Hi there! If you’re a fan of fantasy, sci-fi, or action-packed adventures, you might have stumbled upon terms like “xianxia,” “wuxia,” or “system novels”—all part of China’s booming “nanpin” (男频) fiction scene. As someone who fell down this rabbit hole years ago (and never climbed out), I want to break down what makes nanpin so…
A Beginner’s Guide to Danmei: The Beautiful World of Chinese BL Fiction Hi everyone! If you’ve stumbled upon this post, you might have heard the term “danmei” floating around—maybe from a friend, a book recommendation, or even a trending drama like The Untamed or Word of Honor. But what exactly is danmei? Why is it…
