Year Released
2020
Genre
Business, Office, Slice of Life
No. of Episodes
53 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Luo Jin, Sun Li
Storyline
Plot of how a group of people from different family backgounds come together and survive in Shanghai. It depicts the day-to-day life of property agents.
My View
Very down-to-earth and everyone can relate especially those who leave their hometown to earn for a living.
Rating
5/5 Stars
Year Released
2021
Genre
Family, Romance
No. of Episodes
30 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Ren Jialun, Bai Lu
Storyline
Shi Yi (Bai Lu) takes interest in Zhousheng Chen (Ren Jialun) as he bears the exact same name as a male lead character in a story she dubbed. Both of them keep in touch via emails for six months. Fate brought them together when they met up in Xi'An.
Shi Yi only knows Zhousheng Chen is a Scientist, but unaware that he comes from an extremely wealthy family. Zhousheng Chen proposed to Shi Yi in order to inherit his family's properties. Shi Yi has a difficult time dealing with Zhou's family internal power struggle and puts her life at stake.
My View
Plot consists of bitter and sweet scenes, but I prefer part 1 better. The romance is still as slow as part 1 and all proper. No overly kissing & touching scenes which I think is a fresh perspective.
Rating
4/5 Stars
Year Released
2022
Genre
RomCom
No. of Episodes
20 - running time of 13 minutes per episode
Starring
Yang Ze, Lu Yanqi
Storyline
Gu Chongbei (Yang Ze) who was threatened by his stepbrothers to befriend Jin Rongrong (Lu Yanqi) to get information about her family business. Things did not go as planned and they got married in the end. The couple went through obtacles and overcame misunderstandings.
My View
Didn't expect this to be a web drama. Everything happened so fast before you knew it. I guess short stories is not my cup of tea though the plot is still acceptable.
Rating
3/5 Stars
Year Released
2021
Genre
Historical fiction
No. of Episodes
24 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Ren Jialun, Bai Lu
Storyline
Zhousheng Chen (Ren Jialun) gains the name Junior Nan Cheng King as he has been winning multiple battles since young. He has been tasked to take in Cui Shiyi (Bai Lu) from the Cui's clan as his disciple. The pair becomes fond of one another but Zhousheng Chen once vowed to the Emperor he will never marry or have any children this lifetime to prove his loyalty.
Shiyi is engaged to Prince Guang Ling (Wang Xingyue) and has to leave Western District (Zhousheng Chen's territory). Due to political struggle, Zhousheng Chen was being framed of rebellion and put to death. Shiyi commits suicide thereafter when she knows she is unable to avenge for him.
My View
Short and nice pace of historical drama where love is always there though the couple did not end up together in the end.
Rating
4/5 Stars
Year Released
2018
Genre
Family, Slice of life
No. of Episodes
20 - running time of 1 hour 30 mins per episode
Starring
Yeom Jung-ah, Kim Seo-hyung, Lee Tae-ran
Storyline
A group of rich families trying to outshine each other by forcing their children to be the best in their studies. The parents' desire gives a chance for their children's tutor to brainwash and break their families' relationships. Sometimes, it is at the cost of one's death.
My View
Quite a good plot here telling all parents that grades don't mean everything in life. What matters most is at the end of the day, family is there for you.
Rating
3/5 Stars
Year Released
2022
Genre
Office, Business
No. of Episodes
32 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Lin Gengxin, Tan Songyun
Storyline
After being secretary to Lu Jiming (Lin Gengxin) for three years, Ning Meng (Tan Songyun) decides to pursue her dream job to be an investor. Since she is unable to stay in Joint Capital (Jiming's company), she manages to get an entry position with its Limited Partner, Eaglestone Capital.
Jiming is interested in Ning Meng but refuses to admit his feelings. Due to multiple misunderstandings, Ning Meng ends up with her senior from college, Su Weiran (Liu Chang). However, Weiran is undergoing a trauma from his past relationship which leads him to mistrust Ning Meng.
At the same time, Jiming's business runs into problems (when he tries to save his father's business) and being forced to close down. Little did anyone know, Weiran plays a part in causing these issues.
My View
It all started well but halfway through the drama, I felt so bored. Feels like a typical plot where one could guess what's next. Watched this for Lin Gengxin though I'm not a Tan Songyun's fan. Kind of disappointed.
Rating
2/5 Stars
Year Released
2020
Genre
Fantasy
No. of Episodes
45 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Song Zuer, Wu Lei, Xuan Yan
Storyline
Plot revolves around You Kingdom ruled by Bai Li family. Bai Li Hongxuan (Xuan Yan) used to be the Crown Prince until his grandfather and father passed away without passing any decree. Bai Li Haohe (Wang Junkai) then became the King. Queen Dowager is always trying to control Hongxuan as well as his siblings, Bai Li Hongyi (Song Zuer) and Bai Li Hongshuo (Wu Lei).
While dealing with internal conflicts, the Wolf clan from grassland is also another enemy which Hongxuan has to face. All these incidents are pre-destined slowly pointing the Bai Li three siblings towards their entangled past thousand of years ago.
My View
I'm not sure why but I quite like the part when everyone were just usual human beings. The fantasy part is really a little boring for me. A lot of draggy scenes though this drama only has 45 episodes. Even Wu Lei cannot save it, sorry..
Rating
2/5 Stars
Year Released
2022
Genre
Fantasy
No. of Episodes
38 (part 1) & 21 (part 2) - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Cheng Yi, Yang Zi
Storyline
Plot depicts how Lord Ying Yuan (Cheng Yi) of the Heaven Realm meets Yan Dan (Yang Zi) from the ancient Four-Leaves Clan. Their love story starts from Heaven to Mortal Realm with lots of obstacle and misunderstanding. With multiple sacrifices, the pair eventually got to be together again.
My View
Story is in fact okay to me, somehow like quite expected who the villian is. There is not too much of ups and downs for Ying Yuan and Yan Dan as I did not actually feel heartbroken when watching unlike Yang Zi's other fantasy drama, Ashes of Love 香蜜沉沉烬如霜.
Rating
4/5 Stars
Year Released
2020
Genre
Fantasy
No. of Episodes
59 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Cheng Yi, Yuan Bingyan, Liu Xueyi
Storyline
Legend has it that Mosha Star (who rules the Demon world) will distruct the three realms and God of War (from Heaven Realm) is the only one who could destroy him. Chu Xuanji (Yuan Bingyan) is the re-incarnation of God of War and meets Yu Sifeng (Cheng Yi) who is the 12 feathers Golden Bird Demon. Both have actually been with each other for the past nine lives but with bitter ending.
In this life, Sifeng suffers in silence when he has the Lover's curse and saves Xuanji from danger multiple times. King Bailin (Liu Xueyi) from Heaven Realms wants Xuanji dead and to destroy Liu Li lamp in fear that Mosha Star's soul would be awaken. Bailin holds an unspeakable secret for a thousand years.
My View
Would have rated 5 stars if not for the unnecessary episodes which side tracks so much. I think 59 should just cut down to probably 39. Though storyline has certain plot twist here and there but the number of blood puking scenes are way too many! The scriptwriter is just torturing poor Cheng Yi seriously.
Rating
4/5 Stars
Year Released
2022
Genre
Historical fiction
No. of Episodes
40 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Yang Yang, Zhao Lusi
Storyline
In the martial arts world, there are two highly skilled masters named Hei Fengxi (Yang Yang) and Bai Fengxi (Zhao Lusi). As both shared the same name, Bai Fengxi likes to challenge Hei Fengxi to see who is more superior. She is under the impression that Hei Fengxi is a manipulative person. Little did she know, Hei Fengxi is in love with her and trying to protect her.
During these turbulent times, the Imperial family is being tricked by evil doers which in turn caused chaos to the world. Due to a fake token, it causes six States trying to fight to be the only ruler.. Hei Bai Fengxi are involved in the political struggle and eventually helped find peace.
My View
Story is not too bad and don't expect too much romance because this is more like a wuxia kind of drama. I guess Yang Yang and Zhao Lusi do not have on-screen chemistry or is it Yang Yang just doesn't match well with anyone except for Zheng Shuang (IMO) in Love O2O 微微一笑很倾城.
Rating
4/5 Stars
