Suspense youth drama Reborn with Zhang Jing Yi and Zhou Yi Ran confirms airdate in June

Reborn (焕羽) is adapted from the novel written by Qiang Yu.

Per Qiyi: This youth romance suspense drama tells the story of 16-year-old transfer student Qiao Qingyu (played by Zhang Jingyi), who investigates her sister’s mysterious death with the rebellious school heartthrob Ming Sheng (played by Zhou Yiran). As they unravel the truth behind her sister’s ‘murder’ by the entire village six years ago, Qiao Qingyu gains a new understanding of her sister and mother. She also learns to see the world differently, helping herself and others heal from their past. Through their journey, Qiao Qingyu and Ming Sheng save each other and grow together.

Airing 6/19~

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One Hot 3-Way Battle in Cdramaland in May: Xiao Zhan’s The Legend of Zang Hai vs Li Xian’s A Love Never Lost vs Song Zu Er’s The Prisoner of Beauty

It’s RAINING DRAMAS!! WEEEEEEEE~~ Lol. This is gonna be a hot mess or maybe it’s the best time to be a cdrama fan as all three dramas just confirmed their airing date! Are you watching all three? Or just one? Or two?? My top one is Song Zu Er and Liu Yu Ning’s The Prisoner of Beauty, and if I have time, The Legend of Zang Hai. Have never watched Xiao Zhan in anything and he’s very popular, so I’m curious!

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Chasing Dreams with Chen Zhe Yuan and Zhang Jing Yi wrapped up filming

Chasing Dreams (梦花廷) is adapted from the novel written by Xiao Ru Se. My friend said the novel is pretty short and the drama synopsis sounds nothing like it besides the names. Lol.

Synopsis Per Wetv: Princess Tilan of Xiangnan (Zhang Jing Yi), bright and free-spirited, loses her peaceful royal life overnight due to a coup and awakens the ability to foresee the future as a “Blind Songstress.” She crosses paths with General Tang Qianzhi (Chen Zhe Yuan), and through a twist of fate, they become betrothed, forming a deep bond. Meanwhile, Prince Zhong Xu of Great Zheng (Liang Yong Qi), obsessed with Tilan due to her resemblance to his late consort, seeks to claim her. As war and turmoil rage on, Tilan fights against fate, standing by her love and defying destiny to change the course of a chaotic world.

Filming started in November of last year and wrapped up a few days ago.

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Zhang Jing Yi Blossoms in Adversity with Hu Yi Tian this April

Okay, I will get my head out of Shen Li‘s oven and check other Cdrama updates…

Blossoms in Adversity (惜花芷) is adapted from the novel written by Kong Liu. It follows our heroine, eldest daughter of the Hua family, who hides her ability during her childhood and only reveals her intelligence when the family business threatens to collapse. I swear Cdramas and their smart-girl-but-I-gotta-hide-my-talents is its own soapy trope. The question is…can it shine above the others?

To air 4/2~ (Side note: It’s APRIL!! I have one more week of maternity leave left. What if he goes to college while I’m at work? 😭 )

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Cdramas Airing This Week: Spy Game, Stand By Me, Bright Eyes in the Dark, Faithful, Best Enemy, and more!

Out on time! Yay me!

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Lighter and Princess with Chen Fei Yu and Zhang Jing Yi to premiere in November

Lighter & Princess (点燃我温暖你) is adapted from the novel written by Twentine. It is a story about the passions of youth and the cruelty of time and people’s hearts. On the outside, our female lead, Zhu Yun is your typical poster child of a well-behaved, obedient student. She grew up under the strict supervision of her parents and strives to do well in school as to not disappoint them. But deep down, Zhu Yun is secretly rebellious and has quite the sarcastic tongue. She would have followed her parents’ set path for her had she not met the outwardly rebellious male lead, Li Xun, who attracts her attention on their first day of school with his bright golden hair and devil-may-care attitude. He’s loud about his lawless ways and even if Zhu Yun curses him under her breath, she can’t help but slowly falls for his hidden intelligence and talents. He has her wrapped around his fingers for sure. 😛 She believes in him and stays by his side through all their ups and downs, even during and after the separation arc (6 years).

Aww our boy is growing up so fast! Ever Night was one of the two dramas I finished 2 years ago. Lol.

You can read the unfinished translated novel here.

Airing 11/3!

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Unrest in Shanghai keeps Chen Xing Xu, Zhang Jing Yi, and Lin Yan Jun on their toes in Fall In Love

After being postponed in August, Fall in Love (一见倾心) is slated to air 11/9!

It’s a republican series and the story begins in 1926 when our heroine (Zhang Jing Yi) returns to her homeland in China with her mother’s ashes. Her parents split when she was young and now she musters up the courage to return to his residence with the goal of trying to find out what happened in the past that led to their split and the loss of lives (her siblings). She meets two powerful men on opposite end of the unrest in Shanghai: our male lead (Chen Xing Xu), a newly appointed commander of the Shanghai army, and our second male lead (Lin Yan Jun), son of a powerful military general. The three become friends and go through many life and death events together.

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