2014. Since then, he has appeared in both film and various television dramas, including “Love Me if You Dare” (2015), “Nirvana in Fire 2” (2017), “Joy of Life” (2019), and “Love Is All” (2020).

Zhang Hao Wei

During the reign of Emperor Wanli (1572-1620) of the Ming Dynasty, the region of Jiangnan is turned upside down by a gruesome spate of killings. The murderer leaves corpses in strange poses, leaving cryptic notes as “clues” at the scene of the crime each time. To make matters even more mysterious, the victims all appear unconnected with one another – although the killer seems to be the same person in each instance.

The disciple of the first of this serial killer’s victims is a young man named Qu San Geng (Bai Yu Fan). With the help of a small group of associates, he tries to get to the bottom of the murders. But as they start to investigate, incidents that took place a decade ago come to light once more. There are also signs that a mysterious and evil puppet master is pulling the strings in the background. Can Qu San Geng find – and stop – the killer...and solve the mystery?

“Ripe Town” is a 2023 Chinese drama series that was directed by Wang Zheng.

Ripe Town

Death is in the details

MGTV

Born the daughter of a great general, Xu Yu (Cecilia Boey) was practically raised with a sword in her hand. Training from a very young age, Xu Yu has become as adept with a bow as she is with a sword and her skill as a horseman rivals that of most of her father’s men. A skilled warrior, Xu Yu never once entertained the idea of becoming anything else, but when her family finds itself struggling, she has no choice but to comply with their unexpected wishes.

In order to save her family, Xu Yu agrees to marry the Emperor, Xiao Jin Yun (Zhang Hao Wei). As different from Xu Yu as night and day, Jin Yun prefers books to battles. Realizing from the very beginning that they will never get along, the newlyweds prefer to spend their days as far from each other as possible. Unfortunately, even with the best laid plans, their paths occasionally cross, forcing them to interact with each other on rare occasions. Though their meetings are few, they’re often memorable, though none more so than the meeting beside the pool that changed both of their lives in an instant. Falling into the pool together, the Emperor and Empress are horrified to discover that they have somehow managed to swap souls.&nbsp;

Now trapped in each other’s bodies, it doesn’t take long for Xu Yu and Jin Yun to realize that neither leads as charmed a life as they each believed. Will living in the other’s shoes allow them to heal the breach between them or only serve to make things worse?

Adapted from the manhua, “No Doubt In Us” by Lu Ye Qian He and You Zhi Jiao Zi, “The Trust” is a 2021 historical romantic comedy drama directed by He Zhen Hua.

The Trust

Dragon TV

The 22nd floor of an apartment complex in a busy district of Shanghai, China is a very lively place! The apartments on this floor have female occupants, and as they all settle into the accommodation, they start to get to know one another – and support one another, despite coming from different backgrounds.

First, there’s Zhu Zhe (Zhang Jia Ning), a hotel manager who is starting to become concerned that her lack of an outstanding academic background is halting her progression up the career ladder. Sharing one of the flats are friends Yu Chu Hui (Li Hao Fei) and He Min Hong (Zhang Hui Wen). The former thinks she has the world all figured out, but soon realizes that life doesn’t always bend to her will. The latter has a heart of gold, but – despite her best intentions – sometimes ends up causing trouble when she was only trying to help! Ye Zhen Zhen (Maggie Jiang) is just getting started in her career as a biologist. But while she used to enjoy a range of privileges growing up, she soon discovers that the world of work can be unforgiving. And making up the quintet is the mysterious and glamorous office worker Fang Zhi Heng (Yang Cai Yu). Nobody can quite make her out, and she behaves strangely at times, but when the others get to know her, it turns out that Fang Zhi Heng has surprising depth to her personality. Initially, as they get on with life and love, they are wary of one another. But over time, these five women start to realize they have a lot in common!

“Ode to Joy 3” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Jian Chuan He.

Ode to Joy 3

The Joyous Team

iQiyi

The daughter of an impoverished family, Xue Wen Xi (Ju Jing Yi) knows all about hardship. Willing to do whatever it takes to help take care of her beloved family, Wen Xi has gone to extreme lengths to make ends meet. Which is why, when an opportunity to take work as a writer presented itself, she willingly took the job; even though doing so meant she had to disguise herself as a boy. The ruse seemed innocent enough, until the day the Prime Minister’s son, Feng Cheng Jun (Song Wei Long) walked into her life.

Impressed by Wen Xi’s work, Feng Cheng Jun sets a plan in motion that leaves Wen Xi no choice but to enroll in the esteemed Yun Shang Academy. As a school that only accepts male students, Wen Xi has no choice but to continue disguising herself as a boy. Taking her brother’s name, Wen Xi, now Wen Bin, spends every moment of her life terrified of having her secret revealed.&nbsp;

Despite her fears, Wen Xi thrives in her scholastic environment. Using her wit, kindness, and charms, Wen Xi earns the respect and friendship of a trio of fellow scholars who, together, become known as the “Yun Shang Quartet”. With faithful friends by her side, and a newfound love growing in her heart, Wen Xi finds the strength to face the hardships that inevitably come her way. But will this newfound strength crumble, once her darkest secrets are revealed?

A heartwarming story of love, family, and friendship, “In A Class of Her Own” is a 2020 historical romance drama directed by Zhi Lei.

In A Class of Her Own

📜 Fantastic Scholars 📜

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A most beloved young lady, Tang Ling Yin (Zhang Ruo Nan) is known for two things: her family’s wealthy and her quirky personality. Always well liked wherever she goes, Ling Yin has never met a truly disagreeable person or heard a cross word in her life. But when she meets Tang Tian Yuan (Zhang Hao Wei), all of that changes.

The county magistrate, Tang Tian Yuan is well regarded as a man of honor and integrity among the men around him, but it’s the women who really have the most to say about him. With an impressive family background, impeccable manners, and a handsome physique, he has caught more than one woman’s eye. Too busy with work to bother with marriage, Tian Yuan is always focused on the task at hand and right now, he has a puzzling case to solve and it involves Tang Ling Yin.

Despite their rocky beginnings, Ling Yin and Tian Yuan soon agree to put aside their differences, as the task of solving their current mystery proves too much for either to accomplish alone. Hand-in-hand, the two set out to solve the case but as the mysteries begin to unravel the two stumble upon something neither of them ever expected to find: love. Can love triumph over injustice or will this perplexing case be this new couple’s undoing?

Adapted from Jiu Xiao Qi’s novel, “Laughing Order”, “Love Is All” is a 2020 historical romantic comedy drama directed by Mai Tian.

Love Is All

❝💘 A Fated Love ♾️ Team ✨❞

Tencent TV

Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun) is a man who has strange memories of life in the 21st Century – even though he was raised by his grandmother in a rural town in the Ancient Southern Qing Empire, ruled by the despotic Emperor (Chen Dao Ming). As a child, Fan Xian was taught martial arts and made incredible discoveries about the deadly power of poison. But questions about his true identity and his mother’s death haunt him. When someone tries to kill him, he decides to head to the capital in search of answers.

Soon after he arrives, Fan Xian meets the chancellor’s daughter Lin Wan Er (Li Qin). The two quickly form a tight bond, and she becomes his closest ally. However, despite his intentions to live a carefree life, he begins to suspect that his past is somehow entwined with that of the Emperor. It is not long before he becomes drawn into schemes involving the Emperor and two Royal Princes. A mysterious security agency named the Overwatch Department also seems to be taking an interest in him. Can he learn the truth about his identity – and learn just why his head is filled with bizarre “memories” of a distant future?

This drama was based on the internet novel “Qing Yu Nian,” which was written by the Chinese author Maoni.

“Joy of Life” is a 2019 Chinese drama series that was produced by Chen Ying Jie.

Joy of Life

Hunan TV

When you can’t muster up the courage in your real life, sometimes you can find it in your dreams.

Ling Ling Qi (Dilraba Dilmurat) is a sweet, young woman who works at a hotel. Her low self-esteem keeps her from truly succeeding at work and from acting on her secret crush on her fellow coworker, Bo Hai (Deng Lun). 

All that changes when Ling Qi and Bo Hai participate in a company research project on sleep patterns. When Ling Qi’s high-tech sleep monitoring bracelet malfunctions, she discovers that she can enter Bo Hai’s dreams! Can Ling Qi find the courage to act on her true feelings for Bo Hai in his dreams?

“Sweet Dreams” is a 2018 Chinese drama series.

Sweet Dreams

The Dreamers

Can a young martial arts student fight against powerful political foes who seek to destroy his family and the nation?

Xiao Ping Jing (Liu Hao Ran) is the second son of the respected Xiao warrior family who is training in martial arts at Langya Hall. His older brother, Xiao Ping Zhang (Huang Xiao Ming), is a powerful general of the Changlin Army protecting the Liang Dynasty, along with Ping Zhang’s wife, Meng Qian Xue (Tong Li Ya). When corrupt politicians go after the Changlin Army, Ping Zhang is poisoned on the battlefield.

As Ping Jing sets out to investigate his brother’s death, can he win over the loyalty of the new young emperor to save the nation?

“Nirvana in Fire 2” is a 2017-2018 Chinese drama series directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue. It is a sequel to the 2015 hit drama series “Nirvana in Fire,” which is based on the novel by the same title by Hai Yan. “Nirvana in Fire 2” is produced and directed by the same team as the original “Nirvana in Fire” but stars a completely new cast.

Nirvana in Fire 2

Gone with the Shirt team

Sohu

Getting inside the head of a violent criminal is not easy. 

But Simon Bo (Wallace Huo), a brilliant criminal psychologist, has the ability to get into the minds of even the most mysterious and violent criminals. He’s a professor at The University of Maryland and works as an analyst and advisor on the police department’s most violent or difficult cases. 

With the help of his young assistant, Jenny Jian (Sandra Ma), Simon delves into the thoughts and intentions of the criminal mind. As the daughter of a veteran police investigator with a deep sense of justice, can Jenny help Simon open up emotionally as they work together to solve crimes? 

“Love Me, If You Dare” is a 2015 Chinese drama series directed by Zhang Kai Zhou. It is based on the novel Close Your Eyes, Stay Close to Me by Ding Mo.

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