“Mandarin Monster” is a large‑scale Mandarin game show created by Ku's Dream(酷的夢) and released in Sep, 2025 on YouTube . It invites 100 foreigners in Taiwan to compete in pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, and improvisation challenges to find the so‑called “Monster Monster” – the contestant with the strongest Mandarin skills.
The drama revolves around women passionate about acting, who strive for their dreams, fame, and artistic integrity in the cutthroat entertainment world. Simultaneously, they grapple with complex issues of family, romance, friendship, and self-worth. The core narrative centers on Xue Yazhi(薛亞之) and Zhou Fan(周凡), two actresses who were once close friends and supportive colleagues but become rivals in the workplaces, forcing them to confront their choices and their relationship. Their story is interwoven with that of the rising newcomer, Shi Emma(史艾瑪), creating a compelling multi-generational ensemble piece. Director: Directed by Yen Yi-wen (嚴藝文, known for A Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities (雙城故事)and The Making of an Ordinary Woman俗女養成記). Star-Studded Cast: Features a roster of highly acclaimed "Best Actress" (Golden Bell Award) winners, including Hsieh Ying-Hsuan(謝盈萱), Cheryl Yang(楊謹華, Yáng Jǐnhuá), Chung Hsin-Ling(鍾欣凌), and Hsieh Chiung-Hsuan(謝瓊煖), alongside Hsueh Shih-Ling(薛仕凌), Zhan Huai-Yun(詹懷雲), and Chen Ting-Ni(陳庭妮). Genre: Positioned as a blend of realistic workplace comedy and a career growth drama.
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