Li Yi Feng is a Chinese singer and actor. Born on May 4, 1987, he broke into entertainment after competing in the “2007 My Hero” talent search. Although he placed eighth, he was the most talked about contestant throughout the competition. He went on to release his first single that year and his first album in 2009. Li Yi Feng made his acting debut in the 2009 television series “The Prince of Tennis 2” and is best known for his roles in “Legend of the Ancient Sword” (2014), “The Legend of Fragrance” (2015), “The Lost Tomb” (2015) and “The Legend of Chusen 2” (2016-17). In 2014, Li Yi Feng ranked ninth in the top 100 “Most Buzzed About Stars in China” ranking released by the monitoring company Vlinkage.

Li Yi Feng

WeTV

In a world populated by powerful gods and warring mortals, two enchanted beings meet in a peace-filled realm: They are Su Mo (Li Yi Feng), a prince of sea gods, and Bai Ying (Chen Yu Qi), a princess and descendant of a mighty sword deity. They are immediately attracted to one another and begin on a romance, unaware that they are effectively crossing enemy lines and sparking animosity between two warring factions. Their actions anger other deities and Su Mo is eventually expelled from the realm. Overcome with grief, Bai Ying attempts to put her existence to an end by jumping from a magnificent pagoda.

However, three tender-hearted female deities intervene to save her from a cruel fate, although she falls into a slumber that lasts for years, leaving her father devastated. She eventually emerges, but under a brand new guise. When Su Mo becomes the sea emperor, he goes in search of his love – but fierce battles are raging in multiple realms, putting the future of both the sea world and the sword folk at terrible risk. Can they save their respective worlds – and can love bring them together once more?

This drama was based on a hit novel by the author Cang Yue.

“Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities” is a 2022 Chinese drama series that was directed by Patrick Yau.

Mirror: A Tale of Twin Cities

The Tale of Twin Cities

Catch a glimpse into the lives of various people across China as they explore what makes their communities so unique in this humorous collection of short stories.

In director Ning Hao’s “A Beijing Good Person”, a sweet-natured Beijing resident (Ge You) finds himself in mixed-up, body-swapping caper, after resorting to identity fraud, in a last-ditch attempt to help his uninsured uncle get the medical attention he so desperately needs.&nbsp;

Chen Sicheng’s “A Mystery of UFO” tells the story of a pair of scientists and a reporter who team up to investigate the rumors of a UFO which appeared in Afu Village, deep in the heart of Qiannan, Guizhou.

In “The Way Back to Hometown”, directors Chao Deng and Baimei Yu team up to tell the story of a pair of corporate bigwigs who return to their small hometown to take part in a special celebration. While there, the two find their feelings for each other have begun to change.

Da-Mo Peng and Fei Yan’s “The Magical Touches” tells the story of a man who goes to great lengths to convince his wife that he’s studying art in Russia, when in reality, he returned to his hometown to help out. Little does he know, his wife has plans to visit his hometown soon.

By far the most emotional of the stories, Xu Zheng’s “The Last Class” tells the story of Lao Fan, a teacher who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Convinced he’s living in the past, students of this beloved teacher go to great lengths to help him relive his glory days.

An entertaining collection of short films, “My People, My Homeland” is a 2020 anthology comedy film directed by some of China’s most highly acclaimed filmmakers.

My People, My Homeland

Hunan TV

Growing up on the streets of Brooklyn, Xu Tian (Li Yi Feng) hopes to someday change his stars. Using his dreams of becoming a lawyer to push him on, Xu Tian works hard, using the gifts he’s been given to make his way from orphaned boy to successful lawyer. But Xu Tian isn’t the only one in New York City who’s chasing big dreams.

Moving to New York to pursue her dreams of becoming an icon in the fashion industry, Sheng Xia (Maggie Jiang) knows she has a long, hard road ahead of her; but that doesn’t stop her from trying. Opening her own little clothing shop in Manhattan, Sheng Xia bravely takes her first steps towards her dreams, knowing that with hard work, she can accomplish anything.

When Sheng Xia is offered the chance to present her clothes at an upcoming fashion show, she takes it, without hesitation. But when an accident at the show brings Xu Tian into her life, everything changes. As dreams and passions intertwine, Xu Tian and Sheng Xia find themselves stepping bravely into a whole new world, together.

A touching story of love and dreams, “Wait in Beijing” is a 2020 romance drama directed by Yan Po and Jie Hang.

Wait in Beijing

Team 7

Tencent

A young man faces an impossible choice. Zhang Xiao Fan (Li Yi Feng) and his childhood friend Lin Jing Yu (Cheng Yi) were the only survivors of the Grass Village massacre that wiped out both of their families. Taken in by the Qing Yun Sect, the boys were trained in the ways of the Immortal Sword. Xiao Fan falls in love with Bi Yao (Zhao Li Ying), the daughter of the Ghost King (Fu Cheng Peng). But when the Ghost King tries to grow his power by overthrowing the Qing Yun Sect, Xiao Fan must choose between protecting his people and hurting the woman he loves. What choice will he make? “The Legend of Chusen 2” is a 2016-2017 Chinese drama series. It is the second season of “The Legend of Chusen” (2016).

The Legend of Chusen 2

Gone with the Shirt team

Zhang XIao Fan

His code name is Sparrow. During revolutionary times in 1940s Shanghai, Chen Shen (Li Yi Feng) is a secret double agent who works in the Special Operations Division of the Reorganized National Government of China. His mission is to gather intelligence about the Japanese “Return to Zero” program for the Communist Party.

Bi Zhong Liang (Zhang Lu Yi) is Chen Shen’s supervisor who regards him like a brother because Chen Shen saved his life in the past. However, Zhong Liang begins to suspect Chen Shen’s actions and sets out traps to expose his true intentions.

When Chen Shen’s ex-girlfriend, Xu Bi Cheng (Zhou Dong Yu), is assigned to the Special Operations Department with Tang Shan Yu (Zhang Ruo Yun) posing as her newlywed husband, can Chen Shen focus on accomplishing his mission?

“Sparrow” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Jin Chen. It is based on a novel by Hai Fei.

Sparrow

Gone with the Shirt Team

Chen Shen

Hunan Satellite TV

Can a man love a woman but still take down her father? Zhang Xiao Fan (Li Yi Feng) and his childhood friend Lin Jing Yu (Cheng Yi) were the only survivors of the Grass Village massacre that wiped out both of their families. Taken in by the Qing Yun Sect, the boys were trained in the ways of the Immortal Sword. Xiao Fan falls in love with Bi Yao (Zhao Li Ying), the daughter of the Ghost King (Fu Cheng Peng). But when the Ghost King tries to grow his power by overthrowing the Qing Yun Sect, Xiao Fan must choose between protecting his people and hurting the woman he loves. “The Legend of Chusen” is a 2016 Chinese drama series.

The Legend of Chusen

Huayi Brothers & Taihe Film Investment

There is an honor code even for the lawless gangs on the street. Back in the day, Mr. Six (Feng Xiao Gang) was a notorious hoodlum who reigned over the streets of his neighborhood, commanding respect from the police and gangs alike because he followed the honorable Wanzhu code of conduct.

Today, Mr. Six is just an old man who has lost most of his bite. But he is forced back into action when his estranged son, Xiao Bo (Li Yi Feng), is kidnapped by Xiao Fei (Kris Wu), the son of a corrupt politician and the leader of a gang of spoiled brats, after Xiao Bo steals Xiao Fei’s girlfriend and then accidentally scratches his Ferrari. When Mr. Six tries to rescue Xiao Bo with a sum of money already agreed upon, he quickly learns that Xiao Fei and his thugs don’t play by the rules.

When Mr. Six and Xiao Fei agree to fight it out, Mr. Six rounds up all of his old cronies for a memorable, cross-generational face-off. “Mr. Six” is a 2015 Chinese film directed by Guan Hu. Feng Xiao Gang won Best Actor at the 52nd Golden Horse Awards for his role.

Mr. Six

Xiao Bo

H&R Century Pictures

Su Xing Yu (Li Yi Feng) is an aspiring musician who takes a job of tuning instruments for a touring rock group. While doing so, he meets Tian Xin (Yang Mi), one of the band’s assistants.

They fall in love, and dream of Su Xing Yu becoming a major star – with Tian Xin as his manager.

Then, one day, Tian Xin decides to leave Su Xing Yu, secretly thinking that she will only hold him back in the pursuit of his musical dreams.

Su Xing Yu is furious when Tian Xin abandons him but continues to work hard in the music business.

Five years later, Su Xing Yu has become a hit performer but has a fall-out with his manager. In a fit of pique, he decides to fire his manager and hire Tian Xin instead – resolving to make her squirm and punish her for leaving him alone years ago.

Little by little, Su Xing Yu and Tian Xin discover that they still have feelings for one another.

But when an unexpected mishap threatens to derail Su Xing Yu’s career, Tian Xin starts to wonder if he really is the right person for Su Xing Yu after all.

Will the music-loving duo resolve their differences? Or will the pressure of fame take a fatal toll on their romance?

“Fall in Love Like a Star” is a 2015 Chinese movie directed by Tony Chan.

Fall In Love Like A Star

Amazing Stars Team

Huayi Brothers

Yan Xi (Zhang Hui Wen) and Xu Nuo (Li Yi Feng), is the couple that everyone looks up to at a prestigious performing arts college. While Xu Nuo hopes to win fame with his pop band, Yan Xi dreams of winning a ballet scholarship at a school in Paris.

Things start to unravel for Yan Xi when she fails to get into the school she has applied to. Things then get worse when she has a bitter row with her classmates, with whom she is set to perform a ballet piece at the graduation party. After the row, tragedy strikes, and injury follows.

Xu Nuo hatches a plan that might well save the day. Will his ingenuity come to the rescue, or will the party fall flat?

“Forever Young” is a 2015 Chinese movie directed by He Jiong.

Forever Young

Don’t miss “The Lost Tomb,” an epic tale of action and adventure! Wu Xie's (Li Yi Feng 李易峰) grandfather was one of the infamous nine grave diggers who dug up from a Warring State tomb, a silk manuscript of the Warring States. 

Now that the Warring State silk manuscript has resurfaced again, the younger generation embark on a treasure hunt. None has ever thought that they would get caught up to an unfathomable mystery.

If you’re a fan of “Tomb Raider,” “National Treasure” and “The Mummy,” you’ll love “The Lost Tomb”! “The Lost Tomb” is a Chinese drama series directed by Law Wing Cheong. It is based on a series of novels by the same title (also known as DAOMU) written by Kenny Xu Lei. “The Lost Tomb” also is known in English as the “Grave Robbers Chronicles” and “Grave Robbery Note.”

The Lost Tomb

Dancing Fingers - Tomb Raiders

During the Republican era, a family empire famous for making the best fragrances and incense must guard against those who are out to steal their secret recipes. 

Ning Zhi Yuan (Li Yi Feng) is the sweet young master of his family’s fragrance empire. An Le Yan (Tiffany Tang) is a determined young woman who is out for revenge against the Ning family. Zhi Yuan falls in love with Le Yan, but she only wants to infiltrate Zhi Yuan’s family to steal a valuable perfume formula. Le Yan’s true heart is drawn toward An Yi Chen (William Chan), an inspector. But Xiao Hui (Shu Chang), the daughter of a Japanese imperialist, is determined to capture Yi Chen’s heart at all costs. 

Can Zhi Yuan protect his family’s livelihood and his own heart?

 “The Legend of Fragrance” is a 2015 Chinese drama series directed by He Shu Pei.

The Legend of Fragrance

The Aromatic Team

The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of the young and quiet swordsman. During the Tang Dynasty, Baili Tusu (Li Yi Feng) has been infected with a mysterious aura from a demonic sword known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. The dark energy has led him to grow up alone and live without a family. When he meets two warriors, Ouyang Shao Gong (Qiao Zhen Yu) and Fang Lan Sheng (Ma Tian Yu), who are on the hunt for a magical jade that can be used to create a resurrection elixir, Tusu joins the men on their hunt. Tusu also meets Feng Qing Xue (Yang Mi), an immortal girl who is searching for her brother, and together they wander the land to face their destinies and restore balance to the world. “Legend of the Ancient Sword” is a 2014 Chinese drama series directed by Liang Sheng Quan and Huang Jun Wen.

Sword of Legends

Ancient Sword

Bali Tusu

Dragon TV, HLJTV

A mother’s tragic death leaves a young girl set to inherit the mighty Shen Corporation. But until Shen Chang Qing (Li Qin) can reach the legal age of 21, the company is entrusted with her father, Pan Wei San (Winston Chao), who is allowed to run the company on Chang Qing’s behalf but cannot marry until his daughter turns 21. Instead, Wei San brings his lover, Ding Ya Qin (Cheng Pei Pei), and her daughter, Ding Jia Hui (Shen Min Xi), into the house as an “aunt.” At a banquet for Chang Qing’s 22nd birthday, she learns a shocking secret behind her mother’s death and the perpetrators also try to stage another accident to have Chang Qing meet the same fate. Barely escaping with her life, Chang Qing becomes determined to seek revenge on the very people closest to her who are out to steal her company from under her. Although Chang Qing falls in love with the handsome doctor Lin Hao (Li Yi Feng), she realizes that she needs the acumen of the cutthroat businessman Sun Jin Rui (Lee Wei) to help her carry out her revenge. Can Chang Qing protect her company without forsaking her own personal happiness? “Daughter Back” is a 2013 Chinese drama series.

Daughter Back

A mix-up opens up a whole new world for a young woman with nowhere to go. 

Wang Xiao Xia (Lee Da Hae) has always had a rough life but faces the challenges with resilience and perseverance. After she and her brother grew up in an orphanage, her irresponsible brother saddles her with his son and disappears. Xiao Xia works many jobs to support herself and her nephew, only to have a misunderstanding with her landlord result in them being kicked out of their apartment. 

With nowhere else to turn, Xiao Xia runs into Chen Hao Jie (Zhou Yun Shen), who offers to help her find a place to live in exchange for Xiao Xia posing as his girlfriend with his family for just one day. But when Hao Jie is unable to wrangle any money out of his father, he disappears, leaving his family with the misunderstanding that Xiao Xia is Hao Jie’s fiancée and her nephew is Hao Jie’s son! 

A series of incidents leaves Xiao Xia unable to clear up the misunderstanding, as she and her nephew have nowhere else to go. Hao Jie’s younger brother, Chen Hao Feng (Joe Cheng), takes an instant disliking to Xiao Xia. Hao Feng heads up the family’s restaurant business as the talented head chef. But when Hao Feng and his family discover that Xiao Xia has a rare natural talent for cooking, they are eager to groom her to become a head chef. 

When Hao Feng’s ex-girlfriend comes back into his life, what will happen to his newfound closeness with Xiao Xia? 

“Love Actually” is a 2012 Chinese drama series directed by Lin He Long.

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