My Girlfriend is an Alien

Chai Xiaoqi is an alien stranded on Earth who tries to blend into human life while hiding remarkable abilities and an unusual vulnerability: when she absorbs male hormones she slips into a "flowery state" that causes strange physical and emotional reactions. Her routine is upended when she crosses paths with Fang Leng, a cold, powerful company president who becomes entangled in her chaotic, well-meaning attempts to cope with human society. The show keeps the tone light, piling up misunderstandings, rescues, and comic mishaps as Chai Xiaoqi uses her powers to fix problems and protect people, while a slow-burning romance and questions about identity and belonging develop between her and Fang Leng.

Released in 2019, the series was directed by Gao Cong Kai and created by Е Сяо Нань, Liu En Xun, and Guo Jiang Ren. It stars Wan Peng as Chai Xiaoqi and Thassapak Hsu as Fang Leng, supported by Wang Youjun, Zhang Meng, and Chen Yixin.

No major international awards are associated with the series, and it wasn’t a major awards circuit contender, though it did attract attention on streaming platforms and among popular entertainment outlets in its home market.

The show found an active online audience, with viewers sharing clips, fan art, and memes that highlighted its sillier moments and the chemistry between the leads. Casting a Thai actor opposite a rising Chinese star helped the series reach fans beyond one country, and scenes from the show circulated widely on social media.

Critics and viewers tended to enjoy the blend of romantic comedy and light sci-fi, reflected in a steady user rating around 7.8 out of 10. Reviewers praised the playful tone, the visual gags, and the lead performances, while noting the plot favors charm over realism. Main themes include identity, the awkwardness of intimacy, and how someone very different copes with ordinary human problems.