Chinese actor Jin Dong is a person I would describe as an intellectual gentleman who simply oozes class and charisma. You may recognize him in supporting roles in the very popular Chinese dramas “Nirvana in Fire” and “Ode to Joy.” He’s an award winning actor and is well respected in China due to his intense… Continue reading Top 3 C-Dramas Starring Jin Dong You Need To Add To Your Watch-List
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7 Up-And-Coming Taiwanese And Chinese Actors Of 2017 To Keep On Your Radar
There’s been a recent growth in popularity of Chinese and Taiwanese dramas among international fans. Popular dramas from the last two years include “Love Me If You Dare,” “Surgeons,” and “Ode to Joy” from China, as well as “Bromance” and “Refresh Man” from Taiwan. With such large numbers of dramas being released every year, there are… Continue reading 7 Up-And-Coming Taiwanese And Chinese Actors Of 2017 To Keep On Your Radar
A Beautiful Portrayal Of Youth: 5 Reasons To Check Out “Attention, Love!”
“Attention, Love!” is a Taiwanese romantic comedy starring Wang Zi and Joanne Tseng. Wang Zi plays Li Zheng, which sounds like “attention” in military vocabulary, and Joanne Tseng plays Shao Xi, which sounds like “at ease.” They both grow up embodying and living true to their names: Li Zheng is a diligent man who pays extra attention to… Continue reading A Beautiful Portrayal Of Youth: 5 Reasons To Check Out “Attention, Love!”
Not Just Another F4: 6 Reasons Why You Need To Watch “My Mr. Mermaid”
My Mr. Mermaid is a Chinese romantic comedy adaptation of the novel “Lang Hua Yi Duo Duo” by author Jiu Xiao Qi. Dylan Xiong stars as Tang Yi Bai, a former swimming champion who falls from grace after being wrongly accused of failing a drug test. His swimming career is put on hiatus and finally… Continue reading Not Just Another F4: 6 Reasons Why You Need To Watch “My Mr. Mermaid”
Quiz: Can You Guess The Drama Actor Based On Their Abs?
As a long time drama watcher, you may have started to notice a pattern of events that always occur in dramaland. Rarely is there a drama without piggyback rides or some form of wrist or hand grabbing. There’s certain things you may or may not like in dramas, but one thing for sure is you… Continue reading Quiz: Can You Guess The Drama Actor Based On Their Abs?
Double Agents, Bromance, Betrayal: 4 Reasons You Need To Watch “Sparrow”
“Sparrow” is a Chinese suspense thriller that’s a drama adaptation of a novel of the same name by author Hai Fei. The story is set in 1940s Shanghai, China during the second Sino-Japanese War. Li Yi Feng stars as Chen Shen, a double agent under the code name Sparrow. He works under his best friend and… Continue reading Double Agents, Bromance, Betrayal: 4 Reasons You Need To Watch “Sparrow”
5 Moments From “Fight My Way” That Made Our Hearts Flutter
“Fight My Way” has recently ended its run, and I think we’re all a little sad that we can no longer see our bickering couple Dong Man (Park Seo Joon) and Ae Ra (Kim Ji Won) every week. “Fight My Way” has been a fun journey, following our beloved characters learning to find their place… Continue reading 5 Moments From “Fight My Way” That Made Our Hearts Flutter
First Impressions: “Fight My Way” Is The Story Of Our Lives, And We’re In Love
You guys, Park Seo Joon is back again in dramaland, and I seriously have no chill right now. Not only is he back with a new drama, but it’s a rom-com to boot, which is basically my kryptonite. When I first heard the news about “Fight My Way,” I was beyond ecstatic, especially with the… Continue reading First Impressions: “Fight My Way” Is The Story Of Our Lives, And We’re In Love
5 Reasons You’ll Love “The Starry Night, The Starry Sea”
“The Starry Night, The Starry Sea” stars Bea Hayden as Shen Luo, who is tired of the city life and decides to move back to her small island hometown to start a new life. Once she’s back in town, she encounters Wu Ju Lan (Feng Shao Feng), a merman who is in search of his… Continue reading 5 Reasons You’ll Love “The Starry Night, The Starry Sea”
QUIZ: Can You Name The K-Drama Based On The Second Lead’s Name?
Second Lead Syndrome (SLS) is very real in the world of dramaland. To those who don’t know what is SLS is, it is the strong feeling of wanting the lead actress of a drama to end with up the second lead. The second lead actor is often recognized as the better man, but you know… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Name The K-Drama Based On The Second Lead’s Name?