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The Virtual Awards: Vote for Your Favorite Cdramas of 2020

Hello everyone! 2020 is coming to an end and this year is one to remember for sure. Aside from the real-world problems, we have another year of dramas to watch and television has become a great stress-reliever for a lot of my folks, especially my mom, who has been marathon-ing all of her favorite shows. I skipped the Cdramas Awards last year because I wasn’t really into it, but decided to do it again this year so we can have a bit of fun to end the year with.

So have fun & please share this post! Would like to see what international fans think about 2020 dramas! Who got your hearts and your votes?

Happy New Year! Stay safe, healthy, and happy. 💓 💓 💓

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Beautiful stills for Sword Snow Stride with Zhang Ruo Yun, Li Geng Xi, and Zhang Tian Ai

Adapted from the novel written by Feng Huo Xi Zhu Hou, wuxia/historical drama Sword Snow Stride (雪中悍刀行) stars Zhang Ruo Yun, Hu Jun, Li Geng Xi, Zhang Tian Ai, Vengo Gao, and Li Chun.

Synopsis written by Amy: The story follows young nobleman, Xu Feng Nian, the eldest son of general Xu Xiao of Northern Liang Dynasty, how he finally became a great weapon under the eager expectation of his father. The road to success was long and grueling, and filled with ruthless murderous intentions, yet he persevered through the hardships. His journey through Jianghu encouraged him to improve his martial arts skills, and along the way, he established strong relationships with crucial people that could benefit him in his future adventures. At last, he finally became the King of Northern Liang. Xu Feng Nian led the Beiliang cavalry in the fight against Beimang and their sudden invasion, and would become the beacon of hope within the Central Plains

The drama’s script will be written by Joy of Life’s Wang Juan.

Image-heavy post. 😀

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First Impression: What do you think of My Best Friend’s Story starring Ni Ni and Liu Shi Shi?

My Best Friend’s Story (流金岁月) officially announced casting in Chen Dao Ming, Dong Zi Jian, Liu Shi Shi, Ni Ni, Tian Yu, Tony Yang and Yang Le. Based on a novel by Yi Shu, the screenplay is written by Qin Wen and directed by Shen Yan (The Rise of Phoenixes).

Airing 12/28!

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Cai Wen Jing and Peng Guan Ying’s The Controllers gets a name change and surprise broadcast

The Confidence (阳光之下), which used to be called The Controllers, has undergone a name change and began airing yesterday 12/26! I thought it was just another modern drama sets in a corporation backdrop but the novel is very, very dark. Maybe pitch black? I’m quite horrified at the quick reviews I read from novel readers. Let’s call the dark character played by Peng Guan Ying as the main character and not male lead because he’s not one in my book. His love (??) for the female lead is possessive, obsessive, and just down right bat-crap crazy. Our female lead chances upon three criminals on her way to see her boyfriend and they want to “have fun” with her. She luckily escapes and kills one of them, but the main one gets away and he’s our main character, son of a mafia organization.

He plots his revenge against her, threatening her with her husband’s life if she doesn’t follow his needs. He proceeds to torture and rape her multiple times. O_O In the middle of this horrendous nightmare, our heroine discovers that his right hand man at the company is an undercover cop. She works together with him to gather evidence to take down the psychopath.

Wow-ster.

I’m sure the drama version will cut/change out a lot of the details. I hope. Lol.

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Xu Lu and Janice Man slaying the looks in espionage drama The Message

The Message (风声) is adapted from wartime novel, Sound of the Wind, written by Mai Jia. There was a film adaptation in 2009 with Zhou Xun and Li Bing Bing. The story takes place in 1941 after a series assassination attempts happened to high-ranking officials of the Japanese-controlled puppet government in Nanking. Five suspects were brought to a villa for further interrogation by the Chief officer of the Japanese Imperial Army who believed the assassinations were carried out by an Anti-Japan group who has a mole named “Old Ghost” from within.

Began airing on 12/24~

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Wallace Chung and Li Xiao Ran reunite in another Fei Wo Si Cun’s novel-to-drama adaptation, Wang Hou Yu Sheng

Were the two just waiting to be reunited with Fei Wo Si Cun? Lol. They collaborated last in Too Late to Say I Love You in 2010. I can’t believe a decade has passed! Wang Hou Yu Sheng (往后余生) is a modern drama which follows the romance of two people torn apart by a secret from the past. We meet our heroine, who is a single mother raising a child with a heart disease. She spends all her money into medical bills, working multiple jobs and living frugally to pass by. Her days take a turn for the better when her child is selected to undergo surgical treatments for research by a cardiologist. When she meets the said doctor, he turns out to be our male lead, her lover from 7 years ago. Our couple’s romance begins when both were still in school; gentle, sweet, and innocent. The blooming love was terminated by our heroine when she discovered a horrifying secret in her mother’s diary, leaving our male lead in the blind, and thus he harbors resentment for her for the years to come. He thought he would be happy seeing her living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet. But he doesn’t, his heart breaks seeing her so exhausted, so drained.

He still loves her.

Together, they find their way back to each other through healing old wounds and answering questions.

Question for novel readers: (Someone spoil me please, the child is his? ML? )

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Wholesome sisterhood between Jin Chen and Li Yi Tong in Dear Missy

Loosely touted as the Chinese Version of Gossip Girl, Dear Missy (了不起的女孩) stars Jin Chen and Li Yi Tong as two best friends with polar opposite personalities. During their graduation, their friendship plummeted into the ground. Nine years later, they meet and reconcile again, willing to work together to face life’s lemons and challenges.

Begins airing 12/21!

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