cyn lynn : 2019

A girl disguises as a male to join the military academy juggles newfound comradery, romance and an impending war, all whilst trying to keep her gender a secret.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Xu Kai: Gu Yan Zhen

Bai Lu: Xie Xiang / Xie Liang Chen

Li Cheng Bin: Shen Jun Shan

Wu Jia Yi: Qu Man Ting
Chinese Title
烈火军校

Genres: Republican, Romcom, School, Republican Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2019
Episodes: 15/48

Recapper: kaylasilver

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3.75/5

January 10, 2022

[Reviews] The Romance of Hua Rong

A pirate kidnaps a princess.

Chinese Title

一夜新娘
One Night Bride

Genres: Period, Romcom, Period Romcom

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2019
Episodes: 24

[Recaps]

December 10, 2021

The Love by Hypnotic | Recap and Review II

A princess from a neighboring state is sent to marry a prince for diplomatic reasons. She attempts to use hypnosis to manipulate him but accidentally triggers lost memories from his past. They agree to marriage of convenience with the condition that she help him recover those lost memories.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Fang Yi Lun: Li Qian/Prince Zi

Ling Mei Shi: Li Ming Yue/Aimaila/Princess of Xiyue/Princess Consort Zi

Director:

Li Yang

Scriptwriter:

Yang Shi Ye

Chinese Title

明月照我心

The Moon Shines on My Heart

Genres: Period, Romcom, Fantasy, Period Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2019
Episodes: 36

[Episodes 1-18 in a separate post]

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

December 4, 2021

The Love By Hypnotic | Recap and Review

Fang Yi Lun: Li Qian/Prince Zi

Ling Mei Shi: Li Ming Yue/Aimaila/Princess of Xiyue/Princess Consort Zi

Director:

Li Yang

Scriptwriter:

Yang Shi Ye

Chinese Title

明月照我心

The Moon Shines on My Heart

Genres: Period, Romcom, Fantasy, Period Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2019
Episodes: 36

[Episodes 19-36 in a separate post]

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

October 24, 2021

[Reviews] Unique Lady

A girl finds her true love in a video game

Chinese Title:

绝世千金
Lascivious Lady

Genres: Period, Romcom, Fantasy, Period Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2019
Episodes: 24

[Recaps]

October 12, 2021

[Reviews] Le Coup de Foudre

Chinese Title:

我只喜歡你
I only like you

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, CEO, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2019
Episodes: 35

[No Recaps]

September 10, 2021

Lucky's First Love | Recap and Review

A childish romance between a gaming company CEO and his assistant.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Bai Lu: Xing Yun

Xing Zhao Lin: Xia Ke

Zhai Zi Lu: He Yu

Chen Hao Lan: Yao Qing

Director:

Chen Shi Yi

Scriptwriter:

An Si Yuan

Producer:

Sun Qi Jun

Chinese Title
世界欠我一个初恋

The World Owes Me a First Love

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, CEO, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2019
Episodes: 24

Recapper: flash2351

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.713/5 (Bonus points for anyone who gets this reference =P)

June 4, 2021

Nagi no Oitoma | Recap and Review

A girl with the power of the Atmosphere!
Notable Actors/Actresses

Kuroki Haru: Oshima Nagi

Takahashi Issei: Gamon Shinji
Japanese Title
凪のお暇

Nagi’s Long Vacation

Network: TBS

Year: 2019
Episodes: 10

Recap Grade: B

April 6, 2021

Saka no Tochu no Ie | Recap and Review

A mother living on a slope.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Shibasaki Ko: Yamazaki Risako

Mizuno Miki: Ando Mizuho
Chinese Title
坂の途中の家

The House on the Slope

Network: WOWOW

Year: 2019
Episodes: 6

First Impression: 5/5

May 4, 2020

Reset Life | Recap and Review

A girl gets a second chance at life to save her mother and her career. Will she also find love along the way?

Notable Actors/Actresses
Ding Yu Xi: Cai Tian Mu
Li Ying Ying: Yun Xiao Xi

Chinese Title
未来的秘密
Future's Secret

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Fantasy, Contemporary Romcom

Year: 2019
Episodes: 5 (Mini)

March 28, 2020

Well Intended Love | Recap and Review

A CEO’s “well intended” love.
Notable Actors/Actresses:
Wang Shuang: Xia Lin
Xu Kai Cheng: Ling Yi Zhou

Director:

Wu Qiang

Chinese Title:

奈何BOSS要娶我
Why Does Boss Want to Marry Me

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, CEO, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Sohu

Year: 2019
Episodes: 20

March 21, 2020

Deep in My Heart | Recap and Review

A mystery romance between a man who can see someone's past and a woman who shares her body with her sister. The sisters have a pact to help one another. But what happens when the three get embroiled in a serial murder.
Notable Actors/Actresses
Wang Ke Ru: Han Bing / Han Xue
Zhou Cheng Ao: Kong Yi Fei
Chinese Title
我心深觸

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Suspense, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2019
Episodes: 28

March 17, 2020

Le Coup de Foudre | Review

With Skate into Love premiering soon I thought I’d reminisce a little about the beloved Wu Qian. She’s one of my favourite actresses but I’m hoping she has a new type of character to add to her resume.

This drama actually took me 14 episodes to stay engaged. I still don't buy Zhang Yu Jian as a high schooler. Much, much preferred them in their adult life when she has to relentlessly win him back and he’s just as prickly as ever

Notable Actors/Actresses
Zhang Yu Jian: Yang Mo
Wu Qian Zhao Qiao Yi
Zhao Zhi Wei: Zhao Guan Chao

Director:

Wang Zhi

Screenwriter:

Ming Yuan, Shao Zi

Chinese Title:

我只喜歡你
I only like you

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, CEO, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2019
Episodes: 35