Liu Duan Duan is a Chinese singer, record producer, host, model, and actor. He was born in Beijing, China, on June 4, 1986, and made his acting debut in 2008. Since then, he has appeared in a wide variety of films, television programs, and dramas, including “Weaving a Tale of Love 2” (2023).

Liu Duan Duan

Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun), the illegitimate son of the finance minister, found love with Lin Wan Er (Li Qin), the daughter of the Princess Royal. They wanted to live peaceful lives, but a scheming prince plotted his demise. Fan Xian was forced to fake his death to escape certain doom. Now, he has decided to return to learn the truth behind a dastardly conspiracy. Can he break through the webs of lies and deceit to expose the plotters – and live happily ever after with his beloved bride? This 2024 Chinese drama series is the sequel to “Joy of Life” and was directed by Wang Juan.

Joy of Life 2

Li Cheng Ze

After their marriage, Kudi Liu Li (Gülnezer Bextiyar) and her husband, Pei Xing Jian (Timmy Xu) settled into a peaceful, harmonious life. But when Xing Jian is demoted from his position and deported to the western state of Xizhou, their happy life takes an unexpected turn.

Starting a new life in Xizhou isn’t easy but by working together and supporting each other, they settle in. Taking a new position as an official, Xing Jian is unfortunate enough to draw the attention of the young noble, Qu Chong Yu (Liu Duan Duan). Wary of Xing Jian and his unbelievable assignment, Chong Yu does his best to make life miserable for the young couple. Only through their hard work and true love of the people do they manage to win Chong Yu over. Unfortunately, Chong Yu isn’t the only individual of rank and power who needs to be convinced of Xing Jian and Liu Li’s goodwill.

Detaining Xing Jian unexpectedly, the Grand Protectorate plans to keep the new official for his benefit but Liu Li refuses to leave her husband in the Protectorate’s hands. Rallying the people, Liu Li sets in motion a plan to retrieve her husband. With the help of the people, will she be able to bring her husband back safe and sound?

Adapted from the novel “Da Tang Ming Yue” by Lan Yun Shu, “Weaving a Tale of Love 2” is a 2023 Chinese historical romance drama directed by Chan Ka Lam, He Zhen Hua, and Yang Xiao Bo.

Weaving a Tale of Love 2

7️⃣ Needles & Threads🧵

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

Wang Xuan (Zhang Zi Yi), a 15-year-old noblewoman, becomes a political pawn when the power struggle between the royal family and their extended relatives intensifies, leading to her arranged marriage with low-born general Xiao Qi (Zhou Yi Wei). Thrust into a web of court intrigue, they form a powerful alliance, navigating fierce succession battles, palace conspiracies, and shifting loyalties. But as tensions rise, can they overcome the kingdom's political turmoil and safeguard their legacy from the shadows? Directed by Hou Yong and Cheng Yuan Hai, this 2021 Chinese drama series is adapted from the popular novel "Emperor's Conquest" by Mei Yu Zhe.

The Rebel Princess

The Emperor’s Conquests

Tencent TV

In the Ancient Southern Qing Empire, Fan Xian (Zhang Ruo Yun) finds his head full of bizarre “memories” about life in the 21st Century, becoming haunted by questions about his true identity and his mother’s death. After he survives an assassination attempt, he decides to head to the capital to search for answers. He meets the chancellor’s daughter Lin Wan Er (Li Qin), and the duo become close allies. Before long, he finds himself drawn into a web of schemes involving the Imperial family – while a mysterious security agency seems to be monitoring him. Will these dark forces overwhelm Fan Xian before he can discover the truth? This 2019 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Maoni and produced by Chen Ying Jie.

Joy of Life

Shen Lian (Chang Chen) is a soldier who – in a sudden act of bravery on a blood-soaked battlefield – manages to save an Imperial guard named Lu Wen Zhao (Zhang Yi) from impending doom. To thank him, Lu Wen Zhao takes Shen Lian with him to the Imperial capital to become a guardsman. Although the members of the guard are notoriously corrupt, Shen Lian shuns the culture of bribery. He also has a fondness for art, and is particularly keen on the works of a female artist named Bei Zhai (Yang Mi).

However, Bei Zhang has fallen foul of scheming forces at court and has been accused of producing artworks that deride and mock the Emperor. Ironically, Shen Lian is dispatched to find and kill her. But his fondness for her work, and a shocking discovery at a murder scene lead opportunist rebels to frame him for a crime he did not commit. He decides to flee and try to clear his name away from the Imperial court – but the investigations of a quick-witted rival guard make his every move all the more perilous!

“Brotherhood of Blades 2” is a 2017 Chinese movie that was directed and co-written for the screen by Lu Yang.

Brotherhood of Blades 2

Brotherhood Team

Shenzhen TV, Southeast TV

Exceptional times can elicit greatness from a man. During the turbulent Xinhai Revolution era that brought about the end of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, Liu An Shun (Wallace Huo) works for Master Dai Hai Chen (Wang Qing Xiang), who runs a reputable armed escort business. As Hai Chen’s disciple, An Shun is poised to take over the business from Master Dai as well as marry his daughter, Dai Rong (Liu Yi Han). But after being betrayed by both his brother and fiancée, An Shun is forced to travel to Beijing alone, during which he befriends a female bandit, Lu Yao Ting (Jia Qing). Can An Shun establish himself in these chaotic times with his own armed escort business while trying to recover from the pains of his past? “The Great Protector” is a 2014 Chinese drama series directed by Han Xiao Jun.

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