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Ni Hao and Joann, two women, venture into the entertainment industry by collaborating on the production of the "Heartbreak Club" series. Joann had previously experienced success at Orris, but was let go due to office politics. Despite this setback, Joann bounces back by establishing her own production company and transitioning into a movie and television producer role. Teaming up with Ni Hao's creative talents, they develop the "Heartbreak Club" series. Lu Yuan Yang, Joann's former boss and ex-boyfriend at Orris, is also involved in the entertainment sector. The question remains: will he become Joann's competitor or partner in this new venture? (ChineseDrama.info)

Lu Ru Hua is a renowned salesperson at Haicheng University, where she goes to great lengths to earn money, such as delivering takeout to the male dormitory and waiting in long lines under the hot sun to obtain various items needed for university life. She juggles these tasks while pursuing her studies. Her motivation for working so hard is to settle her late parents' outstanding debts and cover the expensive medical bills for her twin brother, Lu Si Yu, who topped the entrance exam that year. Lu's life takes a turn when she crosses paths with Wen Chu, a wealthy heir and talented artist studying at the university. Despite a rocky start stemming from misunderstandings, their relationship evolves over time, leading to a blossoming romance. However, their journey is fraught with challenges that test their aspirations, love, and friendships as they navigate the ups and downs of university life and discover the essence of youth.

Sogawa Ichika, a college student, unexpectedly becomes the heir to 5 trillion yen from her late father. Her greedy siblings plot to harm her in order to claim the inheritance for themselves. In a sinister agreement, the family offers the money to whoever manages to kill Ichika first, leading to various attempts on her life. To ensure her safety, Ichika's housekeeper enlists the help of Chikumagawa Hikaru, a skilled investigator known for preemptively solving crimes.

Masaya Kotani, an associate professor at a university, has lived a rather ordinary life. Everything changes when he crosses paths with Reiko Nonoyama, a fellow university attendee. Their chance encounters spark mutual interest, leading Masaya to contemplate the idea that miracles can occur when coincidences repeat themselves. Despite his initial attempts to keep his distance, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Reiko's genuine charm, gradually succumbing to the depths of love.

The narrative of a new employee in a professional setting, alongside four male coworkers each with distinct personalities. (DramaWiki)

Shen Xi is a lively student studying dance at college and has a tendency to overeat. Her boyfriend, Lin Yu Tang, is a kind and caring individual. He Zhi Zhou, on the other hand, is a distant and moody engineering student at a nearby university. One day, Shen Xi and He Zhi Zhou experience a sudden soul swap in front of a mysterious mirror. Zhi Zhou now inhabits Shen Xi's body, while Shen Xi finds herself in Zhi Zhou's body. What will happen to this unexpected duo, and how will it affect Shen Xi's relationship with Lin Yu Tang?

The story focuses on the romantic relationship between Lu Wan Wan, a student at the Film Academy, and Han Jing Mo, a renowned player in an online game. While Han Jing Mo is a top player in the game as 'Mo Bai', he is actually a senior at the Film Academy in real life. Despite his cold demeanor, he aspires to be an actor and enjoys spending time gaming. On the other hand, Lu Wan Wan is a fellow student at the academy with dreams of becoming a successful actress and proving her abilities. Through their shared passion for gaming, they decide to team up for the 'Champion Cup Challenge' and form a strong bond. As they face various challenges together, they develop feelings for each other and work towards their acting dreams, unaware that they have been close since the beginning.

This drama showcases the yearnings for the past and the aspirations of youth. Yuika Satonaka, a first-year university student, moved to Tokyo to pursue her education. Despite having a fresh start, she felt lost and uninterested in everything around her. During a school orientation, she was captivated by a spontaneous performance by a group of struggling actors called "Shimokita Sundays." Their unique play brought laughter back into Yuika's life, a feeling she had long forgotten. Inspired by their performance, Yuika decides to audition for the group, despite their lack of popularity and audience. (TV Asahi)

Bu Xiao Gu, a media student, aspires to become a successful producer. Her role model is Chun Yu Qiao, a renowned producer at Xintian production company. Despite facing challenges due to Yu Qiao's difficult personality, Xiao Gu eventually realizes her true character and the two join forces to pursue their dreams. This story of redemption and collaboration highlights the importance of perseverance and teamwork in the entertainment industry.

A comedy series that follows the relationships and romantic experiences of a group of college students during their sophomore year, as they embrace the excitement of youth in the springtime of their lives.

Freshman Li Yan Hao was mistakenly labeled as a pervert when he attempted to assist someone, leading to a tarnished reputation. Feeling disheartened, he decides to collaborate with Yu Lan's team in producing a short film, discovering a new sense of direction and purpose despite the team's limited experience. (TMDb)

Nineteen-year-old Tsubuki Junichi fails to pass the university entrance exam due to his lack of academic success and motivation. When he meets Takatou Yuki, a smart and attractive university student, Junichi lies about his education, claiming to be a freshman studying economics. As time passes, Junichi finds himself in a difficult situation as he races against the clock to pass the entrance exam before Yuki discovers the truth. This narrative is inspired by Shimizu Yoshinori's novel "Gakumon no Susume."

The story revolves around the journey of students in the Department of Architecture at Binghua University. Pei Ren Zhi, a charming, witty, and skilled architecture student, forms a mistaken opinion about famous actor Chi Ruo Fei, who is also the heir of SE Group, after an embarrassing incident on campus. As they work together to uncover the truth, their relationship transforms from adversaries to friends and eventually blossoms into a mutual attraction. However, they must navigate through various challenges such as academic competition, societal differences, and other obstacles that come their way.

A mathematics student named Ye An An embarks on a journey at university where she befriends the Spirit of Mathematics, Shu Xue, and eventually finds the courage to pursue love

Lee Mong Ryong relocates from Seoul to attend a high school in Namwon, where his first love, Choon Hyang, supports his aspirations for a top university

A college freshman named Hyun Young is enamored with Hyuk Soo, a senior in the class of 2020 who is in need of affection. This incomplete tale of campus romance is documented by HanCinema.

Xiao Feng is an energetic young woman who enjoys working with children and is embarking on her first year of college. Upon the arrival of Yi Cheng and Da Ye, her new neighbors and fellow college students, she must navigate the challenge of living with the two most popular and wealthy men in school. Yi Cheng is a reserved and attractive individual still haunted by a past relationship, while Da Ye is a charming and carefree playboy who struggles to understand the concept of love. Despite developing feelings for Da Ye, Xiao Feng is left heartbroken when he is unable to reciprocate her emotions. Seeking solace in Yi Cheng, Xiao Feng finds herself falling for him as well, only to have her heart broken once more when she returns to Da Ye. Will Xiao Feng ever find true love and manage to navigate the pressures of school and home?

This season centers around Jin Won.

Over the winter break, the group of friends embarks on an internship at a television network

An Chu Xia and Han Qi Lu experience many challenges in their relationship but eventually become engaged. However, a crisis occurs on the day of their engagement that leads to Qi Lu losing his memory and forgetting about his fiancée. How will Chu Xia handle the situation when her husband no longer remembers her? (

The senior students from the pilot school are undergoing a two-week first-aid training at the nursing school. Mu Xiao Xiao receives a message from the new head nurse, Zhang Su Jin, prompting her to pursue Jiang Yun Tian within the given time frame. A masquerade is organized by the school for the students, during which Mu Xiao Xiao anticipates Jiang Yun Tian's arrival in various disguises. However, she is unable to find him at the event. Feeling dejected, Mu Xiao Xiao leaves the ball alone and ends up falling at the playground. She encounters a person dressed as Shrek, who shares a story from his childhood about a girl who gave him origami wings. This girl, who is now helping him through a difficult time, turns out to be Mu Xiao Xiao herself. Unaware of this revelation, Mu Xiao Xiao falls asleep in her intoxicated state.

This narrative follows the journey of young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 as they navigate through life. It explores their pursuit of dreams amidst facing harsh realities, building new relationships while letting go of old ones, and navigating the complexities of love.

Li Na Nen, a dedicated enthusiast of Chinese culture and historic building design, enrolls at Bordeaux University to further her education

Since childhood, He Xiao Qing has been volunteering at the community welfare center. She is fortunate enough to receive an opportunity to attend a prestigious school and works diligently to excel in her academics. Despite her busy schedule, Xiao Qing continues to work part-time after school to ease her parents' concerns. Along the way, she encounters Bi Zhan Lang, who captures her heart, and befriends Bi Xi Wen and Dong Fang Yu. Navigating through school proves challenging as classmates can easily become rivals due to differing opinions. However, Xiao Qing's past experiences at the welfare center have equipped her with valuable skills. In this tale of growth and self-discovery, Xiao Qing realizes that she can not only pursue her own dreams but also assist others in achieving theirs.

Zhuang Ni, an extraterrestrial being, arrived on Earth with the intention of acquiring professional expertise and understanding the concept of love. In a Chinese enclave located in Southeast Asia, there exists a vocational institute exclusively catering to Chinese adults. The primary objective of this institution is to impart knowledge in various fields and promote Chinese heritage. Throughout Zhuang Ni's time at the school, they interacted with peers from diverse disciplines, navigated through challenges, and ultimately managed to successfully complete all the required courses before graduating.

Wu De High School used to be well-known for its successful baseball team. Unfortunately, when their star coach Xu Lei departed two decades ago, the school's reputation and achievements went downhill. The baseball team and its players lost their motivation and the positive traditions of the past began to fade away. The school's principal is determined to locate Coach Xu, who currently resides in a poor neighborhood, in hopes of revitalizing the baseball team and the school as a whole. In order to persuade Xu to return, the principal even fabricates a story about his lost love. Eventually, Xu agrees to come back and rejoin the team. However, it becomes apparent that the situation is more complicated than initially anticipated.

The humorous romance unfolds between a confident university student majoring in science and technology and a young woman with unusual brain functions

An absurd merger at a university combines the computer engineering and modeling departments. Students from both areas start collaborating on their studies. Kang Min Hak, a student from the modeling department, has amassed a million followers on social media after his appearance on a dating show. He possesses a captivating charm that draws people to him. Ju Yeon San, the top achiever in the computer engineering department, is adept at solving problems quickly. However, she has a significant flaw: even one mistake prevents her from progressing. She spends all her time on her computer and has no interest in romantic relationships. Initially, Kang Min Hak and Ju Yeon San find themselves unexpectedly involved with one another.

Hara Heisuke, a 31-year-old teacher at a high school in Shizuoka, is an ordinary individual rather than a remarkable one. However, his life took a turn for the worse due to a tragic incident that occurred 14 years ago. Since then, he has felt a sense of duty to his hometown and alma mater. In the meantime, it has been announced that the boys' school where he teaches will be combined with a girls' school in the vicinity due to a decrease in student enrollment next year.

Inexperienced Himeka feels envious of her friends who have boyfriends but is too timid to pursue one herself. When she hears a rumor about boys who will kiss her after school, she decides to go with her friend Rin. There are five boys waiting for her, each with a different personality - including a prince-type, a wild type, and a cute type. The boys have a rule that she must kiss one boy per day and confess to one on the sixth day. As the days pass, Himeka starts to notice changes in herself. The story follows her as she tries to decide which boy to choose and what will happen in the end.

The show gained fame for featuring a talented group of young stars, some of whom rose to stardom after appearing on the series. Each season of Nonstop follows the comical daily escapades of a circle of university students, along with their loved ones and friends.

Yoon Soo, a third-year student majoring in mathematics, develops feelings for Bom, a fellow classmate in his course. One afternoon, he accidentally hears a discussion among Bom and her friends, revealing her passion for acting. To create an opportunity to connect with her, he decides to fabricate a film crew. Yoon Soo exaggerates about his supposed club to Bom, leading him into a precarious situation. Will he manage to get closer to Bom? What fate awaits the film crew? (Viki)

A heartwarming romantic comedy follows the mix-ups and misfortunes that ensue when a student searching for a job accidentally misplaces her phone. Choi Soo Yeon is an energetic university student who resides with her uncle following the tragic loss of her parents in a car crash during her childhood. Kye Han Sol is a delightful owner of a café who appears distant but is always polite, while Yoo In Hae is a talented singer who showers Choi Soo Yeon with affection as if she were her own child.

In the novel "That Day, That Night" by Huang Yuan, there are two close friends, Chen Ke Luo and Wei Qi Xiang, who both develop feelings for Ye Duo Li, a kind-hearted girl. Despite their willingness to prioritize their friendship over their love for her, they ultimately resort to a game of rock-paper-scissors to determine their fates. Love often defies logic, as shown in this story.

This online series draws inspiration from actual experiences shared by Korean university students, depicting familiar narratives of isolation, camaraderie, and emerging love.

As an unfamiliar virus starts to spread worldwide, a typical college student named Mina takes it upon herself to halt its advance before it leads to global catastrophe. She travels back in time to the location where she suspects the virus first emerged, finding herself face to face with the painfully shy Kim Yo Han. Telling Yo Han that she has come from the future to avert a viral disaster, Yo Han struggles to determine whether this woman is being truthful or merely playing an elaborate joke. Recognizing Yo Han's skepticism, Mina elaborates on her predicament, revealing that her research has brought her to this specific moment for one crucial reason: Yo Han, as the virus's carrier, is the key to the impending doom of the world. (Viki)

Cheng Mei, Gua Ju, Qu Shou, Xing Hua, and Song Gang became friends while participating in a student organization at university. Despite experiencing heartbreak due to romantic relationships, they remained close as they transitioned from students to working professionals. Throughout their journey, they encountered obstacles related to various issues such as same-sex relationships, workplace harassment, women's empowerment, infidelity, and relationships with significant age gaps. As they navigate through these challenges, they rely on their friendship to support each other and find solutions to the problems they face in love and life. (Viki)

Yang Yi Shan, a young man raised in Shanghai, fled from his aunt to seek independence and enrolled in a school located in the distant northeast region

A romantic relationship blossoms between a criminal and a college student.

Riko, a unique student at a women's college, struggles with matters of the heart. When she reunites with Shuji, a cameraman from her past and her first love, their romantic entanglements with three other individuals complicate their relationship. (WakuWaku Japan)

The narrative follows the journey of four young individuals as they navigate university life, forming bonds of friendship and love along the way. Chi Zao Zao and his two high school companions finally achieve their dream of attending their ideal university after three years of hard work. On the first day of classes, a stroke of luck leads to Zao Zao and his crush, Ou Hao Chen, being the talk of the campus due to an impressive love confession. However, Hao Chen, who is seen as cool by many, is not impressed by Zao Zao's persistent affection, causing Zao Zao much distress. With the arrival of Hao Chen's friend Han Fei, several awkward situations are diffused, bringing Zao Zao and Hao Chen closer together. Despite this, another student named Shang Guan Yi tries to come between Zao Zao and Hao Chen by attempting to get closer to Hao Chen.

Mermaid Yang Luo Tian has disguised herself as a boy all her life, but everything changes when she saves Lie Heng Yu and undergoes a gender transformation as a result of falling in love for the first time

Su Zi Ying, a college student who struggles with a fear of intimacy, crosses paths with Ye Jun Cheng, a fellow student who is oblivious to her condition

Xuan Mo was just a regular high school student until she was suddenly inhabited by a female marshal from another planet. Her remarkable skills impress those around her, but the marshal struggles to adapt to life as a human and must learn everything from the beginning. As she starts to enjoy her human experience, her secret is eventually uncovered by someone. (

A team of youths come together over ping pong while unraveling a 20-year-old mystery, playing a part in revitalizing Tengyuan. Yan Xiao Xi, a skilled player mentored by her guardian, moves to Tengyuan College and catches the eye of Qi Jing Hao, the charming head of the Ping Pong club. Jing convinces Yan to join, convinced that her presence will elevate the team. Their goal is to claim victory in the National Academy Cup and bring back the club's former prestige.

Confident and determined, Xia Rui Ning has always been clear about her goals in life and unafraid to chase after her dreams. Currently studying at Xiling University's Cultural Institute, Rui Ning is working towards transforming her love for ancient art into a successful career. Her path intersects with Ye Lin and Ye Miao, two brothers who possess a cherished family collection of ancient scrolls, paintings, and artifacts passed down through generations. Drawn to the brothers' collection and charmed by Ye Lin and Ye Miao, Rui Ning quickly forms a friendship with them. Along the way, she also encounters Shen Zhen, the privileged daughter of her former nanny, who appears to have her sights set on more than just the brothers' art collection. As the group collaborates on the challenging task of restoring ancient paintings, they become entangled in a web of complex relationships and intense emotions. Caught between her affection for her friends and her feelings for someone new, will Rui Ning find a way to navigate the complexities of her heart while pursuing her aspirations?

In the second season, Yang Luo Tian and Lie Heng Yu finally confront their feelings for each other, while Song Hao Han realizes he has developed feelings for the kind and straightforward girl. The dynamics between the three friends evolve from friendship to love. Meanwhile, Mu Shi Shi and Qiao Ying Zai discover Yang Luo Tian's true identity as a girl. Song Hui becomes suspicious of the mysterious fall celebration and decides to investigate. Will Yang Luo Tian be able to continue living as a boy in Seng Wa? How will the intriguing mermaid love story unfold?

A group of young individuals who have a passion for climbing mountains confront their fears and embark on an inspiring journey through life. Lin Feng, a college student, aims to revive the former glory of the mountaineering club. She crosses paths with Xia Di, a former member of the club, and they discover their shared aspirations and a connection rooted in a mountain climbing accident from five years ago. This event serves as the starting point for a tale of love, redemption, maturation, and releasing the past. (Chinesedrama.info)

Passionate about literature and aspiring to be a fashion editor, Li Xiao secures a job at a publishing company. However, to her surprise, she realizes on her first day that she has been placed in the incorrect department. Department head Qian Wen Feng sees her potential and offers her a chance to switch to the editorial team if she excels in her current role. Despite facing challenges and high expectations, Li Xiao remains hopeful. Along the journey, she unexpectedly meets Zhou Zi Mo, a writer she has been collaborating with, and they start a romantic relationship.

A struggling university student experienced a series of unfortunate events: the girl he had feelings for only saw him as a friend, and he received a terminal cancer diagnosis with a prognosis of three months left to live. However, his situation took a surprising turn when he was abducted by an alien entity resembling a yolk. This extraterrestrial being not only healed his cancer, but also granted him extraordinary powers. Despite the newfound abilities, he faced a new threat from outer space. To protect his loved ones, he needed to overcome his insecurities and transform into a hero.