Sohu TV

Six years after saying, “I do”, Ling Xun Xun (Jiang Meng Jie) finds herself filing for divorce. After dedicating years of her life solely to the care and welfare of her husband and son, Xun Xun is once again a free woman. Wanting to celebrate that freedom, Xun Xun decides to celebrate, but her joy is cut short when she finds herself mixed up in a small fender-bender. Hoping to make a quick amends for her mistake, Xun Xun is willing to pay for the damages but when the driver of the other car demands an astronomical sum as compensation, Xun Xun is appalled.

Now in debt, Xun Xun returns to the workforce, knowing the only way she’ll ever gain custody of her son is to pay off this ludicrous settlement sum and prove she has what it takes to provide for herself and her child. There’s just one problem, after being out of the workforce for six years, finding a job isn’t easy. Eventually taking a position as the personal assistant of a young CEO by the name of Cheng Li (Liu Te), Xun Xun believes things in her life are finally starting to look up. That is, until she realizes her new boss is the owner of the car she hit.

Tormented by Cheng Li’s childish attempts to cause her trouble, Xun Xun does her best to brush him off. But her determination to carry on, despite everything, sparks a most unexpected interest in her young boss. Awed by Xun Xun’s hardwork and perseverance, it isn’t long before Cheng Li finds himself falling for his new assistant. But Xun Xun won’t have him, claiming her status as a divorced mother and their gap in age make them an ill-suited match. Is Xun Xun right, or will Cheng Li prove that love can indeed conquer all?

A story of unexpected attraction and new beginnings, “My Dear Lady” is a 2020 romantic drama directed by Liu Mao.

My Dear Lady

Dear Ladies

Youku

As a horrible drought settles over the land, the world begins to wither and die. Desperate to save their lives and their livelihoods, the people of the Chentang Pass offer all they have as a sacrifice to the Dragon King of the Eastern Seas; but their efforts to appease the mighty lord just aren’t enough. Watching the world fade to dust, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King’s son, Ne Zha (Jiang Yi Yi), realizes that the only way to save the ones he loves, is to take down the evil forces responsible for this terrible drought.

Setting out on a desperate quest, Ne Zha soon hears rumors of five magic weapons that will help rid the world of evil. Determined to find these weapons, Ne Zha searches far and wide, facing off against every sort of evil imaginable along the way. But not every soul he crosses paths with is vile and not every member of the Dragon King’s court is bent on destruction. When fate brings Ne Zha and the princess of the Eastern Seas, Xiao Long Nu (Wu Jia Yi), together, the tides of the world begin to shift.

Determined to end the plague brought on by her father, Xiao Long Nu teams up with Ne Zha, despite the fact the two can rarely get along. Agreeing to put aside their differences, this unlikely pair set out to find the magic weapons that will help them defeat the evil plaguing humanity and return order to and justice to the world.&nbsp;

Inspired by the tales of Ne Zha in ancient Chinese literature, “Heroic Journey of Ne Zha” is a 2020 historical fantasy romance drama directed by Gao Xian Ming.

Heroic Journey of Ne Zha

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Tencent, Mango TV

Chen Xiao Qian (Zhao Lu Si) has dedicated her entire life to making her dream of becoming a well-respected screenwriter come true. Standing on the production set of the sweeping drama she penned through endless blood, sweat, and tears, Xiao Qian can hardly believe what she’s seeing: her work, come to life! Proud of the effort she put into creating this epic tale, Xiao Qian expects things on-set to go quickly and smoothly. But all her high-hopes are soon crushed as her script falls under the critical scrutiny of both the cast and crew.

Hurt by the harshness of her peers, Xiao Qian vows to prove herself but things don’t go the way she planned. Mysteriously transported into the pages of her own story, Xiao Qian has now become the Third Princess, Chen Qian Qian, an insignificant side character with a horrible reputation and a short lifespan. Desperate to change her fate, Xiao Qian vows to do whatever it takes to ensure her survival. But the journey ahead won't be easy, especially not after she catches the attention of both the arrogant and manipulative prince, Han Dong, and the impossibly perfect Minister of Education, Pei Heng.

Wandering through a world of her own making, Xiao Qian is desperate, not only to survive, but to keep her heart intact as she tries to find her way back home. Will her efforts be enough or will she be stuck in this story forever?

An unexpected adventure across the universes, The Romance of Tiger and Rose is a 2020 fantasy romance drama directed by Cha Chuen Yee.

The Romance of Tiger and Rose

JTBC

Nestled comfortably in a quiet little corner of Seoul, lies an odd little late-night restaurant, where the customers are given free reign when it comes to their drinks, but their food is chosen and prepared by the owner, Park Jin Sung (Jung Il Woo). Specializing in matching a customer’s food to their chosen drinks, Jin Sung has an uncanny ability to provide his patrons with the exact foods they were craving. Providing the restaurant’s diners with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Jin Sung has but one goal: to treat each person who walks through his doors with delicious food and outstanding customer service.

Beloved by his customers, Jin Sung has made quite a name for himself in the world of late-night dining. A frequent post-work destination for television producer Kim Ah Jin (Kang Ji Young), Jin Sung’s restaurant has long been a favorite, so it was only natural for her to ask the chef to host her newest variety show. Knowing that Jin Sung’s talent would make the show a success, she urges him to take the job and with some persuasion on her part, he eventually agrees. But what happens next, neither of them could have expected.

An overwhelming success, “Midnight Snack Couple” wins Jin Sung instant popularity and fame. Now living in the spotlight, life for Jin Sung gets a little more complicated, especially after he realizes he’s starting to develop feelings for Ah Jin. Working closely with her, things might have developed naturally, but when the successful fashion designer, Kang Tae Wan (Lee Hak Joo) enters the scene, things get taken to a whole new level! Will Jin Sung’s charms be enough to win the heart of the woman he loves, or will he have to use his talent as a chef to ultimately win her affection?

An adorable story full of sweet smiles and late-night munchies, “Sweet Munchies” is a 2020 Viki Original romantic comedy drama directed by Song Ji Won.

Sweet Munchies

✨🥢 Sweet Munchies 🥢✨

Ding Jun Jie (Luigi Zhang) is a deputy general manager at a leading cosmetics company. There he meets the son of the chair of the company’s board, Ying Jia Ming (Han Jing Cheng).

Although the two get off on the wrong foot and begin an adversarial relationship, the two men slowly begin to realize that they are developing romantic feelings for one another.

They gradually start to feel empathy for one another – and love soon blooms for the duo.

But the path to a lasting romance will be rocky for Ding Jun Jie and Ying Jia Ming, who struggle to keep their relationship a secret at work.

When disapproving parents start to get involved, it looks as though their relationship may be under threat. Can true love find a way? Or will the pressures of society prove too much for the young lovers?

“Capture Lover” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was directed by Li Yun Ming

Capture Lover

LINE TV

An incredibly timid freshman, Pete (Saint Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana) has found adjusting to university life to be a bit more challenging than he anticipated. Because of his good looks and his wealth, Pete has always been approached by those interested in him, but time and experience has taught him that letting people in only leads to heartache; a fact that becomes even more apparent once people learn that he is gay. Now using his shyness as a means of self-preservation, Pete does all he can to keep people out, thereby protecting himself from the cruelty of others.

But everything changes the day an accident causes Ae (Perth Tanapon Sukumpantanasan) to come crashing into Pete’s life. A freshman from the Engineering School, Ae is a kindhearted soul who is always willing to help those in need. When Ae learns Pete is being blackmailed by his ex, he steps in, saving Pete from his ex’s constant torment. Drawn to Ae’s kindness, Pete can’t help but fall for his gentle-natured friend. But Pete knows only too well, how painful life can be when you don’t conform to society’s norms; so he suppresses his feelings, hoping that in so doing, he can spare his new friend from the ridicule of others.

Unbeknownst to Pete, Ae has begun to reciprocate his friend’s feelings. Drawn to Pete’s kindness and endearing innocence, Ae knows his heart belongs to his friend, but how can he admit his feelings without jeopardizing their friendship?&nbsp;

Based on the novel, “My Accidental Love is You”, by MAME 12938, “Love By Chance” is a 2018 romantic drama directed by Siwaj Sawatmaneekul.

Love By Chance

The Accidental Lovers Team

iQIYI

Sang Tian (Chen Yao) is an aspiring figure skater. On the day she turns 18, she vows to her family that she will be accepted to the same university that her mother once attended.

To get in, she must pass a test, which she – an exceptionally competent skater and student – expects to ace.

However, things do not go according to plan for Sang Tian and she fails the exam.

Undaunted, Sang Tian decides not to give up, and in desperation, she dresses as a male ice hockey player and joins in a trial match for the college team. She unexpectedly shines, and is selected as part of the men’s ice hockey program.

Things get even more complicated for her when she realizes that Wen Bing (Darren Chen), a young man she has crossed swords with in the past, is also part of the team. Worse still, she finds she must share a dormitory with him, and struggles to keep her true identity a secret.

On the ice, Sang Tian and Wen Bing prove to be the catalysts for their team’s newfound success, and the team finds itself in with a shot at the championship.

As the two students start to get to know one another, they develop a mutual respect for one another…but could that one day turn to love?

“My Unicorn Girl” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was directed by Wang Xiao Hui.

My Unicorn Girl

Love On Ice ⛸️💖

During the days of the Tang Dynasty (618-907CE), Chinese arts and culture are experiencing a golden age. Poetry is highly prized – and the rewards for becoming a prominent poet are great.

Luo Qiu Chi (Fan Shi Qi) is a talented young poet – a poor scholar from a troubled background who is dreaming of a life full of art and writing.
He is forced to leave his family home and hide his true identity in order to pursue his poetry dreams.

Fortunately, he one day meets a female scholar named Wen Ren Jun (Xiao Yu Lu). She decides to help him as he attempts to pass the tough entrance test for the prestigious Zhu Xiu Academy.

He manages to gain admission – but now the going really gets tough.

He forms a bitter rivalry with the Zhu Xiu Academy’s star pupil. And then he must truly prove his mettle when he is selected to take part in a fiercely competitive poetry competition against the top scholars of a rival kingdom.

Luckily, Wen Ren Jun and other newfound friends are ready to help Luo Qiu Chi duke it out against the best young poets in the land.

“Qing Qing Zi Jin” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was directed by Xu Fei.

Qing Qing Zi Jin

Tencent

It is the late 10th century, and the Liao dynasty is at the zenith of its power. The powerful Liao rule much of what is now Northeast China, Mongolia, and Russia, as well as much of the Korean peninsula.

Prime Minister Xiao Si Wen and Princess Yan of the Liao have three daughters, but their favorite is the youngest – the hard-working and diligent Xiao Chao (Tiffany Tang).

Xiao Chao’s heart belongs to aspiring military commander Han De Rang (Shawn Dou), whose family have loyally served the Liao for decades. But her parents have other plans for her – and succeed in arranging for her to marry the Liao Emperor, Jin Zhong (Jing Chao).

She obeys and goes on to become the Emperor’s queen, as well as a fierce defender of the Liao – helping to mobilize the army, heading a 10,000-strong cavalry regiment and providing support for the civil administration. Eventually, she is named Empress.

In the meantime, however, Han De Rang has continued his own rise through the ranks of both the military and the government, becoming a powerful general and a minister.

Xiao Chao is prepared to do anything to help the realm…but can she contain her feelings for Han De Rang? And can he, in turn, control his heart, which still beats for his childhood sweetheart, now the Empress?

“The Legend of Legend of Xiao Chuo” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was directed by Jiang Jia Jun.

The Legend of Xiao Chuo

Zhejiang TV

Hua Buqi (Ariel Lin), is a business-savvy wanderer who is being hunted by killers when a handsome masked hero Chen Yu (Zhang Bin Bin) appears and saves her. 

Enchanted by his charms, she falls in love and hopes to find him once again. When fate finally does unite them, they start a beautiful long-lasting romance. 

But when her true identity is revealed, will she be able to survive being hunted for her powers?

"I Will Never Let You Go" is a 2019 historical Chinese Drama.

I Will Never Let You Go

Stay With Me

Tencent, iQiyi

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A teenage boy (Darren Wang) who has been raised by wolves and has developed keen, supernatural-like senses, meets a woman named Ma Zhai Xing (Li Qin), the teenage daughter of a government official – and the duo strikes up a firm friendship.

But Wolf Boy knows little about the ways of civilized society and is easily duped by Ma Zhai Xing’s brother into offending a powerful group of people who then hunt him down and push him from a cliff.

However, the fall has not killed the boy, instead just leaving him badly injured.

The Yang ruler Chu Kui (Ding Yong Dai) has learned of Wolf Boy – and goes searching for the youth. He believes he can make use of the boy’s powers and eventually adopts him as his own son, keeping his true identity a secret.

Raised to be ruthless and fiercely loyal to Chu Kui, he is eventually named as a royal prince.

But eight years after the prince’s fateful fall, he is suddenly reunited with Ma Zhai Xing. Could old emotions resurface, or has too much water passed under the bridge?

“The Wolf” is a 2020 Chinese drama series that was produced by Chen Yu Shan.

The Wolf

🐺Howling at the Moon Team🌙

Bitten by a wolf while searching for her father, Ling Long (Connie Kang) lives her life as a woman split in two. Constantly switching between her gentle human side and the savage wolf that has awakened within, Ling Long can’t seem to control either side of herself. With both personalities dueling for control, she often comes off as manipulative and subversive, though in reality, she is exactly the opposite. Even so, her warring personalities don’t do her any favors, especially not when an arrogant young aristocrat by the name of Yan Qing (Gu Jia Cheng) catches her in an awkward situation and mistakes her for a thief.

Able to escape Yan Qin’s accusations once, Ling Long finds it much more difficult to do so a second time. Which is why, when a cruel twist of irony brings them together once more, Ling Long takes it upon herself to prove her innocence. Determined to find those responsible for the theft at the Yan manor, in which she now resides, Ling Long begins her own investigation. As she searches, she begins to notice her senses are becoming incredibly keen. But she’s not the only one noticing these changes. With the blood of the wolf clan coursing through his veins, Yan Qing is drawn to Ling Long’s increasingly wolfish tendencies, his curiosity piqued. Unable to resist the urge to get to know this strange girl, Yang Qing offers to help her with the investigation. Despite their rocky start, Ling Long accepts his offer and together they begin their search in earnest. But the deeper they dig, the more they find, eventually uncovering a plot that could shake the very foundations of their world.&nbsp;

Side-by-side, Ling Long and Yan Qing set out to right a multitude of wrongs but uncovered conspiracies aren’t their only problems. With Ling Long’s dangerous wolf side taking over more often Yan Qing must find a way to help before her humanity is lost forever. Can this unlikely pair find a way to stop both the evil running rampant in the world and the darkness that resides within?

Based on the web comic of the same name by Cheng Du Yuan Meng, “The Wolf Princes” is a 2021 fantasy romance drama directed by Danny Ko.

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