Costume drama Nirvana In Flames with Wu Jin Yan and Wei Zhe Ming has wrapped up filming

Nirvana In Flames (凤不栖) is adapted from the novel written by Tian Xia Gui Yuan. The story follows our female lead who is tasked by her Sect Master to deliver a powerful, world-changing artifact to the Chosen One (I’m assuming this is second male lead) to unite the four kingdoms. However, after spending time in the real world and meeting various people, she decides to give the artifact to an unpopular 3rd Prince of Xiliang (Male lead). For intervening with fate, she bears a heavy consequence, landing in a near-death situation and disappearing for years. Three years later, a woman bearing the same face emerges to resolve some unfinished businesses…

Filming officially wrapped up on 8/3~

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Ding Yu Xi and Deng En Xi on The Road to Splendor in new Tencent historical drama

The Road to Splendor (花开锦绣) is adapted from the novel written by Zhi Zhi.

Synopsis Per Wetv: Zhao Ling (Ding Yu Xi), a bold and loyal underground salt dealer, may come from humble origins, but he carries grand ambitions. He crosses paths with Fu Tingyun (Deng En Xi), a noble heiress wrongfully accused of an illicit affair. Forced to flee together, they face trials from both family and court. Battling against fate, their bond grows through hardship eventually forging a legendary love.

Airing 8/9~

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Movie Review: Blades of the Guardians (Cmovie, 2026)

In the Sui dynasty, the empire’s second most-wanted fugitive is hired to escort the top target across a deadly desert, assembling a diverse group of allies to survive a high-stakes journey that could topple the empire.

Movie with English Subs is available to stream after the review!

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Tian Xi Wei becomes the Genius Girlfriend in new modern Qiyi drama with Hu Yi Tian

Genius Girlfriend (天才女友) is adapted from the novel written by Su Guang Tong.

Synopsis Per Qiyi: The genius Lin Zhixia is straightforward and reserved, never ever having a close friend. Admitted to Provincial No. 1 Middle School, she meets the sunny top student Jiang Yubai in a problem-solving competition and becomes his desk mate. As a social butterfly, Jiang helps Lin fit in, making friends like Tang Tingting, Duan Qiyan, Shen Fuxuan, and Jin Baihui. In return, Lin helps him with his studies. Starting off as competitors, they grow to support one another and become the best of friends. Together, they assist a classmate being scammed, and participate in club activities and the provincial math competition. Though he catches feelings for her, he keeps them hidden. After Lin is recommended to Fudan University, Jiang plans to confess to her during the graduation trip. Unfortunately, he has to leave because his mother is involved in a fraud case. Amid the obstacles, will the two find their way back to each other?

Airing 8/2~

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Wu Jin Yan assists Chen Zhe Yuan up the power ladder in historical drama Royal Betrothal

Royal Betrothal (御庭谣), previously known as Jiang Shan Wei Pin (江山为聘), is adapted from the novel written by Xing Yan Yan. The story follows our female lead, once a nobody, as she climbs up the ladder of power to become Tang Dynasty’s most remarkable female official. She’s powered by her devotion to our male lead, the emperor. He’s also the person who saved her from death. One thing she doesn’t know is his love for her.

Airing today 7/28~

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The Mystic Nine Against the Coming Storm with William Chan, Zeng Shun Xi, and Chen Yao confirms air date

The Mystic Nine Against the Coming Storm (九门) is adapted from the novel Old Nine Gates (老九门) written by Kennedy Xu. If you remember, there’s a drama adaptation in 2016 with William and Lay Zhang called The Mystic Nine (prequel to The Lost Tomb). This can be considered as part 2 with William reprising the same role as Zhang Qi Shan aka Fo Ye. Zeng Shun Xi will be playing Wu Lao Guo, Wu Xie’s grandfather (Wu Xie is the main character in The Lost Tomb series franchise). And yes, Shun Xi has played Wu Xie before. hehe. Chen Yao plays Hu Xian Gu, the only female member of the nine legendary grave-robbing families in Changsha.

Synopsis Per Youku: Mystic Nine follows Zhang Qishan (William Chan) as he joins forces with Wu Laogou (Joseph Zeng), alongside Huo Xiangu (Chen Yao) and the other members of the Mystic Nine, when turmoil returns to Changsha. The mysterious disappearance of Unit 401 uncovers a century-old secret. Faced with life-and-death choices, bound by brotherhood, responsibility to their sects, and devotion to their country, they risk everything to protect their home and overcome the crisis.

Airing 7/30~

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iQIYI’s costume drama A Journey to Glow with Wang An Yu and Zhao Jin Mai begins filming

A Journey to Glow (一念江南) is an original script and is called a sister drama to A Journey to Love, meaning that they share the same fictional history with the land being divided into four kingdoms – Song, Su, Yue, and Tang. The story and characters are different. Booting ceremony is held today to kick off filming!

I already like this pairing, they look uber cute together! The story follows five youths who coincidentally arrive at the small town in Jiangnan to hunt for treasures from the previous fallen kingdom. Our female lead lives a double life – in the morning she’s a resourceful maiden and at night she’s a mischievous thief. Our male lead is a scholar who has fallen out of favor.

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Cdrama Updates: Love You in the Dark, Where Her Hemline Brushed, Beautiful Fairytale, Back To Life, Reborn of the Rightful, and more!

Lots of productions kicking off and ending filming this past week!

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