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Guardians of the Dafeng

Dargom Bes — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:08:13 +0000

The modern office worker Yang Ling unexpectedly enters the fantasy-filled Da Feng Dynasty and takes on a new identity as Xu Qi An, a night watchman known as a "copper gong," responsible for supervising officials and solving cases for the people of Da Feng. Using his modern knowledge, scientific understanding, and reasoning skills, he successfully cracks one bizarre case after another, earning the title of Da Feng’s top investigator.

In this world filled with monsters, magic, complex human relationships, and hidden dangers, he and his like-minded companions bravely face challenges, willing to sacrifice themselves to fight against the dark forces within the court. Together, they speak up for justice and the people, united in protecting the peace and stability of Da Feng.

(Source: Chinese = Baidu || Translation = MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the web novel "Da Feng Da Geng Ren" (大奉打更人) by Mai Bao Xiao Lang Jun (卖报小郎君).

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Fangs of Fortune

Mak — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:43:04 +0000

During the Zhenyuan era, due to the accidental death of the Bai Ze goddess, who governed the realms of humans and demons, the Bai Ze Order goes missing, leading to rampant demon beasts causing chaos and numerous bloody murders in the human world. At this time, the leader of all demons, "Zhu Yan," disguised as Zhao Yuan Zhou, volunteers to "surrender" and proposes to help the imperial court form a demon-hunting bureau to quell the chaos.

Wen Xiao, wary and suspicious of Zhao Yuan Zhou, joins the demon-hunting bureau along with her childhood friend and consul of the bureau, Zhuo Yi Chen, who is adept in both detective work and swordsmanship; the cool and detached archer Pei Si Jing, formerly of the martial camp; and the young, talented, but timid doctor Bai Jiu. Together, they form a demon-hunting team, confronting the demon beasts recorded in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas."

As they solve cases, they gradually uncover the brutal truth behind the malicious acts of the demon beasts. Faced with a great responsibility and the loss of loved ones to dust, can the indestructible friendship of the demon-hunting team and the love between the top demon beast and the goddess break through this dilemma?

(Source: iQIYI)

~~ Adapted from the classic text and the mythology and geography collection "Classic of Mountains and Seas" (山海经).

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Snowy Night Timeless Love

Dargom Bes — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:36:43 +0000

Unrestrained swordsman Huo Zhan Bai seeks medicine for a friend’s child and encounters pharmacist Xue Zi Yue. Over eight years of daily interaction, they progress from having their own convictions to a deepening understanding, mutual redemption, and a promise to meet under a plum tree the following year.

However, due to the responsibilities they bear, they find it difficult to express their love, leaving behind a regret of eternal separation. Amidst the joyous toasts in the snowy night and a farewell across a thousand miles, a poignant and unforgettable missed opportunity unfolds—a love destined to be unable to endure, depicting a tale of redemption and letting go in a life-and-death romance.

(Source: iQIYI)

~~ Adapted from the novel "Seven Nights Snow" (七夜雪) by Cang Yue (沧月).

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Sweet Home Season 3

Liu — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:07:21 +0000

The never-ending monsterization crisis. Hyeon Su, consumed by monsters, tries to regain his human self. Nam Sang Won, who entered Pyeon Sang Uk’s body, visits the survivors’ stadium with a group of people to achieve his goal. And unlike the previous rules, they put forward an unconventional condition to provide convenience to those with symptoms. Stadiums are no longer safe spaces, and people are confused. Meanwhile, Eun Hyeok, who was reborn from the cocoon, appears in a new form… Season 3, which will mark the finale of the desperate struggle of those who are faced with a choice between the border between monsters and humans.

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The Double

Liu — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:57:58 +0000

It tells the story of Xue Fang Fei, the daughter of a well-off county magistrate who lost everything after a major upheaval. Saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, she took on the identity of Jiang Li and returned to the capital.

With the help of Duke Xiao Heng and others, she overcame numerous hardships, tirelessly fought against injustice, rescued her father, who had been wrongly imprisoned, assisted Xiao Heng in upholding justice, and protected the common people.

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My Wife’s Double Life

Dargom Bes — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:14:19 +0000

The legendary thief marries into the Xu family, thus starting a battle of wits and will with a stone-faced inspector. Caught in a cat-and-mouse game, the two natural enemies learn to become husband and wife.

The real identity of the "willow thief" is Liu Rong. Thirteen years ago, she was rescued by Lord Su from the great floods in the South. In order to repay him, Liu Rong pretends to be his daughter, Su Jin Zhen, and marries Xu Mu Chen. Under Lord Su’s instructions, she must infiltrate the Xu manor in order to find a jade pendant. From the start, neither spouse gave any thought to their sham of a marriage. On the surface, Liu Rong is a gentle and considerate wife. By night, she is a notorious bandit.

Inspector Xu Mu Chen and the thief have been caught in repeated confrontations. Without knowing that the thief he’s been trying to catch is his wife, Xu Mu Chen returns from his troublesome run-ins with the thief only to find more trouble waiting for him at home. Thereafter, the day-to-day interactions between an official and a thief lead to a sweet romance.

(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

~~ Adapted from the novel "Zei Niang Zi" (贼娘子) by Yan Nong (烟秾).

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Secretly Greatly (2013)

Dargom Bes — Fri, 24 May 2024 19:59:33 +0000

A group of spies called the 5446 Corps were trained by North Korean elite special forces since their youth, ostensibly towards the lofty goal of unifying Korea. They are ambitiously dispatched to South Korea, where each disguises himself as a fool, an aspiring singer, and a high school student. Passing boring times without receiving any orders from the North, they gradually get used to life as ordinary neighbors in a small town. Until one day, their mundane lives are turned upside down when a "secret and great" mission is suddenly assigned to them.

~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Secretly, Greatly" (은밀하게 위대하게) by HUN.

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Infernal Affairs (2002)

Liu — Sun, 19 May 2024 17:17:53 +0000

Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.

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Joy of Life Season 2

Mak — Sun, 19 May 2024 09:22:35 +0000

The drama continues from the first season of the Joy of Life trilogy, following the story of Fan Xian as he gains a stronghold in the court.

(Source: MyDramaList)

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Lady Revenger Returns from the Fire

Dargom Bes — Fri, 03 May 2024 02:46:03 +0000

Luo Ai Lian, the gentle and peaceful eldest daughter of the Luo family, lost everything overnight due to a sudden disaster and was thrown from wealth into a quagmire. After experiencing many difficulties, she finally experienced a narrow escape and became the eldest daughter of the escort agency, Shen Dan Qing, who was capable of both literary and martial arts.

She was reborn from the ashes and embarked on the thorny road of tearing apart her enemies with her hands, starting her different life. In the process of revenge, Shen Dan Qing accidentally broke into the sight of General Xu, who was looking for the lost treasure, arousing his suspicion. This made Shen Dan Qing’s road to revenge even more ups and downs and unique. In this thrilling battle of wits and courage, they helped each other and cherished each other, and a series of exciting stories happened.

(Source: wiki.d-addicts.com)

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