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Hong Ling is a pure and inexperienced mermaid who is unaware of anything beyond the sea in which she lives. After unintentionally angering the Sea King, she is banished to the world of humans. It is there that she encounters a young human man with whom she will develop romantic feelings. At first, Hong Ling may see her situation as a mere prank, but she will soon realize that the repercussions of her actions are far greater than she ever anticipated.

Lin Fen Fen is striving to achieve her dream of becoming a singer, despite facing rejection in auditions. After a fortunate turn of events, she catches the attention of a company and embarks on her journey in idol training. Despite encountering challenges and putting in a lot of effort, Fen Fen perseveres in pursuit of her aspirations, forms new bonds, and finds love along the way.

Within the realm, two factions exist: one representing goodness, known as the Saint Sword Sect led by Pak Tong Ngo, and the other embodying evil, called the Blood Shadow Sect led by the mysterious duo Sze Ma Shing Wan and Mo Yung Koo Yuet. The Saint Sword Sect launched an attack on the Blood Shadow Sect, causing it to disband. Prior to the clash, Sze Ma Shing Wan and Mo Yung Koo Yuet had twins whom they sent away for safety using eagles. Following the victory, Pak Tong Ngo assumed leadership of the Eight Sects. Two decades later, unrelated siblings Shing Fung and Shing Kung, along with their mother, made a living by performing on the streets. Shing Fung participated in a competition during a wealthy man's daughter's wedding, aiming to retrieve a lucky peach from a tall scaffold. This led him to encounter his mentor, Pak Tong Chi Lung. Shing Fung succeeded in passing the trials to join the Saint Sword Sect, where he befriended Ging Lui. Within the sect, Ging Lui embarked on a quest to find his mother.

Shui Bing Xin, the Minister of War's skilled and lovely daughter, is engaged to her foster sibling Hou Xiao. Yet, the return of her childhood sweetheart Tie Zhong Yu could disrupt their plans.

In Allure Snow, the exquisite Suzhou-style embroidery intertwines the fates of a group of young individuals - the spirited and compassionate only daughter of the Jiang household, the rural boy who unknowingly belongs to the rival Heng family but always supports her, his half-brother who is the legitimate heir and her promised partner, and his admirer who secretly adores her and serves her loyally. (Dramaddicts)

Yin Qin Rou is a modern-day woman who is transported back in time and unexpectedly encounters a prince. The prince, Xie Yan Qi, becomes suspicious of her background and decides to keep her under his watch. As Qin Rou's contemporary views and defiance towards authority start to influence him, Yan Qi gradually falls in love with her. Amidst this, there is unrest within the royal family as the second prince eliminates his older brother to claim the throne. Now, the only obstacle between him and the throne is Yan Qi, the third prince. Can Qin Rou protect him? And what if she is not the only one who has traveled through time...

Everyday New Face follows the romantic tale of Seul Bi as she embarks on a quest to discover true love. With the help of a magical fairy, she has the opportunity to encounter a new suitor each day and must select one to cherish eternally. Failure to choose a partner will result in a lifetime of solitude. Kang Woon harbors strong feelings for Seul Bi and endeavors to win her affection.

Following the passing of her mother, Feng Er's father remarries and sends her to Ling Shan for education, leading to her separation from childhood friend Chang Geng. Upon her return home, Feng Er is shocked to find the house abandoned. After rescuing a group of girls during a conflict, she embarks on a journey to find her father and Chang Geng, accompanied by the girls. Along the way, they encounter Jing Rong, who develops romantic feelings for Feng Er.

Continuing from the conclusion of the novel, the narrative shifts from a tragic love story to a lighthearted fantasy comedy. Bai Qian and Yehua find themselves in an unforeseen predicament, landing in the human world at a location known as Peach Blossoms Village.

A tale unfolds featuring people who purchased identical Fukubukuro online. When they each receive a puzzling package, their lives are transformed in remarkable ways. Despite facing various challenges and heartbreak in relationships, contemporary individuals still hold onto their faith in love.

An Qi Yue, a carefree young girl, explores the complexities of love and fate. Due to her rebellious nature, she finds herself transported back a thousand years to an ancient era where her destiny takes an unexpected turn. (Youku)

Xue Ling Zi, the daughter of the Magic World's Lord and a nine-tailed silver fox fairy, discovers her father's plan to marry a new wife. Upset by this, she makes the bride-to-be her servant in order to stop the marriage and then flees when an arrest order is issued. While on the run, she encounters a barrier that leads her to accidentally touch a man, causing her to transform into her true fox form. The man, Jun Mu Yang, turns out to be a leader of the Gods in the Heavens and takes her to his home. Unable to use her powers or change back, she patiently waits to regain her abilities. Upon returning to her human form, she learns that a blood mark on her palm is both a blessing and a curse, as it can make someone stronger but also bring about destruction. To prevent triggering the blood mark and unleashing the evil within her, she must avoid falling in love, a challenge that becomes increasingly difficult as she becomes more entangled with the Heavenly Lord and others who seek to steal her powerful blood.

The protagonist, Su Jiu'er, is the spirited daughter of a general who crosses paths with the 9th prince while fleeing from her malicious stepmother. Their love blossoms instantly, leading the prince to defy his prearranged marriage in order to be with Jiu'er. This decision only serves to enrage her stepmother and a rival, Su Yue, who was originally intended to marry the prince. Meanwhile, the empress adds pressure to their situation with each passing moment. With an imperial decree, a substitute marriage, and a stroke of good luck, will the couple be able to find their happily ever after? (Chinesedrama.Info)

Chen Xiang, a scriptwriter, finds herself immersed in her incomplete screenplay, where the characters are ensnared in a repetitive three-episode cycle. Her entry into this narrative propels the plot ahead, but she unexpectedly becomes involved in a humorous romance with the demon king who is destined to meet his end at her hands.

Established by Qin Zhao Yu and Shen Wan Qing, Shen Xi was married off to the "cruel" Prince Zhen Nan. During her journey, she was attacked but saved by the prince, Chen Yi Zhi. They make an agreement that Chen Yi Zhi will instruct Shen Xi on survival skills and then send her back to Qin after a year, so she can start seeking vengeance. (Youku)

Xue Ling Long, a stunning demon in the form of a snake, is tasked with a mission in the human realm by her mentors

Yun Chao Yan encounters Ren Shi Que, the lunar deity known for capturing the renegade immortal. Determined to rid herself of the renegade immortal, Chao Yan goes to great lengths to form a connection with Shi Que, leading to an extraordinary lifelong adventure. And their connection goes beyond that... (iQIYI)

In the television series "Fallen Peach Blossoms", the actress Wei Wei, portraying the cunning Director Xu, had a memorable experience during the three episodes she appeared in. She invited loved ones to watch the premiere, only to be surprised by her character's early demise at the hands of the character Jiang Yu in the first episode. Enraged, Wei Wei confronted the producer, who justified the decision as necessary for the development of the lead actress Dai Yao's character. Wei Wei passed out from anger, only to realize that she could switch between the show and reality when she fell asleep. Determined to rewrite her fate and take charge of her life, Wei Wei reemerged as Director Xu from the palace, ready to seize control of her own destiny! (WeTV Singapore)

In a surprising turn of events, Tang Bing Er, a student of contemporary forensic science, is mysteriously transported into the body of Qin Xi Yue, a well-known concubine in the Heng Kingdom. Leveraging her expertise in forensic science, she delves into enigmas, resolves various peculiar cases, and teams up with Crown Prince Ling Xuan. Their collaboration results in restoring order in the Heng Kingdom and safeguarding its inhabitants.

500 years in the past, Hong Luan and Tian Xi engaged in a fierce battle with the nine-tailed fox. In order to protect Hong Luan Xing, Tian Xi Xing sacrificed his thousand-year soul power to seal away the powerful fox. Hong Luan Xing, now with no memory of her past, took on the role of Yue Lao's young matchmaker, Liu Ying Ying. She found herself entangled with Jiang Chang Qing, an immortal cursed with misfortune. As the seal on the nine-tailed fox started to weaken, their love and destiny from three lifetimes were put to the ultimate test.

Yuan Ming Yu finds herself in the ancient realm of Suyue and must rise to become an Empress in order to find her way back to the present day. Determined and spirited, she teams up with her devoted guard, Ye Shao, to overcome hurdles and fulfill her ambitions amidst a series of trials and tribulations.

Upon his return to his hometown, cartoonist Gu Wen Hao encounters Lu Ling, a character from his comics who seems to know him as Xu Zhou. However, Xu Zhou does not remember her. This version of Lu Ling differs from the one in his comics and possesses knowledge of various plots unknown to the cartoonist. It is revealed that Lu Ling is not a fictional character but a real individual from ancient times. Tragically, Lu Ling sacrifices herself to save Gu Wen Hao in an accident. Upon awakening, Gu Wen Hao discovers that he has been transported back to ancient times and has assumed the identity of Xu Zhou, as Lu Ling had claimed. However, in this new era, Lu Ling fails to recognize him.

Chi Yuan, a time traveler, believed she was embarking on a simple love mission, but she soon became caught up in Shen Zhao Mu's quest for vengeance. As they navigate through challenges of love and revenge, they encounter turbulent times filled with sacrifices and unexpected turns of fate, leading them to discover a genuine love for each other. (WeTV)

Li Qin Nan found herself transported into the world of novels, where she assumed the identity of Qiu Yu Ke, the daughter of Qiu Wen Shan, a high-ranking official. She was betrothed to Ming Jing Chuan, a revered national teacher. Despite their initial doubts and indifference towards love, Qiu Yu Ke and Ming Jing Chuan eventually developed a deep trust and affection for each other, leading to personal growth and a newfound understanding of love.

Jiang Song, destined to meet her end in a fire as the forerunner of a novel's main character, challenges fate through her determination to live, forming a reality where two main characters exist together. After being betrayed by her fiancé and left by her relatives, she faces the decision of giving up or standing up for herself. With unwavering resolve, she evolves from a background character into a powerful force that changes her own destiny.

During the early to mid-1900s, Yim Ga Po was a small village in China governed by the Yim clan, led by Yim Man Hei. The Sung clan resided in the village as well, though they were considered lazy and unproductive by the Yim clan. Despite this, the Yim clan was obligated to maintain peace with the Sung clan due to assistance provided by the Sung family in previous generations. The story also highlights the challenging lives of women in Yim Ga Po, a village known for its purity. Women were expected to uphold their purity and cleanliness before and after marriage, as any misstep could result in them being punished by fire.

During his childhood, Miu Tin crossed paths with a bride named Koo Sun Yuet on her wedding day, leaving a lasting impression on him. Two decades later, they unexpectedly meet again. Tin works as a cultivator of Chinese herbs, while Yuet is the spouse of Ho Sai Cheung, the head of a wholesale medicine company. Yuet eventually uncovers Cheung's passionate relationship with his maid Tin Oi Tai, leading to the revelation of a secret love nest in Fushan. To preserve the family's reputation, Yuet keeps quiet until Cheung's passing. When Tai becomes pregnant and Yuet assumes Cheung is the father, she welcomes Tai into her home and cares for her like a younger sibling. The only individual aware of the truth is Tin's close companion, Cheng Kiu.

During the inquiry of a homicide, distinguished officer Chen Yan Zhi inadvertently exchanges souls with renowned courtesan Yue Ru Huan. Compelled to take on each other's identities, they enter into a contractual marriage to uncover the truth. What starts as a reluctant alliance gradually evolves into an unforeseen, destined love affair.

Following an inadvertent entry into a script, aspiring actress An Ran conceals her genuine talents to navigate her circumstances, ultimately getting caught up in Yuwen Rui’s meticulously devised revenge scheme as a plot endangers the kingdom's future.

On the evening of her nuptials, Shen Chang Ning, the offspring of a shipping tycoon, was brutally murdered alongside her family and cast into the river. However, she unexpectedly awakens in a different existence, reincarnated as Xi Yan, a performer in the household of the influential Governor Pei Yu. Burdened by a profound thirst for revenge, she employs her allure as a lure and her intelligence as protection, moving forward carefully. Partnering with Pei Yu, whose power extends throughout the court, they collaborate to navigate a perilous cycle of vengeance. In this life-and-death battle where each action could lead to salvation or demise, they pledge to reclaim her fate and the justice that was taken from her.

The storyline revolves around two individuals who were exchanged at birth. Due to an unexpected turn of events, Chun Doong, born into nobility, experiences life as a slave and eventually transforms into a valiant outlaw. In contrast, Gwi Dong, originally a beggar, assumes Chun Doong's identity as a nobleman and rises to the position of police chief. They form a partnership known as Jjakpae and both develop feelings for the same woman, Dong Nyeo.

Following five centuries of isolation in a remote valley, the talented successors of a renowned clan in the martial arts community emerge from their seclusion to explore the outside world, encountering peril, forming friendships, and experiencing intense romantic relationships

In "The Mermaid Beauty," a carp spirit named Xiao Lian transforms into a human after 500 years of cultivation. Mudan, Xiao Lian's friend who used to feed her when she was still a carp, becomes engaged to a poor scholar named Zhang Ziyou. However, Mudan's parents, especially her father, insist on her marrying Jiang Yunfei, the son of a prestigious General, for social status. Despite this, Mudan and Ziyou are drawn to each other, while Yunfei is seen as deceitful. Xiao Lian is determined to help Mudan and Ziyou be together, secretly arranging their meetings. However, Yunfei discovers their secret and conspires with his father and the General to frame Ziyou for a crime he did not commit. As a result, Ziyou is imprisoned and Mudan is devastated. Xiao Lian, outraged by the injustice, intervenes to expose the truth. Mudan falls ill upon learning the truth and blames herself for Ziyou's suffering. Xiao Lian's final attempt to unite Mudan and Ziyou fails when Mudan passes away before they can escape together. Xiao Lian then impersonates Mudan, bringing joy and laughter to their time in the mountains. Despite teaching Ziyou to embrace life and break free from societal constraints, Xiao Lian's happiness is short-lived as Ziyou discovers the truth and accuses her of causing Mudan's death. Meanwhile, a Taoist named Zhang Tianshi seeks to eliminate all demons, including Xiao Lian, in his quest for the Yuanping Pearl held by Xiao Lian's mother. The question remains: will Ziyou accept Xiao Lian for who she truly is?

Chen Huai Yu, created from precious jade by Ba Mu, absorbed the spiritual essence of the heavens and earth before descending to earth at the Buddha's behest. Despite her mischievous nature, Chen Huai Yu is on a mission to help others through her spiritual practices. At a temple festival, she finds herself in conflict with the seven princes, particularly Han Van, over a jade ring. As Chen Huai Yu navigates her relationships with the princes and faces various challenges, she must also confront her own trials in order to achieve enlightenment and immortality.

A husband with various shortcomings finds himself trapped in an alternate reality. Can he find a way back to his wife to mend their relationship? Da Le has once again forgotten their wedding anniversary, marking their sixth year of marriage. Yong Qi, already dealing with the stress of a possible promotion and the news of her pregnancy, is fed up with her husband's behavior. Just then, a mysterious taxi driver appears and whisks Da Le away to a different dimension, where he must rectify his wrongdoings in order to return home. (ChineseDrama.info)

The drama narrates the tale of Jin Chan Gege, daughter of the hero appointed by Emperor Taizong Huang Tai Ji of the Qing Dynasty. Growing up, she excelled in archery, horseback riding, and combat, possessing a spirited and generous demeanor. As Jin Chan matured over a decade, she found herself entangled in the palace's violent power struggles. With her cleverness, she aided Emperor ShunZhi in overcoming his adversaries. Despite Dorgon and the Empress Dowager seeing Jin Chan Gege as a nuisance, they were compelled to marry her off due to her late father's status. Subsequently, Shun Zhi and Jin Chan Gege encountered numerous perils and embarked on a series of remarkable adventures.

In this captivating action thriller, the famous martial arts expert Wong Fei Hung becomes the target of a scheme orchestrated by the cruel drug trafficker ying. Accusing Wong of drug dealing, ying tries to divert attention from his own illegal activities. To rescue their respected master and defend the reputation of the "Po Chi Lam" Clinic, Wong's five students must unite and take down Ying and his gang of criminals.

Following the annihilation of the Fox Clan by Prince Xiling Xuan from the Xiling Kingdom, the clan's revered maiden, Tu Shan Yue, endures as a restless spirit and takes over the body of the deceased Empress Jiang Xin Er. Resolute in her quest for vengeance, she gains entry into the palace, where she discovers a startling revelation that alters her entire perspective.

Five centuries ago, Zi Xia comes down to the mortal world in search of Zhi Zun Bao, the man she loves and the one who extracted the Zi Qing Sword. Unfortunately, the sword is damaged during the journey, prompting her to use the time-travelling power of the pandora's box to try to restore it. Transported five hundred years into the future, she encounters Zhi Zun Bao, who has no memory of his previous life. Now a leader of the Ax Gang, a group of bandits, he has been romantically involved with Bai Jing Jing. As the story unfolds, it delves into a whirlwind of time travel and fantastical events, offering a fresh take on the classic tale "Journey to the West".

Yue Ying was pushed down the staircase by her partner and unexpectedly found herself in the Great Zhou Dynasty, where she was now the leader of Shiniu Village. She developed feelings for Tie Yi immediately upon witnessing him steal the government's food. Together with their companions, they work together to uncover the secrets surrounding their circumstances and forge romantic connections.

"The Purple Hairpin Legend" is set during the Tang dynasty, a period known for its flourishing Chinese art, fashion, music, dance, and innovative creations. The brave Nalan Dong, referred to as the "Yellow-Clothed One," falls for the enchanting dancer Huo Xiao Yu. Despite his feelings, Dong sacrifices his love for Xiao Yu due to his loyalty to his best friend, Li Yi, who also harbors deep affection for her. This story is inspired by the Ming dynasty opera "The Legend of Purple Hairpin."