Streaming platform Tencent aired the most hit C-dramas this year in 2024 so it’s list of the biggest dramas on its own channel encapsulates nearly all the big buzz makers of this year. Topping the list is Joy of Life 2, which reportedly wasn’t as good as the original but still good enough that viewers tuned in and stayed till … Continue reading →
Well this is as Tang dynasty a drama as it gets. The era is polarizing with how C-netizens view the hairstyles and costumes and makeup but upcoming C-drama Flourished Peony absolutely captures it spot on without trying to tweak it. The drama is rumored to air in mid-to-late January 2025 so in the next few weeks for sure and expect … Continue reading →
The casting of two female leads of the same vibe and competitiveness could be a masterstroke by director Guo Jing Ming. The doubling of two strong visual actresses and the potential for behind-the-scenes jostling makes for great water buzz for recently started filming fantasy period C-drama Veil of Shadows. It’s based on the Painted Skin scary stories about a female … Continue reading →
There is a big Tencent produced period C-drama being prepped called Mo Li (莫离) which best translates to Don’t Leave. It’s from the director of Bu Bu Jing Xin, Princess Agents, and Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles Peach Blossoms, and Director Lin also helmed Love and Destiny. She has two finished dramas still awaiting airing as well with The … Continue reading →
It’s confirmed! Tencent is giving C-drama fans a year end treat with the release of Guardians of the Dafeng on December 28th, as rumored. Starring Dylan Wang and Tian Xi Wei, the latest drama posters and long preview makes this drama look schizophrenic, in that the characters and storyline veers back-and-forth between wildly comedic and intensely dramatic. Plus there appears … Continue reading →
I am happy to report it’s confirmed safe to watch C-drama Blossom, as the series wrapped its run for VIP members of Tencent this weekend and the ending was reportedly very satisfying. The drama also opened with 7.5 ratings on Douban confirming that the good reviews was accompanied by equally solid viewer votes on the drama’s quality. The only two … Continue reading →
When all eyes are on you then you either vault over the pressure or crumble. Such is the case with C-actor Dylan Wang and his next drama the soon-to-air Guardians of the Dafeng. C-ent insiders and his rival near age drama actors are all watching closely how this drama does, because if it’s a hit then reportedly it will send … Continue reading →
So there are new posters, stills, and a first teaser out already for modern C-drama Lady Liberty (Du Shen Nu Ren 独身女人) based on the same name female-centric novel. The drama stars Tang Yan as the titular single woman or lady liberty as she embarks on a reinvention of herself after heartbreak, and is also a reinvention of her career … Continue reading →
So Xu Kai is back in period drama land and has a new actress costar who is getting her female lead leveling up. The C-drama Wishing You Eternal Happiness (表妹万福 Biao Mei Wan Fu) adapted from the same name novel has cast Xu Kai and Chen Yao (Sebrina Chen). It’s a political intrigue romance with a second chance angle as … Continue reading →
The big name C-dramas that was rumored for December seems to have all moved into January or are still awaiting a month end confirmed release date. That leaves Blossom having a clear path to dominate the month both from being a good drama and having no competition. This weekend there is new news that The Blossoming Love (千朵桃花一世开 Thousand Peach … Continue reading →
C-drama Blossom is now midway through airing and at this pace and with the continued strong reviews on track to become a much needed solid hit to end 2024 in C-drama land. It is also going to elevate leads Meng Zi Yi and Li Yun Rui to the next level up and both leads are already entertaining new drama offers … Continue reading →
The period C-drama Zhu Yu 逐玉 (means Pursuing Jade or Chasing Jade) has confirmed its cast and will start production this weekend on December 15th in Hengdian. It’s going to be a big one with leads Zhang Ling He and Tian Xi Wei (in equal billing), with the director of currently airing likely hit drama Blossom, the screenwriter of Love … Continue reading →
I grew up reading mangas, like a lot of mangas shoujo and shonen, and lived through manga series that went on for years and even decades. I mention this because the long running manga writer’s drawing style will naturally change over time bit by bit that it doesn’t register as jarring or all that different until you compare the most … Continue reading →
