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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Family drama Reopen My Journals led by Ni Hong Jie, Li Yun Rui, and Huang Yang Tian Tian

Per Tencent: Reopen My Journals (致1999年的自己) follows 15-year-old “model student” Qian Jiayue who gets into a prestigious high school but faces various academic challenges. Her plan to confess to her neighbor and top student, Xiao Han, fails. Meanwhile, her clever but mischievous younger “sworn brother,” Mao Tou, often stirs up trouble. Jiayue befriends the spirited Chen Mo, and the girls grow together through their friendship. Amid these changes, their parents face family crises and transformations. After returning to the city as a former educated youth, Chen Xiu’e struggles with the emotional distance from her daughter, Jiayue. The generational tensions among the three women are resolved during the passing of Chen Lao Tai. Self-proclaimed elite Chen Pengyu realizes every generation has its “mission” after clashing with his rebellious daughter, Chen Mo. Guan Aiping, a resilient woman laid off from work, raises Xiao Han alone, while “small business owner” Zhang Qiming learns to bond with his mischievous son, Mao Tou. After many ups and downs, he forms a new family with Guan Aiping.

Though times change, the warmth of family and the neighborly spirit of mutual care remain constant.

Airing 1/24~ On the heels of Blossom‘s success, Li Yun Rui dons a tracksuit to win over your 1999 hearts ya’ll!

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Angelababy and Song Wei Long’s costume drama Everlasting Longing suddenly drops

Everlasting Longing (相思令) is adapted from the novel written by Xi Juan.

Per Wetv: When the business prodigy meets a domineering man, their story begins. The eldest daughter of a merchant family has been living with two identities. To outsiders, Jun Qi Luo is Jun Fei Fan, the illegitimate son of the family. She was taken to Beixuan at the age of 20 years old.

Jun Qi Luo experiences many hardships in a foreign land. She is accused of being a spy, humiliated and mistreated. Qi Luo finds a chance to escape but discovers that while she is away from home, the prince has colluded with her brother-in-law and his mistress to steal their family fortune. Jun Qi Luo takes her aging father, erniang and two younger sisters with her as she fights to rebuild the family business.

Began airing on 1/20~

For those who is watching, how is it so far?

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Everyone trying to find their Perfect Match in upcoming romantic comedy led by Lu Yu Xiao and Wang Xing Yue

Perfect Match (五福临门) sounds like a cute drama! A family of five beautiful daughters landing a perfect match “husband” in more ways than one.

Airing 1/25~

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Cdrama OST: The Double, Guardians of the Dafeng, Blossom, Love Game in Eastern Fantasy, The Story of Pearl Girl, Joy of Life 1 & 2, Fangs of Fortune, and more!

Happy Friday!

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