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Check out all the reasons why you should stop hesitating and start watching 'The World of Fantasy'

If you're one of those people looking for a lot of fantasy in your C-dramas, then you probably shouldn't look any further than The World of Fantasy, which airs weekdays on GMA from 8:25 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

The show's cast includes Cheng Xiao, Nie Zi Hao, Liu Yi Tong, Vin Zheng, Ma Yue, and Fan Cheng Cheng and is a story about ambition and freedom set in a fantastical world.

The plot revolves around Qin Lie (Fan Cheng Cheng), a man who can't remember his past and finds himself involved in a conspiracy. Qin Lie, his childhood friend Ling Yushi (Cheng Xiao), and a group of passionate youths end up traveling to find the truth about their lives and gain even more power.

If you're not yet convinced that you should tune in to The World of Fantasy, check out some other reasons below.

The idol connection

One of the lead stars of The World of Fantasy is Cheng Xiao. C-drama fans may know her from roles in drama like Legend of Awakening, but K-pop fans will immediately recognize her as one of the members of the girl group WJSN. If you've wanted to find out what she's been doing since then, The World of Fantasy is a good place to start.

2. Fan Cheng Cheng's entertainment pedigree

A lot of casual followers of China's entertainment scene may recognize Fan Cheng Cheng as a member of the Chinese boyband Nine Percent, which debuted in 2018 after being formed on the show Idol Producer. But Fan Cheng Cheng's entertainment pedigree goes beyond being part of a survival program, as he's also the younger brother of Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, who most people will remember as the mutant Blink in the movie X-Men: Days of Future Past.

3. The fantasy elements

The World of Fantasy definitely takes the “fantasy” in its title seriously. From fantastical locations, amazing creatures, and amazing displays of power, this C-drama is definitely a feast for the eyes.

4. The action

It's not just the special effects you've got to look out for. By now, it's fashionable for C-drama fantasy series to have eye-popping fight sequences as well.

5. The story of friendship

Beneath all the fantastical elements of The World of Fantasy is the very human story of two childhood friends growing up and learning about themselves. What's more relatable than that?