Desiderating Love

JSTV

Computer science major Bei Wei Wei (Zheng Shuang) wants to become a leading video game developer who is known for her skills, not just her good looks. She spends her free time on a role-playing video game, but is in for a complete shock one day when her “online husband” dumps her. In another twist, the game’s leading player makes her an “online proposal.” She accepts, and the duo draws close in the virtual world. However, she soon learns that her new online “spouse” is someone she knows in real life: her college senior Xiao Nai (Yang Yang). The pair begin to spend time together both online and in the physical world. Could their online chemistry lead them to romance in the real world, too? This 2016 Chinese drama was based on the novel of the same name by Gu Man and was directed by Lin Yu Fen.

Love O2O

The Love O2O Team

HunanTV

Tang Yi Bai (Dylan Xiong), a former champion swimmer wrongfully accused of doping, returns to competitive swimming after a four-year hiatus at South Physical Education College. Competing alongside his best friend Qi Rui Feng (Huang Sheng Chi) against rival Ou Yang Heng (Pang Han Chen), Yi Bai encounters Yun Duo (Tan Song Yun), a rookie sports reporter with a water phobia who coincidentally rents a room in his family home. As they become friends, Yun Duo helps Yi Bai navigate the challenges of proving his innocence and reclaiming his swimming career. This is a 2017 Chinese drama series based on the novel "Lang Hua Yi Duo Duo" by Jiu Xiao Qi.

My Mr. Mermaid

Just Keep Swimming

Tencent TV

Situ Mo (Xing Fei), a university student on the brink of graduation, struggles to determine her future path amid overwhelming expectations and self-doubt. When she meets Gu Wei Yi (Lin Yi), a focused and brilliant physics student, her perspective begins to change. Wei Yi takes it upon himself to help Situ Mo navigate her uncertainty, encouraging her to follow her heart and embrace life's possibilities rather than conforming to rigid expectations. As they grow closer, Wei Yi helps Situ Mo discover her true desires and potential, challenging her to break free from traditional constraints. Based on a novel by Zhao Qian Qian, this is a 2019 Chinese romantic drama directed by Zhu Dong Ning.

Put Your Head On My Shoulder

Lean on Me 

Chiyomi Horikiri (Maika Yamamoto), a high school girl with a crush on Shunichi Minami (Taishi Nakagawa), mysteriously shrinks to 15 cm tall after a heated argument with her parents. Shunichi, her childhood first love who became distant after his father's disappearance, discovers her tiny form and takes her home. As they navigate this unusual situation, Chiyomi hopes Shunichi can help her return to her normal size. Their rekindled connection challenges them to confront their past and potentially reestablish their lost relationship. This is a 2015 Japanese romantic comedy drama based on the manga "Minami Kun No Koibito" and directed by Kazuya Konaka.

My Little Lover - Minami Kun No Koibito

Little Lover Team

It’s love at first sight when a sudden rain storm brings Zhang Lu Rang (Zhou Yi Ran) into Su Zai Zai’s (Zhang Miao Yi) life. Instantly smitten with the dashing young man, Zai Zai is thrilled to learn that Lu Rang is her new classmate. Though Zai Zai may be fond of Lu Rang, his cold exterior makes it difficult for her to get close. Can Zai Zai’s unwavering cheer and optimism melt Lu Rang’s cold exterior, allowing a beautiful relationship to blossom between them? Based on the novel “She’s a Little Crazy” by Zhu Yi, this 2023 Chinese drama was directed by Mao De Shu.

When I Fly Towards You

✨Spread Your Wings & Fly✨

Hunan TV

Widower Li Hai Chao (Tu Song Yan) takes in two boys from dysfunctional homes, Ling Xiao (Song Wei Long) and He Zi Qiu (Steven Zhang), and raises them along with his daughter Li Jian Jian (Tan Song Yun). The trio effectively grow up as siblings, helping each other and providing support at every step of the way. But as they grow up and graduate from high school, life takes all three in very different directions. But years later, they are all reunited as adults. Will their bond survive as they move on to new phases in their lives? And could any of their tight bonds morph into love? This 2020 Chinese drama series was directed by Ding Zi Guang.

Go Ahead

✨ Together Forever 💖  Team 

Growing up, Ling Chao (Jun) was aware that his mother loved his neighbor Xiao Tu (Zhang Miao Yi) more than she loved him. Desperate to prove that sons are better than daughters, Ling Chao was determined to be the best at everything – always competing with XIao Tu. Over the years, Ling Chao's competitive feelings have continued... but have they also unexpectedly turned into something more? When Xiao Tu expresses an interest in Yin Zi Han (Xiong Ao Bo), Ling Chao is overwhelmed by jealousy. Will Ling Chao find a way to tell XIao Tu how he feels before she drifts out of his life forever? Adapted from the novel “Once We Come Across Love” by Yi Jin, this 2023 Chinese romance drama was directed by Gong Yu Shi.

Exclusive Fairytale

Exclusive Sweethearts

Tencent

When Chen Jiaxin (Liang Jie) and Wang Xiyi (Xing Zhao Lin) meet on a cruise ship bound for the Bahamas, sparks immediately fly. Swept up in a whirlwind of passion, they impulsively marry. However, tragedy soon strikes, causing their romance to crumble. Xiyi returns to his family’s corporate empire, which makes Jiaxin travel to Hungary, spending the next several years honing her skills as a potter. Reunited by fate nearly a decade later, these former lovers must decide if they can rekindle their old flame. Ding Ying Zhou and Zhou Jun Lun directed this 2020 Chinese series.

You Are My Destiny

Fated to Love

Xing Yun (Bai Lu), a talented sketch artist with dreams of becoming a game designer, is recruited by a top gaming company owned by Xia Ke (Xing Zhao Lin), the son of a wealthy family who chose to forge his own path. Xing Yun refuses to be intimidated by Xia Ke's cold demeanor and consistently stands up to her demanding boss. Their constant bickering and power struggles lead to an unexpected dynamic that challenges both of their perspectives on work and relationships. As they navigate their professional and personal tensions, Xing Yun and Xia Ke begin to learn valuable lessons about respect, collaboration, and personal growth. This is a 2019 Chinese romantic comedy drama adapted from the novel of the same name by An Si Yuan and directed by Chen Shi Yi.

The World Owes Me A First Love

The Call For Love Team

Li Xia (Zheng Shuang), who grew up in poverty, overcomes hardship through determination and earns a scholarship to a prestigious high school. There, she becomes close friends with Fu Xiao Si (Cheney Chen) and Lu Zhi Ang (Bai Jing Ting), two popular students. After graduation, the trio pursues their individual dreams, only to discover that adult life is far more challenging than they anticipated. As they struggle with life's harsh realities, Li Xia and her friends learn that cherished memories cannot stop time's relentless march forward. Confronting personal challenges and growth, they must navigate the complexities of adulthood and find meaning in their shared experiences. This is a 2017 South Korean youth romance drama adapted from Guo Jing Ming's novel and directed by Han Yang.

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