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right now mostly cdramas, kdramas and jdramas
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Gu Pingyuan really lucked out when he met Chang Yu’er - this girl has real guts!
She doesn’t think twice about doing what she needs to do when rescuing her distinctly non-martial husband 😊
#LegendoftheMagnate #cdrama
She doesn’t think twice about doing what she needs to do when rescuing her distinctly non-martial husband 😊
#LegendoftheMagnate #cdrama
December 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Gu Pingyuan really lucked out when he met Chang Yu’er - this girl has real guts!
She doesn’t think twice about doing what she needs to do when rescuing her distinctly non-martial husband 😊
#LegendoftheMagnate #cdrama
She doesn’t think twice about doing what she needs to do when rescuing her distinctly non-martial husband 😊
#LegendoftheMagnate #cdrama
It’s unfair (again) when I’ve only seen one of these, but #ShadowLove was such fun!
Cheng Lei gets to play three distinct personalities - Tron-Vampire, puppy-dog, & ruthless prince - while Song Yi gives her own playful take on female generals
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
Cheng Lei gets to play three distinct personalities - Tron-Vampire, puppy-dog, & ruthless prince - while Song Yi gives her own playful take on female generals
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
December 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
It’s unfair (again) when I’ve only seen one of these, but #ShadowLove was such fun!
Cheng Lei gets to play three distinct personalities - Tron-Vampire, puppy-dog, & ruthless prince - while Song Yi gives her own playful take on female generals
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
Cheng Lei gets to play three distinct personalities - Tron-Vampire, puppy-dog, & ruthless prince - while Song Yi gives her own playful take on female generals
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
Day 10: Dramas You Rewatched This Year
I mostly did partial rewatches, but two completed rewatches I especially enjoyed were my favourite historical drama - the exquisite #TheStoryofMinglan 🥰 - & one of my absolute favourite xianxia dramas #AncientLovePoetry
#EYDC2025 #cdrama
I mostly did partial rewatches, but two completed rewatches I especially enjoyed were my favourite historical drama - the exquisite #TheStoryofMinglan 🥰 - & one of my absolute favourite xianxia dramas #AncientLovePoetry
#EYDC2025 #cdrama
December 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Day 10: Dramas You Rewatched This Year
I mostly did partial rewatches, but two completed rewatches I especially enjoyed were my favourite historical drama - the exquisite #TheStoryofMinglan 🥰 - & one of my absolute favourite xianxia dramas #AncientLovePoetry
#EYDC2025 #cdrama
I mostly did partial rewatches, but two completed rewatches I especially enjoyed were my favourite historical drama - the exquisite #TheStoryofMinglan 🥰 - & one of my absolute favourite xianxia dramas #AncientLovePoetry
#EYDC2025 #cdrama
Day 9: Older Dramas You Watched This Year
I mostly watched 2025 releases this year, but two older dramas I really enjoyed recently are #FlightToYou (2022) & #ForeverLove (2020) 🙂
#EYDC2025
I mostly watched 2025 releases this year, but two older dramas I really enjoyed recently are #FlightToYou (2022) & #ForeverLove (2020) 🙂
#EYDC2025
December 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Day 9: Older Dramas You Watched This Year
I mostly watched 2025 releases this year, but two older dramas I really enjoyed recently are #FlightToYou (2022) & #ForeverLove (2020) 🙂
#EYDC2025
I mostly watched 2025 releases this year, but two older dramas I really enjoyed recently are #FlightToYou (2022) & #ForeverLove (2020) 🙂
#EYDC2025
I don’t think #Coroner’sDiary is in any danger of being out-voted today, but I thought I’d spread some love for it anyway (with apologies to fans of #TimeRaiders, as I haven’t seen it yet)
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
December 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I don’t think #Coroner’sDiary is in any danger of being out-voted today, but I thought I’d spread some love for it anyway (with apologies to fans of #TimeRaiders, as I haven’t seen it yet)
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
🐍: “Who are you calling ‘rough scaled’? I drink heaven’s fresh dew every morning, & bathe daily in heaven’s cleansing rays. I’m not ‘rough’, I’m a Clarence River beauty!”
December 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🐍: “Who are you calling ‘rough scaled’? I drink heaven’s fresh dew every morning, & bathe daily in heaven’s cleansing rays. I’m not ‘rough’, I’m a Clarence River beauty!”
Some other memorable secondary #cdrama characters I could have added are Zhao Qing as Zhou Yangling in #LesBelles, Chang Huasen as Fan Yunfei in #SwordandBeloved, Liu Meihan as foodie astronomer Chu Caiwei in #GuardiansoftheDafeng, & Deng Kai as Zhuge Kongyun in #TheWantedDetective
#EYDC2025
#EYDC2025
December 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Some other memorable secondary #cdrama characters I could have added are Zhao Qing as Zhou Yangling in #LesBelles, Chang Huasen as Fan Yunfei in #SwordandBeloved, Liu Meihan as foodie astronomer Chu Caiwei in #GuardiansoftheDafeng, & Deng Kai as Zhuge Kongyun in #TheWantedDetective
#EYDC2025
#EYDC2025
Day 8: Standout Secondary Character
As this is the only day for support roles, I’ll pick 4:
Qin Tianyu's Emperor of Jinxiu (Xia Jingyan), Wang Jiayi’s Snake Lord (Liu Taizhen), Xiang Hanzhi’s Bai Yimei, & Wen Zhengrong’s Ruan Xiwen (see alt text for drama titles)
#EYDC2025
As this is the only day for support roles, I’ll pick 4:
Qin Tianyu's Emperor of Jinxiu (Xia Jingyan), Wang Jiayi’s Snake Lord (Liu Taizhen), Xiang Hanzhi’s Bai Yimei, & Wen Zhengrong’s Ruan Xiwen (see alt text for drama titles)
#EYDC2025
December 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Day 8: Standout Secondary Character
As this is the only day for support roles, I’ll pick 4:
Qin Tianyu's Emperor of Jinxiu (Xia Jingyan), Wang Jiayi’s Snake Lord (Liu Taizhen), Xiang Hanzhi’s Bai Yimei, & Wen Zhengrong’s Ruan Xiwen (see alt text for drama titles)
#EYDC2025
As this is the only day for support roles, I’ll pick 4:
Qin Tianyu's Emperor of Jinxiu (Xia Jingyan), Wang Jiayi’s Snake Lord (Liu Taizhen), Xiang Hanzhi’s Bai Yimei, & Wen Zhengrong’s Ruan Xiwen (see alt text for drama titles)
#EYDC2025
I liked #MoonlightMystique - I’m a big fan of Bai Lu, & Sa Dingding’s haunting OST is virtually embedded in my memory! - but #FlourishedPeony is honestly one of the dramas of the year (& could even win best drama overall); so I will give it my vote
#CdramaCup2025
#CdramaCup2025
December 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I liked #MoonlightMystique - I’m a big fan of Bai Lu, & Sa Dingding’s haunting OST is virtually embedded in my memory! - but #FlourishedPeony is honestly one of the dramas of the year (& could even win best drama overall); so I will give it my vote
#CdramaCup2025
#CdramaCup2025
Day 7: Favourite Character, part 2
He Yan is a close runner-up, for her fusion of softness & ferocity, warm-hearted sensitivity & selfless courage
#EYDC2025
He Yan is a close runner-up, for her fusion of softness & ferocity, warm-hearted sensitivity & selfless courage
#EYDC2025
December 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Day 7: Favourite Character, part 2
He Yan is a close runner-up, for her fusion of softness & ferocity, warm-hearted sensitivity & selfless courage
#EYDC2025
He Yan is a close runner-up, for her fusion of softness & ferocity, warm-hearted sensitivity & selfless courage
#EYDC2025
Day 7: Favourite Character
It’s hard to decide between He Yan from #LegendoftheFemaleGeneral & Mudan from #FlourishedPeony
But I think I will pick Mudan (aka He Weifang) for her combination of tenacity, intelligence, courage & wit, allied with great empathy
#EYDC2025
It’s hard to decide between He Yan from #LegendoftheFemaleGeneral & Mudan from #FlourishedPeony
But I think I will pick Mudan (aka He Weifang) for her combination of tenacity, intelligence, courage & wit, allied with great empathy
#EYDC2025
December 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Day 7: Favourite Character
It’s hard to decide between He Yan from #LegendoftheFemaleGeneral & Mudan from #FlourishedPeony
But I think I will pick Mudan (aka He Weifang) for her combination of tenacity, intelligence, courage & wit, allied with great empathy
#EYDC2025
It’s hard to decide between He Yan from #LegendoftheFemaleGeneral & Mudan from #FlourishedPeony
But I think I will pick Mudan (aka He Weifang) for her combination of tenacity, intelligence, courage & wit, allied with great empathy
#EYDC2025
I found an article detailing how #MoonlitReunion drew on traditional Hanfu clothing, hair styling, & make-up designs (click on link)
A Hanfu brand has even collaborated with the drama to create crossover designs inspired by Wu Zhen (played by Tian Xiwei) 😻
#cdrama
www.newhanfu.com/72211.html
A Hanfu brand has even collaborated with the drama to create crossover designs inspired by Wu Zhen (played by Tian Xiwei) 😻
#cdrama
www.newhanfu.com/72211.html
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I found an article detailing how #MoonlitReunion drew on traditional Hanfu clothing, hair styling, & make-up designs (click on link)
A Hanfu brand has even collaborated with the drama to create crossover designs inspired by Wu Zhen (played by Tian Xiwei) 😻
#cdrama
www.newhanfu.com/72211.html
A Hanfu brand has even collaborated with the drama to create crossover designs inspired by Wu Zhen (played by Tian Xiwei) 😻
#cdrama
www.newhanfu.com/72211.html
Day 5: A Visually Beautiful 2025 Drama
As with airing drama #LegendoftheMagnate, #FlourishedPeony had a warm, rich, ‘realist’ outdoor beauty I loved; but (like @tinacmml.bsky.social!) I give 1st place to #MoonlitReunion, for it’s unique ‘fantasy impressionist’ aesthetic 😻
#EYDC2025
As with airing drama #LegendoftheMagnate, #FlourishedPeony had a warm, rich, ‘realist’ outdoor beauty I loved; but (like @tinacmml.bsky.social!) I give 1st place to #MoonlitReunion, for it’s unique ‘fantasy impressionist’ aesthetic 😻
#EYDC2025
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Day 5: A Visually Beautiful 2025 Drama
As with airing drama #LegendoftheMagnate, #FlourishedPeony had a warm, rich, ‘realist’ outdoor beauty I loved; but (like @tinacmml.bsky.social!) I give 1st place to #MoonlitReunion, for it’s unique ‘fantasy impressionist’ aesthetic 😻
#EYDC2025
As with airing drama #LegendoftheMagnate, #FlourishedPeony had a warm, rich, ‘realist’ outdoor beauty I loved; but (like @tinacmml.bsky.social!) I give 1st place to #MoonlitReunion, for it’s unique ‘fantasy impressionist’ aesthetic 😻
#EYDC2025
I know most people will vote for #TheFirstFrost, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t passionately advocate for #TheGlory 🔥
It’s a wild & melodramatic tale of revenge - with subtle GL elements - which also doubles as a profound love story between a mother & her daughter
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
It’s a wild & melodramatic tale of revenge - with subtle GL elements - which also doubles as a profound love story between a mother & her daughter
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
December 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I know most people will vote for #TheFirstFrost, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t passionately advocate for #TheGlory 🔥
It’s a wild & melodramatic tale of revenge - with subtle GL elements - which also doubles as a profound love story between a mother & her daughter
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
It’s a wild & melodramatic tale of revenge - with subtle GL elements - which also doubles as a profound love story between a mother & her daughter
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
Without giving away any major spoilers, it’s not the first time Chang Yu’er has been a knight in shining armour, swooping in to save Gu Pingyuan
She’s such a scene stealer!
#LegendoftheMagnate #cdrama
She’s such a scene stealer!
#LegendoftheMagnate #cdrama
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Without giving away any major spoilers, it’s not the first time Chang Yu’er has been a knight in shining armour, swooping in to save Gu Pingyuan
She’s such a scene stealer!
#LegendoftheMagnate #cdrama
She’s such a scene stealer!
#LegendoftheMagnate #cdrama
#TheBlossomingLove was a fun ride! - I enjoyed the pairing of Vin Zhang & Sun Zhenni in this, so it gets my vote
The concept in #ADreamWithinADream is fascinating, but I wasn’t (at the time) in the mood for its ironic approach, so didn’t finish it - but I will try it again 👍
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
The concept in #ADreamWithinADream is fascinating, but I wasn’t (at the time) in the mood for its ironic approach, so didn’t finish it - but I will try it again 👍
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
December 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#TheBlossomingLove was a fun ride! - I enjoyed the pairing of Vin Zhang & Sun Zhenni in this, so it gets my vote
The concept in #ADreamWithinADream is fascinating, but I wasn’t (at the time) in the mood for its ironic approach, so didn’t finish it - but I will try it again 👍
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
The concept in #ADreamWithinADream is fascinating, but I wasn’t (at the time) in the mood for its ironic approach, so didn’t finish it - but I will try it again 👍
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
@tinacmml.bsky.social has already shared some of these beautiful winter ❄️ scenes from #LegendoftheMagnate - it’s a visually rich drama, which constantly offers something for the eyes, alongside its compelling human stories & political/business intrigue
#cdrama
#cdrama
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
@tinacmml.bsky.social has already shared some of these beautiful winter ❄️ scenes from #LegendoftheMagnate - it’s a visually rich drama, which constantly offers something for the eyes, alongside its compelling human stories & political/business intrigue
#cdrama
#cdrama
I’m glad #PrisonerofBeauty is *way* ahead in the vote, because it means I can vote for #LoveoftheDivineTree without upsetting friends! 🫣☺️
I loved both dramas equally, but #LoveoftheDivineTree spoke to my fantasy interest at the time - both Deng Wei & Julia Xiang were superb
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
I loved both dramas equally, but #LoveoftheDivineTree spoke to my fantasy interest at the time - both Deng Wei & Julia Xiang were superb
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
December 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I’m glad #PrisonerofBeauty is *way* ahead in the vote, because it means I can vote for #LoveoftheDivineTree without upsetting friends! 🫣☺️
I loved both dramas equally, but #LoveoftheDivineTree spoke to my fantasy interest at the time - both Deng Wei & Julia Xiang were superb
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
I loved both dramas equally, but #LoveoftheDivineTree spoke to my fantasy interest at the time - both Deng Wei & Julia Xiang were superb
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
Day 3: Favourite Actor Discovered in 2025
This is more straightforward than yesterday! - Although I was vaguely aware of Cheng Lei (Ryan Cheng) from previous dramas, he really announced himself this year, with strong roles in #ShadowLove & #LegendoftheFemaleGeneral
#EYDC2025
This is more straightforward than yesterday! - Although I was vaguely aware of Cheng Lei (Ryan Cheng) from previous dramas, he really announced himself this year, with strong roles in #ShadowLove & #LegendoftheFemaleGeneral
#EYDC2025
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Day 3: Favourite Actor Discovered in 2025
This is more straightforward than yesterday! - Although I was vaguely aware of Cheng Lei (Ryan Cheng) from previous dramas, he really announced himself this year, with strong roles in #ShadowLove & #LegendoftheFemaleGeneral
#EYDC2025
This is more straightforward than yesterday! - Although I was vaguely aware of Cheng Lei (Ryan Cheng) from previous dramas, he really announced himself this year, with strong roles in #ShadowLove & #LegendoftheFemaleGeneral
#EYDC2025
Day 2: Favourite New Discovered Actress
I can’t pick only 1 - Sun Zhenni was refreshingly feisty in #TheBlossomingLove; Song Zuer’s character in #ThePrisonerofBeauty was memorable; I loved Zhao Qing’s roles in #LesBelles & #TheImmortalAscension; & Chen Duling was on fire in #TheGlory
#EYDC2025
I can’t pick only 1 - Sun Zhenni was refreshingly feisty in #TheBlossomingLove; Song Zuer’s character in #ThePrisonerofBeauty was memorable; I loved Zhao Qing’s roles in #LesBelles & #TheImmortalAscension; & Chen Duling was on fire in #TheGlory
#EYDC2025
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Day 2: Favourite New Discovered Actress
I can’t pick only 1 - Sun Zhenni was refreshingly feisty in #TheBlossomingLove; Song Zuer’s character in #ThePrisonerofBeauty was memorable; I loved Zhao Qing’s roles in #LesBelles & #TheImmortalAscension; & Chen Duling was on fire in #TheGlory
#EYDC2025
I can’t pick only 1 - Sun Zhenni was refreshingly feisty in #TheBlossomingLove; Song Zuer’s character in #ThePrisonerofBeauty was memorable; I loved Zhao Qing’s roles in #LesBelles & #TheImmortalAscension; & Chen Duling was on fire in #TheGlory
#EYDC2025
I haven’t finished #BloodRiver yet, but I can totally see why wuxia fans love it
However, for xianxia fans there’s something truly unique & refreshing about #Feud, the way it sets up expectations & then subverts them! - so #Feud has my vote ☺️
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
However, for xianxia fans there’s something truly unique & refreshing about #Feud, the way it sets up expectations & then subverts them! - so #Feud has my vote ☺️
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I haven’t finished #BloodRiver yet, but I can totally see why wuxia fans love it
However, for xianxia fans there’s something truly unique & refreshing about #Feud, the way it sets up expectations & then subverts them! - so #Feud has my vote ☺️
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
However, for xianxia fans there’s something truly unique & refreshing about #Feud, the way it sets up expectations & then subverts them! - so #Feud has my vote ☺️
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
There’s only a single letter difference, so it’s easy to confuse - but you mean Yang *MI* (rather than Yang ZI) 🙂
December 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
There’s only a single letter difference, so it’s easy to confuse - but you mean Yang *MI* (rather than Yang ZI) 🙂
It feels unfair to vote when I’ve only seen one of these dramas, but #FatedHearts was such a wild & compelling story that it would take a really strong drama to beat it
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It feels unfair to vote when I’ve only seen one of these dramas, but #FatedHearts was such a wild & compelling story that it would take a really strong drama to beat it
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
#CdramaCup2025 #cdrama
