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Top 10 Most Anticipated Chinese Dramas on Youku: Pre-Bookings Reach Fever Pitch

The anticipation for upcoming dramas on the Chinese streaming platform, Youku, is reaching a fever pitch as users eagerly await the top ten most pre-booked shows. The list, which was released recently, has sparked a flurry of excitement and discussion among netizens on Weibo.

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26 March 2024

The number one spot goes to the drama "Difficult to Fool" (难哄), starring White Tengteng and Zhang Ran. With a whopping 74,000 pre-bookings, it's poised to break the million mark.

This comedy-drama, which tells the story of a young woman trying to navigate the world of business, has captured the attention of many viewers. In second place is the highly anticipated historical drama "Sea Guardian" (藏海传), featuring the popular actor Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi. With 60,000 pre-bookings, it's also on track to break the million mark.

The show, which is set in the tumultuous period of the Ming dynasty, has been praised for its stunning visuals and strong cast. At number three is the romance "Appreciating Flowers" (惜花芷), starring Hu Yitian and Zhang Jingyi. With 56,000 pre-bookings, it's a clear favorite among fans of the genre. The show, which tells the story of two young people falling in love, has been praised for its beautiful cinematography and strong performances.

The number four spot goes to the drama "Young White Horse in Early Spring" (少年白马本春风), featuring Hou Minghao and He Yi. With 54,000 pre-bookings, it's another show that's expected to break the million mark.

The show, which is set in the Republican era, has been praised for its strong storyline and engaging characters. At number five is the drama "Dhuha Year" (度华年), starring Zhao Jinmai and Zhang Linghe. With 42,000 pre-bookings, it's another show that's expected to do well. The show, which tells the story of a young woman's journey to success, has been praised for its strong performances and engaging plot.

The number six spot goes to the drama "Shore of Jinling" (滨溪沙), featuring Tong Liya and Han Geng. With 40,000 pre-bookings, it's a clear favorite among fans of the genre. The show, which is set in the modern era, has been praised for its beautiful cinematography and strong performances.

At number seven is the drama "Jade Curtain and Jade Screen" (珠帘玉幕), starring Zhao Lusi and Liu Yuning. With 36,000 pre-bookings, it's another show that's expected to do well. The show, which is set in the Tang dynasty, has been praised for its beautiful costumes and strong performances.

The number eight spot goes to the drama "Half-City Flower Language" (半城花语伴君), featuring Chen Yao and Liang Jingkang. With 35,000 pre-bookings, it's another show that's expected to do well. The show, which is set in the modern era, has been praised for its beautiful cinematography and strong performances.

At number nine is the drama "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives" (凡人修仙传), featuring Yang Yang and Jin Chen. With 35,000 pre-bookings, it's another show that's expected to do well. The show, which is set in the modern era, has been praised for its beautiful cinematography and strong performances.

The number ten spot goes to the drama "Great Tang Dai Gong An 2" (大唐狄公案2), featuring Yue Yunpeng and Li Yitong. With 34,000 pre-bookings, it's another show that's expected to do well. The show, which is set in the Tang dynasty, has been praised for its beautiful costumes and strong performances.

The excitement surrounding these upcoming dramas is palpable, with many netizens taking to Weibo to express their anticipation and excitement. User @LeftChildLeft, for example, expressed their excitement about the drama "Jade Curtain and Jade Screen" (珠帘玉幕), writing, "I'm so excited to see the male lead, Yanyan Jing.

He's a proud and haughty jewelry merchant, but I didn't expect him to be such a good archer! From the few pictures I've seen, I can already tell that he's going to be amazing!" In conclusion, the upcoming dramas on Youku are sure to be a hit with viewers, based on the number of pre-bookings and the positive reactions from netizens. With such a strong lineup of shows, it's clear that Chinese dramas are continuing to captivate audiences with their beautiful storytelling and strong performances.