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- StarsGong YooKim Go-eunLee Dong-wookIn his quest for a bride to break his immortal curse, Dokkaebi, a 939-year-old guardian of souls, meets a grim reaper and a sprightly student with a tragic past.
- StarsLee Joon-giIUKang Ha-neulHa-jin travels 1000 years back in time and lands in the era of Goryeo Dynasty as a young girl named Hae-soo. She, now trapped in another person's body, becomes involved in a power struggle against various vicious contenders to the throne.
- StarsJang Dong-yoonKim So-hyunKang Tae-ohDuring the Joseon period, a man named Jeon Nok-du disguises himself as a woman to escape into a village of widows. There, he meets Dong Dong-ju, a kisaeng trainee who is more fond of crafts than singing or dancing.
- StarsYoo Seung-hoKim So-hyunShin Hyun-sooSet in the 18th-century Joseon, it tells the story of Crown Prince Lee Sun and his fight against a powerful and wealthy organization Pyunsoo hwe, who controls the country behind the scenes. He becomes a hope for the people who suffer from lack of water due to the greed of Pyunsoo hwe, who tried to privatize the nation's water supply. With the help of the woman he loves, Ga-eun, Lee Sun overcomes adversity and grow as a just ruler.
- StarsPark Bo-gumKim Yoo-jungKwak Dong-yeonThe unlikely love story between a crown prince and his eunuch.
- StarsDo Kyung-sooNam Ji-hyunJo Sung-haUpon losing his memory, a crown prince encounters a commoner's life and experiences unforgettable love as the husband to Joseon's oldest bachelorette.
- StarsJang Dong-gunKim Ok-binYoon Sa-bong"Arthdal Chronicles" depicts the birth of civilization and nations in ancient times. It is a story of mythical heroes--their struggle, unity, and love of people living in a virtual land called Arth.
- StarsYeo Jin-gooLee Se-yeongKim Sang-kyungThe story takes place in Joseon period, when power struggles surrounding the throne had reached extreme levels. In order to escape those who plan to assassinate him, the King puts a clown, who looks exactly like him, on the throne.
- StarsLee Byung-hunKim Tae-riYoo Yeon-seokA young boy who ends up in the U.S. after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.
- StarsJu Ji-hoonBae DoonaKim SungkyuWhile strange rumors about their ill King grip a kingdom, the crown prince becomes their only hope against a mysterious plague overtaking the land.
- StarsYoo Ah-inLim Soo-jungGo Kyung-pyoWriters that lived under Japanese rule in the 1930s are reincarnated into a bestselling writer who is in a slump, a mysterious ghostwriter, and a devoted fan of the bestselling writer.
- StarsShin Se-KyungCha Eun-wooLee Ji-hoonSet in 19th-century Korea, a female historian faces gender discrimination but perseveres. She gets entangled with Prince Lee Rim, blurring lines between duty and personal involvement.
- StarsJang Keun-sukYeo Jin-gooJun Kwang-ryulDae-Gil and King Yeongjo enter a match. Dae-Gil bets his life and King Yeongjo bets the entire Kingdom of Joseon on the outcome.
- StarsLee Min-hoKim Hee-seonYoon Kyun-SangWhen the queen-to-be of medieval Korea is badly wounded, Captain Choi Young uses a wormhole to "heaven," which is actually 21st-century South Korea, to bring back the spoiled Dr. Yoo Eun-Soo who becomes a pawn in a game of human chess.
- StarsLu BaiKai XuShane XiaoA hilarious and sweet Xianxia romance set in Ancient China, Lu Zhao Yao went through life living ostentatiously in every way possible. She lived her entire demon life in a loud and brazen manner, reigning over legions of demons, and yet, just before she was about to retrieve the sword of the ancient demon king and rightfully claim her spot on the throne.
- StarsZhan XiaoYibo WangZhuocheng WangTwo talented disciples from respected clans meet during their youth and form a close affinity, only to be separated by dire circumstances. Sixteen years later, can they unravel the tragedy of the past to solve the mysteries of the present?
- StarsZhaolin XingJie LiangRuichang WangWhen two sides of the same woman fall in love with two different princes, can either find true love?
- StarsChang ChenNi NiDongxue LiAfter falling into sleep for thousands of years, the God of Warrior Jiu Chen was awakened by a Goddess named Ling Xi. Doubting Ling Xi's identity, Jiu Chen kept her as his maid. The two began to grow affections for each other after spending time together. Ling Xi was found to be born cursed with an ominous spirit, which may undo the spell of the Ghost Lord. This curse caused great difficulties to Jiu Chen and Ling Xi's relationship. With Jiu Chen's help, Ling Xi gained her new life as the Princess of Shanling Tribe. After all the hardships, when the two were about to harvest love, the Ghost Lord undid the spell and became free again. The world was plagued and people of all tribes suffered greatly. To ensure the peace of the world, Jiu Chen jumped into Fulingyuan to lock up all the demons.
- StarsMi YangMark You-Ting ChaoWeiguang GaoTwo deities Ye Hua and Bai Qian meet and fall in love. Their love story transcends time and has become a legend.
- CreatorXian DianStarsZi YangAllen DengYunxi LuoHidden away by her mother, the Floral Goddess, the naïve Jinmi is drawn to Xufeng, the Heavenly Emperor's son. Yet forces conspire against them.
- StarsYi ChengCrystal YuanXueyi LiuAccording to legends, the god of war saved the heavens in a deadly battle against the demon a thousand years ago. Both fell from the heavens and disappeared from the world.
- StarsMi YangEthan JuanKei GambitMeng Fu Yao, a woman born from a divine lotus petal. She journeys towards the heavens in search of a secret order and to reveal a conspiracy originating from the heavens. In the process, she falls in love with the crown prince.
- StarsJiaqi DaiheKeren KangBo LanXiong Xi Ruo is a young female painter who infiltrates the family home of the powerful Li family to paint a copy of a precious item. However, her escape from the Li home goes horribly wrong and she finds her fate at the mercy of Li family heir Li Hong Bin. On the verge of arrest, Li Hong Bin and Xiong Xi Ruo hatch a lie - they pretend that she is pregnant with his child. This arrangement suits Li Hong Bin fine, as a marriage with Xiong Xi Ruo will help him escape an arranged marriage with the daughter of the Song family - a union he is particularly keen to avoid. The Li family grants its consent for Li Hong Bin and Xiong Xi Ruo to get married, but it is not long before some relatives - and the plotting Song family - begin to suspect that the pregnancy is a fake. Meanwhile, as Li Hong Bin and Xiong Xi Ruo spend more time in each other's company, they begin to develop a growing fondness for one another. Could love bloom between the pair? And can they survive - or even thwart - the schemes at court?
- StarsYilun FangZhou Zi XinThe story revolves around prince and princess, who are at odds with each other but are forced to marry due to royal obligations.
- StarsLusi ZhaoYuxi DingZhou Zi XinChen Xiao Qian, an unknown screenwriter who's been single since birth, worked really hard and finally finished a grand drama of a heroine. It was planned to started filming, but stopped because the actor Han Ming Xing questioned a lot about the script. One day, she accidentally got stuck in her own script and turned into the third princess of Huayan city, a city where females dominate. The third princess past self was determined to marry Han Shuo, a crown prince of the enemy city despite being engaged to Pei Heng, a ministry of education. The little support role of Third Princess revises the whole play to survive and eventually develop her relationship between prince Han Shuo and Pei Heng.
- CreatorYu WuStarsYi DaiYan Yi YiBinbin XieA story that follows the gifted Luo Qiuchi who due to events of the past escaped deep into the mountains. After meeting female scholar Wen Renjun, he hides his identity to study at Zhuxiu Academy in order to track down his enemy.
- StarsYao ChenLinghe ZhangYizhe WangAfter returning from war, the Prince of Qi surrenders his military power to appease dissension in court and retires to apparent idleness. Meanwhile Su Ci becomes a well-known investigator but keeps her true identity and gender well hidden.
- StarsJicai GaoQianying HeDongqing HuThe domineering king of the sea meets a chivalrous lady who descended from a family of generals. A series of unexpected events ensue and she becomes his unwilling wife.
- StarsHarry SongJingyi JuYoushuo WangFu Rong, a girl who has the power to look into the future in her nightmares, tries to change it by avoiding her ill-fated relationship with the Duke. However, will destiny be so easily dissuaded?
- StarsLu BaiLeon Lai YiZiLu ZhaiThe story takes place at the end of the Tang Dynasty. Li Jing Liu is a business tycoon, while Long Ao Yi is the leader of Longzhu Sect. When a mysterious burglary shakes the city, the city's two overlords are pitted against each other. On the one side, there is mob boss Long Aoyi (Bai Lu). She represents the Lower Jiuliu, the lower class consisting of entertainers, seamstresses, candy sellers, , matchmakers, thieves, burglars, and prostitutes.. On the other side, there is silk tycoon Li Qingliu (Lai Yi), the calculating leader of the Upper Jiuliu and the social elites. The two must push aside their prejudices as they go from fighting for the city to working with each other. From the alleys of Chengdu to foreign locales to the royal court of the Tang Dynasty, the two fight with each other and then together in both jianghu and the business world.
- StarsJialun RenSongyun TanHong LuTwo detectives have to find stolen government funds.
- StarsYecheng ZhengYixuan HuLin YangAn unfavored princess suffering from insomnia and a stone-faced general on a mission to trace the cause of his brother's death were fated to meet thus igniting a sweet and heart-wrenching romance. The 9th princess Chu Yue has developed a long-standing history of insomnia due to an accident in her childhood. Chu Yue and her younger brother have lived their lives depending on each other. Under the wrong circumstances, she becomes the bride of the famous general Xue Yao. After learning about the suspicious events surrounding the death of Xue Yao's older brother, the two join hands to investigate the case.
- CreatorBixia GuowangStarsKai XuYuanbing ZhuSandrine PinnaAs the nine continents face a crisis, a young disciple joins the Spirit Blade sect and comes under the tutelage of a temperamental sage.
- CreatorLouis ChaStarsMichelle ChenXiao ChenMingna YangThe story revolves around the protagonist Yang Guo and his lover XiaoLongNü in their adventures in the jianghu, which disapproves of the taboo love between master and apprentice.
- StarsLee Joon-giLee Soo-hyukKim So-eunSet in an alternate Joseon dynasty, Jo Yang-sun (Lee Yu Bi) is the daughter of a nobleman whose family loses everything when her father is framed for treason. To make ends meet, Yang-sun begins cross-dressing as a male bookseller, and meets the handsome and mysterious scholar Kim Sung-yeol (Lee Joon Ki), who works at the Hongmungwan. Sung-yeol is a vampire, and he continues to be haunted by the long-ago death of his first love Lee Myung-hee, especially when he meets Myung-hee's present-day doppelgänger Choi Hye-ryung (Kim So Eun), an aloof nobleman's daughter. Meanwhile, the evil vampire Gwi (Lee Soo Hyuk) resides in the royal palace and uses his powers and political machinations to prevent the Crown Prince Lee Yoon (Shim Chang-Min) from ascending the throne.
- StarsSophie ZhangAarif LeeChao JingRong Le, a princess of the royal family of the Xiqi Kingdom who wakes up one day to find that she has lost her memory. She is ordered to marry Zong Zheng Wu You, seventh prince of the neighboring Beilin Kingdom, though her husband-to-be refuses to let her inside his manor. Unable to return home, Rong Le settles down in Beilin and opens a teahouse under the alias of Manyao. It is rumored that the Qin family has misplaced an extraordinary tome that will supposedly usher in a time of prosperity for all the kingdoms, and Manyao embarks on a journey to find the book. Manyao and Wu You meet and fall in love without realizing each other's true identity, though they are forced to separate when Rong Le's brother Rong Qi orders her to marry the powerful General Fu Chou.
- StarsShin Hye-sunKim Jung-hyunSeol In-ahWhen a modern day chef gets trapped in the body of a queen in the Joseon era, chaos ensues.
- StarsJo Sung-haKim Hee-wonJung Hye-youngHuman/were-fox half-breed Choi Kang Chi discovers the truth about his origins and searches for the mystical Gu Family Book, which holds the secret to becoming fully human.
- StarsWallace HuoYan TangMi GongJin Yuan Bao, a handsome and rich young master is forced to get married to a girl he doesn't even know. The bride runs away before the night of the wedding, instead, the witty Yu Qi Ling becomes the fake bride because of a hidden reason.
- StarsJi QiXiaoming HuangJoe Chen"Cruel Romance" adapted from Yi Nian's novel "Jin Xiu Yuan", the drama tells a romantic adventure story between Zhen Zuo, a overbearing and affectionate man, and Jinxiu Rong, a strong and kind woman.
- StarsZiyi ZhangYiwei ZhouKe ShiIntense power play between the royals as they all fight for a better kingdom for everyone.
- StarsCe WangWallace ChungAngelababyClever strategist Bai Ping Ting and prince-general Chu Bei Jie of rival kingdoms find themselves torn between loyalty to the country and their passionate love for each other.
- StarsKim So-hyunNa In-wooKim Hee-jungThe story of Princess Pyeonggang who was born as a princess but raised to be a soldier for Goguryeo. She dreams to be the first female Taewang of Gorguryeo but is confused about the new feelings experienced after meeting On Dal.
- CreatorCaishen NingStarsYitian HuYunlong ZhangYan XiaoSet in the mid-1920s. A resourceful young police officer named Qiao Chu Sheng and a genius, Lu Yao and a reporter, Bai You Ning form a small detective squad that specializes in solving strange and unsettling murder mysteries.
- StarsZanilia ZhaoShuzhen ZhaoShaofeng FengAn unfavoured child of a rich family, Ming Lan studies and works hard, and falls in love with the son of a high official. Through cunning schemes, they both rise in position and work to obtain justice from those that have wronged them.
- StarsSongyun TanWallace ChungKai WangThe story of Shiyi, born a concubine's daughter. She believed that women should be free to pursue a life outside of home and hoped to someday use her embroidery skills to secure her freedom. But destiny had something else in store for her.
- StarsBruce CrosseyYitong LiKai XuChu Mo's life takes a radical turn when he falls in love with Fu Rou, the daughter of a merchant family. Wanting to woo Fu Rou, Chu Mo follows in his father's footsteps and plans a campaign against pirates acting off the coast of China.
- CreatorHudie LanStarsCheng XiaoArthur ChenSheng-hao WenIn the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era, young Lu Ping escapes the wicked forces of Shanhai Tower and discovers his spiritual identity in a moment of enlightenment - or rather, his spiritual identities, as he becomes aware of six distinct souls revolving through his being. When Lu later begins to train and grow under his teacher's masterful guidance, he meets eternal brethren and earns the affection of the young miss Qin along the way. All is going well until a vision reveals his relationship to an unresolved crime in the martial arts world of a decade earlier.
- StarsJung Il-wooKwon YuriShin Hyun-sooBossam was a custom in Joseon period, in which a bachelor, who missed marriage secretly wrapped up a widow in a blanket at night and made her his wife. This custom changes the fate of Ba Woo when he kidnaps a princess by mistake.
- CreatorLing XingStarsDongyu ZhouKai XuJenny ZhangWhen commoners encounter difficulties, they will pray to Gods - but what happens when Gods meet obstacles? Here is the story of the deep love and hardship between one of the four true Gods Bai Jue and Shang Gu.
- StarsShu BaiChengyu HanJessica Hester HsuanThe story follows Xiao Yi Qing, the master of Listening Snow Tower and his lover Shu Jing Rong, the Blood Demon's daughter as they fight together against the evil Bai Yue sect and try to bring peace in the pugilistic world.
- StarsDilraba DilmuratLei WuYuning LiuOn her quest for revenge against her uncle and current emperor, Li Changge, a discounted princess of the Tang Dynasty with military expertise, comes across Ashile Sun, a general and Tegin of an opposing army.
- StarsXiaotong SuZiqi WangTingdong YangSet in the middle and late Tang Dynasty. Chu Chu, a young girl from coroner family in southwest mountainous area, comes alone to the capital to chase her dream of becoming a professional coroner. Prince An (Xiao Jingyu), a competent detective, accepts her as a coroner partner for mysterious cases investigation. Chu Chu, Prince, and their friends break the balance of multiple forces in the capital, figure out the truth of a blockbuster case which continued for 18 years step by step. Chu Chu and Prince get married at last.
- StarsDarren ChenYifei WangYishang ZhangA story that follows an upright goddess and a constable with a cold exterior who join hands to solve crime and find love along the way. During the Song Dynasty, Bao Longtu who governs Kaifeng has become known as the new 'Bao Qingtian'. Duanmu Cui descends to the mortal realm and establishes her own sect with the intent to vanquish demonic forces who seek to harm humans. The 4th rank imperial guard Zhan Zhao receives orders to help Duanmu Cui, thus beginning their journey against ghosts in the pugilistic world.
- StarsJinmai ZhaoLin YiYusi ChenLiving with her father in the Fire Tribe village next to the Earth Fire mountains, Linglong gets ripped out of her idyllic life when trying to uncover the truth about her mother's past.
- StarsRiying HuangZheng LuoStory of a new magistrate and owner of a boat restaurant. Each harboring their own intentions, they begin to get close to each other unknowingly.
- StarsKim Yoo-jungAhn Hyo-seopGong MyoungHong Chun Gi is a female painter with magical painting talent. She is picked as the first female painter. One day she meets Ha Ram whose curse has some magical connection with her talent.
- CreatorXing XiStarsXiaoran PengFangtong ChenLong JiangAs the daughter of the former crown prince, Chu Jiu Ling's (Peng Xiao Ran) wedding day should have been a beautiful dream come true. But the dream soon turned into a nightmare after learning that her uncle, the current emperor, was responsible for her father's death. Determined to have her revenge, Jiu Ling begins to set her plans into motion but is thwarted by her husband, the loyal imperial guard, Lu Yun Qi (Du Ya Fei). Escaping near-death at the hands of her husband, Jiu Ling flees her old life, never to return again. On the brink of death, Jiu Ling is rescued by the skilled physician, Zhang Qing Shan. With his help and tutelage, Jiu Ling begins a new life as a physician, practicing under the name Jun Jiu Ling. Working alongside the Fang family, who took her in after her escape from the imperial city, Jiu Ling helps to unravel the schemes of the emperor that would see their family ruined. Still determined to avenge her father's death, Jiu Ling returns to the city she once called home. Integrating with the royal families who seek her medical expertise, Jiu Ling works hard to expose the corruption that plagues the political court while simultaneously winning the hearts of the people. As she does so, she finds her path often crossing with three powerful men: the son of a duke, Chen Zhu Zan (Jin Han); the nobleman, Ning Yun Zhao (Wang You Shuo); and her ex-husband, Lu Yun Qi. Just as her quest for justice takes her down an unexpected road, Jiu Ling finds her heart pulling her in three very different and unexpected directions. Will she be able to find the path she's destined to take when so many obstacles now stand in her way?
- CreatorLee So-YoungStarsPark Eun-binKim Ro-WoonNam Yoon-SuThe story is set during the Joseon Dynasty when twins were considered an ominous sign. When the Crown Princess Consort gives birth to twins, an order is sent to kill the daughter. To save her, she is secretly sent out of the palace.
- StarsTaecyeonKim Hye-yoonJung Soon-wonSet in Joseon dynasty, it tells the story of a young gourmet who unintentionally becomes a royal inspector and a divorced woman who rushes to find happiness, as they team up to investigate and defeat corrupt politicians.
- StarsWilliam ChanMi YangKaicheng XuAttempting to obtain luminous pearls to pay the tax, young Haishi loses her father. Taken in and tutored by Fang Jianming, she serves in the imperial court as a man, but loyalties and unrest interfere with their chance to be together.
- CreatorCang YueStarsRuiyang SunYi DaiYifeng LiFinding themselves on opposite sides of a war between realms, two smitten deities must overcome time, distance and the wrath of the gods to be together.
- CreatorFeng Huo Xi Zhu HouStarsRuoyun ZhangTian'ai ZhangTianyang ZhangXu Xiao (Hu Jun) has risen to become the King of Northern Liang at a time of great upheaval in China. Steppe kingdoms have risen with deadly intent, and rebellious uprisings threaten to destabilize the realm in the south. Against all odds, Xu Xiao has managed to defeat them all. Meanwhile, his unconventional, free-spirited son and heir Xu Feng Nian (Zhang Ruo Yun) has spent years on the road, honing his horse skills and fighting prowess. Along the way, he meets the double sword-wielding martial arts expert Nan Gong Pu She (Zhang Tian Ai), a woman who becomes his confidante. Also joining the royal household is a woman named Jiang Ni (Li Geng Xi). At age 12, she joined the court of the Northern Liang. However, she is actually the princess of a rival kingdom, and could be harboring deep sentiments of revenge. When Xu Feng Nian has to take to the throne, some at court worry that he will not be able to follow in the footsteps of his father. But things come to a head when the party has to travel to another province to fight a decisive campaign, the outcome of which could determine the very future of the realm.