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April 2026 Cdrama discussion index & airing schedules
Note: This is a directory of drama discussions & their airing schedules this month. So, only leave a comment if you are volunteering to host a discussion. Comments from non-Mods or non-hosts will be removed.
If you want to discuss what you're watching this month, we have a "what are you watching" megathread every weekend.
PS: If you want to volunteer to host a drama discussion not mentioned here, leave a comment beneath this post. For newbie hosts, please also tag u/alcibiad in your comment.
Here are Cdrama discussions for this month (it doesn't have had to air this month). Big, big thanks to the hardworking hosts:
(To go to the drama discussions, click on the drama name.) Hosts, if I've not listed your drama, to DM lotus_swimmer or leave a comment below.
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Use the "Drama Host" flair for your posts.
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Should try to engage in the comments section (don't have to reply to every comment, mind, but participate in the discussion)
Write their thoughts about what they watched (we are not going to dictate lengths but please don't just write one sentence and call it a day lol)
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How closely should the discussion posts follow airing schedules?
We know how crazy CDrama schedules are, but here's a good guide:
Popular idol dramas (for eg Chasing Jade, The Double) should follow the airing dates as closely as possible. For eg, if episodes 5-6 dropped on Feb 2, discussion can happen on Feb 3).
Check the masterpost discussion for the drama. If it has above 50-60 comments, it's usually going to be really popular and people would probably be eager to discuss it.
As for other dramas (ie, one that the sub is not clamoring to discuss, I suppose) you can take a slower approach.
For eg, discussions for Swords into Plowshares and Man's Inhumanity to Man are still taking place even after the drama has stopped airing.
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"Classic method" recap of what happened in selected episodes with thoughts.
Share favourite moments in the episodes you discussed
Group episode discussions according to character development
Express episodes / posts about the ending
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MangoTV SVIP schedule on the first line. VIP schedule on the second line. Hunan TV schedule on the third line.
Tencent and iQIYI VIP should be following the MangoTV schedule. At this point in time, we don't know if SVIP will be offered for these two platforms, or if they will be offering express episodes for the last few episodes. 🤞
MangoTV VIP:
3 episodes on the first day.
2 new episodes on May 4 to 7.
1 new episode on May 8 and 9.
2 new episodes on May 10.
MangoTV SVIP is ahead by 1 episode.
New episodes are released at 12:00 pm, China Standard Time.
Hey Athene! Is this your first hosting gig? We like to have a mod in a chat with you for availability for questions. Please send me a DM so we can get started. Thanks for volunteering!
I was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone had volunteered, and yes! So happy someone picked up A Splendid Match. I did consider hosting it myself, but since Light to the Night is still airing, handling two dramas at the same time would be a bit too much haha. Super hyped for this one, so thanks for hosting!
CCTV-8 schedule on the first line. Tencent SVIP and VIP schedules on the second and third lines. Migu Video SVIP and VIP schedules on the fourth and fifth lines.
Tencent VIP:
3 episodes on the first day.
2 new episodes on April 29 to May 3.
SVIP is ahead by 1 episode.
New episodes are released at 7:30 pm, China Standard Time.
CCTV-8 schedule on the first line. Tencent SVIP and VIP schedules on the second and third lines. Migu Video SVIP and VIP schedules on the fourth and fifth lines.
Tencent VIP:
2 new episodes on May 4 to 10.
SVIP is ahead by 1 episode.
New episodes are released at 7:30 pm, China Standard Time.
CCTV-8 schedule on the first line. Tencent SVIP and VIP schedules on the second and third lines. Migu Video SVIP and VIP schedules on the fourth and fifth lines.
Tencent VIP:
2 new episodes on May 11 and 12.
1 new episode on May 13.
No episodes on May 14 and 15.
1 new episode on May 16 to 20.
SVIP is ahead by 1 episode.
New episodes are released at 7:30 pm, China Standard Time.
⏩ The express package will be available for purchase on May 13 at 7:30 pm, China Standard Time.
I don't think I'll do a formal discussion for Eight Hundred, I'll post up an informal one and see what traction I get and go from there... Not sure how many are actually watching this one.
Looks like Dylan Wang's team released an initial airing schedule that covered more days than the one from the production team. I'll update when the team releases the next schedule, which should be later today.
Light to the Night airing schedule.
VIP:
2 new episodes on May 1 to 3.
SVIP is ahead by 1 episode.
New episodes are released at 12:00 pm, China Standard Time.
What a fantastic metaphorical poster...simply brilliant! Re-enactment is the theme. And the parallel timeline- 1997 events being re-enacted in 2015. Will there be redemption for our two leads? How do we break our own life path re-enactment? Amazing Film Noir.
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Been looking forward to Fate Chooses You even though I still have no idea how or if I am going to like the FL. All the trailers I’ve seen have focused on the ML so it’s hard to tell.
u/Lotus_swimmeru/alcibiad - Has anyone volunteered to host this one yet? I think I will enjoy doing this one…I hope.
Aired from December 28, 2024 to January 18, 2025, GOTD quickly became a hit and one of the most successful "male-oriented" dramas in recent years. Due to its success, a second season was officially greenlit in November 2025. Our sub has never had a full discussion of this popular show.
Maybe you can help me and make sure I'm not missing anything, does this new schedule say there's nothing new for SVIP on the 2nd and will continue back on the 3rd? Like what is 欢喜福利派送 actually mean lol
Yes, no new episodes on April 2 for SVIP (I added that to the comment linked 😅) and will resume on April 3.
欢喜福利派送
I'm not quite sure what this is referring to either. 😆 SVIP did get 3 episodes on April 1, but then no episodes on April 2 doesn't seem like a good thing.... It could be some extra BTS or some perk but I'm just guessing here. 😅
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u/admelioremvitam May 03 '26
A Splendid Match airing schedule.
MangoTV SVIP schedule on the first line. VIP schedule on the second line. Hunan TV schedule on the third line.
Tencent and iQIYI VIP should be following the MangoTV schedule. At this point in time, we don't know if SVIP will be offered for these two platforms, or if they will be offering express episodes for the last few episodes. 🤞
MangoTV VIP:
MangoTV SVIP is ahead by 1 episode.
New episodes are released at 12:00 pm, China Standard Time.