The Story of Xing Fu | Recap and Review

A girl by the name of Happiness achieving happiness. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhao Li Ying: He Xing Fu 

Liu Wei: Wan Shan Tang 

Luo Jin: Guan Tao 

Tang Zeng: Wang Qing Lai 

Director

Zheng Xiao Long

Chinese Title
幸福到萬家

Happiness to Ten Thousands of Family

Genres: Contemporary, No Romance, Family

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: N/A

Who Rules the World | Recap and Review

Will the love between a beloved prince and a fearless princess bring peace to a war-ridden martial arts world? 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Yang: Hei Feng Xi / Feng Lan Xi  

Zhao Lu Si: Bai Feng Xi / Feng Xi Yun

Director: 

Yin Tao

Scriptwriter: 

Zhang Xiao, Shang Meng Lu, Zhang Wei

Chinese Title
且試天下

Genres: Period, "Wuxia", Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 40

Recapper: beautifuljangmi

Recap Grade: B
First Impression: 4/5

Day Breaker | Review

A guy pretending to be another guy pretending to be the original guy pretending to be a gangster.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Li Yi Feng: Luo Xiang / Chen Mo 

Stephen Fung: Liao Yong Jia

Gong Hai Bin: Yu Sheng Hai

Samuel Gu: Liang Long

Song Yi: Su Qing Zhu

Chinese Title
暗夜行者

The Night Walker

Genres: Contemporary, Slight Romance, Suspense

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

Reviewer: Potato Chip

Jiajia’s Lovely Journey | Recap and Review

An oasis from the city. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Huang Si Rui: He Jia Jia 

He De Rui: Fang Wen Yu

Director

Wu Yu Ze
Chinese Title
何加加的桃花源記

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Sismance, Contemporary Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 16

Recap Grade: B/C
First Impression: 3.5/5

Shooting Stars | Recap and Review

A woman in PR is dealing with a headache - a moody (and vengeful) top star. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Lee Sung-Kyung: Oh Han Byul

Kim Young-Dae: Gong Tae Sung

Yoon Jong-Hoon: Kang Yoo Sung

Kim Yoon-Hye: Park Ho Yeong

Park So-Jin: Jo Ki Peum

Lee Jung-Shin: Do Soo Hyuk

Director: 
Lee Soo-Hyun

Scriptwriters: 
Choi Young-Woo

Hangul Title

별똥별

Network: tvN

Year: 2022
Episodes: 16

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A 
First Impression: 4/5

Yumi’s Cells 2 | Recap and Review

A new beginning for Yumi! Will she find love? 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Kim Go-Eun: Kim Yumi

Park Jin-Young: Yoo Babi
Korean Title
유미의 세포들 2

Network: TVING

Year: 2022
Episodes: 14

Recap Grade: B
First Impression: 3.3/5

My Liberation Notes | Recap and Review

A story about three siblings and a stranger (heartthrob)  
Notable Actors/Actresses

Kim Ji-Won: Yeom Mi-Jeong

Lee Min-Ki: Yeom Chang-Hee

Son Suk-Ku: Mr. Gu / Gu Ja-Gyeong

Lee El: Yeom Gi-Jeong
Korean Title
나의 해방일지

My Liberation Diary

Network: jTBC

Year: 2022
Episodes: 16

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 4/5

A Dream of Splendour | Recap and Review

A girl who makes tea and boy who loves tea. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Liu Yi Fei: Zhao Pan'er

Chen Xiao: Gu Qian Fan

Director

Yang Yang

Scriptwriter: 

Zhang Wei

Chinese Title
夢華錄

Genres: Period, Romance, Sismance, History, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 2.95/5

When You Be Me | Recap and Review

A body swap between a reserved female student and a boisterous male student.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Ma Si Chao: Qiao Nan

Zhou Yi Ran: Mu Xiang Xiang

Director: 
Chen Chang

Scriptwriters: 
Pei Li, Hua Qian Ci

Chinese Title
反转人生

Reverse Life

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

Network: Tencent Video, MangoTV

Year: 2022
Episodes: 26

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

Believe in Love | Recap and Review

A reincarnated love between a tree spirit and a general. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Huang Sheng Chi: Hua Yi Nan / Mu Yuan

Zheng He Hui Zi: Lu Yue'er / Xiao Man

Xiao Kai Zhong: Song Yan / Dragon Demon

Hou Dong: Du Ruo

Director

Shen Jin Fei
Chinese Title
花間新娘

Genres: Period, Romcom, Fantasy, Period Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.5/5

Heroes | Recap and Review

A hero’s journey begins with a box (and ends with a box?). 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zeng Shun Xi: Wang Xiao Shi

Yang Chao Yue: Wen Rou

Liu Yu Ning: Bai Chou Fei

Director: 

Li Mu Ge

Chinese Title
說英雄誰是英雄

Genres: Wuxia, Romance, Bromance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 30/38

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 2.5/5

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The Lady in Butcher's House | Review

An unlikely couple that slowly falls in love and takes on the world together

Notable Actors/Actresses

Tong Meng Shi: Xu Qing Jia

Zhang Han Yun: Hu Jiao

Director: 

Mao Kun Yu

Scriptwriter:
Cao Xiao Tian (Co-writer)

Chinese Title
玉面桃花总相逢

Genres: Period, Romcom, Period Romcom

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2022
Episodes: 36

Reviewer: flash2351

The Fight | Recap and Review

A pair of officers against two mafia brothers. Will justice prevail in this duel? 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Ou Hao: Wu Jian 

Wang Jing Chun: Wen Lu Yang
Chinese Title
對決

The Showdown

Genres: Contemporary, No Romance, Team, Mystery, Suspense

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: 3.8/5

Destined to Meet You | Recap and Review

A jiejie heiress falls in love at first sight with a didi.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Ze: Gu Cong Bei

Lu Yan Qi: Jin Rong Rong

Director: 

Zeng Qing Jie

Chinese Title
別跟姐姐撒野

Don’t be wicked with jiejie

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, OWYM, CEO, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 20 (Mini)

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.3/5

My Sassy Princess | Reviews

A sassy princess seduces her austere guard. 

Chinese Title
祝卿好

To Wish (My) Wife Well 

Genres: Period, Romcom, Period Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 22

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Legally Romance | Reviews

A woman in a coma discovers the man who has loved her in the past and present.

Chinese Title

才不要和老板谈恋爱

Don’t Fall in Love With The Boss

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

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 33

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Simmer Down | Recap and Review

A TV host falls in love with a feisty lawyer.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Chen Xiao: Yang Guang

Wang Xiao Chen: Liao Wang

Wang Yao Qing: Li Heng Ji

Zeng Li: Niu Zhi Ling

Chinese Title
好好說話

(Let’s) Communicate Well

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Family, Contemporary Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2022
Episodes: 40

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 3.25/5

A Business Proposal | Recap and Review

A woman goes on a blind date and ends up in a contractual relationship with her boss.
Notable Actors/Actresses

Ahn Hyo-Seop: Kang Tae Moo

Kim Se-Jeong: Shin Ha Ri

Kim Min-Kyu: Cha Sung Hoon

Seol In-A: Jin Young Seo

Director:

Park Sun-Ho

Scriptwriters:

Han Sul-Hee, Hong Bo-Hee

Hangul Title

사내 맞선

Network: SBS

Year: 2022
Episodes: 12

Recapper: FanFanX

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 2.33/5

See You Tomorrow | Reviews

A pair of siblings get new (dateable) housemates.

Chinese Title
明天也想見到你

(I) Want to See You Tomorrow Again

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, Contemporary Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 12

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Decreed by Fate | Reviews

A princess flees from her marquis groom.  

Chinese Title
千金難逃

The Princess Can’t Escape

Genres: Period, Romcom, Period Romcom

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2022
Episodes: 16

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