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Jiang Yun Yi, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, was sent to live in the countryside when she was young. When she was five years old, she rescued the injured Ye Mo Han, and they made a promise to marry each other. Two decades later, Jiang Yun Yi decides to marry into the Fu family in order to find both Ye Mo Han and some important medical writings. Little did she know, Fu Jing Shen is actually Ye Mo Han, who had to adopt a new identity due to persecution from his own family. After marrying each other, Jiang Yun Yi and Fu Jing Shen unknowingly live as adversaries, both yearning for the person who saved them in their childhood - only to realize that they were each other's savior.

Derived from the online novel "Wei Jing Zhu Yi" written by the author Shi Er Dian Shi Er.

Goo Hae Ra, an aspiring artist, is on a quest for fame. She hopes to share her late father's music but encounters several challenges along the way. Hae Ra then teams up with twin brothers as they pursue their dreams of stardom on the musical contest "Superstar K2."

When Go Gun's family honor is compromised, he is forced to make a tough choice. As the offspring of a seasoned poker player, Gun understands the negative impact of the profession, but entering the Korean Poker League could be the key to rescuing his family. With the support of new student Cha Se Young, Gun gains the confidence to confront his challenges. Can his talent and persistence lead him to success with Se Young's assistance?

In Jiangcheng, a respected family known for their incense-making is deceived by their trusted assistant. Lin Wan Yue, who was left orphaned as a result, comes back years later with a desire for vengeance. She teams up with the assistant's son, Zhang Han Yi, and they work together to overcome challenges and face their adversaries and destiny.

Mo Yan is a young bandit with ambitions, known for her sharpness and agility. Determined to excel, she hatches a plan to rescue her senior comrade imprisoned by the influential Kaifeng court of Prince Ning Jin. Despite the formidable reputation of the court's guardians, particularly the renowned Royal Cat Zhan Zhao, Mo Yan's intelligence catches their attention, leading to her appointment as a defense force constable. As she aims to save her associate and meet the legendary Zhan Zhao, Mo Yan finds herself drawn to him, reciprocating his interest. However, complications arise as the Prince starts showing interest in her and a dangerous feud threatens their lives.

Su Nuan Xia made a vow to her father to lead the basketball team to success. When she encounters a talented player, she goes to great lengths to convince him to join the team. As a freshman at Qingmeng University, Su Nuan Xia is set on fulfilling her late father's wish to reunite the basketball team and triumph over their foes, Shenhua. She becomes the beloved coach who has brought together a unique group of skilled and charming individuals, each with their own basketball aspirations. After discovering the impressive skills of school heartthrob Jun Ye, Nuan Xia works tirelessly to recruit him, eventually winning him over with her constant attention. Through rigorous training, Jun Ye develops feelings for Nuan Xia's upbeat personality and starts to pursue her romantically. Despite having given up on the sport, Jun Ye rediscovers his passion and strives to impress Nuan Xia. However, he struggles with inner conflicts that continue to haunt him. Nevertheless, Nuan Xia, Jun Ye, and their teammates unite to chase after their ambitions.

Five females reside on the 22nd level of a shared apartment complex. Despite their distinct personalities, they face individual challenges in their professional, familial, and romantic lives. Through mutual understanding and navigating the hardships of Shanghai living, they each experience personal growth and change. Inspired by A Nai's novel "Ode to Joy."

University student Cheng Xin has a plan to propose to her boyfriend, Zheng Qian, upon their graduation. Unfortunately, Zheng Qian turns down her proposal as he feels uncertain about his achievements in life and is not ready for marriage. Despite Cheng Xin's offer to help him secure a job at her family's business, Zheng Qian's pride prevents him from accepting. After facing difficulties in finding work, Zheng Qian eventually lands a job at Tengda Group, but his world is shattered when he discovers the truth about how he got the position. With his reputation in tatters and heartbroken, Zheng Qian must make a decision on whether he can overcome these challenges or give in to defeat.

Former swim champion Tang Yi Bai, who was falsely accused of doping, decides to make a comeback after a hiatus of four years. He enrolls at South Physical Education College alongside his close friend Qi Rui Feng, aiming to take on their rival Heng Ou Yang from North Physical Education College. During the competition, Tang Yi Bai forms a bond with Yun Duo, a novice sports journalist who has a fear of water due to a previous near-drowning experience. As Yun Duo moves into Tang Yi Bai's family residence, their friendship deepens. Will they be able to assist Tang Yi Bai in proving his innocence and reclaiming his status as a swimming sensation?

Xia Lin Xi's final year of high school was filled with joy and success, surrounded by supportive friends and promising prospects for the future. Jiang Zheng Han, however, faced challenges during his own senior year but found solace in Lin Xi's friendship. Their bond only grew stronger as they transitioned from high school to university, attending the same school and nurturing their love. Despite life leading them down different paths after graduation, their relationship remained unwavering. Now as working professionals, they realize their love has only deepened over time. Contemplating the future, they wonder if it's time to take their relationship to the next level.

Ashiya Mizuki recently returned to Japan after growing up in California. She develops feelings for Sano Izumi, a talented high jumper who stopped competing due to an injury. In order to encourage him to return to the sport, she disguises herself as a boy and enrolls in the same high school. Sporting a short haircut, a flattened chest, and a deeper voice, she becomes roommates with Sano.

This online series is a youthful fantasy drama centering on a young girl who discovers a note that exacts vengeance on anyone whose name is inscribed upon it.

The annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament between two rival schools took an unexpected turn this year when the reigning champion of nine years lost to a young girl. Yi Sheng Xue, a passionate Bull Fighting fan, was the unexpected victor with the help of her childhood friend and bodyguard, Jin Zi Cong. Their lives changed drastically when they met Shen Ruo He, who Sheng Xue fell in love with. However, they faced numerous obstacles that threatened to keep them apart. Can love conquer all, or will Zi Cong have to accept Sheng Xue loving another man?

This is a coming-of-age story centered around love, friendships, and aspirations of five college students

The protagonist of this tale is Qiao An, although the narrative is shared from the perspective of her companion, Ni Hao. Qiao An hails from a privileged background, however, her circumstances changed when her father disappeared, leading her to start from scratch. Despite her tough exterior, she is a determined and ambitious individual. When she attempts to secure a job at Lu Yuan Yang's firm, he rejects her due to his past association with her father and awareness of her current situation.

Childhood friends Li Tao and Zhang Sheng form a strong bond through tennis, supporting each other against their families' disapproval. Zhang Sheng backs Li Tao's tennis ambitions, while Li Tao encourages her when she faces a career-threatening injury. Overcoming obstacles, they fall in love. Wei Chang, Zhang Sheng's loyal protector, and Fu Meng Meng, who harbors feelings for him, also pursue their dreams and love fearlessly. Despite facing challenges, these youngsters mature with determination and courage. ~

The plot revolves around Lin Wei Wei, a university student, and Xu Hao Ting, a man with little ambition, as they strive to achieve their goals and navigate through important choices in their lives.

During the early 1990s, young orphan Jane Xiao Ai was unable to continue her education due to her family's financial struggles. She made the decision to move to Guangzhou in search of employment opportunities. Initially working in a small restaurant and later as a tea server at a foreign trade company, Jane Xiao Ai's intelligence, kindness, and determination propelled her to success as a skilled foreign trade professional and business leader. Despite her achievements, she felt unfulfilled and eventually took the bold step of establishing her own foreign trade enterprise. Overcoming challenges such as the 1998 Southeast Asia financial crisis and the 2008 global financial downturn, Jane Xiao Ai leveraged China's growing foreign trade sector to transform her company into a multinational corporation.

Xia Yuan, a young woman from Shanghai, holds the position of sales department director at a renowned company. When her career was on track, she proposed to her boyfriend, Song Hang Yu, only to discover that he had disappeared, having left for Europe. Determined to find him, Xia Yuan gave herself a year to travel to Europe. Meanwhile, Hao WeiLai, who had vacationed with Xia Yuan in Shanghai, was sent to work in Europe by his father following the bankruptcy of their family business. Ye Si Qi, a young woman from Shanghai born after 1995, had a brief marriage and divorce with Qiao Bin, a Shanghai native. Fueled by a desire for a fresh start, Ye Si Qi also set off for Europe. Meanwhile, Qiao Bin, filled with regret over the divorce, followed Ye Si Qi to Europe. The four of them crossed paths and embarked on a journey together. Throughout the year, they worked at farms, yacht rental companies, wineries, amusement parks, and more, experiencing conflicts but ultimately staying together until the end. In the end, Xia Yuan let go of the past and started a new life with Hao Rui. Hao Wei Lai accepted the bankruptcy and began anew with Xia Yuan, while Ye Si Qi and Qiao Bin reconciled their relationship.

After the occurrences in 'Autumn Blossom', six individuals, three men and three women, reunite in their twenties.

At the age of eighteen, Xiao Min is a fresh college student with a penchant for creating unique and fantastical illusions. By heading to Taipei for her studies, Xiao Min is excited to break free from the constraints of high school and gain independence from her mother. Her current aspiration is to be surrounded by charming individuals who treat her with kindness and vie for her attention. While Xiao Min's dream may seem bold and romantic, she is simply a vivacious and innocent young woman who has yet to experience love or have a romantic partner.

On the 836th day since Yao Hui went missing, Xiao Min decided to spend the remaining days of winter break traveling to Penghu with En En and Wen Jing. However, a typhoon unexpectedly hit the area, leaving Xiao Min stranded on one of the Penghu islands by herself. While seeking shelter from the rain, she unexpectedly encounters Xiao Wu, whose attractive and aloof demeanor makes a lasting impression on Xiao Min.

In this tale spanning from the 1960s to the 1980s, we follow the journey of a young woman from a once wealthy family who finds the courage to strive for success. Despite her delicate appearance, she possesses a strong and fearless tomboyish nature. Unafraid of challenges, she can easily catch and kill a fish. However, her one fear stems from a childhood incident where she almost drowned at the age of 7, leaving her terrified of diving. In contrast, Danson Tang portrays a cold and unemotional hotel heir whose heart appears closed off and whose words are harsh. Yet, he secretly longs for a bold and adventurous girl like her to love.

Fu Sheng Nan excelled as a top student in academics, sports, and hobbies, always coming out on top. Despite her success, her childhood friend Li Xiu Hao seemed to be more favored by others due to his charming demeanor. However, Fu Sheng Nan was aware of Li Xiu Hao's true nature behind his facade. Their dynamic changed when Fu Sheng Nan's senior, Liu You Wen, entered the picture. This new presence made Li Xiu Hao realize his feelings for Fu Sheng Nan and the potential consequences of his actions on their relationship.

Created by Yu Zheng and penned by screenwriter Zhang Wei, this series serves as the companion piece to the well-received Female Prime Minister. It follows the journey of Ban Shu, the niece of the first female prime minister Ban Zhao. Ban Shu rises through the ranks to become a teacher at the Royal Female Academy established by Empress Deng Wei. However, facing increasing challenges due to court intrigues, she ultimately chooses to depart from the court in order to promote Han culture.

The series follows the journey of Han Ruofei, a former celebrity, who reluctantly joins the archery team as an observer as part of a company arrangement. She becomes an apprentice to Cai Jinye, despite their initial dislike for each other. As they navigate through challenges and obstacles, Han Ruofei's companionship becomes a motivating force for Cai Jinye to chase after her dreams. Their hearts gradually draw closer together, like two arrows aiming for their targets.

The 1970s fashion drama revolves around the experiences of four young individuals, tracing their upbringing during the Korean War to their careers and romantic entanglements in the vibrant fashion scene of the era. As a child, Joon Hee forms a friendship with a girl named Kang Hee, and their bond often leads them into trouble due to Kang Hee's avaricious mother. Concurrently, Joon Hee also connects with two boys, Dong Young, the son of a military general, and Jang Bin. However, when North Korean troops invade their town, both girls become separated from their families, and Joon Hee's mother tragically dies in an explosion. Believing his daughter has perished, Joon Hee's father adopts Kang Hee, raising her as his own. Meanwhile, Joon Hee is found in an orphanage by Kang Hee's mother and is subsequently adopted as well. The traumatic experiences lead Joon Hee to repress her childhood memories, and she grows up on a remote island as Doe Mi, unaware of her real past. As time goes by, their lives intersect once more, leading to complex and destructive outcomes. Doe Mi aspires to be a fashion designer, and the small-time criminal Jang Bin assists her in moving to Seoul to pursue her dreams. Along the way, he develops feelings for her, which remain unreturned.

Shen Ruo Wei is a renowned plastic surgeon who assists an overweight man in reuniting with his runaway fiancée. Through a rigorous workout routine, cosmetic procedures, and relentless dedication, she successfully enhances his appearance, turning him into a stunningly handsome individual. (DramaWiki)

In the play, a collection of youthful individuals exhibit boundless imagination and playfulness as they endeavor to make a positive impact on society through their creative endeavors. Additionally, they grapple with the challenges of youth, as well as the complexities of life and love.

A narrative about a regular girl who goes through multiple reincarnations in her quest to encounter a famous boy band. The group, consisting of nine members, is dedicated to honing their skills and pursuing their aspirations. Yet, when a young woman suddenly appears in their lives through time travel, it sets off a chain of complications. The band members start to feud amongst themselves as they confront their most significant obstacle. Can Ruan Tang repair their fractured relationships and discover love in the end? (ChineseDrama.info)

Two options to choose from: 32 episodes for television viewing or 34 episodes for online streaming.

Former state-owned jewelry and calligraphy expert, Qin Chunqiu, surprised his four daughters one day by calling them home to announce some major news. He revealed that he had developed a romantic relationship with a longtime hourly worker in the family and was now planning to marry her. This unexpected announcement caused quite a stir among his family.

During the turbulent years of the mid-1930s in China, a group of young girls showed bravery as they pursued their dreams and love. Among them were Yao Xiaodie, Hong Lianxi, Jin Lulu, and Lan Fengping. These girls participated in a singing contest at Shanghai Lihua Palace in hopes of changing their fates. Through the intense competition, they formed strong bonds and faced challenges together. Despite facing obstacles, they eventually became contracted singers at the palace. However, they soon realized that life at Lihua Palace was not as straightforward as they had hoped, with conspiracies, traps, and unexpected romances unfolding. Yao Xiaodie and Shen Jiahao developed a close friendship which later blossomed into love. Lianxi received her first kiss from Yitian during a dangerous encounter with Japanese soldiers. Fengping found solace in her relationship with Donald. Meanwhile, Jin Lulu's lost love, Lu Dasheng, returned to her side. As Shanghai faced turmoil and eventually liberation, the Lihua Palace reopened its doors, welcoming back old acquaintances. The biggest surprise came when Yao Xiaodie resumed singing and Jiahao reappeared in her life.

The narrative centers on Su Xiao Xiao, a determined and skilled young woman with aspirations of becoming a hairstylist. Her enthusiasm for hairstyling led her to gain a reputation among her classmates for cutting their hair at school, often resulting in disciplinary action instead of focusing on her studies. Despite facing obstacles due to her past and other unfortunate circumstances, her grandparents make repeated efforts to offer guidance and support in steering her towards the right path. However, she becomes entangled with Fei Long, who harbors deep feelings of love and gratitude towards Su Xiao Xiao. Along her journey towards achieving her dream, Su Xiao Xiao crosses paths with Yang Yuan Shuai, Zhang Wen Ya, and Liu Ai Man.

The narrative follows Tian Xin and her elder sibling, who were left by their mother when they were children. As they reach adulthood, they establish a boutique business together. Tian Xin ends her relationship with Yuan Ping because of his arranged marriage, and she crosses paths with the affluent Zhou Yi Xiang. At the same time, Fang Tong plots to sabotage Tian Xin in hopes of marrying into wealth.

The plot centers around a girl who starts out as a tomboy but undergoes a transformation into the most popular girl in school with the assistance of a boy known for his sharp wit. (DramaWiki)

Chu Xia and Xiao Jin, twin sisters who are brought back together by a chance encounter, both find themselves unexpectedly falling for the same young man, Guan Hao. Despite facing numerous challenges and life-threatening situations, Chu Xia ultimately decides to choose a different path for her friendship and love, leading to a confrontation with her partner...

Recently graduated En Ke has been struggling in the job market and turned to network anchor Candy for advice. Despite her lack of experience in live broadcasting, En Ke entered the industry at Candy's suggestion but faced challenges due to her unfamiliarity with the field. On the other hand, second-generation Jin Peng returned to China from his extravagant "study abroad" lifestyle after failing to meet his father's expectations. Feeling aimless, Jin Peng stumbled upon En Ke's live broadcast and became intrigued by her story. As Jin Peng tried to connect with En Ke, a tale of love, betrayal, and mystery began to unfold. In an effort to uncover the truth, Qi Qi embarked on a journey that would reveal hidden secrets...

Life has settled down again. Qi Miao and Zhan Xiao Sheng managed to save Wang Shan Shan from drowning and bring her back to the village. Through the attentive care of An Ke and Tang Guo, Wang Shan Shan began to undergo a gradual transformation. Their relationship became more stable following the efforts of Qi Miao and An Ke. Tang Guo, who had been distant from The Victory of Battle, finally opened up and shared his feelings, leaving Tang Guo surprised. Qi Miao's costume studio saw improvements, while An Ke landed her first role in a film. With the assistance of Jin Peng, Lei Ting's esports team established themselves, leading Jin Peng to understand where his heart truly belonged. The unexpected arrival of former colleague Li Weizheng introduced new uncertainties. Painful memories resurfaced for Qi Miao as fate tested the emotions of the young individuals involved.