This list contains dramas with 60 episodes that you can binge watch over the course of the summer. You won't even notice that these dramas have (more or less) 60 episodes!

In for a long ride

MBC, KOCOWA

There has been a prophecy throughout the Silla era that the royal blood won't have male descendants once twins are born in the royal family. When the twin daughters, Cheonmyeong and Deokman, are born, King Jinpyeong hides Deokman away from Silla and makes her live in the Taklamakan Desert in China, making it impossible for Mishil to trace her. Deokman starts to wonder about her origin and birth, so she disguises herself as a man and enters Silla. Princess Cheonmyeong believes Deokman is a man, so she has Deokman be a member of Hwarang. At Hwarang, Deokman meets Yusin, who contributes to the unification of the three countries afterward, and cooperates with him to drag Mishil down. Amidst the conflict with Mishil, Deokman's identity as a princess of Silla is revealed. When Deokman escapes to live, she meets Bidam, the son Mishil has abandoned. Deokman joins hands with Yusin and Bidam to topple Mishil. Check out if Deokman succeeds in becoming a clever leader to rebuild Silla.

The Great Queen Seondeok

In the middle of the 18th century in Joseon, the social class's severe contradiction and rapid change are vividly described through the main character of this story, who was born into the lowest-class family. This is a story about the hope and self-consciousness of the lowest class of people, who were evaluated only by the value of wealth without being recognized for the minimum value as a human being. In addition, it introduces the reality of the underground organization of the lowest class of people, which emerged as a serious social problem during the Manchu Invasion of Korea in 1636.

Jewel in the Crown

Sign of the Heavens Team

Hunan TV

You can’t deny what flows through your veins.

Zhang Guo Guo (Sun Yi) is a bubbly young woman who was raised by Wang Ai Yu (Guo Hong) and grew up in the small town making deliveries for the family wonton shop. But unbeknownst to Guo Guo, she is actually the daughter of a famous embroidery workshop owner, but Ai Yu took her in after an accident and raised her alongside her own daughter, Zhang Yu Xin (Wu You).

Yu Xin becomes the apprentice of Xu Hui Jie (Pan Yi Jun), Guo Guo’s biological mother, and then goes overseas to study design. Meanwhile, Guo Guo’s unique talents with embroidery begins to surface, and she works hard to earn a chance to study at her father’s embroidery workshop.

As Guo Guo and Yu Xin become professional rivals, they also vie for the love of two brothers, Li Yun Kai (Deng Lun) and Li Yun Zhe (Dai Chao). Can Guo Guo pursue her dreams and find love along the way?

“Because of Meeting You” is a 2017 Chinese drama series directed by Zhou Xiao Peng. This is a special 45-minute episode version of the drama.

Because of Meeting You

Stitched Into Your Heart Team

One hundred years after a great war between the Ice Tribe and the Fire Tribe, the only two remaining royal heirs of the Ice Tribe struggle for power. 

Prince Ka Suo (Feng Shao Feng) and his younger half-brother, Yong Kong Shi (Ma Tian Yu), are the only pureblood illusionists and royal heirs left in the Ice Tribe. Ka Suo reluctantly ascends to the throne to help rebuild the kingdom, but he wants nothing more than the freedom to be with his love, Li Luo (Victoria Song), who can never marry him despite rising to become a powerful sorceress because she was born a commoner. 

Kong Shi does everything in his power to take the throne away from Ka Suo, while Yan Da (Zhang Meng), the only daughter of the Fire Tribe royal family, is willing to give up everything for Kong Shi. 

When both Kong Shi and Li Luo suddenly go missing, can Ka Suo protect his kingdom alone when another war breaks out? 

“Ice Fantasy” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Ju Jue Liang. It is based on the novel City of Fantasy by Guo Jing Ming.

Ice Fantasy

Gone with the Shirt Team

Beijing TV, Dragon TV

Ancient China is being torn apart by a bitter feudal that pits the Northern Wei dynasty against the Southern Liang. With help from the Liang general and his formidable 19-year-old son Lin Shu (Hu Ge), the Liang secure a famous victory over the Wei. But treachery – rather than rewards – await the Lin family. A treacherous plot undermines the family, and many members are ruthlessly massacred.

Lin Shu escapes, but is poisoned. With his life in danger, a healer gives him an antidote that radically reduces his strength and robs him of his fighting powers. The antidote also leaves him looking very different. He assumes the name Mei Chang Su and begins on the long path to revenge. The journey brings him into contact with the Emperor’s son and unfavored Prince Jing (Wang Kai), whose brothers are locked in a vicious battle for the Imperial throne. He is also reunited with Mu Ni Huang (Liu Tao), a fearsome female general who does not want to be married off to a controlling husband. Will Lin Shu get what he is after? And will the truth of his identity ever come to light?

“Nirvana in Fire” is a 2015 Chinese drama series that was directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue.

Nirvana in Fire

Lang Ya Bang

Young Jang Geum is caught up in palace strife, loses her parents, and enters the palace as a court lady of the royal kitchen. Jang Geum, possessing the finest palate, becomes a court lady of the royal kitchen recognized for her abilities in the palace. With her food, she pleases the royal family who has abstained from food and drink or is ill and saves the royal family fallen into crisis. She leaves the palace caught up in incidents that slander her, but Jang Geum overcomes adversity and begins life in the palace again as a nurse. With her special qualities of a challenging spirit and tenacity, Jang Geum masters remarkable medical treatments and begins to earn the king's trust.

Jewel in the Palace

The Jewel Polishing Team

A genius girl who was born and raised in prison called Jeonokseo meets various people and becomes a competent woman who helps people in need and finds who she really is. Jeonokseo is a prison in the Joseon era. Ok Nyo learns many things about life here from all kinds of prisoners as she works as a prison officer. Ok Nyo meets with Queen Munjeong, Yun Wong Hyeong, and Jeong Nan Jeong and goes through so many hardships and faces frustration. However, with the help of good people such as the righteous outlaw Im Kkeok Jeong, Dae Jang Geum, and Jeon Woo Chi, she grows into a decent woman and archives her dreams.

The Flower in Prison

The Pretty Prisoners

ZJSTV, DragonTV

Can two star-crossed lovers find their happy endings in their mortal and immortal lives?

When an evil ghost lord tries to cause destruction, the beautiful High Goddess Bai Qian (Yang Mi) risks her life and loses her memories in her attempt to seal him away. When she is sent to the mortal world in order to regain her powers, she meets Ye Hua (Mark Chao) and the two fall deeply in love.

When Bai Qian and Ye Hua regain their immortality, Ye Hua tries to pursue Bai Qian again, but he is treated with indifference. Will Ye Hua be able to regain Bai Qian’s affections and have her fall in love with him all over again?

Eternal Love is based off the xianxia novel ‘To The Sky Kingdom.’

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