The Eternal Fragrance | Open Thread

A divine tree and her demon lord somehow navigate karma and calamity.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Song Wei Long: Lei Xiu Yuan

Ju Jing Yi: Jiang Li Fei

Director

Ju Jue Liang

Screenwriter

Shao Xiao Yi (Author: Shi Si Lang)

Producer

Huanrui (歡瑞世紀)

Chinese Title

千香

Thousand Fragrances

Genres: Xianxia, Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2026
Episodes: 33

Fate Chooses You | Open Thread

A powerful war-daemon wants to be human.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Ren Jia Lun: Lu Qian Qiao

Wang He Run: Xin Mei

Director

Guo Hu

Screenwriter

Zhao Na (Author: Shi Si Lang)

Producer

Huanrui (歡瑞世紀), Yehua (燁華影視)

Chinese Title

佳偶天成

A Perfect Match Made in Heaven

Genres: Xianxia, Romance

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2026
Episodes: 40

South Wind Knows | Open Thread

An angsty melodrama, reuniting lovers after a car accident. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Cheng Yi: Fu Yun Shen

Zhang Yu Xi: Zhu Jiu

Director: 

Li Ang, Liu Hong Yuan

Chinese Title

南風知我意

The South Wind Knows My Meaning 

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Contemporary Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2023
Episodes: 39 

Mysterious Lotus Casebook | Open Thread

A superior swordsman masquerading as a doctor, cooking nasty food while solving wuxia cases. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Cheng Yi: Li Lian Hua / Li Xiang Yi 

Zeng Shun Xi: Fang Duo Bing

Xiao Shun Yao: Di Fei Sheng

Director: 

Guo Hu, Ren Hai Tao

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fang

Chinese Title
蓮花樓

Lotus Tower

Genres: Wuxia, Slight Romance, Bromance, Mystery

Network: iQIYI

Year: 2023
Episodes: 40

Immortal Samsara | Recap and Review

A god, who is forbidden to love, falls in love. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Yang Zi: Yan Dan

Cheng Yi: Ying Yuan / Tang Zhou 

Director: 

Guo Hu, Ren Hai Tao

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fang, Jia Bin Bin, Zhang Yuan Ang

Chinese Title
沉香如屑

Genres: Xianxia, Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2022
Episodes: 22/38

Part 1 [1-38] 

Part 2 [39-59]

Epilogues (2)

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 1.8/5

[Dropped (Ep22)]

Stand By Me | Recap and Review

Two sisters (not twins) are separated by the massacre of their family and embroiled in revenge plots against the current Emperor

Notable Actors/Actresses

Cheng Yi: Qi Yan

Zhang Yu Xi: Cheng Ruo Yu / Wang Ruo Ling

Xuan Lu: Qiu Yan Zhi / Wang Ruo Qing

Director

Liu Guo Nan

Chinese Title
與君歌

Genres:  Period, Romance, Palace, History, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video, MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 49

Recapper: Rianya

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3/5

Pandora's Box | Recap and Review

A serial murder by a mind controller. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhang Rui: Li Tian

Joseph Chang: Fu Bu Jie / Reporter 

Liu Xue Yi: Li Xiu Fu

Michael Miu: Yamazaki Daisho / Shan Qi Da Chang / Detective
Chinese Title
天目危機

Genres: Contemporary, Slight Romance, Suspense

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2021
Episodes: 12

Recap Grade: A/B
First Impression: N/A

Love and Redemption | Micro Recaps and OSTs

Full Recaps are here. This is only a Micro Recap focusing on ChuYu couple.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Cheng Yi: Yu Si Feng

Yuan Bing Yan: Chu Xuan Ji

Zhang Yu Xi: Chu Ling Long

Director: 

Yin Tao 

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fang (Author: Shi Si Lang)

Chinese Title
琉璃

Genres: Xianxia, Romance 

Network: Youku, MangoTV

Year: 2020
Episodes: 59

The Promise of Chang'an | Recap and Review

A palace drama about love, betrayal, and power struggles. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Cheng Yi: Xiao Cheng Xu

Zhao Ying Zi: Helan Ming Yu

Han Dong: Xiao Cheng Rui

Director: 

Yin Tao, Zhao Li Jun 

Scriptwriter: 

Liu Fang

Chinese Title
長安諾

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2020
Episodes: 6/56

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: 1.9/5

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The Glory of Tang Dynasty I | Recap and Review

Notable Actors/Actresses
Jing Tian: Shen Zhen Zhu
Ren Jia Lun: Li Chu
Qin Jun Jie: Li Tan

Director

Liu Guo Nan

Chinese Title:

大唐荣耀

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2017
Episodes: 60/92 (Season 1: 60eps)

Under The Power | Recap and Review

A cold jinyiwei thawing in love for a street officer.

Notable Actors/Actresses: 

Ren Jia Lun: Lu Yi

Tan Song Yun: Yuan Jin Xia

Director

Yin Tao

Chinese Title:

锦衣之下

Genres: Period, Romance, Mystery, Period Romance

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2019

Episodes: 55

🐒 Yang Zi 楊紫

杨紫

楊紫

˚₊⋅─── /ᐠ - ˕ -マ ───⋅ ˚₊

杨	楊	Yáng
紫	紫	Zǐ	= Purple

˚₊⋅─── /ᐠ - ˕ -マ ───⋅ ˚₊

🎂	1992 Nov 06 || 🐒 || 90'er || 90花🌸
🏠	Beijing
💼	Huanrui (歡瑞世紀) Independent Studio

1. [2026] The Heir
2. [2026] Born to Be Alive
3. [2025] Flourished Peony
4. [2024] Best Choice Ever
5. [2024] Love Endures
6. [2023] Lost You Forever
7. [2022] Immortal Samsara
8. [2022] The Oath of Love
9. [2021] Psychologist
10. [2021] DT. Appledog's Time (cameo)
11. [2019] My Mowgli Boy
12. [2019] Go Go Squid! ✶
13. [2018] Ashes of Love
14. [2018] The Destiny of White Snake
15. [2018] Women in Beijing (cameo)
16. [2017] Ode to Joy 2
17. [2017] Legend of Dragon Pearl ♥
18. [2016] Noble Aspirations
19. [2016] Perfect Wedding
20. [2016] Ode to Joy
21. [2015] The Ferryman 2
22. [2015] Yangko Dance
23. [2015] Say No for Youth
24. [2014] Battle of Changsha
25. [2013] Flowers in Fog
26. [2013] Dad Comes Home
27. [2013] King Rouge
28. [2012] Angel Heart
29. [2011] Happiness Comes Knocking
30. [2010] Wu Cheng En and Journey to the West (young)
31. [2010] Boy's Diary
32. [2009] Come Home
33. [2009] Pure Age
34. [2009] Girl Rushes Forward
35. [2009] Stage of Youth (cameo)
36. [2009] Don't Want to Grow Up
37. [2008] Being Alive Is Good
38. [2008] Treasure
39. [2007] The Warmth
40. [2006] Home With Kids 2
41. [2006] Vigorous Life
42. [2005] Fate
43. [2005] Young Kangxi
44. [2005] Home With Kids
45. [2005] Girl's Diary
46. [2004] Jia Ting Dang An 家庭檔案
47. [2004] Scene of Crime
48. [2002] Xiaozhuang Epic
49. [2002] The Party Member Ma Dajie
50. [2002] Ru Ci Chu Shan 如此出山
51. [2002] Yong Gan Mian Dui 勇敢面對
52. [2001] The Grand Mansion Gate

🐴 Liu Xue Yi 劉學義

刘学义

劉學義

˚₊⋅─── /ᐠ - ˕ -マ ───⋅ ˚₊

刘	劉	Liú
学	學	Xué	= To learn; to study
义	義	Yì	= Justice; righteousness

˚₊⋅─── /ᐠ - ˕ -マ ───⋅ ˚₊

🎂	1990 Jul 06 || 🐴 || 90'er || 90生🥜
🏠	Qingdao, Shandong
💼	Independent Studio Huanrui (歡瑞世紀)

1. [2026] Against the Current ✶
2. [2026] Fate Chooses You (cameo)
3. [2025] The Princess's Gambit
4. [2025] Love Never Fails
5. [2025] A Moment but Forever
6. [2024] Kill Me Love Me
7. [2024] What If
8. [2024] In Blossom
9. [2023] Unshakable Faith
10. [2023] Destined
11. [2022] The Blood of Youth
12. [2021] Love at Night ♥
13. [2021] Pandora's Box
14. [2021] The Lost Tomb 2: Heavenly Palace on the Clouds
15. [2021] Ancient Love Poetry
16. [2021] Qing Luo
17. [2020] Love and Redemption ♥
18. [2020] Autumn Cicada
19. [2019] The Lost Tomb 2: Explore With the Note
20. [2018] The Destiny of White Snake
21. [2017] Legend of Dragon Pearl
22. [2016] Noble Aspirations ♥
23. [2016] Paper Restaurant
24. [2015] The Legend Xiao Zhuang
25. [2015] Shang Guan Wan Er 
26. [2014] First Girlfriends Club

🐍 Ren Jia Lun 任嘉倫

任嘉伦

任嘉倫

˚₊⋅─── /ᐠ - ˕ -マ ───⋅ ˚₊

任	任	Rén
嘉	嘉	Jiā	= Excellent
伦	倫	Lún	= Moral conduct

˚₊⋅─── /ᐠ - ˕ -マ ───⋅ ˚₊

🎂	1989 Apr 11 || 🐍 || 85'er || 85生🥜
🏠	Qingdao, Shandong
💼	Huanrui (歡瑞世紀) Independent Studio

1. [2026] Abyss
2. [2026] Fate Chooses You
3. [2025] Silent Tides
4. [2025] Love & Crown
5. [2025] The Demon Hunter's Romance
6. [2024] Love of Nirvana
7. [2024] Burning Flames
8. [2023] Twilight
9. [2022] Thousand Years for You
10. [2022] Blue Flame Assault
11. [2022] The Blue Whisper
12. [2021] Forever and Ever
13. [2021] One and Only
14. [2021] Never Say Goodbye
15. [2021] Miss Crow With Mr. Lizard
16. [2020] Love a Lifetime
17. [2020] Autumn Cicada
18. [2019] Under the Power ✶
19. [2019] The Lost Tomb 2 (cameo)
20. [2018] The Destiny of White Snake
21. [2017] Detective Dee
22. [2017] Legend of Dragon Pearl
23. [2017] The Glory of Tang Dynasty ✶
24. [2016] Memory Lost
25. [2016] Noble Aspirations