Costume romance Si Jin reveals first promotional stills and teaser with Jing Tian and Zhang Wan Yi

Si Jin (似锦) is adapted from the novel written by Dong Tian De Liu Ye (Willow Leaves In Winter). The novel is a rebirth revenge theme by our female lead. She is betrothed to marry some Duke but on the day of her wedding, he and another woman jump into a lake and die. She then travels back in time to when she was fifteen years old to start over and seek vengeance on those who had wronged her.

You know what I think? Zhang Wan Yi needs a new stylist! He’s looking the same in his costume dramas. Lol. Also, looking at the stills, the drama is likely to keep the reborn dog element? (Maybe not as reborn?) Why does this tickle me so much!! XD XD XD

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Costume fantasy drama Love Beyond the Grave with Dilraba Dilmurat and Chen Fei Yu wrapped up filming

Per WeTv: The exceptionally gifted Ghost King, He Simu (Dilireba), unexpectedly encounters the young general, Duan Xu (Chen Fei Yu), while out on a break, searching for food. This young general, who carries an item belonging to someone from He Simu’s past, seems not to be the real Duan Xu. As they test each other through subtle exchanges, He Simu gradually uncovers the dark past and aspirations hidden within Duan Xu’s heart. In turn, Duan Xu discovers the steadfastness and loneliness that He Simu has endured. Despite the fleeting lifespan of a mortal, no more than a hundred years, and the four-hundred-year-old ghost who still retains the appearance of a young girl, they resist the relentless passage of time through their love.

Love Beyond the Grave (慕胥辞) is adapted from the novel written by Li Qing Ran. You can read the novel at Nomad Translations. Filming has wrapped a few days ago!

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Liu Shi Shi carefully plots revenge in Kill My Sins while Shawn Dou takes advantage to rise in power

Kill My Sins (掌心) is a female-centric revenge costume drama.

Synopsis Per Youku: The story follows Ye Ping’an (played by Liu Shishi), a heart doctor who arrives in Shengdu to investigate an old case. Rumors spread that she manipulates hearts and minds, earning her the title of “witch.” When a sudden murder occurs, she’s accused of the crime. Yuan Shaocheng (played by Dou Xiao), an ambitious official, realizes there’s more to the case yet still seeks to have her executed. But Ye Ping’an has already made her first move on the path to vengeance.

Airing 2/7~

Mr. 1,000 Watts Smile is back but his smile is not seen in the intense trailer at all. Same goes for Shi Shi. Will this be my first 2025 drama?

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Suspense republican drama Back for You with Angelababy and Wang An Yu suddenly airs!

They be trying to air these dramas before one of the cast members cause trouble eh? Lol.

Back for You (漫影寻踪) is a minidrama with only 12 episodes. It follows our young police officer who is chased by a gang and then rescued by a mysterious woman. Injured, she then falls into a coma and he tries to wake her up by reading the comic books in her possession (how sweet is this boy?) Oddly enough, the comic books seem to relate to the cases he’s investigating and eventually guide him to solve them.

Airing today! 2/4~

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Deng Wei and Xiang Han Zhi take turn being Master and Disciple in Xianxia drama Love of the Divine Tree

Now this is what I call fairness! Love of the Divine Tree (仙台有树) is adapted from the novel written by Kuang Shang Jia Kuan. Per Qiyi: Su Yishui (played by Deng Wei), a talented young cultivator, had his destiny changed by his master Mu Qingge (played by Xiang Hanzhi) eighteen years ago. Mu Qingge, known as the “female demon,” was also branded with a bad reputation and presumed dead. Eighteen years later, Mu Qingge transforms into Xue Ranran (played by Xiang Hanzhi), and Su Yishui, now the head of the West Mountain Sect, takes the critically ill Ranran as his disciple, vowing to protect her for life. Thus, the roles of master and disciple are swapped, and various amusing and unusual stories unfold between them.

Airing 2/7~

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Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu has passed away at 48

As you guys know, I have refrained from writing news about celebrities’ personal life/gossips/scandals for a while now but this tragedy has hit me hard. I still can’t process the idea of a 48-year old Barbie Hsu passing away. She passed away while on vacation in Japan after contracting the flu and eventually pneumonia. After a wild night of speculation, her sister Dee Hsu confirmed the news today. I’m shocked. I don’t know what to say. She was 48! She was still so young. She just married DJ Koo (Koo Jun Yup) two years ago, 2 years ago!! And her poor two kids (10 and 8 from ex-husband businessman Wang Xiao Fei). I hope they have a good support system going forward because no child should have to experience such tragedy. My heart feels heavy. Her role as Shan Cai in the OG Meteor Garden was the beginning of my fangirl obsession for Taiwanese dramas two decades ago.

She was and will always be my favorite Shan Cai.

Wherever you are, please know you were loved and cherished, and will be missed. Rest in peace. 🕯️

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Filming Wrapped: Bai Yu and Zhou Yu Tong’s Swords into Plowshares, Ren Jia Lun and Wang He Run’s The Perfect Match

Hope everyone had a peaceful Lunar New Year! I was busy taking a recovering-from-multiple-viruses toddler to visit the relatives. You really don’t know how life will change with kids until it hits you in the face point-blank. Haven’t had time to browse the web much! Both dramas finished filming this past week and I’m intrigued seeing Bai Yu in historical costumes! I have a soft spot for this man. <3

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Modern War and Military drama The White Olive Tree with Chen Zhe Yuan and Liang Jie to air in February

Per Qiyi: This series is adapted from Jiu Yue Xi’s novel of the same name. During an interview mission in the turbulent East Country, Liang City satellite TV’s female reporter Song Ran (played by Liang Jie) encounters danger. Fortunately, she is rescued by Li Zan (played by Chen Zheyuan), a Chinese explosive engineer who volunteers in the East Country. Li Zan’s gentleness and childlike heart deeply attracts Song Ran. Through multiple interactions with Song Ran, Li Zan also realizes that though she appears weak on the outside, she’s actually brave and strong, with a heart filled with justice and kindness. With the same ideals and compatible souls, a spark of love ignites between the two. However, a sudden bombing attack puts a halt to this nascent relationship. After returning to China, both of them hit low points in their lives and even lose contact with each other. They are both suffering physically and mentally as Li Zan feels guilty and blames himself for the death of his friend who sacrificed his life to save him in the bombing attack, while Song Ran gets into a controversy due to a photo which she took during the bombing attack. By chance, they reunite and their lives gradually return to normal. Together, they plant the seeds of the white olive tree.

Airing 2/1~

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