HeyJaredChasing Dramas
Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news. The podcast is in English with proper nouns and phrases spoken in Mandarin Chinese.
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- Sep 7, 2026
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Sep 2026 C-Drama Update: The Early Spring, The Road to Splendor, Genius Girlfriend and more! (opens the original)
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Karen covers Chinese dramas that aired in August/September 2026.Modern day romance The Early Spring ft Jing Bo Ran and Sun Qian is a surprise hit right now, with over 30% market share.I personally quite liked The Road to Splendor for its history, costumes and cinematography.Other dramas that aired in August though were surprising duds like Pull Strings and Genius Girlfriend.#chinesedrama #cdrama
In the Know - Jing Tian vs Justin Sun: The 6,000 Word Essay SHOCKING China (opens the original)
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On August 27, crypto billionaire Justin Sun (Sun Yu Chen) published a 6,000-word essay titled "My Girlfriend Jing Tian" and Chinese social media blew up. Karen introduces C-drama star Jing Tian and crypto billionaire Justin Sun and goes into the details of the essay he wrote, the 30million RMB he's suing her for, and why the details of the essay could be career ending for her.
Aug 2026 C-Drama Update - Mystic Nine, Overdo, Royal Betrothal and more! (opens the original)
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William Chan's Mystic Nine becomes a surprise hit for the summer (finally a "hit!) while Zhang Ling He's Overdo struggles to match the success of Pursuit of Jade. Other dramas like Royal Betrothal, Blossoms of Power, Key to the Phoenix Heart were all fine...but nothing exceptional
In the Know - China's Most-Watched Dramas of 2026 So Far (Mid-Year Rankings) (opens the original)
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Karen lists the most viewed dramas in China through the first half of 2026. Unsurprisingly, Pursuit of Jade was THE biggest drama, dominating the metrics across almost all platforms. Other top dramas include The Lead, Born With Luck, The Punishment and others.
In the Know - Concerts: The New Trend (opens the original)
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In the past few months, Chinese celebrities have flocked to giving concerts, performing at music festivals, and going on tour. That has worked well for some celebrities but not so much for others. Xie Na, a famous host, encountered significant backlash with the announcement of her tour in June. Listen to our latest podcast episode to hear what happened!
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