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Nisennen No Koi

In a calm town, Yue Shan sits at a street corner sketching the serenity around her when suddenly, loud screams pierce the air. A speeding car races through the market crowd, causing panic. Qiao Li, sitting in a nearby cafe, senses a looming crisis and quickly grabs her bag, rushing towards the door. Heng Feng, under the watchful eye of several men in black suits, coincidentally approaches the cafe at the same time, narrowly avoiding a collision with Qiao Li. A scream from Yue Shan echoes from the street corner, but Xu Dong, inside the car, ignores it and drives in the direction of Qiao Li. Han Wen swiftly pulls Yue Shan out of harm's way, sparking a chaotic sequence of events. Ke Yin, who was with Qiao Li, emerges from the cafe and seeks help from two police officers, Li Zhen and Meng Nan. Despite Han Wen saving Ke Yin from a close call, he is unable to prevent Heng Feng from being abducted as Qiao Li forces him into a car and speeds off. Unaware of their future encounter at First Institute, the group disperses after the black-suited men chase after Heng Feng and the car, leaving the city to return to its peaceful state.

Centered on themes of treachery, love, camaraderie, and kinship during the Sino-Japanese conflict, the narrative follows Ming Tai, a scion of privilege turned undercover operative for the Communist Party. Teaming up with his sibling, who shares his clandestine allegiance, they must navigate deception and subterfuge to emerge victorious against their foes. Derived from Zhang Yong's literary work.

Karson, a mediator for Chinese criminal organizations in Australia, dreams of a quiet life with his partner, Chloe

Nip Jun was formerly involved in criminal activities as a hitman, but chose to leave that life behind to start anew with his wife and daughter. Sadly, tragedy struck when his wife passed away in a car accident. Man Wa, Nip Jun's daughter, now runs a restaurant in Shanghai with her father. Kow Jai, an orphan who was once under Jun's guidance, begins to develop romantic feelings for Man Wa.

Throughout the ten-year civil war, Gong Wei Ping, a covert member of the CCP in Beiping, was instructed to establish the party's presence within the independent faction of the remaining Anti-Japanese Allied Army in Chahar. Unfortunately, due to the betrayal of informants, the 25 individuals Gong Wei Ping had identified for development were captured and detained. In an attempt to save their lives, Gong Wei Ping voluntarily surrendered but was deceived. Yu Xue Yao, who harbored feelings for Gong Wei Ping, appealed to her brother, Yu Qin Zhai, a deputy director of the Central Committee, to free him. Yu Qin Zhai agreed to his sister's plea but devised a plan to test Gong Wei Ping's loyalty. Meanwhile, Gong Wei Ping received a secret directive from his superiors under the alias Comrade Zhu Guang, instructing him to infiltrate the Kuomintang Central Unification spy network. To fulfill this mission, Gong Wei Ping had to sever ties with his girlfriend and marry Yu Xue Yao. Unfortunately, Comrade Zhu Guang passed away unexpectedly, leaving Gong Wei Ping cut off from the party organization and his covert assignment a mystery. Faced with this challenge, Gong Wei Ping made the difficult decision to adopt a new identity, Gong Xiang Guang, and embarked on a perilous path to fulfill his mission. On his wedding night, he cleverly eliminated the traitors within the Japanese-affiliated underground party.

Li Zheng Bai, a professor of economics, finds himself unexpectedly embroiled in a battle against the Japanese-installed puppet republic. He leads a unique team consisting of individuals with diverse backgrounds, including an addict, a thief, and a murderer. Along the way, he crosses paths with Lu Qing Yao, who ultimately becomes the love of his life.

In the year 1941, war was raging in East Asia on multiple fronts - land, sea, and air. The Imperial Japanese forces had taken control of Hong Kong, implementing strict martial law with the help of local collaborators. Ye Chong, a passionate patriot and committed communist, bravely entered this dangerous situation. He was recruited by Chinese communist forces to act as a double agent, tasked with infiltrating the collaborators aiding Japan in tightening their hold on Hong Kong. Taking on the persona of the Autumn Cicada, Ye Chong's mission was to gather and relay crucial information to his communist allies who were working to resist the Japanese occupation. The risks were high, as Japanese intelligence officers were on the hunt for the traitor within their ranks, ready to capture and interrogate the Autumn Cicada. Despite the dangers, a small group of sympathetic freedom fighters, including the enchanting He Ying, stood by Ye Chong's side to support him in his perilous mission.

Two renowned sharpshooters who have worked together seamlessly in the past are now on opposing sides due to conflicting values and beliefs. A risky mission leads to a deadly confrontation in the shadows. In the spring of 1949, skilled sniper Su Wen Qian, who has concealed his true identity, is tasked with joining the special crimes division as a consultant to dismantle a group of covert assassins. Simultaneously, the enemy assigns their top assassin, Chi Tie Cheng, to the same mission. Su Wen Qian, a former anti-Japanese activist and long-time partner of Chi Tie Cheng, begins to see a glimmer of hope and a newfound purpose after facing numerous life-threatening situations within the special crimes division. These two friends, each possessing unmatched deadly skills, now find themselves in a battle of intellect and determination.

In Hong Kong, Chief Inspector Cheuk Hoi from the Criminal Intelligence Bureau is investigating the mysterious death of a colleague and the disappearance of five important undercover agents. These agents possess crucial information that Cheuk Hoi is determined to uncover. One of the undercover agents, Ting Siu Ka, is on a mission to discover her true identity by infiltrating the triads and develops a complicated relationship with Sit Ka Keung. However, complications arise when Cheuk Hoi abruptly stops her mission, involving Mok Sin Yan from the Independent Commission Against Corruption. With the release of triad leader Tam Foon Hei, Lin Ho Kan's strategies escalate the confrontation between the police and the triads in the pursuit of justice.

Revenge can be a risky driving force. Mozu, a professional killer, comes back to Japan posing as a spy from North Korea in order to seek vengeance. Kuraki Naotake, Osugi Ryota, and Akeboshi Misa join forces once more to probe into a political plot aimed at concealing a massacre at a hospital. The connection between the lethal assassin and this case remains a mystery.

The infamous assassin known as "Flying Dagger" begins a romantic relationship with "Wild Dog," who is not quite what he appears to be. As both individuals conceal their true selves, they find themselves irresistibly drawn to one another. However, they soon encounter peril as gangsters pursue them. Will "Flying Dagger" disclose his hidden identity? Can they navigate the challenges and preserve their love? (STRONGBERRY at Vimeo)

Kwon Do Hun is a skilled marksman and a covert operative for the National Intelligence Service. To protect his true identity, he leads a double life as an ordinary employee at a trading company, keeping his wife, Kang Yu Ra, unaware of his real job. Despite his busy schedule, Kwon Do Hun deeply values his relationship with his wife. Meanwhile, Kang Yu Ra, a devoted homemaker, holds a hidden secret. Their peaceful life is disrupted when Tae Gu appears, jeopardizing their carefully constructed facade.

Taking place during the 1940s, Zuo Shuang Tao and Chen Jia Ping, who were once in a romantic relationship, cross paths again and reignite their love while navigating through a world of espionage with common objectives

Set in Shanghai during the revolutionary period, this drama follows Chen Shen, a covert operative working under the leadership of Special Operations Executive Director Bi Zhong Liang. Chen Shen is part of a group of agents known as "sparrows," similar to Japan's "zero" program. The series is based on the novel "Sparrow" by Hai Fei.

Two brothers, raised in different environments, find their lives intertwined when they switch roles - one as a student and the other as a working professional who encounters office lady Tang Shi, leading to a series of unfortunate events. Lu Xiang and Lu Yin are siblings who were brought up separately by their grandmothers due to their parents' circumstances. While Lu Xiang struggles in college, Lu Yin returns as a successful executive from overseas. Unfamiliar with each other's lives, the brothers decide to swap identities briefly. However, a mishap leaves Lu Yin with amnesia, believing he is a physical education student. To save his brother's business, Lu Xiang poses as an executive while Lu Yin experiences the challenges and joys of college life. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Lu Xiang eventually finds love with Tang Shi from the Human Resources department.

An Xin, a dedicated police officer in Jinghai City, is constantly battling against criminal organizations, striving to bring them to justice. Following a nationwide initiative to reform the political and legal system, a task force from Linjiang Province was dispatched to Jinghai to collaborate with law enforcement agencies in rooting out corruption. This operation successfully dismantled the network of protectionist measures established by criminal elements, ultimately eliminating a powerful group that had long operated in Jinghai.

Kate Tsui plays the role of Lam Ping, a wealthy man's daughter who falls for Mao Chi, portrayed by Sammul Chan. However, unbeknownst to Ping and her father, Chi is a swindler who is solely interested in their money. His plan is to eliminate them after marriage in order to claim the entire inheritance. Bosco Wong's character, Lui Sau, is a police officer who harbors feelings for Ping, although they are not mutual. He is conducting an investigation on Chi, but struggles to gather sufficient evidence to prosecute him.

Xia Feng, an intelligence officer, bravely battled bandits and puppet troops in the Daxing'an Mountains, organized a military force, and conducted explorations for mineral deposits.

In 1941, during the war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, a Communist spy working for the Japanese puppet government collaborates with Russian and Korean spies to carry out an assassination plan. With Manchukuo's allegiance to Cheng Tian, the Russians find themselves surrounded by threats. To counter this, their intelligence agency develops a covert, long-term strategy. Tang Fei, the Communist spy, is tasked with infiltrating the enemy by posing as one of them. While operating in the Security Bureau, he meets Cai Meng, a woman dedicated to resisting the Japanese regime. Together, they build trust as they work to outsmart the enemy within their own borders.

The narrative commences as assassin Zhao Xiao Ren agrees to eliminate Jun Mo from Jasmine Villa

A tale about a Nationalist operative who has been dormant for a decade until he is tasked with carrying out Operation Black Tiger. In 1948, Li Chun Qiu is instructed by his superiors to construct a bomb and aid in Operation Black Tiger. Despite settling into a peaceful existence in Harbin, Li Chun Qiu is hesitant to return to his former life and simply desires to maintain a normal routine with his loved ones. To sever ties with his past, he embarks on a challenging struggle to break free from their influence, all the while arousing suspicions from his coworkers and law enforcement.

A narrative unfolds depicting a revolutionary who faces numerous perils in his crusade for his nation and eventually joins the Communist Party. During the 1930s, Xiong Bao Shan, the head of a criminal organization controlling Shanghai's waterways, uses up all his resources in a final confrontation against the Japanese invaders. However, before he can achieve victory, he is killed in his own residence. This incident leaves his son-in-law, Chen Lei, wounded, and forces his daughter, Xiong Hui Ming, to escape Shanghai with their child. Chen Lei suspects Sun Ben Li, who has ties to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, as the perpetrator and aligns himself with police superintendent Zeng Ru Long, a long-standing adversary of the Xiong Family, in pursuit of justice. Misinterpreting Chen Lei's actions as a betrayal, Xiong Hui Ming rises to the leadership of the criminal organization. Will they be able to join forces against their adversaries?

Li Qian Qian, a wealthy family's daughter, was unexpectedly rescued by Xiao Mu Chen. Initially viewing him as a poor boy, she later discovered that he was concealing his true identity as he did not want to inherit the Xiao Group. With Xiao Mu Chen's assistance, Qian Qian became aware of the deceptions of her fianc Lu Jiu Ming and her stepmother. Through this journey, she transformed from a naive girl to a self-reliant modern woman, understanding her desires in life and relearning how to trust and love.

An Shi Ru, a skilled female operative from the 21st century with impressive martial arts abilities, finds herself transported back in time and married to a prince who is not well-liked. The twist is that her new husband bears a striking resemblance to her target from the future, whom she was meant to eliminate. Now faced with a dilemma, will Shi Ru carry out her mission across time and space, or embrace her role as a dutiful wife? Adding to the complexity is the realization that her new spouse may not be as terrible as he is made out to be by his family.

During the year 1941 in Shanghai, a spy working for the secret service under Wang Jing Wei's puppet government at No. 76 faces the risk of being discovered. His life takes a sudden turn when a woman and her two children enter the picture, leading them to pose as a family to maintain their cover. Fang Jia Shu and Tao Yu Ling, individuals who have been trained as agents of the Communist underground, must ensure that their makeshift family convincingly plays their roles to protect their true identities. This task proves challenging as they face suspicion from Li Li Xing, the leader of No. 76, and intelligence director Ye Xing Cheng. In addition to his role as a spy, Fang Jia Shu also operates as a Juntong agent, further complicating matters with the affections of fellow agent Su Ya Lu and the scrutiny of team leader "Silver Fox." Despite these obstacles, Fang Jia Shu adeptly manages competing interests to accomplish his mission.

In the midst of turmoil, four individuals - Choi Jong Hyuk, Kim Ji Hyun, Heo Min Kyung, and Lee Kang Wook - navigate the complexities of love and relationships. Ji Hyun, a television scriptwriter, crosses paths with plastic surgeon Kang Wook during a trip to Thailand. Kang Wook, set to marry dermatologist Min Kyung, finds himself drawn to Ji Hyun, who is engaged to chaebol heir Jong Hyuk. As forbidden feelings emerge between Ji Hyun and Kang Wook, the drama delves into the ensuing conflict involving their respective partners and their growing connection.

Choi Kang, a slacker living at home, struggles to secure employment after being kicked out of high school due to a brawl. Although he is respected by gangs for his combat skills, his younger brother, who is employed at the esteemed LK Corp., holds him in disdain. However, a stroke of luck and some fortunate circumstances lead him to a meeting with the President and a position at the KSA (Korean Secret Agency)... and potentially a romantic interest or two might also be on the horizon.

Following the passing of her father, Qing You relocated from Yunnan to Shanghai to live with her uncle Xia Ying Tai's family. This sudden change caused tension within the household, with her aunt and cousin Shan Shan feeling resentful towards her presence, while her cousin Ji Dong took on the role of her caretaker. Qing You struck up a friendship with her classmate Yu You He at her new school. The situation took a surprising turn during a teacher's conference when Xia Ying Tai recognized You He's mother as an old flame from his past, leading him to realize that You He was actually his own son. And with that revelation, the stage was set for the unfolding of this tragicomedy...

Ji Soon Young experiences the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Wang Se Joon, due to a tragic accident. Left to care for their adopted daughter on her own, she encounters Han Kyu Jin and falls in love with him. Unbeknownst to her, Kyu Jin is the father-in-law of her former sister-in-law, Wang Se Bin. Their lives take a significant turn when Soon Young weds Kyu Jin, making her Se Bin's mother-in-law. Now, they must navigate their new family dynamics while striving to get along with one another.

Shortly after the establishment of the new China, a courageous group led by Yang Guang Hai, a leader of the advance platoon, sets up a border checkpoint in Tahar City, situated in the Pamir Mountains and inhabited by ethnic Tajiks. The wealthiest family in Tahar, the Moni family, has sought refuge at the border due to the manipulation and coercion by Ma Zhan Jiang, a leftover member of the Kuomingtang. Their maid, Gulandam, who had a childhood romance with Amir, was kidnapped by human traffickers. Exploiting this situation, a Kuomingtang spy named Gulibar poses as Gulandam to create tension between the military and civilians and smuggle bandits across the border. Yang Guang Hai foils the enemy's schemes and eliminates all the undercover agents hidden in Tahar City.

Two aspiring spies part ways after one of them loses their job

Five years ago, a conspiracy led to the tragic demise of Gu Jun Yao's entire family. Seeking vengeance, she dedicated herself to a secretive group and endured years of hardship. Prince Yue Jin Chen became her key instrument for retribution. Little did she know, Bai Lian, appearing as an exiled fairy, was actually a cunning malevolent spirit. Despite her cautious approach, she found herself manipulated by others. With her burning desire for revenge and the treacherous palace environment, she faced uncertainty about her next move.

An intricate and perceptive story exploring themes of love, work, and the essence of existence, it follows the complicated romantic relationship between a man and a woman who crossed paths at a Taekwondo gym. As their bond grows stronger, the man starts to uncover her tumultuous history with past partners. She must now confront her past and trust in time to heal the wounds that continue to haunt her.

The Xiang and Gong families have a longstanding feud as renowned fragrance dynasties. Su Yu Ning, the eldest daughter of the Su Family, is acclaimed as the top perfumer for her exceptional skills and beauty. Childhood friends with Gong Shao Hua, the heir of the Gong family, Yu Ning is set to marry him in an arranged union. However, upon Shao Hua's return from his studies in Shanghai, he learns that Yu Ning is engaged to Xiang Hao Yu, the future leader of the Xiang family. Doubting the truth of the situation and feeling betrayed by Yu Ning, Shao Hua confronts Hao Yu, leading to a physical altercation that is halted by Hao Yu's father. Enraged by his father's decision to call off the marriage, Shao Hua rides off in anger, inadvertently causing his father's premature death. At his father's funeral and on the day of Yu Ning and Hao Yu's wedding, Shao Hua swears to avenge his father's death and the loss of Yu Ning to the Xiang family.

In 1927, during the upheaval of an anti-government uprising, Xia Heng Xuan passed away while rescuing a member of the Communist Party named Ren Zhi Yuan. He left behind his younger sister Xia Yu Zhu and her servant Shuang Ju. Yu Zhu, who is fragile, struggles to support herself, while Shuang Ju joins a special group within the Kuomintang upon the suggestion of Zhi Yuan's partner, Xiao Cheng Bi. Some time later, Yu Zhu coincidentally saves Zhi Yuan, leading her to be deeply moved when he sacrifices his life. This prompts Yu Zhu to join the clandestine branch of the Communist Party, where she meets Xiao Jun Hao, Cheng Bi's younger sibling, who is on the same mission. As they collaborate, their relationship transforms into something more than friendship.

Chen Xuan was plunged into a harsh reality after her father's sudden passing, leaving her with a large debt to pay off in the form of an urn. Facing unemployment, eviction, and threats from debt collectors, she found unexpected allies in Zhao Chen and Zuo Ming. As she delved deeper into the mystery surrounding her father's death, she discovered a complex web of deceit. Despite their different backgrounds, Zhao Chen and Zuo Ming shared a love for boxing and harbored their own family-related burdens. Zuo Ming, heir to the Zuo company, yearned to break free from his predetermined fate but struggled internally. Drawn to Chen Xuan's resilience, both Zuo Ming and Zhao Chen found themselves entangled in her journey towards uncovering the truth. As Chen Xuan unraveled the conspiracy step by step, the fates of these young individuals became intertwined, ultimately revealing their true selves amidst the chaos.

Song An Ning mistakenly assumed that Ji Jing Nian, a member of the prestigious Beijing social circle, was just a handsome young man to be kept as a lover, without realizing that he had been harboring feelings for her for years. Upon the return of Song An Ning's husband from overseas with his mistress, she made the decision to end things with Ji Jing Nian, divorce her husband promptly, and embark on a fresh start. Nevertheless, Ji Jing Nian was unwilling to let her go and continued to pursue her relentlessly.

Years ago, a hero was wrongly accused and managed to escape thanks to a woman who ran a stall. The hero developed feelings for the compassionate and caring woman. After many years, the hero tracked down the woman only to discover that she was being pressured by her family to go on a blind date. The hero intervened, taking the place of the blind date and eventually marrying the woman. To prevent any issues in their relationship, the hero kept his true identity hidden from his wife, knowing she disliked wealthy individuals.

The narrative follows Lin Feng, a revered monarch in disguise as a husband, and Su Qing Yan, a female president posing as a wife, who share a deep love but conceal their true roles from one another