Promo Round-up: Octogenarian and The 90s

Octogenarian and The 90s stars Wu Qian as the person-in-charge of her grandmother’s retirement home. She initially takes take a hard line approach with the elderly residents but learns to be more empathetic as the story progresses. Bai Jingting plays her love interest, and familiar veteran actors Ni Dahong, Li Jianyi and Yang Xinming costar.

The 40 episode drama airs 2 episodes Sunday – Thursday and 1 episode on Fridays and Saturdays on Hunan TV beginning tonight.

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Trailer and stills for Bai Jingting, Wu Qian’s light-hearted comedy

Octogenerian, and The 90s 八零九零 stars Wu Qian as Ye Xiaomei, the enthusiastic heroine who is tasked with managing a retirement home after her grandmother is diagnosed with cancer. However, many of her actions are rejected by the elderly residents, and hijinks ensue. Bai Jingting costars as her love interest.

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Promo Round-up: Age of Legends

Age of Legends stars William Chan as the amnesiac Liu Ziguang, a man who returns to his hometown under a new identity and helps to bring mob boss Nie Wanfeng (Liu Yijun) to justice. Ma Sichun costars as the policewoman in charge of his case, while Chen Yao plays a CEO and single mother who has an unrequited love for the hero.

The 47 episode drama airs daily on Dragon TV / Zhejiang TV beginning tonight.

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Variety Show Recap: The Sound, Episode 3

The Sound 声临其境, as the name implies, is a variety show where viewers are treated to a feast for the ears as actors showcase their voices and prove just how important line reading is to acting. Dubbers’ contributions to Chinese dramas should not be overlooked, but it makes a huge difference when you have good actors who are able to use their own voices.

Each week, four actors are invited to dub a wide variety of characters behind the stage, and the two most popular guests make a brief appearance before all four of them prepare a short stage performance.

Disclaimer: This may look like a Zhu Yawen fangirling post, but it’s not, I swear.

Episode 3: A Gentleman’s Voice (one-off recap)

Guests: Li Jianyi, Gao Yalin, Zhu Yawen, Zhai Tianlin

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Huang Xuan, Angelababy get in a scuffle in Entrepreneurial Age

Entrepreneurial Age has released two sets of new stills featuring the main cast led by Huang Xuan (Extraordinary Mission) and Angelababy (General and I). The drama will focus on the IT profession, and the opportunities and difficulties that come with a career in the field. Continue reading