Month: March 2019

Beijing TV Announces List of Upcoming (Spring) 2019 Dramas

© sina.com.cn Beijing Television (BTV) has recently revealed a list of their spring 2019 dramas with a few already airing like Zheng Shuang's Youth Fight, Here are some dramas (in random order): The Thunder ( 破冰行动 ) Cast: Johnny Huang Jing Yu (Moonshine and Valentine), Simon Yam (Magic City), Zhang Xi Lin (Nice to Meet … Continue reading Beijing TV Announces List of Upcoming (Spring) 2019 Dramas

The Legend of White Snake To Air in April Despite China’s Ban on Costume Dramas

The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) in China once again flexes its mighty hand and clamps down on historical dramas. Sighting The Story of Yanxi Palace, one if not the most popular historical drama of last year, as setting a bad example for the youth due to its showcasing of lavish lifestyle which is … Continue reading The Legend of White Snake To Air in April Despite China’s Ban on Costume Dramas

Republican Drama Farewell To Arms Starts Filming with Zhang Han and Jiao Jun Yan

In the early morning of March 23rd the booting ceremony for the upcoming republican drama Farewell To Arms 烽烟尽处 was held in Hengdian Studios with the whole production team and lead actors, Zhang Han and Jiao Jun Yan. It is an adaptation of the historical novel Fengyan Jinchu written by Jiu Tu. The story starts … Continue reading Republican Drama Farewell To Arms Starts Filming with Zhang Han and Jiao Jun Yan

If I Were a Girl? Zhu Yi Long and Other Chinese Actors’ Girl Versions

We call them male gods or idols. They are the men we love from dramas or movies not just for their acting prowess but more so for their good looks and seemingly perfect physique . Some of these men are my personal favorites and I dare say that they look better than most girls aesthetically. … Continue reading If I Were a Girl? Zhu Yi Long and Other Chinese Actors’ Girl Versions

Are Xu Kai and Bai Lu Dating for Real?

It is safe to say that The Legends 招摇 starring Xu Kai (The Story of Yanxi Palace) and Bai Lu (Untouchable Lovers) is one of the hottest and talked about dramas from mainland China these days. Whether it's about the drama or the actors' personal lives, people have something to say. Recently, rumors are going … Continue reading Are Xu Kai and Bai Lu Dating for Real?

Leon Zhang Shows Off Mermaid Physique in OK!精彩 Magazine

Leon Zhang Yun Long recently showed off his wonderfully toned "chocolate abs" in the March 2019 feature of OK! 精彩 (China). The actor is headlining the upcoming fantasy romance drama My Poseidon 我的波塞冬 opposite Eleanor Lee Kaixin (The Big Boss) which is an adaptation of the love story between Poseidon and Amphitrite in Greek mythology. … Continue reading Leon Zhang Shows Off Mermaid Physique in OK!精彩 Magazine

Zheng Shuang Stars in Female-centric Drama Fighting Youth

It's rare to see an all-female lead drama these days. A story where the main focus are the lives of the female characters. Normally we see dramas with a male lead and a female lead or the more common "love square". The only other drama similar to this in recent years is Ode to Joy … Continue reading Zheng Shuang Stars in Female-centric Drama Fighting Youth

Yang Mi, Deng Lun All Set for the Great Escape

The Great Escape 密室大逃脱 (China) is an adaption of the South Korean variety show where members are blindfolded and brought to a secret place where they are given challenges.  A team captain is selected for each episode. Once all the members arrive in a secret location they have to find and use all clues in … Continue reading Yang Mi, Deng Lun All Set for the Great Escape