New romantic Chinese dramas to set your heart aflutter in 2024
Hollywood no longer has the stranglehold on global entertainment as it used to, say, a decade ago. This is particularly evident when it comes to TV shows. While Korean dramas, or K-dramas, are all the rage these days with the success of shows like Squid Game (2021–), international audiences are also discovering the vibrant storytelling traditions of other Asian markets, including China and its C-dramas. Here, we list upcoming Chinese romantic dramas releasing in 2024.
Besides adding these romantic C-dramas to your watchlist, you might also want to check out the best Chinese romantic dramas released in recent years. One fine example is Hidden Love (2023), in which a young girl Sang Zhi (played by Zhao Lusi) falls in love with her older brother’s best friend Duan Jia Xu (played by Chen Zhe Yuan). It is a sweet and heartfelt exploration of first love.
Meanwhile, in Meet Yourself (2023), a woman called Xu Hong Dou’s (Liu Yi Fei) best friend dies. She tries to find solace in the quiet village of Yun Miao. There, she meets Xie Zhi Yao (Li Xian), who wishes to revive his home Yun Miao for tourism. Zhi Yao ends up helping Hong Dou embrace a slower pace of life and rediscover her passions.
If you are drawn to heartwarming romantic stories, these C-dramas are the perfect picks for your next binge until the shows on the following list hit the screens.
Love in bloom: Here are some of the best upcoming Chinese romantic dramas of 2024
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Men in Love
Directed by: Boyu Zhang
Cast: Yitian Hu, Liang Jie, Dai Xu, Liu Chang, Sun Jia Ling, Li Dian Zun, Zhang Yao
Release date: TBA
Episodes: 40
Approximate duration of each episode: 45 minutes
Synopsis: A magazine editor Ye Han (Hu) assists the clumsy but adorable PE teacher Li Xiaoxiao (Jie) to overcome emotional hurdles by chance. A publisher Xu Jiacheng (Xu) balances love and career with Tong Yiwen (Ling), who is a former model. The seemingly perfect couple, Lu Zheng (Zun) and Guo Shengyun (Yao) are facing issues in their marriage. Amid all these challenges, will the couples ultimately find happiness with each other?
2 /9
Millennium Heart
Directed by: Zhu Dong Ning
Cast: Aaron Deng, Tu Zhi Ying, Xin Rui Qi
Release date: TBA
Episodes: 24
Approximate duration of each episode: TBA
Synopsis: Three thousand years ago, the son of the god Shen, Long Cheng Qi (Deng), and a celestial nymph, A Lin (Zhi Ying), joined forces to halt the designs of the evil entity Nightmare’s plot to conquer the celestial realm. But they lost their souls instead and ended up in the mortal world. In the present day, they join forces once more to stop the Nightmare’s schemes.
3 /9
A Moment But Forever
Directed by: Guo Hu
Cast: Tiffany Tang, Liu Xue Yi, Cristy Guo
Release date: TBA
Episodes: 36
Approximate duration of each episode: 45 minutes
Synopsis: Goddess Wu Shuang (Tang) descends to the mortal realm to punish Yuan Zhong (Xue Yi), the high priest of the Youhu Clan, for the theft of the Heavenly Realm’s treasure. When they meet, it leads to some unexpected revelations and they end up falling in love. Eventually, they unite in the forthcoming war between gods and demons.
About the show: A Moment But Forever is an adaptation of the novel called Tian Xia Wu Shuang by Shi Si Lang.
4 /9
The Princess Royal
Directed by: Go Yik Chun
Cast: Zhao Jin Mai, Zhang Ling He, Chen He Yi
Release date: TBA
Episodes: 40
Approximate duration of each episode: 45 minutes
Synopsis: Wed for political expediency, Li Rong (Jin Mai) and Pei Wen Xuan (Ling He) find themselves trapped in a loveless union. However, they fall prey to each other’s schemes and die. Reawakening as their 18-year-old selves, they reconcile and correct their past mistakes to redefine their future.
About the show: The show is an adaptation of the web novel The Grand Princess by Mo Shu Bai.
5 /9
Moonlight Mystique
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Directed by: Chu Yui Bun, Gu Zhi Wei
Cast: Bai Lu, Ao Rui Peng, Dai Lu Wa
Release date: TBA
Episodes: 36
Approximate duration of each episode: 45 minutes
Synopsis: The youngest daughter of the General’s Mansion, Bai Shuo (Lu) wants to achieve immortality in order to repay a favour. During her quest, she inadvertently ends up saving the powerful demon god, Fan Yue (Rui Peng). Initially manipulative towards each other, they end up falling in love. They subsequently face many hurdles in their journey. However, thanks to the strength of their bond, they overcome them.
About the show: It is an adaptation of the novel Bai Shuo Shang Shen by Xing Ling.
6 /9
The Love of Hypnosis
Directed by: Liu Hai Bo
Cast: Crystal Liu, Jing Bo Ran, Zhao Li Xin, Wei Da Xun
Release date: TBA
Episodes: 55
Approximate duration of each episode: 45 minutes
Synopsis: Near the end of the Qing Dynasty, Ye Shen (Bo Ran), a young man, crosses paths with Lu Man Sheng (Liu), the owner of a fragrance store renowned for resolving matters of the heart. But as it turns out, she and Shen end up facing some of the same difficulties in their relationship her clients face.
7 /9
Go Back Lover
Directed by: Ming Yan
Cast: Xu Ruo Han, Li Yun Rui
Release date: TBA
Episodes: 24
Approximate duration of each episode: 45 minutes
Synopsis: Shen Xing Ruo (Ruo Han) lives with her father’s friend and his son Lu Xing Yan (Yun Rui). She and Xing Yan attend the same classes but do not get along much with each other. However, over time, their relationship transforms from hostile to romantic feelings.
About the show: The show is an adaptation of Strawberry Kiss Mark, a web novel by Bu Zhi Shi Ke Cai.
8 /9
Back For You
Directed by: MooryMA
Cast: Angelababy, Yang Ying, Wang An Yu
Release date: TBA
Episodes: 13
Approximate duration of each episode: TBA
Synopsis: Early on in the Republic of China, police officer A Lai (An Yu) is saved from a gang by the enigmatic Lu Na (Angelababy), but she falls into a coma due to the injuries. Through twelve comic books Lu Na carries on with her, A Lai discovers things that aid his investigations and lead to her revival. They develop romantic feelings amid threats from A Lai’s enemies. With Lu Na’s support, he finds peace and renews his dedication to being a police officer.
9 /9
Will Love in Spring
Directed by: Liang Cheng
Cast: Li Xian, Zhou Yutong, Liu Lin
Release date: TBA
Episodes: 21
Approximate duration of each episode: TBA
Synopsis: Chen Maidong (Xian) is a former rebel turned funeral make-up artist. Zhuang Jie (Yutong) is a career-focused city dweller who became disabled after a car accident. When their paths cross, they set on a journey of understanding, acceptance and love amid their vastly different backgrounds and circumstances.
This article first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Kuala Lumpur.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
-Which is the best Chinese romantic drama releasing in 2024?
A Moment But Forever, a blend of fantasy and romance, is arguably the best Chinese romantic drama one should keep an eye out for in 2024. Tiffany Tang and Liu Xue Yi play the main roles in the show.
-Which is the highest-rated Chinese romantic drama in 2024?
My Boss, which premiered on 4 January 2024, is the highest-rated Chinese romantic drama of the year so far. It stars Chen Xing Xu and Zhang Ruo Nan in lead roles.
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
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