Chinese actor Xiao Zhan penned a very personal open letter about what happened to him a year ago in the AO3 227 incident and what followed. It is a case study in toxic fan culture, China’s idol economy, and the rise and fall — and rise again, of a star.
Read MoreIn my last post, I mentioned a particular friend who is my go-to expert for all thing C-drama related. I’m excited to say that she has launched her own blog to discuss all things Chinese drama-related.
Read MoreThis was an exceptional series with a truly wonderful cast of characters. A quick review from August, 2019.
Read MoreI Will Find You A Better Home made it pretty high on my top 10 list. It turned out to be a surprising gem that I’m not sure will necessarily get much attention from viewers outside of China. If that’s the case, I am here to give it my whole-hearted endorsement.
Read MoreAbout a year ago, my TV watching habits changed dramatically. This is a little introduction to how I fell down the rabbit hole and why I never came back out.
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