Autumnal scenery makes for some of the best backdrops for dramas and movies: If you’re a fan of fall, prepare for some real visual treats in this sensationally seasonal collection!

Autumn Breeze

Hunan TV

In 1941 Hong Kong, under Japanese occupation, Ye Chong (Allen Ren), a passionate communist, becomes a double agent known as the "Autumn Cicada." Recruited to infiltrate Japanese collaborators, he risks his life to relay critical information to his comrades fighting against the oppressive regime. With the help of sympathetic freedom fighter He Ying (Li Man), Ye Chong navigates a treacherous landscape where Japanese intelligence officers are hunting for the mole in their ranks. As the stakes grow higher and the danger intensifies, Ye Chong must use all his skills to survive and contribute to the resistance. This is a 2020 Chinese historical drama directed by Fu Ning and Li Ang.

Autumn Cicada

The Spy Who Loved Me Team

Betrayed by his king, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, was forced to watch his family die before him. Saved by the Almighty, yet condemned to an eternal life as a goblin, Kim Shin uses his supernatural abilities to save humans, including the mother of Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), an optimistic high school student with a strange connection to the supernatural. When Eun Tak is repeatedly drawn to him, Kim Shin wonders if she might be the one he has spent an eternity searching for, the only one who can set his soul free, the Goblin Bride. Written by Kim Eun Sook, this award-winning 2016 South Korean fantasy romance series was directed by Lee Eung Bok and Kwon Hyuk Chan.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

The Immortal Team

Beautiful, trendy, and intelligent, Ha Yeong Eun (Song Hye Kyo) is the epitome of a fashion industry icon. Content in both her work and her life, Yeong Eun is unfazed by others perceiving her pragmatic nature as cold. However, her life takes a turn when she meets Yoon Jae Gook (Jang Ki Young), a popular and charismatic freelance photographer who embodies perfection. Unable to ignore the feelings growing between them, Yeong Eun and Jae Gook fall quickly for each other. Yet, their romance faces challenges, showing that not all love stories have happy endings. A story that explores all the ups and downs of romantic love, this 2021 South Korean romantic series was directed by Lee Gil Bok.

Now, We Are Breaking Up

Are You The One Team

Tencent

Qiu Yan (Qiao Xin), the eldest daughter of a scholar's concubine, lives a life of constant marginalization within her own family. Overlooked and mistreated, her only hope for escape is an arranged marriage that unexpectedly falls apart, leaving her reputation in tatters. Determined to clear her name, she begins investigating her husband's mysterious death, crossing paths with Duke Liang Yi (Jeremy Tsui), the head inspector of the government's investigative agency. As they collaborate to uncover the truth, an unlikely friendship develops between them. When Qiu Yan's family faces a sudden accusation that threatens their honor, she and Liang Yi must work together once more to protect her family's reputation. Their professional partnership gradually evolves into a deeper connection, with sparks of attraction growing into a passionate romance. This is a 2022 Chinese romance drama directed by Ding Ying Zhou that explores themes of family, justice, and unexpected love.

The Autumn Ballad

Park Dong Hoon (Lee Sun Gyun), a middle-aged engineer, struggles with a deeply unhappy life, working under his college junior Do Joon Yeon (Kim Young Min) while supporting his unemployed brothers and mother. His wife's secret affair with Joon Yeon further complicates his miserable existence. When Lee Ji An (IU), a desperate co-worker drowning in debt and caring for her invalid grandmother, discovers Dong Hoon accepting an unexpected bribe, she attempts to exploit his vulnerability to improve her own circumstances. Despite her initial manipulative intentions, an unexpected connection forms between them as they both seek to escape their respective hardships. Caught in a web of personal struggles and corporate tensions, Dong Hoon and Ji An gradually develop a profound understanding that might help them heal their deep emotional wounds. This is a 2018 South Korean drama directed by Kim Won Seok that explores the complexities of human resilience and connection.

My Mister

The Lonely Team

After years of dealing with her disapproving family, violinist Chae Song Ah (Park Eun Bin) finally enrolls at a prestigious music school. However, she’s several years older than her classmates, making it difficult for her to connect with them. That all changes when she overhears a piano piece played by Park Joon Young (Kim Min Jae), a musical prodigy struggling with the weight of heavy expectations. Song Ah and Joon Young strike up a musical partnership, helping each other during practice and eventually bonding on a more personal level. But even though Joon Young and Song Ah clearly like each other, Joon Young can’t quite seem to let go of his long held love for his childhood friend and fellow musician Lee Jung Kyung (Park Ji Hyun). Will Song Ah and Joon Young’s love for music – and each other – be enough to overcome these difficulties?

Do You Like Brahms?

The Brahma-Lama-Ding-Dong Team

Jiang Yi (Steven Zhang), the aloof leader of a popular boy band, struggles with emotional expression due to his parents' separation. Entertainment reporter Yu Sheng Sheng (Liang Jie) is his polar opposite - outgoing and friendly. When they are involved in an accident, they mysteriously swap bodies, forcing each to navigate the other's life. Suddenly, Jiang Yi experiences the relentless media attention Yu Sheng Sheng faces, while she deals with the pressures of being a pop star. As they work together to manage each other's lives, an unexpected romantic connection begins to develop between them. Their body-swapping adventure challenges their perceptions of each other and themselves, raising the question of whether they will ever return to their original bodies. This is a 2021 Chinese drama series that was directed by Wang Zheng.

The Day of Becoming You

👫 Another Me 💞

iQIYI, Tencent

Jiang Ke Le (Dai Lu Wa) experiences a series of devastating setbacks on New Year's Eve, including her father's prolonged absence, losing her job, and a painful breakup. Seeking solace, she recalls a previous encounter with VR glasses that transport users into a virtual world populated by the Love Boys, four seemingly perfect men inlcuding Lu Xiao (He Luo Luo) and Xu Nian (Zhang Ling He). When she unexpectedly receives a pair of these glasses, she enters a dream world and meets Lu Xiao, who shows her an idealized reality. As Ke Le becomes increasingly immersed in this virtual realm, she discovers a dark secret about the Love Boys' company that threatens to disrupt her newfound happiness. Determined to uncover the truth, she must navigate the blurred lines between virtual and real-world emotions. This is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Yu Zhong Zhong and Wu Jian Xin.

Love Crossed

The Perfect Romance

SETTV

Ren Guang Xi (Vanness Wu), a charismatic law student and heir to a wealthy family, falls in love with Liang Mu Cheng (Ady An), a cafeteria employee with a vibrant spirit. After a tragic brain surgery that erases his memories, Guang Xi's mother separates the couple. Six years later, Guang Xi, now a high-powered attorney, arrives in a rural village for community service and unknowingly befriends Mu Cheng and her son Xiao Le (Xiao Xiao Bin). As a mysterious piano concerto hints at forgotten memories, Guang Xi struggles to understand his inexplicable connection to Mu Cheng and her son. Will the power of true love help him recover his lost past? This is a 2009-2010 Taiwanese romantic drama directed by Chen Hui Ling that was nominated for the Best Marketing Programme at the 45th Golden Bell Awards.

Autumn's Concerto

Cha Soo Hyeon (Song Hye Kyo), the daughter of a powerful politician, was forced into a loveless arranged marriage by her family after graduating from university. After an unhappy divorce, she decides to travel abroad to find herself. During her journey, she meets Kim Jin Hyeok (Park Bo Gum), a free-spirited drifter working part-time jobs to fund his adventures. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they form a close bond that blossoms into a romantic attraction. Can their love overcome societal pressures and personal struggles? This 2018 South Korean drama was directed by Park Shin Woo.

Encounter

🌈 My Rainbow, After A Storm ⛈

Tencent Video

A scheming prince carries out a bloody coup, taking charge of the Tang Dynasty and killing Li Chang Ge's (Dilraba Dilmurat) family in the process. She escapes, and vows to take revenge on the prince, who places himself on the throne. Chang Ge gathers an army, but her plans take a turn when her forces fall to the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. The victorious General Ashile Sun (Leo Wu) holds her captive, ordering her to become his military strategist as he looks to pursue his own goals. Over time, they form a formidable partnership, and she slowly finds herself falling for her captor while he starts to develop feelings for her as well. Despite this, Chang Ge hasn’t forgotten her quest for vengeance on the usurper. Can she convince Sun to help wipe out her family’s killer? And will she and the general find love on the way? This 2021 Chinese drama series, based on a hit comic by artist Xia Da, was directed by Chu Yui Bun.

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