Asian Drama

Adapted from the web novel "Wang Fei Fang Ling San Qian Sui" (王妃芳龄三千岁) by Yue Xia Qing Hui (月下清辉).

Episodes: 24

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

In 1910, in old Shanghai, a once inconsequential paparazzi becomes an industry darling once he publishes his portrayal of ten female celebrities, revealing the dark side of their glamorous lives.

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Episodes: 47

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The two amnesiac youths, Yue Jin Zhao and Yue Qi, have been wandering the land in search of their identities and pasts, only for Yue Qi to lose all of her money to a member of the Risen Soul Cult. In the process of trying to recover the lost money, they meet up with Luo Zhou Yan, the head of the "Evanescent" Luo family who is spearheading efforts in her region to destroy the cult and expose its crimes. As the Yue siblings and Luo Zhao Yan join forces with each other and members of the True Martial Alliance: Ju Shi Fang, Ming Xin, and her uncle Xian Qing, to root out the leaders of the cult while overcoming their personal demons and finding out about the mysterious organizations operating in the shadows.

Adapted from a Chinese RPG game of the same name.

While asleep, Tong Xiuzhi's house catches fire. She wakes up to find herself in a hospital and was told her boyfriend died in the fire. Unable to accept the truth, she committed suicide. The rest of her family members decided to gather at the art gallery to decide how to split her inheritance. An appearance of a beautiful girl at the gallery leads to speculations. A series of murders continue to occur at the gallery. Just what are the secrets behind these murder cases?

Adapted from the novel "The Murder in Kairotei" (回廊亭の殺人) by Higashino Keigo (東野圭吾).

Young Liu Shao meets a mysterious man with whom she exchanges her future for three full days of happiness. Initially, she has led the carefree life of an heiress until she became embroiled in the battle between the immortals and the demons. Her involvement leads to the unravelling of several romantic entanglements between herself and Lu Li, the cloaked immortal shrouded in mystery.

Adapted from the novel "Ben Yue" (奔月) by Shu Ke (蜀客).

Because of a marriage selection, girls from all over the world gather in Xin Chuan. Yin Zheng, one of the six young masters of Xin Chuan, who keeps a low profile, and Li Wei, who just wants to work hard and not get selected, live comfortably in this hometown. They unexpectedly form a relationship, and together, start a new life where they encounter numerous situations and complement each other in overcoming them. As Yin Zheng sets up a government office and goes to court, the two gradually develop similar tastes as their hearts become in sync. They share three meals and four seasons together, and grow up with other brothers and sisters with different personalities and fates, living a warm, daily life as a Xin Chuan family together.

Adapted from the web novel "Qing Chuan Ri Chang" (清穿日常) by Duo Mu Mu Duo (多木木多).

Ten years ago, in order to snatch the mysterious treasure left by Dashing King Li Zicheng, the wicked designed a decisive battle between the hero Miao Renfeng and the treasure guardian Hu. Hu and Miao died tragically, but the treasure map disappeared. In ten years, they have never given up the search for treasure. Finally, the treasure map reappeared, and the eight evil men gathered together and set off to Feihu Mountain.

This film tells the story of Wudang faction Zhang Wuji who was inadvertently involved in the strife of the Jianghu caused by the Dragon Saber. He went to arrest Zhao Min in order to save the martial arts master.

It continues the cliffhanger from The Kung Fu Cult Master where Zhang Wu Ji heads out to find Zhao Min in Dadu. Unlike the righteous hero in the novels, Zhang Wu Ji's journey is much darker as he turns vengeful.

Zhang Wu Ji takes the Nine Yang Manual back to the Ice Fire Island. Under Xie Xun's tutelage, he finally masters a divine martial arts technique and becomes attuned to the way of the king. Having been oppressed for being weak, Zhang Wuji realizes that the only way he can take revenge is to seize power because his real enemy is the political force behind Cheng Kun. It takes Zhang Wu Ji 20 years before returning to Bright Peak. He is no longer indecisive and distracted by romantic entanglements because he is set on his goal to do whatever it takes to become the Ming Sect leader and then to become King.

After getting drunk, the genius scientist An Ding, accidentally acquired a super power that can change the objects around him to be human beings. In the beginning, these humans can stay alive for 24 hours before turning back into their original shapes. But gradually, they can be humans more than 24 hours. Then An Ding lives with them like a family.

The persistent and cold Li Xin, the founder of a game company, knew this secret and is dragged into the chaos. Li Xin helps An Ding and his "family" to fight the evil power who wanted to destroy them. In the process, they learn about friendship and love, and grow together as a family.

Adapted from the manhua "Xian Ding 24 Xiao Shi! An Ding Bo Shi He Ta De Pu Ren Men" (限定24小时！安定博士和他的仆人们) by Su Xia (苏夏).

Zhou Zishu gets embroiled in a conspiracy in the martial arts world after quitting his job as the leader of an organization tasked with protecting royalty. He meets Wen Kexing, a mysterious martial artist who escapes from the Ghost Valley to avenge his parents’ deaths. They become fast friends and embark on an adventure to find a legendary treasure that will give its owner ultimate power over jianghu.

It continues the cliffhanger from The Kung Fu Cult Master where Zhang Wu Ji heads out to find Zhao Min in Dadu. Unlike the righteous hero in the novels, Zhang Wu Ji's journey is much darker as he turns vengeful.

Zhang Wu Ji takes the Nine Yang Manual back to the Ice Fire Island. Under Xie Xun's tutelage, he finally masters a divine martial arts technique and becomes attuned to the way of the king. Having been oppressed for being weak, Zhang Wuji realizes that the only way he can take revenge is to seize power because his real enemy is the political force behind Cheng Kun. It takes Zhang Wu Ji 20 years before returning to Bright Peak. He is no longer indecisive and distracted by romantic entanglements because he is set on his goal to do whatever it takes to become the Ming Sect leader and then to become King.

A story revolving around the crises in the public relations industry and the people whose lives intertwine because of it. Lin Zhong Shuo switched from an entertainment reporter to work at a PR firm. Tasked with sensitive and difficult-to-handle situations, he manages to avert crisis by playing his cards right. He helps his boss face off against his toughest enemy.

He left the entertainment industry after an incident wherein he misreported the news. Innocent people got hurt and he has been blaming himself. He tries to make amends and atone for the mistakes of the past. He has two important women in his life - Yuan Wei and Xu Wen Wen. Through his journey, he gradually comes to realize who he truly loves.

A story about a shopaholic who goes on the counteroffensive after losing everything overnight. It revolves around the business war between shopping malls and online stores.

Gao Yang was born with a silver spoon. Her privileged existence afforded her the money to buy anything that she wants which developed her excessive shopping addiction. Alas, life throws her a lemon when her father suddenly goes bankrupt and disappears without a trace. In the blink of an eye, her world is turned upside down. At this time, she crosses paths with Yan Li, the nephew of her father's assistant, and receives his help.

In order to make a living, Gao Yang accepts an offer to work for Li Ming Che, Yan LI's rival in business. Meanwhile, a spark of romance develops between Yan Li and Gao Yang despite their opposite personalities. Li Ming Che also becomes taken with Gao Yang's infectious personality. Through repeated trials in work and in love, Gao Yang realizes that she is lacking in many ways and works hard to mature into a better person.

Ye Xiao Tian is working as a prison guard at the Ministry of Justice of the Ming dynasty. Upon receiving a testament, he leaves the capital and travels to Huguang province. Due to a freak combination of factors, he ends up pretending to be a government official, but takes his “position” seriously and fights for justice, gaining the love of the people.

Due to an incident, An Ding unleashes a miraculous ability to turn inanimate objects into people, but only for the duration of 24 hours. As the things in An Ding's house become human, it starts them on a bizarre yet dangerous adventure.

Based on the popular novel by Jin Yong Kam Yung. He also wrote Legend of the Condor Heroes and Return of the Condor Heroes. The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre takes place during 14th Century China during the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, roughly 100 years after the events of Return of the Condor Heroes. After decades of struggles, famine, and bitterness which the Chinese citizens blamed on the Yuan Dynasty's misgovernment, the Martial Arts sects have begun to rebel. Prince Ruyong asks Cheng Kun, a Shaolin monk with an ulterior motive, for a plan on how to deal with the rebels. "The wielder of Heavenly Sword and/or Dragon Sabre rules the world." This well known legend in the Martial Arts community is the impetus for the tale of Zhang Wuji. The story begins with how his parents met (episodes 1-3), then tells his trials as an adolescent (episodes 4-8), proceeds to relate his rise to prominence (episodes 9-23) and reveals the secret behind Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (episode 23), and ends with the confluence of Wuji's love life, the Martial Arts sects' long standing grudges, and cruel fate.

A serpent-lady, Bai Suzhen, has a dream to be a goddess someday. The goddess Guan Yin tells her that it is going to be a long and arduous process, in which she is required to increase her virtue and to sever all forms of worldly relations. Yet, during the process, she meets the scholar Xu Xian. They fall in love and get married. This snake-human union brings them happiness and results in a daughter. However, a righteous sorcerer-monk, Fa Hai, believes that all demons should be exterminated. So, he vows to capture Suzhen and to turn her back into her original form. Xu Xian's love stays firm though Fa Hai tells him the truth. Unfortunately, since Xu Xian is a mortal man, he can't do much to protect his wife and his daughter while being caught in the conflict. His courage and determination touch the very heart of Bai Suzhen. Will Xu Xian be able to be against all odds and finally rescue Bai Suzhen? Will Bai Suzhen give up her dream of becoming a goddess? Madame White Snake is a faithful and emotional retelling of a legendary Chinese folklore classic.

Joe, Jiro and Xu Lu live in a condominium where its residents are forbidden from falling in love, and anyone who violates the rule would be evicted from their apartment. Against all odds, Joe and Xu Lu fall in love with each other and begin an underground relationship. Thrown into the mix is Jiro who plays Xu Lu’s childhood sweetheart, thus starting an unfortunate love triangle.

The drama describes the “tofu Xi Shi” Tang Doudou, who is on the way to becoming a spinster. This is because she refuses to marry unless she meets a first-class gentlemen, who understands her and whom she loves (therefore worthy of her true affections). After a misstep with the officials, the Tang clan faces its demise, but fortunately, the Zhuang family reaches out to help. Madame Zhuang wants Doudou to marry her oldest son, who has long been both good-looking, well-principled, and cultured genius – yet on the day of the wedding, he turns into an idiot with the intelligence level of an eight year old! Doudou is furious, and runs home, but without money to pay for her father’s illness, she must meet up with Madame Zhuang again. Her oldest son is still lovesick for Doudou, and his mother works out a one-year agreement with Doudou. But wait, Dou Dou discovers something very unusual about her husband’s illness, something a little out of place in the family, and seeks to find the truth – yet her mother-in-law is strangely unperturbed.

The drama describes the “tofu Xi Shi” Tang Doudou, who is on the way to becoming a spinster. This is because she refuses to marry unless she meets a first-class gentlemen, who understands her and whom she loves (therefore worthy of her true affections). After a misstep with the officials, the Tang clan faces its demise, but fortunately, the Zhuang family reaches out to help. Madame Zhuang wants Doudou to marry her oldest son, who has long been both good-looking, well-principled, and cultured genius – yet on the day of the wedding, he turns into an idiot with the intelligence level of an eight year old! Doudou is furious, and runs home, but without money to pay for her father’s illness, she must meet up with Madame Zhuang again. Her oldest son is still lovesick for Doudou, and his mother works out a one-year agreement with Doudou. But wait, Dou Dou discovers something very unusual about her husband’s illness, something a little out of place in the family, and seeks to find the truth – yet her mother-in-law is strangely unperturbed.

Xiang Yu Ping (Jerry Yan), a renowned lawyer, is seen by others as cold and ruthless. After Yu-ping’s older brother dies in a car accident he has little choice but take in his brother's two orphaned children, Yu Fei and Yu Ting (their mother having abandoned them soon after their birth). Every nanny he hires to care for them is either scared off by the mischievous children or ends up trying to seduce him. Fed up, Yu Ping asks his secretary, Yang Duo, to find a nanny that meets his requirements. Having lost all their wealth when their mother died and being abandoned by their father after racking up heavy debts; Yang Duo can not ignore the fact that she needs the money and recommends her younger sister, Yang Guo (Ella Chen), for the job; assuring Yu Ping that her tomboyish sister will not fall in love with him by lying that she is a lesbian. Yang Guo struggles to get along with Yu Fei and Yu Ting at first. She often gets into trouble and costly predicaments due to the pranks that the two kids play on her. However she senses that the children are only acting out to get attention from their uncle. After convincing Yu Ping to play a bigger role in the children's lives, the children's behaviour dramatically improves. Meanwhile, Yu Ping has been in a secret relationship with superstar Hui Fan for the past 7 years. Due to the nature of her work, Hui Fan is often away for months at a time. On her most recent visit, Yu Ping gets fed up with the secrecy and the two fight. The two eventually reconcile and Yu Ping proposes, however Hui Fan feels smothered and breaks up with him. She immediately regrets her decision but her manager persuades to focus on her career, and she leaves the country. Yu Ping is heartbroken at first, but is cheered up by Yang Guo and the children. After an altercation with a client's greedy son, Yu Ping, Yang Guo and the children are kidnapped and blackmailed into releasing confidential files. The thugs place a pressure-sensitive bomb in Yu Ping's mouth and leave, thinking that the explosion to will all evidence of their crime. Yang Guo saves Yu Ping by throwing the bomb out the window, and the police is soon alerted of the location of the crime. After this event, Yu Ping realises that he cares for Yang Guo, and is falling in love with her. However he is stopped from making an advance by the arrival of the children's mother. Yu Ping has a low opinion of her, and refuses to let the children see her. Yang Guo manages to persuade him to let the children spend a few days a year with her, but after a car accident, Yu Ping realises that the children's mother really does care for them, and so he gives her full custody. The children move away with their mother, leaving Yang Guo without a job. Yu Ping's best friend, Ke Zhong, a talented interior designer, offers her a job as his assistant. Yu Ping is a little jealous of this, and often drops in unannounced just to keep her in his life. From this, Ke Zhong figures out that Yu Ping likes Yang Guo. He supports this at first, but changes his tune when Hui Fan returns. Ke Zhong has been in love with Hui Fan since high school, but she chose Yu Ping over him, and he's stayed her friend out of love. Hui Fan wants Yu Ping back, and begs Ke Zhong to help her. He complies and asks Yang Guo to be his girlfriend, thus taking out Hui Fan's main competitor. Yang Guo is confused at first, but agrees after Ke Zhong makes a heartfelt (but fake) speech about how much he cares for her. Hui Fan uses this opportunity to tell the media that Yu Ping is her long-term boyfriend, much to Yu Ping's chagrin. Yu Ping thinks that Ke Zhong genuinely loves Yang Guo, so represses his emotions and supports them. He is unable to rekindle his love for Hui Fan and rejects her. Hui Fan refuses to accept this, and falls ill due to the stress of the situation. Yu Ping feels guilty for causing her decline in health and looks after her. After Hui Fan recovers, she goes to a photo shoot nearby. Yang Guo goes to visit her but accidentally overhears Hui Fan telling her manager that Ke Zhong only asked Yang Guo out so she was no longer in the way of her reconciliation with Yu Ping. Realising that she has been deeply betrayed by someone she thought cared about her, Yang Guo breaks things off with Ke Zhong and disappears. Yu Ping finds out what happens and fully rejects Hui Fan. He takes off to find Yang Guo. He eventually finds her and comforts her. After their breakup, Ke Zhong realises that he actually does love Yang Guo, and tries to win her back. But Yang Guo tells him that she needs to put herself first for once, and rejects Ke Zhang. Yang Guo eventually finds out Yu Ping is in love with her, and realises that she feels something for him too. They finally get together. After a while, Yu Ping proposes and Yang Guo accepts. The series ends 6 years in the future. Yang Guo and Yu Ping have a son, and is pregnant with another child.

The mythological TV drama, A Happy Life , which is currently showing on Hunan Satellite TV, has seen its ratings soar since it began airing at the end of June. The series captured the number-one position in ratings nationwide, despite going against heavy hitters like The Patriot Yue Fei and Legend of Goddess Luo , and has led fans to dub this year’s summer vacation as “the month of Benny Chan.” In A Happy Life, Hong Kong actor/singer Benny Chan (陳浩民) plays Liu Feng, a filial (woodcutter) man from a poverty-stricken family, who meets a crafty fox spirit named Bai Meiying (9th Princess). Played by mainland Chinese actress Monica Mu (穆婷婷), Meiying is an immortal princess who does not wish to marry another spirit. As a result, she asks Liu Feng to pretend to be her husband. As she is thrown headfirst into married life, she must resolve issues like getti

Set during the Tang Dynasty, a young and quiet swordsman name Baili Tusu (Li Yifeng) is infected by the aura of an ancient demonic sword known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. Living with the dark energy, he grew up without family. Until one day, he meets a friendly girl Feng Qingxue (Yang Mi) along with a group of heroes, and together they wander the land to seek out destiny and bring balance to the world.

The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is an upcoming Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. It is produced by the companies Zhejiang Hua Ce Media and Dong Yang Da Qian Media, and directed by Hong Kong television series director Lai Shui-ching. Filming started on 10 November 2012 and the series is expected to be released in 2013.

Tian Long Ba Bu is an adaption of a Jin Yong novel of the same name. The epic centers around the Beggar Leader Qiao Feng, the Dali Prince Duan Yu and the Shaolin Monk Xu Zhu. Each of their stories are interweaved throughout the show and finally clash and join at the climax of the story.

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