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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 

Four university friends navigate life's complexities with unique personalities. Xia Lang Lang (Shen Yue) is a tomboyish, logical student who discovers her softer, romantic side. Huangfu Shu Min (Zhang Ruo Nan) learns to break free from her dependent nature, while Fan Xiao Yu (Vivienne Tien) begins exploring business and personal independence despite her family's expectations. Yang Jia Qian (Zhang Xin Yi) reveals hidden depths now that she's away from her family's watchful eye. As these young women embark on their university journey, they each confront personal challenges and grow beyond their initial limitations. Their friendship provides support as they individually seek to understand themselves and their potential. This is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Li Zhi.

Be Yourself

🎓 Our Perfect Summer Team🌞

Yeon Woo (Yoo Jun) is a “mono,” meaning he has neurological blindness that causes him to see the world only in gray. But when he meets his opposite – the “probe” Yoo Han (Hur Hyun Jun) – he is surprised to see sudden bursts of intense color. Worried that being around Yoo Han will cause him to become obsessed with him, Yeon Woo tries to avoid this handsome young man. But a strange force seems to be bringing Yoo Han and Yeon Woo together. As they struggle with their emotions, Yeon Woo’s aunt Yi Rang (Yeon Min Ji) searches desperately for the sister who went missing years ago. Joining his aunt on her quest, Yeon Woo recruits Yoo Han’s help and together they search for his mother. Will they find love amid this whirlwind of color and emotion? Based on the web novel of the same name by Se Sang, “Color Rush” is a 2020 BL mystery romance web drama produced by Story Wiz and Conversion TV.

Color Rush

The Rainbow Team

Tencent

In 1996, Yang Xi (Wan Peng), a determined long-distance runner, has her athletic dreams shattered when a lab explosion during a bike chase leaves her injured. As the school year begins, she encounters Hua Xiao (Hou Ming Hao), an intelligent and hot-blooded transfer student who turns out to be the very person responsible for her accident. Their paths collide when Hua runs for class president, igniting a fierce rivalry between the tomboyish Yang Xi and the charismatic Hua Xiao. Their daily school interactions promise to be a tumultuous journey of competition, personal growth, and unexpected connections. This is a 2022 Chinese web drama adapted from the Yan Sheng web novel "When We Were Young."

When We Were Young

🌈 Sweet Youth 🌈

Tencent Video

Gu Chuan (Allen Ren), a once vibrant young man, has his life dramatically altered after a severe traffic accident requiring a heart transplant. Forced to avoid strong emotions and physical exertion to survive, he becomes a mere shadow of his former self. When Jiang Xiao Yu (Fei Xing), an orphaned but incredibly positive woman, joins his company, she gradually reignites his passion for life. As their connection deepens, Gu Chuan must navigate the delicate balance between protecting his fragile health and embracing the possibility of love and renewed purpose. Can their budding relationship survive the challenges of his medical condition? This is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Qiang Wu.

Miss Crow with Mr. Lizard

Passionate Mechanical Hearts

Youku

Lin Yang (Sierra Li), a 31-year-old office worker, once shared a close childhood bond with Lu Zheng An (He Yu), the boy next door that is seven years her junior. They playfully exchanged rings and "married" during their youth before life separated them. Years later, Lu Zheng An, now 24 and recently graduated from studying abroad, reappears in Lin Yang's life with romantic intentions. Despite Lin Yang seeing him as a younger brother, Zheng An is determined to prove the authenticity of his feelings and win her heart. This persistent pursuit challenges their past relationship and creates tension between them as Zheng An attempts to transform their childhood connection into a potential romantic partnership. "My Fated Boy" is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Sun Cheng Zhi.

My Fated Boy

 💖 Fated Lovers 💖

Office worker Kim Yumi (Kim Go Eun) has suffered a sad and painful breakup that leaves her “love cells” comatose. While the rest of the cells in her body do what they can to revive the injured cells, none of their efforts to revive the love cells work. This leads Yumi to live with a heavy heart, grinding her way through a dull existence with no prospect of romance on the horizon. But an unlikely lifeline may be ahead for both Yumi and her sad love cells when she meets Gu Wung (Ahn Bo Hyun). An emotionally stunted video game developer, Gu Wung struggles to express his emotions, but something stirs within him when he meets Yumi. Can Yumi’s love cells reignite and help bring Yumi and Gu Wung together? This award-winning 2021 South Korean drama was directed by Lee Sang Yeop.

Yumi's Cells

The On Fire Penguins Team 🔥🐧

Born blind, Hong Cheon Gi (Kim Yoo Jung) is a gifted painter who miraculously regains her sight and earns an unprecedented position at the prestigious royal art school during the Dan dynasty. In contrast, astrologer Ha Ram (Ahn Hyo Seop), despite his ability to see the future, lost his sight in a childhood accident. Fate brings Cheon Gi and Ha Ram together, and they quickly fall in love. However, their budding romance is threatened by political machinations of the royal court. Is their love fated to last or was it doomed from the start? Adapted from the novel of the same name by Jung Eun Gwol, this 2021 South Korean fantasy romance series was directed by Jang Tae Yoo.

Lovers of the Red Sky

For Your Eyes Only 👁‿👁  

Harumi Junko (Kyoko Fukada), a former model student now struggling as a cram school teacher, finds her life unraveling as students drop her class and her mother criticizes her lack of romantic prospects. Her long-time friend Masashi Yakumo (Kento Nagayama), who has secretly loved her for years, watches as two other men vie for her affection: Yuri Kyohei (Ryusei Yokohama), an unruly high school student who is enamored with her, and Kazuma Yamashita (Tomoya Nakamura), his former high school teacher who is now determined to win her heart. Caught between three potential suitors, Harumi must navigate the complexities of love and decide which man truly understands her. Based on the manga by Aki Mochida, this is a 2019 South Korean romantic comedy drama directed by Ryosuke Fukuda and Ken Yoshida.

A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love

 💖True Love Team 💖

Chae Da Hee (Han Sung Min) struggles under her mother's oppressive expectations as a university freshman, desperately seeking personal freedom. Trying to break free from familial and social pressures, she finds an unexpected ally in classmate Lee Hyun Jin (Kim Woo Seok), an aspiring music producer battling his own family challenges. Connected by their shared experiences of feeling constrained, Da Hee and Hyun Jin form a supportive bond, navigating the complexities of self-discovery and personal dreams. As they seek to define themselves beyond others' expectations, they must determine whether their connection can withstand external pressures. This is a 2020 South Korean school romance drama directed by Han Soo Ji.

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