Love and hate relationships always keep the audience hooked to their seats. But the stories get interesting when a well-plotted revenge against an archnemesis goes wrong when the two fall in love. So let’s look at some of the Top 10 Revenge To Lovers Chinese Dramas:
1. You Complete Me
This 2020 romance drama revolved around Gao Shan, an investment specialist whose father had committed suicide after being cheated on by his business partner. Li Wo is the daughter of the same business partner and the headhunter in the financial sector. Later, Gao Shan joined an investment firm named 'Most Sky', with the sole purpose of seeking revenge, but due to the cheating tactics of Li Wo's subordinate, he missed the interview. Eventually, she found out the truth and secured him another interview. From thereon, they bickered through the different struggles in their professional and personal lives, while building a beautiful and adorable relationship.
2. Skate Into Love
This sports/ romance drama followed the story of Li Yu Bing, an innocent and timid ice skater at his school, who was constantly bullied by his deskmate, Tang Xue, a speed skater. Later, he grew up to become the ice skating legend at his university whereas Tang Xue was compelled to quit her speed skating career. To seek revenge on her, Li Yu recruited Tang Xue as his assistant and troubled them all the way. However, in the journey of their revenge and quarrels, he eventually developed feelings and helped her restart her speed skating career. Together they eventually faced their past and present struggles while building their professional and personal lives.
3. The Romance Of Tiger And Rose
This drama followed the story of a screenwriter who had suddenly been transported to the world of one of her creations and got trapped in the body of a villainess named Chen Qianqian. Her story later revealed a male lead, Prince Han Shuo, who was also her supposed killer. Although the person inside the body was new, Chen Qianqian and Han Shuo, still weren't able to end their cat-and-mouse fight. This drama later portrayed their hilarious yet adorable journey of falling in love and battling against royal politics.
4. City Of Streamer
Set in the early 20th century, this drama followed the story of Feng Shi Zhen, who sought revenge against the Rong family, who heinously burnt her father’s business and turned him into a drug addict. In the guise of a tutor, she entered their house. Her perfectly mapped-out plan flipped off when their son, Rong Jia Sheng, for whom she was hired, turned out to be smart. They were two opposites who journeyed through their family's criminal and corruptive acts and braved life’s and society’s struggles while falling in love. Their relationship was adorable and mature and this drama was a unique portrayal of the high societies, that gained a massive fanbase.
5. Princess Agents
This drama was set in the oppressive time of Northern Wei and revolved around Chu Qiao, a slave with a mysterious past, who was thrown into the jungle with others and was miserably hurt by a pack of wolves, after which she lost her memories. She was saved by Prince Yan Xun, whose royal family and politics were cruel to her eyes. Later, she was trained to be a close comrade of the Prince, and from thereon started their journey of bickering romance with a close and vengeful connection between the Prince and her past.
6. Goodbye, My Princess
This romance/fantasy drama followed the story of Xiao Feng, a spoiled 9th princess of the Western Liang Kingdom, who was forced to marry the Crown Prince of their rival kingdom to save her kingdom, which was on the brink of demolition. But she was in love with her mentor instead. Later, she realized that the Crown Prince in reality was filled with vengeance and anger against her family for killing his brother. Eventually, they tied the knot out of spite, but eventually fell in love with each other. They battled various political disputes while developing a beautiful romance.
7. Dr. Cutie
This drama followed the story of Shen Zhao Er, the daughter of the royal doctor whose father and family were allegedly framed and killed for poisoning a royal consort, and she somehow managed to escape the death. 7 years later, she returned with aspirations of seeking revenge and entered the royal court, in the guise of a male physician named Tian Qi. After being selected as the private doctor of the Emperor’s fiancee she met many new and royal faces. Eventually, she journeyed through the struggle of finding the truth, solving the new series of murders taking place, and fighting against royal politics, while falling in love with the Emperor. Together, they solved the palace corruption and brought justice to all.
8. The Legends
This fantasy/romance drama revolved around Lu Zhao Yao, an adventurous girl who was bound by the family duty of guarding the seal that has trapped the demon king’s son, Li Chenlan, in chains. Later, the son got entangled in a fatal feud but was saved by Zhao Yao, who set him free and renamed him Mo Qing. However, she later considered him an enemy rather than an ally due to a misunderstanding. 5 years later, she met Li Chenlan, who was now the King, and they bickered through the struggles of life while developing an adorable relationship.
9. The Long Ballad
This popular 2021 drama revolved around Princess Li Changge, a strong princess who wished to seek revenge against her uncle, who wiped out her entire family, for the throne. Later, on her journey of seeking revenge, she was defeated by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate tribe, and instead of being killed, the general of the tribe, Ashile Sun, recruited her to be his military strategist. They portrayed impeccable teamwork while battling a common goal/enemy. The str studded cast and gripping plotline made this drama highly binge-worthy!
10. Story Of Yanxi Palace
Set in the 18th century, this drama followed the story of Wei Ying Luo, a slave girl who entered the Forbidden City after her sister’s mysterious death. After her finding out the cause of death was murder and rape, her prime suspect was the imperial guard, Fucha Fu Heng, so she sneakily befriended his sister and empress, Fucha Rong Yin. Later, under his sister’s guidance she polished her skills and learned to read and write while realizing that Fu Heng was innocent. Eventually, she fell in love with Fu Heng, and together, they juggled through palace politics and uncovered the person behind the crime.
