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After Where the Mask Ends wrapped up its CCTV-8 run on November 10, a week after its Youku finale, Yan An posted a long farewell to his first male lead role.

Top 16 Chinese life dramas perfect for a cozy weekend

Editorials - Nov 6, 2026

Looking for something comforting, heartwarming, or melodramatic to watch over a lazy weekend? Here are 16 Chinese life dramas to add a sweet touch to your weekend watchlist.

Lee Se Young Stopped Trying to Understand Rashta in 'The Remarried Empress'

News - Nov 7, 2026

Lee Se Young calls Rashta "pure evil" and says she simply accepted the character instead of trying to understand her.

Wang Yi Bo secures second runner-up finish at China GT Finale in Malaysia

News - Nov 8, 2026

Wang Yibo and his co-driver in car No. 585 finished second in the GT3 AM+ class at the China GT finale in Sepang, marking his second podium finish in two days

Zhao Lu Si Turns 28: The 10 C-Dramas That Made Her a Star

Editorials - Nov 8, 2026

From a screenwriter trapped in her own script to Hidden Love's Sang Zhi, these are Zhao Lu Si's 10 best C-dramas.

'Where the Mask Ends' under fire for 'AI-Generated' watermark in broadcast footage

News - Nov 6, 2026

'Where the Mask Ends' sparks debate after an 'AI-generated' watermark and suspected editing flaws are spotted in its aired episodes, raising questions about its production quality

Suzy & Kim Tae Ri Lead Next Wave of K-Romance Fantasy as "The Remarried Empress" Tops Disney+ in 12 Countries

News - Nov 6, 2026

After "The Remarried Empress" hit No. 1 on Disney+ in 12 countries, Suzy's "Men of the Harem" and Kim Tae Ri's "Sister, This Life I Am Queen" lead the next wave of Korean romance fantasy dramas.

14 medical K-dramas to watch if you enjoyed 'Doctor X: Mafia in White'

Editorials - Nov 8, 2026

Discover or revisit 14 must-watch medical K-dramas featuring brilliant doctors, gripping medical cases, and moving stories of friendship and sacrifice

Meguro Ren's Until We Meet Again Leads Hochi Film Awards With 7 Nods

News - Nov 10, 2026

Until We Meet Again, starring Meguro Ren and Hamabe Minami, leads the 51st Hochi Film Awards nominations with seven nods, ahead of You, Like a Star and Godzilla Minus Zero.

'Perfect Crown' passes KOCCA evaluation despite historical distortion controversy

K-Drama - Nov 6, 2026

'Perfect Crown' receives a passing grade in KOCCA’s production support evaluation despite the historical distortion controversy

'When I Meet the Moon': 3 things viewers love and 2 things they hate about Lin Yi & Lu Yu Xiao's new Chinese drama

Editorials - Nov 9, 2026

Discover what viewers love and dislike about Lin Yi and Lu Yu Xiao's new Chinese drama 'When I Meet the Moon', from its sweet moments to its storytelling and performances

Song Joong Ki Named Ambassador For Korean Heritage Foundation Yeol

News - Nov 6, 2026

Song Joong Ki will help share the beauty of Korean crafts and cultural heritage with the world as Yeol's new ambassador.

Park Min Young to Take First Break in 3 Years Ahead of "Nine to Six" Premiere on Nov 25

News - Nov 6, 2026

Park Min Young says she will take a short break for the first time in three years, and opens up about aging and inner beauty in a 20th anniversary fan Q&A.