Home

KNOCK OUT

Boy Love

Entertainment

TV Series

Movies

Anime

The magnificent Chinese food culture in a global view

Once Upon a Bite

EP1：Between mountains and sea

EP2：Rooting

EP3：Red Dust

EP4：Food is changing

EP5：River and night rain

EP6：Spice path

EP7：Lamps and candles of a myriad families

EP8：Flavor journey

The story is set during a time when the world is divided into three kingdoms. The Wei Kingdom is powerful but embroiled in a fierce struggle for the throne; the Wu Kingdom is focused on development and strategic planning; and the Zhao Kingdom is in turmoil, with Empress Lu controlling the court, putting the country in jeopardy. 
Princess Jiang Taohua of Zhao, ambitious and determined, seeks to escape Empress Lu’s control by arranging a political marriage with Wei. However, upon arriving in Wei, she is attacked by wolves and later wakes up to find herself accused of an affair with Chancellor Shen Zaiye. To stay in Wei, she offers to become Shen Zaiye’s concubine, making her a thorn in his side. Despite this, Jiang Taohua, who is poisoned, must fulfill Empress Lu’s task to bring down the Crown Prince.
Shen Zaiye, while known as a tough and unyielding official, secretly desires to support a wise ruler and strengthen Wei. However, he falls into a trap while investigating palace smuggling, leading to his unintended entanglement with Jiang Taohua. Although Shen sets a deadly trap to remove her, Jiang's willingness to risk her life earns his respect. 
Forced to live in Shen’s household, Jiang faces challenges from Shen’s wives and concubines, as well as his combative sister. But having grown up in Zhao’s treacherous palace, Jiang easily handles the internal household conflicts. Desperate to complete her mission and get the antidote for her poison, Jiang sneaks out of the estate to seek help, even as Shen keeps a close watch on her. 

As they clash and outwit each other, mutual feelings start to develop. Jiang soon discovers that the Crown Prince is also Shen’s political enemy, and offers to help him take the prince down, along with the various wives and concubines planted by political forces around Shen. The two form an alliance, and as they work together, they manage to expose the prince’s crimes to the emperor, causing the fall of the Eastern Palace. However, the struggle for the throne only intensifies from there.

Liu Xueyi & Meng Ziyi's Sweet-Spicy Duel

The Princess's Gambit

After Praenarin was left by her ex, She's forced to marry Khemjira, the younger daughter of her Dad's close friend, in exchange for the company director. Even though Praenarin firmly states, “I will never love you” Khemjira still  “I’ll wait for the day you love me… with all your heart”.

I' ll wait for the day you love me… with all your heart.

Denied Love (Uncut Ver.)

"Keen" He was soon harassed by debt collectors and discovered that his father. Then he met "Thun", a renowned boxer known as "The Cannon Who Conquers Tigers". They have a relationship that blossomed into a beautiful love. Together, they overcame obstacles and resolved Keen’s debt issues, unaware that they were becoming entangled with a powerful and dark figure in the Muay Thai world.

Knock Out

Song Xiaoyu accidentally finds herself trapped in a scripted world as a tragic heroine—used, discarded, and tortured. Every attempt to change her fate ends in bizarre, repeated deaths. Eventually, she realizes that no matter how far she runs, fate always pulls her back to Nan Heng, the male lead. The series explores multiple worlds—from palace intrigues and power struggles to emotional prisons of daily life—depicting the struggle of ordinary individuals against a destiny that seems pre-written.

Li Yitong and Liu Yuning Unlock the World of Scripts

A Dream Within A Dream

Top-tier S-level Alpha Sheng Shaoyou infiltrates his business rival Shen Wenlang's company, only to stumble upon an Omega named Hua Yong who fits his aesthetic perfectly—gorgeous, fragile, and tearfully captivating. Sheng Shaoyou attempts to possess this "beautiful yet fragile orchid," but soon realizes that beneath Hua Yong's gentle facade lies a hidden agenda. To his astonishment, he discovers that he is pregnant! The Enigma Hua Yong, who pretends to be Omega, aims to make the proud Alpha willingly submit and become his exclusive Omega. Meanwhile, another S-level Alpha, Shen Wenlang, uncovers that his secretary, Gao Tu, who has served him for ten years, also harbors secrets. Gao Tu, an Omega who has to pose as a Beta to survive, accidentally becomes pregnant with his crush and boss Shen Wenlang's child...?

Both Prey and Snare

ABO Desire

Tang Xin is a workaholic, who’s never seen marriage as a life necessity, but deep down, she longs for a true hero. Her blind date, Wu Si, is a brilliant military officer. To outsiders, they seem like a perfect match. After a series of amusing and heartwarming twists, they finally fall in love. Meanwhile, Lan Yangyang, fresh out of medical school, falls head over heels for the dashing officer Zong Qing. The differences in profession, clashes in values, and the sacrifices that come with loving a soldier all make the two young women hesitate. But after truly getting to know the community of military wives, they begin to understand and admire the strength and depth of such love, a love that’s more steadfast, more resilient. With unwavering hearts, the two couples walk hand in hand into the future, and the love stories within the barracks continue on.

Jin Han and Xuan Lu bring a passionate military romance to life

Rose and Gun

A retreat on the battlefield orchestrated by Xiaoqiao's grandfather fourteen years ago resulted in the deaths of Wei family elders, igniting a bitter clan feud. Now, Wei Shao, the sole Wei survivor, marches on Yanzhou, ostensibly for revenge but truly to restore the vital Yongning Canal. Seeing through his plan, Xiaoqiao agrees to a strategic marriage to ease the crisis.
Initially at odds, the couple slowly bonds through shared trials. As old grudges fade, love grows. Together, they overcome adversity and fight for peace, ultimately becoming lifelong companions.

Song Zu'er and Liu Yuning's Family Feud and Romance

The Prisoner of Beauty

Ten years ago, Lin Miaomiao was forced to break up with Cen Siyuan due to their families' class differences. Now, Cen Siyuan has become the CEO of Kafei Group and is about to marry the actress Su Peipei, while Lin Miaomiao is his mother's right-hand secretary. When a business crisis strikes, the two are thrown together once more. As old truths resurface, so do lingering feelings. They transcend all obstacles and finally mend their broken past.

Old Flames Reunite in the Ultimate Game of Push-and-Pull

Ten Years of Unrequited Love

Heiress He Lingfei, who once lived extravagantly, abruptly severed ties with her college boyfriend after her family went bankrupt. Unbeknownst to her, Lu Yichen was actually an abandoned heir of a wealthy family. After being cast out, he clawed his way back and transformed into a cold-hearted CEO. Years later, they reunite at a banquet where He Lingfei, now a fallen heiress, is busy serving her fiancé. Lu Yichen's eyes blaze with love and resentment: When you left me without a word back then, did you ever think about the man you discarded?

The Younger Man is Irresistibly Charming, and His Crush Can't Escape

Secretly Loving You

An Olympic diver, Parang, who quit due to trauma, joins the swim team, sparking a fierce love and growth story.

Blue Complex

Once Upon a Bite S3 is back! With the exquisite audio-visual language, this show explores the delicacies from the sea in various dimensions and creates a guide for the flavor of seafood, satisfying the curiosity of food lovers on seafood and breaking the audience’s stereotype. It tells the most shocking and moving stories, portraying a group of people who live by the sea, showing the most authentic lives of Chinese families, and expressing the deepest attachment, awe, and love of Chinese people.

The freshness in common life

Once Upon a Bite S3

Because geography environment civilization course and product rich degree are not identical, So people's handling of food varies from time to time. This season from the perspective of the world, Find countless connections among distinctive cuisines. To explore different methods of the same ingredients, the same methods of different ingredients, and the similar taste of different methods. Searching for new ingredients, providing fun and knowledge, and constantly creating unexpected joy.

Food is gathering

Once Upon a Bite S2

Each hot pot meal is a story. With steam around, it shows all kinds of lives and witnesses ups and downs of history. Chen Xiaoqing’s team has a new work “Pot of Fire”, which describes how localities create various flavors in different natural geographic environments and cultural customs. They will adopt documentary of vivid individuals in a younger aesthetic way to enlarge delicious moments. Through hot pot, we can see people’s distinctive regional characters and shared love for life.

Gourmet Chronicles

POT OF FIRE

Once Upon a Bite S4 is the fourth season of this documentary series, from the perspective of mankind to find the ongoing food stories of grains and humans, through these stories to glimpse the emergence of agriculture to 10,000 years ago, humans and grains have shaped the legend of each other.

Immersive Exploration for Grains

Once Upon a Bite S4 (English Ver.)

The film carefully selected with the characteristics of Yunnan food, strange and fresh, with a strong regional style, with in-depth study of food and a deep understanding of the documentary, and strive to explore a younger flavor world. Feel the authentic Yunnan flavor with Chen Xiaoqing!

Authentic Yunnan Flavors

Flavorful Origins: Yun Nan

"Once Upon A Bite S5" focuses on spices, the insignificant yet essential heroes that shape flavor. It explores the circulation, migration, conquest, and fusion of spices, highlighting the uniqueness of Chinese cuisine. Amidst globalization, it examines how spices influence cooking and become markers of regional cuisine. The series reveals how food impacts history and shapes regional character. Where will humanity's journey for fragrance lead, and how will the story of curiosity unfold?

A Subtle Fragrance in Flavor

Once Upon a Bite S5

Chen Xiaoqing, a documentary filmmaker, works on food documentaries and writing, searching for new flavors is his job. This program is the first time he goes in front of the camera to explore the stories behind the food with his own perspective. Chen travels to eight different regions in China, where he works with different guides to complete his own flavor journey. He believes that “food is not only delicious, but also a kind of adhesive that allows for more understanding and communication.”

Flavor Exploration Journey of Chen Xiaoqing

China Beyond Tastes

The documentary "A Long Cherished Dream" is directed by two Oscar winners and British director Covens. Kovens, who has filmed more than 80 countries around the world, is looking to China this time, hoping to record and show what he sees as a great change in China from the perspective of ordinary people.

Tribute to Ordinary Lives

A Long Cherished Dream

Chasers of Light track and document the Guardian of Light's journey. The Alxa SEE Foundation has invited four Wajijiwa artist groups to explore Sanjiangyuan, the Daliang Mountains, Hainan, and Alxa. They will focus on four projects: protecting Sanjiangyuan, supporting Sichuan patrollers, marine conservation, and planting one hundred million saxaul trees. We aim to share these "lights", inspire others, and encourage everyone to become "chasers of light" and eventually "light" themselves.

Crossing mountains and seas, paving the path of light

Guardian of Light

Once Upon a Bite S4

The documentary by gourmet Shen Hongfei, Chen Xiaoqing as the general counsel; Visit the streets, smell and taste, with simple images and family taste, looking for authentic Chinese breakfast. Each episode features a traditional breakfast, an interesting shop, a group of self-indulgent diners, and the owner's "breakfast philosophy."

A Taste of Happiness

Breakfast in China

Jiang Ziya sealed Su Daji. Years later, a woman named Yang Wanqiu stole the sealed magic weapon and released Daji. Su Daji pretended to help Yang Wanqiu, but in fact, she secretly sucked her energy and used her to capture Qiqiao Linglong's heart. Jiang Tianshi came to the rescue, but was injured by Su Daji. At the critical moment, Yang Wanqiu awakened her soul and made a choice...

The Enchanting Fox Spirit Unleashed

The Fox's Veil

Integrating historical research with on-site filming of architectural details, we'll trace Liang Sicheng's footsteps in Shanxi to explore ancient buildings and uncover the structural beauty of Chinese architecture.

Rediscovering Historical Treasures in Shanxi

Explore Ancient Buildings in Shanxi

Basé sur le Palais impérial de l’empire du milieu et portant une vision de « mutation », La Cité interdite est un documentaire de grande envergure. Cette production inédite retrace toute l’histoire de cette demeure des empereurs chinois, à travers 12 épisodes intitulés respectivement Souverain, Fondation, Grand tour, Agitation, Opportunité, Dernières lueurs, Fusion, Prospérité, Danger, Survie, Aurore et Renaissance. Depuis 600 ans, plusieurs événements majeurs ont marqué à jamais l’évolution de

The Forbidden City (French ver.)

Taste Humanity at Night S3 continues with its signature storytelling and visual style of the previous seasons, exploring eight cities: Quanzhou, Yinchuan, Qingdao, Liuzhou, Zigong, Xiangyang, Lhasa, and Kunming. It showcases local culinary talents, highlights delicious late-night eats, and captures the authentic spirit of urban life. Through diverse flavors and rich cityscapes, the show reveals the resilience of everyday people and their stories, reflecting the essence of our times.

Taste Humanity at Night S3

The Story of HER is a grand theatrical production recounting the extraordinary stories of four legendary women from ancient China. Each episode focuses on different aspects of their lives, including Princess Jieyou, Wu Zetian, Li Qingzhao, and Shen. 
The show integrates historical records to analyze the political, economic, cultural, and social conditions faced by women at the time.
Filmed in a docudrama style, the show invites actresses Lan Xi, Wen Zhengrong, Tao Xinran, and Cao Feiran to perf

The first docudrama from female perspectives

the story of HER

Being defeated, the ancient demon tribe was locked in purgatory. In order to return to the human world, the Demon Lord sent the human leader Fan Yihang to the holy land to seize the map. In front of the battlefield of the two sides, Yihang recognized that the holy maiden Wuyou was his long searching wife. Not recognizing him, she fought back against Yihang. Loving his wife deeply, Yihang annoyed the demon tribe several times to maintain Wuyou's well-being. Will Wuyou finally recall Yihang and their love? How will their relationship be under the confrontation between the two tribes? The troublesome romance as a test of human nature is coming.

Troublesome Romance - Wei's Searching for Wife in Two Lives

Peach Blossom Origin

The third season will continue the style of the previous two seasons, reviving taste buds with breakfast, driving away haze with fireworks, and warming the stomach with hometown food. 30 ordinary breakfast shops, 30 ups and downs of the family story. Human fireworks, spectacular, ordinary life has bitter tears, but the arrival of comfort is equally overwhelming. Please believe that the sun will rise tomorrow.

The Sun Also Rises

Breakfast in China Ⅲ

Seeing the World Through Prejudice

Thirteen Talks 3

The protagonist Liao extraordinary in the eyes of the world, is a jinx who see who is unlucky. In order to change his fate, he went to Shushan to worship a teacher and practice, and finally got the recognition and help of others, and realized his self-value and ideal. Liao Extraordinary is not a humorous person, but he often faces the world with a hippie face, but sometimes he hides his inner anxiety with a smile and does not let others worry about him. To outsiders, he was a man who was comfortable with everything, but those around him often could see his deep-seated concerns. While seemingly rash, he was also sensible, understanding that the right path was not an easy one, and that there were numerous difficulties and obstacles along the way. The heroine linglong refused to believe in hearsay to see, it is her love to make liao more believe in their choice, not contrary.

Once Upon a Bite

Recommended for You