Category C-pop

Chinese Pop or C-pop is an abbreviation for Chinese popular music a loosely defined musical genre by artists originating from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The 100-Tael Exam Fee in Royal Betrothal

Daning Dynasty (大宁王朝), Shazhou (沙洲), 100 taels of silver, and a penniless orphan girl named Meng Tinghui (孟廷辉)—these are the puzzle pieces in the new costume drama Royal Betrothal (御廷谣). The show dropped a bombshell in its first few episodes:…

Meng Tinghui’s Bitter Victories in Royal Betrothal

Why does Meng Tinghui (孟廷辉), the heroine of Royal Betrothal (御廷谣), fight so brutally when she has everything to lose? The answer reveals a new kind of storytelling where survival instincts outweigh royal favor, and where winning doesn’t erase trauma.…

Royal Betrothal: Why Meng Staged the Awkward Rain Show

Royal Betrothal (御廷谣) has a scene that made audiences collectively wince. Meng Tinghui (孟廷辉), nearly killed by a rival, wakes to find her savior is the Emperor. Her response? She stages a rain-soaked performance, reciting poetry to display her hidden…

Royal Betrothal: Meng Exposes Exam Title Theft

Who Stole the Top Scholar’s Essay? The Corruption Scandal That Rocked the Imperial Exam The imperial examination system was the backbone of ancient Chinese governance. Passing the provincial exam made you a Jieyuan (解元). Passing the national exam made you…

5 Must-Watch Rebirth Costume Series Ranked

Chinese costume dramas have long perfected the art of the do‑over. But what happens when a heroine wakes up not just with a second chance, but with a full hard‑drive of her previous life’s memories? That is the delicious hook…

Ruthless Reborn Duo Takes Revenge on Tencent Video

Tencent Video is about to drop a new costume drama, and it’s not your typical slow-burn romance. Think revenge, rebirth, and a female lead who takes no prisoners. Feng Chi Sheng Chun (凤池生春), adapted from Qin An’an’s (秦安安) novel on…