Best Romance C- dramas

Tencent TV

Zhao Qiao Yi (Wu Qian) and Yan Mo (Zhang Yu Jian), former high school classmates with vastly different academic backgrounds, form an unexpected bond. They promise to study abroad together, but a family emergency forces Qiao Yi to abandon their plans, causing them to lose touch. Four years later, they reunite, and Qiao Yi moves to the city hoping to rekindle their relationship. However, Yan Mo is already in a relationship, seemingly putting her romantic hopes in jeopardy. Unbeknownst to Qiao Yi, Yan Mo still harbors deep feelings for her, secretly caring for her from the background and struggling to express his true emotions. This is a 2019 Chinese drama based on the novel "I Don't Like This World, I Only Like You" by Qiao Yi, directed by Wang Zhi.

Le Coup de Foudre

Love at First Sight Team

Zhou Wei Wei (Puff Guo) and Chu Ke Huan (Jasper Liu) both have marriage in mind with their committed partners, but as the time to marry draws near, they unexpectedly develop intense feelings for each other. Despite their initial intentions to maintain a platonic relationship, their growing attraction challenges their commitment to their respective fiancés. Caught between loyalty and unexpected passion, they struggle with the moral dilemma of their emerging emotions. Their connection threatens to unravel their carefully planned lives and relationships, forcing them to confront difficult choices about love, friendship, and personal integrity. This is a 2019 Taiwanese romantic drama directed by Feng Kai, adapted from a novel by Ayamei.

Before We Get Married

SETTV

Ren Guang Xi (Vanness Wu), a charismatic law student and heir to a wealthy family, falls in love with Liang Mu Cheng (Ady An), a cafeteria employee with a vibrant spirit. After a tragic brain surgery that erases his memories, Guang Xi's mother separates the couple. Six years later, Guang Xi, now a high-powered attorney, arrives in a rural village for community service and unknowingly befriends Mu Cheng and her son Xiao Le (Xiao Xiao Bin). As a mysterious piano concerto hints at forgotten memories, Guang Xi struggles to understand his inexplicable connection to Mu Cheng and her son. Will the power of true love help him recover his lost past? This is a 2009-2010 Taiwanese romantic drama directed by Chen Hui Ling that was nominated for the Best Marketing Programme at the 45th Golden Bell Awards.

Autumn's Concerto

Tencent

Shi Yi Niang (Tan Song Yun) is the strong-minded, ambitious daughter of a concubine, with dreams of becoming an embroiderer and living a life of freedom. But her hopes appear to be cut short when her family arranges for her to marry the powerful general and Duke Xu Ling Yi (Wallace Chung). Ling Yi’s family initially treats Yi Niang with disdain, but she is undeterred by this sudden marriage and her subsequent change of circumstances. However, the challenges have just begun for both Yi Niang and her new husband: the Xu family faces impending ruin! Together, Ling Yi and Yi Niang realize that they must pool their wits together if they are to avoid an unhappy fate. Will they save the family – and find love along the way? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “The Concubine-born Daughter’s Strategies” by Zhi Zhi and was directed by Wen De Guang.

The Sword and the Brocade

⚔ Jin Xin Si Yu ✾ Team

Oh Yoon Seo (Yoo In Na), a glamorous actress with a tarnished career, is given a chance at redemption with a new lead part. To prepare for it, she must work as a secretary for icy lawyer Kwon Jung Rok (Lee Dong Wook) for several months. As she struggles to adapt to her new role and prove her acting skills, tensions rise between the two – his cold demeanor constantly clashes with her determination. Amidst professional challenges and personal conflicts, Yoon Seo must navigate this tumultuous journey to restore her reputation and find her true self. Will this unexpected opportunity be her path to success or lead to more setbacks? This 2019 Korean drama series was directed by Park Joon Hwa.

Touch Your Heart

Sincerely, Yours Team

Nuan Nuan (Eleanor Lee), a 22-year-old pop star hopeful, finds herself at a crossroads when her girl group disbands before debut. A chance encounter with Han Che (Leon Leong), a successful but cold sound and lighting engineer with an exceptional memory, changes her trajectory. Despite his occasional memory lapses, Han Che becomes an inspiration for Nuan Nuan, who discovers her passion for fashion design and aspires to work at a clothing store's headquarters. As they navigate their professional challenges, their initially adversarial relationship gradually transforms, hinting at a potential romantic connection. Will their growing fondness for each other lead to both career success and love? This is a 2020 Chinese drama series co-produced by Fang Fang and Shao Wen Yi.

My Love, Enlighten Me

Hunan TV

Zhang Guo Guo (Sun Yi) is a bubbly young woman raised by Wang Ai Yu (Guo Hong) in a small town, working at the family wonton shop. Unbeknownst to her, she is actually the daughter of a famous embroidery workshop owner. Her adoptive sister, Zhang Yu Xin (Wu You), becomes an apprentice to Guo Guo's biological mother, Xu Hui Jie (Pan Yi Jun), and studies design overseas. As Guo Guo's unique embroidery talents emerge, she works to earn a chance at her father's workshop. The sisters become professional rivals and compete for the love of two brothers, Li Yun Kai (Deng Lun) and Li Yun Zhe (Dai Chao). This is a 2017 Chinese drama series directed by Zhou Xiao Peng, featuring a special 45-minute episode version.

Because of Meeting You

Stitched Into Your Heart Team

Lin Xi Chi (Song Yi Ren), a veterinary student, is bright and cheerful but struggles with insecurity due to her family background. Her childhood friend Xu Fang (Zhang Yao), a skilled archer and national defense student, has long harbored unspoken feelings for her. When Xu Fang, a rising star on the provincial shooting team, forgoes training in Beijing to attend Xi Chi's university, she is thrown into emotional confusion. Oblivious to her own feelings, Xi Chi repeatedly misses Xu Fang’s subtle confessions. He masks his emotions with a sharp tongue and overbearing demeanor, staying close to her despite his inner turmoil. Will Xu Fang's silent devotion ultimately transform their relationship? Based on the novel "Cream-Flavored Unrequited Love" by Zhu Yi, this is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Su Hao Qi.

The Best of You in My Mind

Best Friends Forever

Zhou Jian Qing (Yan Zhi Chao) was raised like a princess, but when her wealthy family falls on hard times, her fairy tale life collapses. Unsure of her next move, Jian Qing follows fate and crosses path with Gu Nan Zhou (Chen Jing Ke), a successful CEO with a debilitating fear of crowds. Forced into a scandalous situation, Jiang Qing and Nan Zhou agree that a contract marriage is their only way out. Despite their initial animosity, they begin to find comfort in their married life. As they navigate their unconventional relationship, Jian Qing and Nan Zhou wonder if real love might be on the horizon. Tian Shao Bo directed this lighthearted 2021 Chinese romance series.

Hello Mr. Gu

How to raise a CEO

In 1996, Yang Xi (Wan Peng), a determined long-distance runner, has her athletic dreams shattered when a lab explosion during a bike chase leaves her injured. As the school year begins, she encounters Hua Xiao (Hou Ming Hao), an intelligent and hot-blooded transfer student who turns out to be the very person responsible for her accident. Their paths collide when Hua runs for class president, igniting a fierce rivalry between the tomboyish Yang Xi and the charismatic Hua Xiao. Their daily school interactions promise to be a tumultuous journey of competition, personal growth, and unexpected connections. This is a 2022 Chinese web drama adapted from the Yan Sheng web novel "When We Were Young."

When We Were Young

🌈 Sweet Youth 🌈

Budding young cellist Lin Zhi Xiao (Yang Zi)’s perfect world falls apart when her father becomes ill, forcing her to give up her dream job. To make matters worse, she breaks up with her seemingly loving boyfriend. While wallowing in misery at the hospital where her father is being treated, she meets doctor Gu Wei (Xiao Zhan), who is also facing personal challenges. Over time, they develop a bond of understanding. Could love follow and bring joy back into both their lives? This 2022 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Bolin Shi Jiang and was directed by Lu Ying.

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