Romance dramas are always going to be on our list to watch. Be it when you are in a bad or good mood, these cheesy romance dramas will make you smile. These dramas don’t shy away from having incredibly cheesy punchlines, all the romance cliches, and all predictable and relatable romance plot lines. The top ten high-rated Chinese romance dramas according to all fans are.
1. Love 020
Love 020 is a popular drama based on a novel, released in 2016, starring Zheng Shuang, and Yang Yang. The story follows the virtual romance of Bei Wei Wei and Xiao Nai, two college students. They both met through Dreaming of Jianghu, an online platform. Xiao Nai, during their first encounter, is immediately drawn towards Wei Wei. As they both try to navigate their role in the real and virtual world, they get to understand the true meaning of trust and connection.
2. Here To Heart
Here To Heart is a famous Chinese romance drama released in 2018, starring Zhang Han and Janine Chang. It weaves a tale of second chances, where Zhan Nanxia, a successful businessman, and his first love, Wen Nuan, reunite after a decade. As they confront their past mistakes and go through new challenges, the story explores the power of forgiveness and the complexities of love to heal older wounds.
3. A Love So Beautiful
A Love So Beautiful is a Chinese drama released in 2017, starring Shen Yue and Hu Yitian. The story revolves around the unrequited love journey between Chen Xiaoxi and Jiang Chen, her high school crush. The drama beautifully captures the essence of having an innocent love and the joy of growing up together with them. Will these 17-year-old people be able to nudge all the challenges faced during adulthood?
4. Stay With Me
Stay With Me is a Chinese rom-com released in 2017, starring Wang Kai and Joe Chen. It explores the encounter between Yuan Song, a successful CEO, and a talented fashion designer, Li Weiwei. She loses her memory after a drowning accident. As their lives get intertwined by fate, the drama delves into themes of second chances, love, and the power of compassion.
5. Accidentally In Love
Accidentally in Love is a famous Chinese drama released on Netflix in 2018, starring Sun Yi Ning and Guo Junchen. It follows Che Qingqing, who is an optimistic and free-spirited girl, who crosses paths with Si Tu Geng, who is a famous singer, hiding a past. They embark on a journey of love, friendship, and self-discovery during university. It captures the essence of youth and the magic of being able to find love in the most unexpected ways.
6. Sweet Dreams
Sweet Dreams is a drama released in 2018, starring Dilraba Dilmurat and Deng Lu. It revolves around a hardworking woman, Ling Lingqi, and a successful CEO, Bo Hai, who is haunted by his past. They get involved in a social experiment by a dream technology company. As they try to navigate their ambitions, dreams and the warmth of new love, the drama explores the power of self-discovery and perseverance. She also helps him overcome his childhood traumas.
7. My Amazing Boyfriend
My Amazing Boyfriend is a drama released in 2016, starring Kim Tae-Hwan and Wu Qian. The story revolves around the unexpected love story between Xue Lingqiao, who is immortal, and Tian Jingzhi, an actress, who finds out his secret. Tian gets involved in a car accident, and he uses his power to heal her. As they both try to navigate through the challenges of his immortality, their journey is of self-discovery and enduring love.
8. Meteor Garden
Meteor Garden is a romance drama released in 2018, starring Barrie Hsu and Jerry Yan. The story follows Shan Cai, a strong-willed, and independent girl who enters Ying De, a prestigious University and is involved with F4. F4 is a group of four wealthy and famous boys. They navigate love, friendship, and challenges. It portrays a touching coming-of-age tale of romance and self-discovery that leaves an indelible mark on all the viewers.
9. Falling Into Your Smile
Falling Into Your Smile is a drama released in 2021, starring Zhao Xiao Wen, Xu Kai, Yao Chi, and Cheng Xiao. Tong Yao is a beautiful and intelligent girl who gets approached to join ZDGX OPL, an all-men gaming team, when Lu Si Cheng injures his hand. Despite being a female gamer and having a rude team captain, she hustles hard to keep her ground. Due to the strong female lead, the show got a great appreciation for her portrayal of a gamer.
10. Hidden Love
Hidden Love is a famous rom-com released in 2023, starring Chen Zhe Yuan and Zhou Lusi. It follows the story of Sang Zhi, who develops a crush on her brother’s friend, Duan Jia Xu. Their love story leads to an intimate and organic relationship despite their age gaps. It beautifully depicts the tender love and the enduring nature of affection. It also shows us that love has no boundaries.
