Article: Top 10 Bromances In Chinese Dramas

Dramas related to friendships are always a delight to watch. It may be a friendship between a group or between 2 best friends, the feelings remain the same. Bromances are a title given to the friendship between 2 or more guys. It revolves around their understanding, support, quirky moments, etc. So today, let's look at some of the Top 10 Bromances in Chinese Dramas:

1. The Untamed

This fantasy drama revolved around Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, polar opposites and students from 2 of the elite magical clans who quickly connected and became best friends when they met during cultivation training. The story eventually focused on them unveiling the secret of the evil leader of the Wen clan and saving the others. Although the drama was an adaptation of a BL novel, the subtle and quirky bromance depicted between the characters kept the audience engaged.

2. Killer And Healer

This was another drama that dealt with two opposites but in a professional environment. The story revolved around a violent and cold police officer, Jiang Yue Lou, and a kind doctor, Chen Yu Zhi who solved the major drug outbreak and case of the Republican era. Their relationship started in a very unique manner, where Jiang Yue Lou presumed the doctor to be a drug smuggler, but eventually, they course through different obstacles and share memorable moments, while solving the treacherous case.

3. Guardian

Set in the fictional world of Dragon City, this drama revolved around Zhao Yun Lun, the leader of an Investigation Department for aliens who possessed special abilities and worked underground, and Shein Wei, a bio-engineering professor who was also known to be one of the two Demon Lords. Coincidentally, they meet each other during an investigation, after which they teamed up to solve the cases that followed and uncovered the hidden secrets. Their relationship was top-notch and hilarious, while journeying through different obstacles and time zones, making this drama binge-worthy.

4. My Roommate Is A Detective

The drama revolved around a young police officer, Qian Chu Sheng, who was stuck in a spiraled case, and a genius with exceptional deductive skills, Lu Yao, who had recently returned from the UK. The duo later meets with a reporter, Bai You Ning, a daily newspaper reporter, and together they solve this and other mysterious cases. All three of them were exceptional in their respective fields and they contributed in their ways. The friendship between the trio and the way they solved the cases was worth watching.

5. Meteor Garden

This high school drama revolved around Shan Cai, an 18-year-old girl from a poor family, and Dao Ming Shi, a wealthy and spoiled brat who was a part of the school’s elite group, F4. Apart from their adorable romance, another highlight of this show was the bromance between Dao Ming Shi and Huaze Lei(another member of the F4) was a delight to watch. Huaze Lei was also the second lead of the drama, who fell in love with Shan Cai, however, he let go of his feelings for his best friend. Their bromance was impeccable with a touch of comedy and drama, making it a must-watch.

6. Medical Examiner Dr. Qin

This medical thriller drama followed the story of Dr. Qin Ming, who was one of the best medical examiners of public security in Longfan. Dr. Qin along with his assistant, Li Dabao, and a police officer, Lin Tao, together solve criminal cases. They journeyed through different cases while maintaining their bond of friendship through trust and understanding. The drama spanned 3 seasons and gained worldwide popularity due to its storyline and the gripping bromance between the three characters.

7. Go Go Squid!

This drama revolved around a computer engineering student with a brilliant IQ, Tong Nian, and Han Shangyan, a former, retired legend of cybersecurity competitions who was also the founder of a team named K&K. Han Shangyan and his team supported each other through thick and thin and shared an extremely strong and healthy bond which was well appreciated by the audience. The friendship, leadership, and sportsmanship portrayed between the team members, made this drama binge-worthy.

8. My Mr. Mermaid

This quirky romance drama revolved around a rookie sports reporter, Yun Duo, who was assigned to cover a swimming competition but was also suffering from hydrophobia due to a past event. Tang Yi Ai, a former prodigy who was wrongfully accused of a drug scandal befriended the reporter to clean his slate. Tang Yi was best friends with Qi Ruifeng and Ouyang Heng, however, they faced a fallout due to the sudden course of events. Eventually, the story portrayed the reunion of these friends and shared an inspiring team spirit to achieve their dreams.

9. Soul Snatcher

This fantasy drama revolved around Wang Zijin, a scholar, and Bai Shisan, a young fox spirit who aspired to attain immortality, formed a team that fought against evil and mythical creatures and walked toward the path of imperial examination. Their friendship bloomed in some of the strangest situations, but eventually, they formed one of the strongest teams in the world. This drama had two polar opposites and an amazing mythical touch to it which attracted audiences from worldwide.

10. Dive

This was another sports drama and it revolved around the sport of swimming and the adventures that the team went through. Coach Yu Feng, was a desperate coach of a team that was on the edge of disbanding and she recruited 4 elite athletes like a former star diver, Jiang Bailong, a Thailand exchange student, Wei Te, a new and promising athlete, Lu Haoran along with his partner Tian Lin. Although these additions gained her a ‘dream team’ title, however, there were numerous obstacles on her way to achieving success. The drama portrayed the gradual friendship between them and the requirement of team spirit and equal efforts from each member for winning any competition. They emphasized their journeys and flaws which eventually developed into a strong bromance among all the members.