7 Chinese Dramas Themed Around the World of Books that Present Stories of Writers to Romance Tales

JIA JIA'S LOVELY JOURNEY: This drama tells the story of He Jia Jia, a young woman who loses her job and her love, then moves to the countryside to start a new life. There, she meets Fang Wen Yu, a writer who lives simply. This story depicts how books and writing become media for healing and self-reflection.

MY TROUBLESOME HONEY: This story revolves around Huo Yun Ya, a famous mystery novel writer who experiences a creative block. She is forced to intern at the law firm "Always-Help" and meets Nie Rou Zhu, an energetic employee. This drama shows that inspiration can come from real interactions, not just imagination on paper.

THE COMIC BANG: Lu Ye Qi, a quiet mathematics student, secretly holds the identity of a manhua artist. He begins his journey to become a shoujo comic artist alongside Zuo Qian Dai, a girl who secretly likes him. Their story depicts the struggles of young creators trying to build a team and pursue their dreams in the comic publishing world.

I CANNOT HUG YOU: Although not directly set in the publishing world, I CANNOT HUG YOU is inspired by a popular webtoon, making it part of the digital literacy landscape. The story centers around a modern vampire who falls in love with his germophobic neighbor. This drama showcases how stories from digital pages can come to life in the real world.

MOONLIGHT: The journey of Chu Li, a recent finance graduate who eventually works at Yuan Yue Publishing House. He faces significant changes in the book industry that challenge his idealism. There, he meets Zhou Chuan, a famous author who turns out to be his online friend. This story depicts the working dynamics between an editor and a writer with a romantic touch.

TO SHIP SOMEONE: Featuring Ji Shu, a popular novel writer with a pessimistic outlook on life, and Song Yan Qi, a cheerful editor who believes in happy endings. Conflict arises when the two are mysteriously drawn into the world of the novel written by Ji Shu. In that fictional world, they begin to rewrite their own destinies.

MILES TO GO: Set in the 1980s in Shaanxi, Miles to Go tells the story of Gao Ji Lin, a poor young man known as the "reading champion" in his village. He dreams of becoming a writer and entering college, but fails the entrance exam. This drama depicts how the spirit of literacy can be a way out of poverty, with books as a symbol of hope. Come on, read articles about other Chinese drama recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?