Published March 10, 2021, 7:48 AM
(Clockwise from top left) ‘How to be Thirty,’ ‘In Love with Your Dimples,’ ‘Oh! Master’ and ‘Mouse’ (iQiyi)
Popular and rising Korean and Chinese female stars are on spotlight in some of the latest shows on video streaming platform iQiyi International this March, which is celebrated as Women’s Month.
Asian drama actresses like Chinese stars Li Yitong and Li Qin portray female characters in stories of heroism, bravery, love, friendship, and passion.
Here are some of the Asian dramas and female characters to watch on iQiyi this month:
In “Court Lady,” Chinese actress and singer Li Yitong joins actor Xu Kai in a romantic comedy period drama set in the Tang Dynasty. Here, Xu Kai’s character, a rich playboy, decides to turn over a new leaf after falling in love with the beautiful businesswoman played by Li Yitong.
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As Korean entertainment gains more fame worldwide, it is not surprising that the industry is debuting talents of diverse nationalities. There are many who come from outside of Korea, but due to their fluency in the language, many people first mistake them as locals in the country. Let s meet six stars that people were surprised to find out are actually foreigners or hold citizenships in other countries.
1. BLACKPINK s Rosé
BLACKPINK member Rosé, who is loved by people worldwide, has citizenship in both New Zealand and South Korea. The idol was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and moved to Australia when she was eight years old. She moved to South Korea in 2012 after she won first place at the YG Entertainment Global Auditions in Sydney, beating out 700 other auditionees.