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Chai Ji Dan (Chinese: 柴鸡蛋) is a Chinese screenwriter, novelist, and television producer known for her contributions to the *Boys' Love (BL)* genre in Chinese web literature and television dramas. She is one of the pioneering figures in bringing BL stories to a wider audience in China and has produced several popular adaptations based on her own novels.
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Early Life and Background
Details about Chai Ji Dan’s early life, education, and personal background remain largely private. She began her career as a web novelist and gained attention for her distinctive voice in the BL literary community in the early 2000s.
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Career
Chai Ji Dan started out writing BL novels published on online platforms, developing a devoted fanbase. Her novels are known for their emotionally intense relationships, suspenseful plotlines, and elements of crime, action, and psychological drama.
In the 2010s, Chai transitioned into screenwriting and producing. She adapted many of her works for the screen and became a key figure in the growing popularity of web-based BL dramas in China.
She is the founder of Beijing Feng Mang Culture Media Co., Ltd. (北京锋芒文化传媒有限公司), a production company behind several successful web dramas.
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Notable Works
As a Novelist
《逆袭》(Counterattack) 《上瘾》(Addicted)
《逆爱》（revenged love）
As a Screenwriter and Producer
《上瘾》（Addicted） (2016) – A web series based on her novel, starring Huang Jingyu and Xu Weizhou. It gained massive popularity but was later pulled from Chinese streaming platforms by authorities due to its homosexual themes. 《逆袭》（Counterattack）(2015) – Adapted from her novel, it tells the story of a man's transformation from an ordinary office worker to a charismatic entrepreneur, with a strong male-male emotional arc.
Many of her dramas have found cult followings both in China and internationally, particularly among fans of Asian BL dramas.
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Impact and Controversies
Chai Ji Dan's works have been credited with popularizing the BL genre in Chinese mainstream digital media. Despite strict content regulations, she has managed to push the boundaries of representation in Chinese drama.
Her most famous series, Addicted, was abruptly banned after its initial broadcast. The censorship of BL content in China has presented ongoing challenges for her creative output, but her works continue to resonate with a large global audience.
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Influence and Legacy
Chai Ji Dan is considered one of the most influential figures in Chinese BL literature and media. Her transition from novelist to producer helped bring the genre from niche online communities into the broader public consciousness, influencing a generation of writers and creators.
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Categories
Chinese television producers Chinese screenwriters Chinese women writers Chinese web novelists Living people