General & I is a series based on the novel “Lonesome Fragrance Waiting to be Appreciated”. The story follows the story of Bai Ping Ting, He Xia and Chu Bei Jie. Upon the assassination of his family, He Xia seeks revenge at all costs, forsaking his friendship with Ping Ting. Marrying Princess of Bai Lan … More General & I (2017) – Familiar Scenery 风景旧曾谙 : Theme Song
Jin Yong’s 3rd installment of Heaven Sword & Dragon Sabre was serialised in 1961 to 1963, 60 years ago! The 2019 series is a testament of how a good story is immortalised and will be entertaining regardless of how long time has passed. Series is fast-paced with the introduction of many sects & characters. 5th … More Heaven Sword & Dragon Sabre (2019) 倚天屠龙记 : C Drama Series Review
With the 2nd season out soon, anticipating the continued survival of the youngsters in Promised Neverland. Sharing 2 versions of Isabel’s Lullaby – Harp & Piano. Which is your favourite? Agent S’s favourite is the piano version. The earlier review on Promised Neverland S1 is in the following link promised-neverland-anime The Promised Neverland S2 is … More Isabel’s Lullaby from Promised Neverland: Theme Song
Natural sceneries at the lakes are already pristine wonders of the world. If a tint of rainbow is added to the sceneries, the already scenic wonders become exquisite diamonds to the eyes. Jiu Zhai Gou natural park offers such wonderful retreats with multiple sceneries for us to appreciate. Jiu Zhai Gou Valley is originally on … More Multi-Colour Hues at Jiu Zhai Gou Valley, China 九寨沟 : Travel Ideas
Bengawan Solo is composed by Gesang Martohartoeno in 1940, piercing into the heart of many over the decades. The original is usually played as a keroncong or kroncong orchestra, of which the traditional ensemble consists of a flute, a violin or a pair of kroncongs, a cello in pizzicato style, string bass in pizzicato style, … More Bengawan Solo : Indonesia’s Tune of Treasure
A popular folk rhyme has it that the daughter of Fu family will be the next Empress, and the court officials are busy weighing their benefits to have their hands in marriage. The series chronicles the path taken by the Fu sisters, Fu Yu Zhan and Fu Jin Zhan, whose personalities are like the sun … More Legend of Two Sisters in Chaos (2020) 浮世双娇传 : C Drama Series Review
The Legend of Miyue traces the story of Mi Yue from her early years to her ascend as the Queen Dowager Xuan of the state of Chu. In the series, she is fated with 3 men at different stages of her life – Huang Xie as her first love, Ying Si (King Huiwen of Qin … More The Legend of Miyue (2015) 羋月傳 : Theme Song
Hikaru No Go is originally a manga by Japanese duo Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata set in the early 2000. 9-year old Shi Guang, an active & mischievous little boy, accidentally finds a go chessboard and meets Go-lover spirit, Chu Ying, of whom only Shi Guang can see. The two sets out on an adventure, … More Hikaru No Go (2020) 棋魂 : C Drama Series Review
The Myth is both a movie produced in 2005 and a series produced in 2010, starring Jackie Chan and Hu Ge respectively. The story follows Yi Xiao Chuan who time-travels to the Qin Dynasty ending up as General Meng Yi who is tasked to escort a princess to marry Qin Shi Huang. He ends up … More The Myth 神话 : Theme Song
At the cross of the river, a giant Buddha is carved from the stones at the cliff ledge more than a thousand years ago. Known as Leshan Giant Buddha, it is listed as an UNESCO heritage site. Originally built to “calm” the turbulent water, the use of surrounding rocks made it safe after all for … More Carved Big Buddha in Leshan, China 乐山大佛 : Travel Ideas
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