Asian Drama

A beautiful melon seller, Ye Liu Xi, and a shadow puppet performer, Chang Dong, join forces to venture deep into the desert. One seeks to unravel the mystery of her origins, while the other aims to retrieve the remains of his girlfriend and 17 others who perished under mysterious circumstances.

As they encounter numerous anomalies in the uninhabited area, they are led to the weathered and supernatural Yumen Pass. They navigate between the Imperial Guards, Taoist Priests, and the Scorpion-Eyed creatures, unraveling the truth amidst various enigmas, and gaining insights into true love through numerous life-and-death experiences. The answers seem within reach, but they find themselves ensnared in an even larger conspiracy. Will the truth and their love prevail?

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Adapted from the novel "Xi Exiting Yumen" (西出玉门) by Wei Yu (尾鱼).

Episodes: 38

Evil spirits from the afterlife arrive on Earth in search of an immortal existence. The story follows a group of counters who are tasked with catching these malevolent entities. The show is based on a webtoon that has been ongoing since 2018 and has been popularly serialized on various online portals."

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Episodes: 12

A piece of bluestone beside the Tianhe River in the fairy world. Because of hearing the nine books of the heavenly book chanted by immortals in the world, he was able to get rid of the stone body and cultivate a fairy womb. The bluestone, which had just turned into a human form, accidentally walked away from a sky demon and was convicted into the turbid world, and the patrolling immortal was also removed from the immortal class. Before falling into reincarnation, the two met for a hundred generations. In a blink of an eye, it is the last life of a hundred reincarnations after a thousand years. The birth of Xianxian caused a dispute between righteous and evil people and demons

In the Wei Kingdom of the Mortal World, although the cultivation of immortals is popular, immortality is still out of reach for most common men. Wei Zhi, a young lady, has been seen as a harbinger of unluckiness since young. Although she is quiet and lowkey in her actions, she is not cowardly. She bravely attended the coming-of-age ceremony to detect for the presence of immortality root bones. During the ceremony, the group of thirty-six Wei Zhi was in showed the Phoenix figure in the mirror. Due to this, the entire group was sent to the Egret Academy for further studies. Amongst them, the outstanding third lady of the Wei Family became a popular contender of the individual who possesses the Phoenix bloodline. In the academy, the young ladies and gentlemen who were born with a silver spoon, were tormented by the strict teacher, Yan Yue.

In fact, Yan Yue is the Monarch of the Heavens, and has come down to the Mortal World to find the individual who has the Phoenix bloodline because according to legend, the Phoenix is a terrifying existence that will destroy the three worlds, and killing the phoenix is the biggest test for Yan Yue. In the meantime, although Yan Yue cannot interfere with human affairs due to the law of the Heavens, he gradually developed an interest in the intelligent and tenacious Wei Zhi.

Adapted from the web novel "Wu Chang Sheng" (误长生) by Lin Jia Cheng (林家成).

In an era when the demons are in power, they are the masters of the despicable cultivators and mortals. The cultivator elders deem it necessary to send someone back in time, to determine the origin of the demon lord and to prevent his awakening.

Li Su Su accepts the mission, becoming the mortal Ye Xi Wu, General Ye's third daughter who is married to Tantai Jin, the hostage prince and future demon lord. She is determined to destroy Tantai Jin, who in the future will massacre many. But as a witness to Tantai Jin's past life and rise to power, an unexpected tale emerges, one complicating her quest.

Adapted from the web novel "Hei Yue Guang Na Wen BE Ju Ben" (黑月光拿稳BE剧本) by Teng Luo Wei Zhi (藤萝为枝).

The demon king Ni Lun was annihilated leaving the demon clan in tatters as they escape into the mortal realm. Chong Zi is pure and kind, yet she is the daughter of Ni Lun. After being saved by the immortal Chu Bu Fu, she becomes determined to cultivate at Nanhua but is turned away as it has been foretold that she will become a demon.

At this time, the venerable Luo Yin Fan surprisingly accepts Chong Zi as his only disciple. Chong Zi is very reliant on Luo Yin Fan and wishes for nothing more than to be by his side. In turn, Luo Yin Fan promises to protect her. A conspiracy leads to Chong Zi's imprisonment and Luo Yin Fan is unable to do anything to help, leading to her death for the sake of peace.

In her second life, Chong Zi comes to Nanhua again. Luo Yin Fan recognizes her in one glance. In order to protect her, he seals the evil miasma within her and keeps her close, thus continuing their relationship as master and disciple. However, there is no escape from the wheel of fate. Chong Zi once again becomes the target of a multitude of arrows. In a fit of rage, she embraces her demonic side and reaches the point of no return.

Fate has played a cruel joke on the star-crossed lovers - one is the venerable master who carries the world on his shoulders while the other has the blood of the demon clan flowing in her veins. They helplessly fell in love, helplessly turned against each other, yet they still cannot break free from their feelings. Can their love shake the rules of heaven and earth?

Adapted from the novel "Chong Zi" (重紫) by Shu Ke (蜀客).

Won Mi Ho is the only child of a father who runs the Daehan Group. She is arrogant and selfish, but she also looks sad. One day, she makes big trouble. Because of this, her father banishes her to Jeju Island. She is assigned to work there as a high school teacher. She teaches ethics. Meanwhile, Won Mi Ho gets involved in a case related to ghosts. The ghosts have sought to get rid of the human world. They target Won Mi Ho. A mysterious ghost hunter tries to protect Won Mi Ho.

Adapted from the webtoon "Island" (아일랜드) written by Yoon In Wan (윤인완) and illustrated by Yang Kyung Il (양경일).

Immortals and demons have different paths, but there is a way in the world. What is Immortal? What is Demon? And what is the so-called righteous way? Old friends reunited in a gust of wind and snow.

Immortals and demons have different paths, but there is a way in the world. What is Immortal? What is Demon? And what is the so-called righteous way? Old friends reunited in a gust of wind and snow.

Heroine Hua Ling accidentally entered the world of a novel. Knowing all the plot of the novel, she needs to find ways to prevent Demon King FuTu from destroying the world. However, things don’t go according to the script which causes the plot to go wrong. Can Hua Ling, a stubborn girl, who refuses to admit defeat, successfully defeat the villain Demon King and save the world while holding the incomplete script?

The fearsome Lord Devil, Dong Fang Qing Cang once wrought utter chaos in the realm of gods, defeating entire clans and vanquishing all of his foes at the head of his fearsome demon army. One of the young women from the defeated army is reborn as a fairy named Xiao Lan Hua many thousands of years later. Lord Devil has long since been cursed and imprisoned in a magical tower – and has remained there for thousands of years. But when, due to a mishap, Xiao Lan Hua unwittingly sets him free, he thinks he is able to escape. He believes that all he needs to do is sacrifice Xiao Lan Hua and he will be free to unleash chaos again and conquer the known world. There is a twist, however. In the process of setting him free, some bizarre magic appears to have taken place – and the two have “swapped” bodies. Suddenly, the fearsome Lord Devil is trapped inside the body of a puny female fairy. And Xiao Lan Hua finds herself in possession of superhuman strength! If anyone learns of what has happened, he assures her, they will both be done for. But as they search for a way to undo the spell, love begins to cast its own magic spell!

Adapted from the novel "Cang Lan Jue" (苍兰诀) by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang (九鹭非香).

Ji Yun He is a powerful and talented demon master living in Demon Valley. She loathes the deep dark secret that restricts her from exploring the world at her leisure.

Changyi is a merman who appears in the Valley, courtesy of the cruel Princess Shunde. Her Royal Highness commands Yun He to make the merman speak human words, grow human legs, and be loyal. But there is a catch! Yun He must enlist the aid of Lin Hao Qing, her adopted brother and sworn enemy. Keeping company with the merman has Yun He becoming closer to him. In time, she will have to make the fateful choice between the demon‘s freedom and her very own.

Adapted from a folklore story (钟馗伏妖).

Seven years ago, a mysterious monster was found deep in a rural coal mine. Since then, rumors of a plague spread through the small town, and people experience an unexplainable mental illness. A young Shugendo practitioner goes missing only to resurface transformed, intent on exorcising the world from the monsters haunting it.

Shi Xia and her brother has depended on each other since young. One day, she suddenly time travels to an unfamiliar xianxia world, where she arrived in front of the Yu Hua Gate. When she says out her name, she was inexplicably chased by everyone, who tried killing her. After inquiring, she discovered that Shi Xia is the name of the younger sister of the infamous Demon King, Shi Dong. Initially hoping for a case of misunderstanding, Shi Xia soon realizes that she is indeed the rumored younger sister, whom was fiercely protected by Shi Dong and thus, nobody has seen her actual appearance. In order to survive, she sets out to find her brother. However what she did not expect is that someone is secretly taking care of and protecting her. This person is Hou Chi, her brother's infamous rival, and also the high priest of Yu Hua sect. Hou Chi tries all means to lure Shi Xia over and make her his own "sister", but accidentally over-does it...

Adapted from the novel "Jia Xiong You Zai Zuo Si" (家兄又在作死) by You Qian (尤前).

It tells the story of the demon king and the unlucky princess as they weave through memories of the past in a collection of books. With a mission to complete, they experience the love and sadness of various spirits and monsters.

Chun Yao used to be an immortal tasked with guarding the monsters in Wangchuan. He is banished from the heavens for committing a mistake and becomes the king of all monsters in Hundred Spirits Lake. When princess Han Sheng of Bailu Kingdom enters the lake, she discovers that she is carrying a book that only monsters possess. The arrogant Chun Yao has no choice but to take her along in an adventure to seek the mystery behind the books which leads them to uncover many stories:

Daoist monk Bu Fan meets Bai Shan , a temptress who steals the life span of women to prolong her husband's life.

Kong Qi who silently guards his beloved and the god of war Xiao Shan face a trial in love and come to realize the importance of cherishing the person before you.

Shen Ci is a mermaid who falls in love with Xie Changye , a hostage of Beilu Kingdom. She voluntarily endures the pain of removing her tail to become his aide, yet they are caught in the power struggles around them.

Wu Gen who was formed from the water of Guanyin is sent to raise Si Tong . After Si Tong grows up, Wu Gen must destroy him along with the devilish miasma of the Sprite Abyss but starts to form a strong bond with Si Tong as his father and his teacher.

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When a millennia-old spirit reawakens, it causes mysterious deaths in its quest to assume a form. A group of strangers must join forces in a chilling battle to extinguish it in 8 days, lest it destroy the world.

Jin Xing Jian was originally an ordinary rock who lived for two thousand years, displaying both the traits of a deity and a demon.

Now in the human realm, he has his own studio where he’s introduced to several quirky demons along the way. Among them, a fish sprite’s touching love story with a noble, and a captivating jujube demon who wants to become an immortal. But it’ll take the hero, Jin Xing Jian, more than just learning by observing, when it comes to getting back the love of his life - the mysterious and luminous night pearl, Ye Ming, in human form.

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Ni Luo (尼罗).

What she thought was a beautiful start turns into a wretched fate because the love between a human and a god can never be.

Little dragon girl Hai Lan Zhu has the power to control the water as her tears can bring rain to the world. She comes to the mortal realm to complete the task of letting the rainfall. By chance, she meets Lu Hai Sheng at the temple of the dragon king as he is on a mission to solve a case. Hai Lan Zhu cleverly sticks to Lu Hai Sheng in order to stay by his side. However, her eyes which are a priceless treasure turns her into prey among the demon world.

Adapted from a collection of stories "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" (聊齋誌異) by Pu Song Ling (蒲松齡).

An encounter leads to a lifetime of memories. An ordinary man accidentally wakes the mysterious Si Teng from decades of slumber. In helping her search for her identity, they overcome many obstacles to grow together in love.

On a journey to retrace his ancestry, young designer Qin Fang accidentally sets off a contraption that leads to him to a woman named Si Teng who is bewitchingly beautiful and powerful. Confused by the fragmented memories in her mind, Si Teng claims to be Qin Fang's new master and forces him to aid in her plans. Si Teng gradually opens up to Qin Fang and grows to discover the novelty and wonders of living. However, Bai Ying who has became crazed from her obsession becomes a roadblock in their relationship.

Captain of the City Guard Yuan Boya is stripped of rank after the imperial tribute he was guarding is stolen. Unwilling to let things lie, he searches for the thieves, only to end up entering a mystical world of demons. Along the way, he becomes mixed up in a feud between Yin Yang Master Qing Ming and the human and demon worlds. Yuan Boya and Qing Ming go from mutual distaste to grudging respect, eventually establishing an unbreakable bond between master and "familiar." The two work together to solve an old mystery and prove Qing Ming's innocence, while also unraveling a conspiracy to bring the Demon King back from the dead and destroy the human world.

Adapted from the mobile game "Onmyoji" (阴阳师) by NetEase, which in turn is based upon the novel series "Onmyoji" (陰陽師) by Yumemakura Baku (夢枕獏).

When a newspaper intern meets a craftsman, she unintentionally discovers a world full of bizarre oddities. One thousand years in the past, humans, spirits, and demons lived under the same blue sky.

Qian Xun is a newspaper intern who returns to her hometown after graduating from college. By chance, she encounters the mysterious Su Mingmou, a craftsman, and Jun Wanglian, a jade spirit. The extraordinary events that follow awaken a memory from her past, a memory that she did not know existed.

In this story, every blade of grass, every tree, every drop of sand and every rock has been infused with love under the careful attention of an extraordinary craftsman. They come to life as spirits that embody their master's life's work. They are kind, helpful to humans and continue to live through objects even after their master's death while those that harbor evil intentions evolve into demons.

Adapted from the novel Monsters' Monster Shop by Shen Muchan.

The sequel to Monster Hunt. Set in a world where monsters and humans co-exist, the franchise tells the story of Wuba, a baby monster born to be king. Wuba becomes the central figure in stopping an all-out monster civil war.

In 2017, Son Oh Gong and Ma Wang are in conflict with each other as they look for a true light in a dark world where evil thrives. Having made a contract with Seon Mi 25 years ago, entitling her to seek help from Son Oh Gong whenever she calls him in exchange for letting him free, the two meet again in a fateful encounter. From there, Son Oh Gong is bound to his protective role towards Seon Mi, the little girl he had met years ago.

Adapted from the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West,” but reinterprets the story into the present day and has a romantic-fantasy twist.

This web-drama tells the love entanglements of Miao Li and Wang Lan over the span of three lives in three different worlds. The two attend a mysterious school where descendants from various clans, dragons, foxes, and etc gather around to resolve centuries-old entanglements. The rich second-generation young master, the sunny and candid Bai Long, is in love with Wang Lan and has protected her for thousands of years. Wang Lan’s best friend, Xiao Tao, stays by Wang Lan’s side to repay her gratitude for their master-and-servant relationship in their previous lifetime. Hu Li is a foolishly cute fox fairy and is the perfect example of a caring and sensitive man. He protects Wang Lan in one of her lives. The rich and handsome teacher Hao Yue is the mentor of Liu Yun, the school nurse. This pair seems like ordinary people, but in reality, one is the Chinese cupid and the other is an immortal. To add to the mysteriousness, the dramas has the addition of two new characters, Su Jiao Jiao and Zhu Liang Chen.

Tian Yin is accidentally impregnated and inside his stomach is the demon king, who everyone wants to take control of. Xiao Lan is a monster hunter and she tries to protect Tian Yin from all the monsters. Her goal is to take the demon king for herself and sell it at a good price. However, both develop feelings for this demon king.

Having lost her beloved father at an early age, Yuri lives with her mother and younger brother. Yuri's mother meets a new man, but they are deeply in debt and forced to leave their home. Yuri is then forced to take a job as a call girl to support her brother. One day Yuri's brother becomes ill but since Yuri has to work, she unwillingly leaves him at home. When she returns, she finds him dead in the bathtub. Her heart is scarred with regret and she suffers with a pain that will never go away. After some time has passed, Mayu, a colleague of Yuri's, tells her about a mysterious mobile app that is rumored to enable its user to talk to the dead. Yet, it comes with a warning: Never reply if the dead soul says, "I want to see you." Because she blames herself for her brother's death and will do anything to tell him how sorry she is, Yuri downloads the app and reaches out to her dead brother. Meanwhile, the app's users begin to die.