Ashes to Crown | Open Thread

A woman is reborn into a grand princess, surrounded by calculative tall men. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhou Yi Ran: Xie Yan Lai

Chen Du Ling: Chu Zhao

Director

Yang Long

Screenwriter

Li Min

Chinese Title

翹楚

Paragon

Genres: Period, Romance, Palace, Period Romance

Network: Youku

Year: 2026
Episodes: 24

Generation to Generation | Open Thread

A pair of star-crossed jianghu lovers overcome their enemies.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhou Yi Ran: Mu Qing Yan / Chang Ning

Bao Shang En: Cai Zhao

Director

Lv Hao Ji Ji

Screenwriter

(Author: Guan Xin Ze Luan)

Chinese Title

江湖夜雨十年燈

Jianghu, Ten Years, Night Rain, Lamp

(It's an imagery)

Genres: Wuxia, Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2026
Episodes: 37

Twelve Letters | Review

A series of letters change the course of a star-crossed love.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhou Yi Ran: Tang Yi Xun

Wang Ying Lu: Ye Hai Tang

Director

Sha Wei Qi

Screenwriter

Cheng Xiao Mao, Cheng Meng Yan

Chinese Title

十二封信

Twelve Letters

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, School, Family, Suspense, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2025
Episodes: 12

The Land of Warriors | Review

A man's quest to become the strongest Spirit Master (to protect the rabbit he loves).

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhou Yi Ran: Tang San

Zhang Yu Xi: Xiao Wu

Director

Cheng Feng, Wei Li Zhou

Screenwriter

Tian Liang Liang

Producer

Bai Yi Cong

Chinese Title

斗羅大陸之燃魂戰

Douluo Continent: Burning Soul Battle

Genres: Costume Qihuan, Romance, Team, Action

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2024
Episodes: 38

You Are Desire | Open Thread

A bad boy attracts a girl from a broken family. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhou Yi Ran: Shen Juan

Zhuang Da Fei: Lin Yu Jing

Director: 

Deng Ke

Scriptwriter: 

(Author: Qi Jian)

Chinese Title

白日夢我 

Daydream Me

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Contemporary Romcom

Network: MangoTV

Year: 2023
Episodes: 30 

When I Fly Towards You | Gallery and Details

A high school boy meets his sunshine. 
Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhou Yi Ran: Zhang Lu Rang

Zhang Miao Yi: Su Zai Zai

Director: 

Mao De Shu (Cat Tree)

Scriptwriter: 

(Author: Zhu Yi)

Chinese Title
當我飛奔向你

When I Fly/Dash Towards You

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2023
Episodes: 24 + OST

When I Fly Towards You | Recap and Review

A high school girl calls this boy "stupid", and then they fall in love.

Notable Actors/Actresses

Zhou Yi Ran: Zhang Lu Rang

Zhang Miao Yi: Su Zai Zai

Director: 

Mao De Shu (Cattree)

Scriptwriter: 

(Author: Zhu Yi)

Chinese Title
當我飛奔向你

When I Fly/Dash Towards You

Genres: Contemporary, Romcom, School, Contemporary Romcom

Network: Youku

Year: 2023
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: C
First Impression: ––

[Gallery and Details]

Winter Night | Recap and Review

A girl boards a train to a parallel universe to rediscover her family and friends. 

Notable Actors/Actresses

Qiao Xin: Zheng Da Qian

Ma Si Chao: Mu Zi Li (“Li Zi”) 

Zhou Yi Ran: Mu Zi Xi

Director

Tian Yu
Chinese Title
在你的冬夜裡閃耀

Glimmering in Your Winter Night

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Family, Fantasy, Contemporary Romance

Network: Tencent Video

Year: 2022
Episodes: 24

Recap Grade: A
First Impression: 3.5/5

🐲 Zhou Yi Ran 周翊然

	周	Zhōu
	翊	Yì	= Ready to fly
	然	Rán	= Correct, right

˚₊⋅─── /ᐠ - ˕ -マ ───⋅ ˚₊

🎂	2000 Nov 22 || 🐲 || 00'er || 00生🥜
🏠	Chongqing
💼	Tongle Entertainment (童樂影視)

1. [2026] Ashes to Crown
2. [2026] Generation to Generation
3. [2025] Twelve Letters
4. [2025] Reborn
5. [2024] The Land of Warriors
6. [2023] The Legend of Zhuohua
7. [2023] You Are Desire
8. [2023] When I Fly Towards You
9. [2022] Winter Night
10. [2022] Twenty Your Life On 2
11. [2021] The Sweetest Secret
12. [2021] A Little Mood for Love
13. [2021] The Bond
14. [2021] Falling Into Your Smile
15. [2021] Please Class Mate‎
16. [2021] The Legend of Jinyan‎
17. [2020] Boom! Boom!