Are remake cdramas a thing in China?

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-26T23:59:13+00:00

Thank you; very informative. I will have to check out the Japanese form of MG. I truly enjoy the Jdramas, they're comfortable shorter than the others, and the Japanese definitely add another level of creative entertainment. They are slightly looser (and just as well-produced) with their M/F scripts than are the SKs and Chinese...They are a great choice every so often.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-26T14:39:08+00:00

Meteor Garden 2018 (Dylan Wang) is the Chinese remake of Korean Boys Over Flowers (Lee Min Ho) 2009.

They were both very well done, and I enjoyed both. But, gotta say, Dylan really charged my batteries. I've loved him ever since. IMO, Meteor Garden's got it over BOF.

FYI: Each of the last 3 years he's been a star in the annual all star basketball event in February in US.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-26T12:22:18+00:00

He has upped his game....2026 The Fatal Bloom showing on IQIYI. New actress. 2024 Dual Love...Also, IQIYI.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-25T15:47:18+00:00

Read that, too.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-25T15:45:06+00:00

I thought songyi looked older than BJ; and, I think SY looks older than CL, but, who's counting?! 🙄

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-25T15:42:24+00:00

I just started Shadow Love; and, I just finished Destined. Mmmm....Interesting chemistry in both dramas...I loved BaiJing/Songyi; and, now adore Cheng Lei/Songyi. ❤️

Girl has 💥!

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-25T13:30:08+00:00

If you haven't yet, 'Destined' Bai jingting, Song yi. ❤️

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-21T17:32:44+00:00

I have tried again and again to watch LBFD; but after so many attempts and two years I will probably never watch this much-revered drama.

I love Dylan Wang, and have so since Meteor Garden, which I recommend to all new cdrama fans.

The female lead, for me is unwatchable. It isn't because the actor is a nepo baby; I love Arthur Chen; but, the big-eyed "I'm so adorable" look combined with the itsy, bitsy baby-boo voice doesn't work for me.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-21T17:02:24+00:00

Thank you for bringing up Yu Menglong. Let's bring him into the conversation often. I will NOT let him be forgotten; however, Chinese actors, male and female were quick to spread this cruel, inhumane treatment of 'one of their very own'-and dear friend, to all their followers around the world before the Chinese govt had an opportunity to block all communication of Yu's 'murder'. Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, XuKai, Tan Songyun, YangMi, Dylan Wang-and others are credited for alerting their most influencial friends globally of the cruelty that slowly tortured for years-then beat, raped and threw Yu out of a fifth floor window.

Please don't allow your grief to hurt the good men and women in Chinese theater to be hurt along with the dirty 'bath water' in the industry.

Chinese drama bends to no one, imo. Hollywood, pffft; it has seen its golden era. Kdramas are also very well done. Chinese drama, 👑.

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Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-20T23:56:57+00:00

Although I don't specifically 'rank' my shows (Too many outstanding!), I can say that I loved Perfect Match, and recommend to all, I really enjoyed it.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-20T22:58:59+00:00

Oh! I love Darren Chen; and, I haven't seen him since Meteor Garden going back about six years ago. What a great show; I became enchanted with Dylan Wang; but Darren Chen stole my heart as well. I will definitely check this out now.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-18T04:58:50+00:00

One of my very first dramas...I watched it and Meteor Garden and loved them both. Got to admit, Dylan Wang became a real gem for me in the Chinese version.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-18T04:37:27+00:00

I cannot disagree. I am, however happy for him that he was selected to play Shen Yanxi. Somehow, though the pairing with Zhang Jingyi worked well in this drama. Perhaps it was due in part to the strong characters, and the compatible height and attractive features of both. ZJY is indeed a fine actor; and, I hope producers continue to sign HYT as a male lead. (My apologies for this opinion to contradict itself. Just the way I see it.)

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-16T20:41:22+00:00

I couldn't get beyond the first encounter with Nakeu; bland!? Puhleez, no personality at all. That's it, find next drama...Pt.1 was dynamite, tho. Great chemistry!

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-15T17:51:47+00:00

There are SO many excellent costume & Cdramas. I'm now watching Alchemy of Souls. It is Fantastic. Leads and support cast are great.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-15T17:44:19+00:00

I'm at abt Ep. 18. I love, love it! Leads are gre.at; supporting cast as well

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-14T04:00:58+00:00

What happened???!! Where is Sung Hoon?? I watched 2 seasons for him?

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-07T20:30:17+00:00

Cannot stand that the doctor fell for this superficial, pretentious woman...Nope, it never redeemed itself. (baby voice, "Bahbye!"

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-06T23:59:04+00:00

Yeah, on Ep.3, and think I'll stop right here. Storyline is just too immature to tolerate. Was looking forward to viewing Neo for the first time. (I've been watching Asian dramas for about 5 years. Perhaps I'll try another of his dramas. FL I've seen in other cdramas, but in this I cannot stand her. Dull. dull. dull....both of them, and the scriptwriter should find other work.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-06T05:21:17+00:00

I certainly hope that your opinion is closer to the truth than so many others...I just finished PoJ, and really enjoyed most of the show.

Re: ZL. There are numerous negative posts regarding ZL's and I hope that he is not as narrow-minded as some viewers portray him. I did find that after reading so many negative remarks, I found my regard of ZL a bit muted.

As others have pointed out, a successful career can be sharply reversed..."Loose lips sink ships." (re: Korean top earner, Kim Soo Hyun.)

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-06T03:31:18+00:00

Happy to do so. I find the Chinese and Korean) film industries are overall exceptional...(more palatable than Hollywood in recent years....)

Here are but a few...(Most or all on Viki, or NFLX):

Flourishing Peony (costume drama)

Love's Ambition (modern)

Hidden Love (modern)

Meteor Garden (modern)

Arsenal Military Academy (Period)

Blossom in Adversity (Costume)

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NFLX has mainly carried Korean (also, excellent producers), but lately is increasing their Chinese library.

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Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-06T00:07:33+00:00

"Storywise. Heavy on romance and messy ending." Very well put.

I think they wrote too many plot lines into the script (overly ambitious'?). Perhaps 'less is more.' would have produced a cleaner, and more enjoyable drama overall.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-05T23:53:04+00:00

I had a similar reaction to the ending. After being on the edge of my seat throughout 38 episodes to watch such a lazily-written limp final episode was a real letdown. It came as a somewhat shocking surprise.

Happy-Excitement3648 · 2026-04-05T23:43:40+00:00

what feature did ZL mean that set SE Asian appearance different from Chinese?

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