It was in 2020 that I fell in love with C-Dramas. There were so many great ones that year and I am still watching some 2020 dramas that I have not yet gotten to. Some of my absolute favorites from 2020 are "Dating in the Kitchen", "Love is Sweet", "Begin Again", and "Perfect and Casual". Unfortunately, some of these dramas are not yet in the Viki library. If you are not a C-Drama fan, I hope you will enjoy this collection and become one.

My Favorite C-Dramas

Sohu

Simon Bo (Wallace Huo), a brilliant criminal psychologist at The University of Maryland, possesses an extraordinary ability to penetrate the minds of the most mysterious and violent criminals. Working closely with his young assistant Jenny Jian (Sandra Ma), the daughter of a veteran police investigator, Simon serves as an analyst and advisor on the department's most challenging cases. As they collaborate to solve complex crimes, Jenny's deep sense of justice and Simon's emotional barriers create an intriguing dynamic. Together, they navigate the intricate psychological landscapes of criminal minds, pushing each other to grow both professionally and personally. Based on the novel "When He Comes, Close Your Eyes" by Ding Mo, this is a 2015 Chinese crime drama series directed by Zhang Kai Zhou.

Love Me If You Dare

Gone with the Shirt Team

Tencent

Working as an assistant chef at the Bauhinia Hotel, Gu Shengnan (Zhao Lu Si) thought her life was on track. She had a great boyfriend, a job she loved, and a bright future ahead of her. That all changes when she catches her boyfriend cheating and learns the hotel is being acquired by Lu Jin (Lin Shen), the sharp-tongued CEO she recently clashed with. Facing an uncertain future, Shengnan's luck turns when one of her dishes land on Lu Jin's table. A passionate foodie, Lu Jin is impressed by Shengnan’s culinary skills. Bonding over their shared love of food, this unlikely pair soon discovers a connection they never expected. This 2020 Chinese romantic comedy series was directed by Chen Chang.

Dating in the Kitchen

The Ideal Chemistry

High schooler Xia Lin Xi (Xiang Han Zhi) helps her struggling classmate Jiang Zheng Han (Wang An Yu) – sparking a friendship that starts to turn romantic. Their relationship deepens when they head to the same college. As their university years draw to a close, life starts to pull them in different directions. But even as they both join the workforce, their bond remains strong. Can they successfully navigate the difficult jump into adulthood? And will the experience help form the love of a lifetime? This 2020 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Su Guang Tong and was directed by Wen De Guang.

Forever Love

💞 Loving Connections Team 💞 

Newly qualified doctor Mi Ka (Sandra Ma) joins a joint emergency rescue training exercise with an elite special forces unit, but finds herself thrust into action right away when a powerful earthquake devastates the city. She finds herself working with special ops agent Xing Ke Lei (Bai Jing Ting), but this isn’t the first time they’ve met – a series of misunderstandings previously left them both with poor impressions of each other. With hundreds of people in mortal danger, they must put their personal issues aside and work together to save lives. As the nation’s situation starts to become more perilous, can they rescue those in need? And might love bloom between them as they learn the true meaning of teamwork? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on the novel by Mu Qing Yu and was directed by Zhang Tong.

You Are My Hero

Dragon TV

Workaholic fashion mogul Tang Mingxuan (Zhang Han) is all but married to his job, leaving little time for anything in his personal life. Everything changes when he meets Mo Fei (Xu Lu), a passionate embroidery artist, at a design fair, with whom he shares an immediate attraction. However, they’re both professionals dedicated to their existing plans – Mingxuan focusing on his business in China and Fei heading to Paris to study – and the relationship goes no further. When they later reunite for a European fashion venture, their professional partnership evolves into a deeply personal connection, challenging their long-held aspirations and changing their lives forever. This 2021 Chinese drama was directed by Tien Jen Huang.

Sunshine of My Life

You Are My Good Days

Cong Rong (Xing Fei) dreams of becoming a lawyer. Defying her mother's wishes, she secretly rents a place near home to start a legal internship. Her first case reunites her with childhood friend Wen Shao Qing (Tang Xiao Tian), who is also her new neighbor and landlord. As they spend more time together, tensions rise, blending professional challenges with personal emotions. Will this unexpected reunion jeopardize her legal ambitions, or could it help fulfill them? And might their rekindled connection ignite a lasting romance? This 2021 Chinese drama series was based on a novel by Dong Ben Xi Gu and was directed by Yang Long.

My Little Happiness

👩‍❤️‍👨 Happily Ever After 🩺

Mango TV

Fashion designer Zhou Fang (Dilraba Dilmurat) has always maintained an impeccable reputation, but her world turns upside down when she gets entangled in a commercial lawsuit with Song Li (Johnny Huang), the head of an e-commerce company. The twist? They hardly even know each other! Determined to protect his hard-earned success, Song Li realizes that collaboration is their only way out of this legal quagmire. Their strong wills constantly clash with each other, but Zhou Fang and Song Li unexpectedly begin to inspire each other to take bold new steps in their careers, leading their hearts to a dramatic transformation. Can these polar opposites find true happiness together? Based on Ai Xiao Tu’s novel “Love is a Serious Matter,” this 2020 Chinese romance drama was directed by Shen Yang and Ben Fang.

Love Designer

Designers of Love 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.

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