Synopsis The xianxia series follow the journey of Ji Yun He, a spiritual master who is tasked with capturing demons within the Flower Valley. She is controlled by the Valley Master via poison, and especially trained to be the main rival to the Valley Master’s son, Lin Hao Qing. Although rivals, Ji Yun He and … More Blue Whisper (2022) 驭鲛记: C-Drama Series Review
Turkey (or a big proportion of Anatolia of the ancient land) has many hidden gems and never fail to surprise with its link to ancient stories and cities. Lying on the eastern side of the country are the cities of Selcuk and Kusadasi, each with its long trail of history and beautiful remnants from the … More Entrance to ancient city Ephesus & Temple of Artemis @ Selcuk and Kusadasi : Travel Ideas
The Series The series revolves around an ambitious & hard-working manager at a 5-star hotel, Xu Hong Dou, in Beijing. Focused and disciplined, she suddenly finds her best friend from university being diagnosed with cancer and within a very short period of time passed away. Although she gets on with life, it is now blotted … More Meet Yourself (2023) 去有风的地方: C-Drama Series Review
Anita Mui’s voice is the one and only, with its deep raspy voice unique to its owner. A performer she was, and one song that tugs to your heart is the Song of Sunset, which she sang in her farewell concert before her death. In full bridal gown, in an implied sign that she is … More Song of Sunset 夕陽之歌 by Anita Mui : Song
A historical series, loosely based on Emperor Zhenzong Zhao Heng’s rule, tracing his early years as a prince to his period as the ruler of Song Dynasty. The series focuses on the Emperor’s rule of his dynasty especially challenges from the various Northern and Southern warring states and managing a cabinet filled with differing personalities … More Palace of Devotion (2021) 大宋宫词: C-Drama Series Review
When Season 1 closes on a cliff-hanger, I was flabbergasted and was reading some of the manga to see what is the ending. Season 2 follows suit with the story from the manga very closely. Lesson of Leadership at the Port amidst Containers : The members who survived the earlier “Beach Club” are separated, with … More Alice in Borderland S2 今際の国のアリス (2022) : Series Review
Myanmar, previously known as Burma, shares its border with Thailand, China and Bangladesh. Not without its controversy, the country has been plagued with military coup, civil war, poverty, claimed persecution of minority and the list goes on. BUT the country has significant travel ideas to offer. Accessing Myanmar pre pandemic is usually via Yangon, which … More Enjoying Array of Temples, Sunrises and Sunsets @ Bagan : Travel Ideas
Synopsis The story starts off with a sombre tone with death of the Emperor, and the subsequent sentencing of the ladies in waiting to accompany him in the afterworld. Amidst maneuvering and the fight for power amongst the royalties (including Empress via the young heir, Prince of Nanyuan and the other officials), the powerful eunuch … More Unchained Love (2023) 浮图缘: C-Drama Series Review
Cang Lan Jue or Love Between Fairy & Devil is an interesting xian xia series, with great theme songs to boot. One of their very catchy tune is 决爱 Jue Ai. Loosely translated “cutting off love”, or perhaps in the context using “farewell love” would be a better translation. Sharing a simple piano sheet translation. … More Love Between Fairy & Devil (2022) 决爱 : Theme Song
Part of the Iqiyi’s Light On Series, Homesick is based on incidents in the 90s with the focus on the disappearance of caretaker Xiao Xiu’s while working for the Li family. The series start off with the arrival of a young girl, Chen You Xi, at industrial Tan Ling town. She is adamant to investigate … More Homesick (2022) 回来的女儿: C-Drama Series Review
Cheng's Musings 