The shows that made 2025 stand out have layered plots driven by strong, often flawed characters who redefine what it means to ...

In recent years, China has sought to export more of the country's TV and film productions to other markets, and the appetite for it is real. This year's Ne Zha 2, for example, surpassed $2 billion at ...

Overview: Beginner-friendly Chinese dramas offer simple plots, emotional storytelling, and engaging characters for easy, enjoyable viewing.Romance, Wuxia, fanta ...

K-dramas are all the rage nowadays, and day by day, there are many more K-drama enthusiasts. People love them for their emotional storytelling, swoonworthy romances, some heart-pounding tension, and ...

The “contract marriage” trope is a popular theme in many Chinese dramas, both old and new. It usually begins with two people agreeing to a fake or temporary marriage for a specific reason like ...

The Chinese historical romance drama “Blossom” starring Li Yun Rui and Meng Zi Yi became an unexpected hit at the end of 2024. Based on the novel “Nine Layers of Purple” by Zhi Zhi, the story follows ...

From the highly-anticipated third and final season of Netflix‘s industry-defining Squid Game series, to the sequels for thought-provoking breakout shows like Taiwan’s The World Between Us and ...

Revenue in China from micro-dramas is projected to nearly double this year, to 90bn yuan ($12.7bn)—exceeding sales of cinema ...

My partner recently confessed something to me about his screen-time habits: When he’s giggling at his phone, he’s often watching short English-language soap operas that have begun showing up on his ...

From epic period spectacles to the pull of contemporary romance, 2025 is shaping up to be a dazzling year for fans of Chinese dramas. If you thought 2024 was the height of storytelling, make room on ...