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Taiwanese Hokkien Dub of Chinese Drama Goes Viral for Its Hilarious Dialogue

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Taiwanese dub of the Chinese drama "Book Scroll Dream" has become unexpectedly popular.
  • Viewers are amused by the "down-to-earth" Taiwanese Hokkien dialogue, finding it hilarious and fitting.
  • The dub's popularity has sparked widespread discussion online, with many praising its unique charm.

A Taiwanese Hokkien (Min Nan) dub of the Chinese historical fantasy romance drama "Book Scroll Dream" has taken the internet by storm, delighting viewers with its unexpectedly "down-to-earth" dialogue. The drama, starring Liu Yuning and Li Yitong, began airing on Taiwan's GTV Drama channel on July 27, 2026, and many viewers discovered the unique dual-language option.

I'm about to die laughing, the Taiwanese version is so fitting for this drama.

— NetizenExpressing amusement and appreciation for the Taiwanese Hokkien dub of 'Book Scroll Dream'.

Clips from the Taiwanese Hokkien dub have gone viral on social media platforms like Threads, prompting widespread amusement and discussion. Netizens expressed surprise and delight at how well the local dialect suited the drama, with many finding it funnier and more engaging than the original Mandarin version. Comments ranged from "I'm about to die laughing, the Taiwanese version is so fitting for this drama" to "I never thought I'd see Liu Yuning and feel like I'm watching a local Taiwanese soap opera."

Adding to the humor, some sharp-eared listeners noted that the voice actor for the male lead, Liu Yuning, sounded remarkably similar to the actor's original voice. Furthermore, the voice actor for the female lead, Li Yitong, was compared to "Hana-chan," a character from the popular Japanese anime "Atashin'chi" (known as "The Family" in some regions), known for her distinctive Taiwanese Hokkien accent.

I never thought I'd see Liu Yuning and feel like I'm watching a local Taiwanese soap opera. Why is there a Taiwanese dub?

— NetizenCommenting on the unexpected suitability of the Taiwanese Hokkien dub for the Chinese drama.

The unexpected success of the Taiwanese Hokkien dub has even extended to the background music, which was reportedly also adapted into the local dialect. This creative choice transformed the fantasy drama into something resembling a local Taiwanese production, leading to further online laughter and comparisons to shows like "Taiwanese Folklore." The unconventional approach has successfully generated significant buzz for "Book Scroll Dream" in Taiwan.

It's like watching 'Taiwanese Folklore'.

— NetizenComparing the dubbed drama to a popular local Taiwanese genre show.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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