Gorgeous Historical Dramas
A blend of history, melancholy and politics...
Videos:
- The beauty of historical C-dramas
- The fine male leads (more & more & more) and female leads of historical C-dramas
- Hengdian 101
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1. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
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2. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
A true classic among classics. This got to be the most impactful historical drama I've ever watched. The political schemes are so profound and riveting. The ML is such an intelligent and calculating but also extremely selfless character, who prioritises the good of his family and country over blind revenge. There's also a bittersweet bromance between the ML and SML, Hu Ge and Wang Kai are both very classy actors that are a joy to watch. Plus, you'll get to see Leo Wu as a cute and feisty child.
*Beware if you're new to historical C-dramas as this can get a bit dark and heavy, but it's truly an eye-opening experience! -
4. The Red Sleeve
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
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5. Legend of Zang Hai
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
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6. Mysterious Lotus Casebook
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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7. The Story of Ming Lan
Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
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8. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes
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9. A Journey to Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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10. Ashes of Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 63 episodes
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11. A Dream of Splendor
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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12. Eternal Love
Chinese Drama - 2017, 58 episodes
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13. Guardians of the Dafeng
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
This is a truly refreshing watch with hilarious, well-developed characters and a witty script. Dylan Wang perfectly embodies the role of the righteous yet dubious, loyal yet shifty Xu Qi An, which I think is his best performance to date. Xu Qi An's relationship with Lord Wei showcases a heartwarming father-son bond. I have a soft spot for the Guardians, especially Yang Yan, who's incredibly sassy. I also love how the modern references are so blatantly obvious and the mystery unfolds layer by layer in such a satisfying manner.
"You're paid as a court official. You live off the people's resources. You can easily oppress the common people but you can't fool the heavens." Xu Qi An
"Mastering the preferences of your superior is a fundamental skill of every worker." Xu Qi An
Dylan Wang is so good at rapping theme song!
Writer of the novel behind 'Guardians of the Dafeng' on how he crafted Xu Qi An
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14. Legend of the Female General
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
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16. Lost You Forever Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2024, 23 episodes
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17. Love Between Fairy and Devil
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
Dangerous Party Performance (Practice ver.)
Dylan dances to Esther's Swalla
Sweet BTS [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Gorgeous Photoshoot [1] [2] [3]
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18. My Journey to You
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
This showcases the most exquisite and surreal cinematography I've seen in historical dramas. Everything has a rhythm to it, like poetry in motion, from the seamless transitions between the fast-paced action and slow-motion sequences to the chillingly calm close-ups of the characters' expressions. I love the intrigues and machinations, and each character really stands out. But Lu Yu Xiao's portrayal of the female spy is simply breathtaking. Behind the innocent face and soft voice, she hides a terrifyingly calculative, resolute and ruthless side.
SML & FL of Love Between Fairy & Devil reunion
Amazing suspense [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
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19. New Life Begins
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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20. One and Only
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
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21. Story of Kunning Palace
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
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22. The Blood of Youth
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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24. The Long Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
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25. Who Rules the World
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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26. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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28. Are You the One
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Every scene in this drama looks like a painting, so gorgeous and serene. It reminded me of the aesthetics in A Dream of Splendor. Wang Chu Ran and Zhang Wan Yi are the dream team, they're so badass while still bickering like an old married couple.
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29. As Long as We Both Shall Live
Japanese Movie - 2023
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31. Blossoms in Adversity
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
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33. Dong Yi
Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes
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34. Eternal Love of Dream
Chinese Drama - 2020, 56 episodes
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35. Joy of Life
Chinese Drama - 2019, 46 episodes
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36. Love and Redemption
Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes
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37. Love in Pavilion
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
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38. Love of the Divine Tree
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
OMG I need to stop watching shorts...
Trailer [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Gorgeous, ice prince [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36]
For a lifetime (spoilers) [1]
BTS [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]
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39. Moonlight Mystique
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
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40. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
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41. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
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42. Nirvana in Fire Season 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin
Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes
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43. Novoland: Pearl Eclipse
Chinese Drama - 2021, 48 episodes
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44. Perfect Match
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
I love all of the couples so much, even if I'm usually not into multi-couple dramas! It's so refreshing to see each couple having an engaging plotline. I also can't believe Wang Xing Yue and Liang Yong Qi actually became brother-in-laws after The Double, I guess yesterday's enemies can be today's friends.
The brothers-in-law and their wifies are so fine [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Swoon-worthy third couple in promo [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] | BTS [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] | drama [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Gorgeous fourth couple [1] [2] [3]
Cute youngest couple [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
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45. Story of Yanxi Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
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46. The Immortal Ascension
Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes
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47. The Journey of Flower
Chinese Drama - 2015, 58 episodes
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48. The Prisoner of Beauty
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
I'm so invested in this couple [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]
Wei Shao & his F4 generals [1] [2] [3] [4]
The Qiao's fine son-in-laws [1] [2]
Xiao Qiao being a strategic queen
BTS [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]
Promo [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]
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49. The Starry Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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50. Battle of Changsha
Chinese Drama - 2014, 32 episodes
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52. Douluo Continent
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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53. Empress Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
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54. Flourished Peony
Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes
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55. Good Bye, My Princess
Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes
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56. Gyeongseong Creature
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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57. Legend of Lu Zhen
Chinese Drama - 2013, 59 episodes
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59. Love in the Moonlight
Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes
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60. Love You Seven Times
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
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61. Moon Embracing the Sun
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
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62. Mr. Queen
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
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63. Rookie Agent Rouge
Chinese Drama - 2016, 45 episodes
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64. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung
Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
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65. Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
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66. The Bridal Mask
Korean Drama - 2012, 28 episodes
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67. The Imperial Coroner
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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68. The King's Affection
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
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69. The Legend of Anle
Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes
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70. The Princess Royal
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
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72. The Princess's Man
Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
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73. The Princess Wei Young
Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
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74. The Rise of Ning
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
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76. Under the Power
Chinese Drama - 2019, 55 episodes
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77. Warm on a Cold Night
Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes
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78. Wonderland of Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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79. Word of Honor
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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80. A Moment but Forever
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
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81. Ancient Love Poetry
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
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82. Arsenal Military Academy
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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83. Back from the Brink
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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84. Fake Princess
Chinese Drama - 2020, 27 episodes
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85. Feud
Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes
Cute Bai Jiu Si looking for his wife [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
BTS [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18]
Promo [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34]
Hello Saturday [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
Divorce in Ghana (在加纳共和国离婚) - Bai Lu & Joseph Zeng's duet (this song fits their characters so well)
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86. In a Class of Her Own
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
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88. Immortal Samsara: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 21 episodes
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89. In Blossom
Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
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91. Legend of Yun Xi
Chinese Drama - 2018, 48 episodes
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92. Princess Agents
Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes
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93. Princess Silver
Chinese Drama - 2019, 58 episodes
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94. The Autumn Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes
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95. The Blue Whisper: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes
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96. The Blue Whisper: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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97. The Empress of China
Chinese Drama - 2014, 96 episodes
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98. The Legend of Zu
Chinese Drama - 2015, 56 episodes
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100. The Romance of Tiger and Rose
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes