Modern C-Dramas

Hunan TV

Widower Li Hai Chao (Tu Song Yan) takes in two boys from dysfunctional homes, Ling Xiao (Song Wei Long) and He Zi Qiu (Steven Zhang), and raises them along with his daughter Li Jian Jian (Tan Song Yun). The trio effectively grow up as siblings, helping each other and providing support at every step of the way. But as they grow up and graduate from high school, life takes all three in very different directions. But years later, they are all reunited as adults. Will their bond survive as they move on to new phases in their lives? And could any of their tight bonds morph into love? This 2020 Chinese drama series was directed by Ding Zi Guang.

Go Ahead

✨ Together Forever 💖  Team 

Youku

In the treacherous underworld of Lingnan City, Officer Lin Qiang (Lin Peng) goes undercover in the dangerous Qiu Hu Group to avenge her fallen colleague, Captain Cheng Ji. Infiltrating the drug organization, she befriends Zhang Xian He (Zheng Ye Cheng), the adopted son of a rival drug lord, Ma Hong Tao. As Li Qiang strategically gathers evidence to dismantle the criminal network, her professional mission becomes complicated by unexpected personal feelings. When Xian He discovers her true identity, her carefully constructed cover is blown, placing her in extreme danger. Caught between her mission, her growing emotions, and the imminent drug lord war, Li Qiang must decide how far she's willing to go to achieve justice. This is a 2021 South Korean crime drama directed by Hong Ling.

Stealth Walker

🖤 Undercover Love 🤍

Tian Tian De (Ding Yi Yi), a design graduate skilled at making ice cream, meets Su Mu (Zhao Yi Qin), an aviation enthusiast struggling with aphasia since a childhood accident. When Su Mu accidentally enters her home while she's bathing, he discovers her ice cream miraculously alleviates his speech impairment. Intrigued by this sweet remedy, he moves closer to Tian Tian De to continue enjoying her homemade treat. As others mistake them for a couple, they begin to explore a deeper connection beyond their shared love of ice cream. This 2021 Chinese drama was directed by Tian Tian.

Sweet Sweet

🍨The Sweet Taste of Love🍨

Tencent Video

Gu Chuan (Allen Ren), a once vibrant young man, has his life dramatically altered after a severe traffic accident requiring a heart transplant. Forced to avoid strong emotions and physical exertion to survive, he becomes a mere shadow of his former self. When Jiang Xiao Yu (Fei Xing), an orphaned but incredibly positive woman, joins his company, she gradually reignites his passion for life. As their connection deepens, Gu Chuan must navigate the delicate balance between protecting his fragile health and embracing the possibility of love and renewed purpose. Can their budding relationship survive the challenges of his medical condition? This is a 2021 Chinese drama series directed by Qiang Wu.

Miss Crow with Mr. Lizard

Passionate Mechanical Hearts

In the ultra-competitive world of e-sports, the all-male team, ZGDX, is second to none. But when their star player suffers a career-halting injury, team captain Lu Si Cheng (Xu Kai) is forced to search for a replacement. Si Cheng’s quest to find the best ultimately leads him to Tong Yao (Cheng Xiao) an amateur gamer with exceptional skills. Convinced that adding the first female player to his team would boost their PR, Si Cheng makes Tong Yao the team’s trainee. While fans of the team aren’t sure how they feel about the new addition, the members of ZGDX slowly warm up to her, though none quite as much as Si Cheng. Will sparks of romance ignite in their future? Based on a novel by Qing Mei, This 2021 Chinese drama series was directed by Qiu Zhong Wei.

Falling Into Your Smile

🎮 League of Love Team ❤️

Psychologist He Dun (Yang Zi), struggling after a career setback, meets Qian Kai Yi (Jing Bo Ran) through a mutual friend. Persuaded to co-host a radio program about psychological counseling, He Dun's professional life begins to improve as their show gains popularity and her clinic attracts more clients. As her relationship with Kai Yi deepens, she faces a significant challenge when her mentor Ji Ming Cong (Huang Jue) becomes embroiled in a scandal. Determined to uncover the truth, He Dun simultaneously battles personal and professional pressures that trigger past traumas. Her attempts to help others are complicated by her own unresolved psychological issues, forcing her to confront her inner struggles and reassess her life's direction. This is a 2021 South Korean romance drama based on the novel by Bi Shu Min and directed by Ke Wen Li.

Psychologist

Mind and Heart Healers ❤️‍🩹

Mango TV

Nan Xi (Fiction Guo), a genius with social anxiety, struggles to connect with others at school, often feeling overwhelmed by the world around him. In contrast, Xia Rui (Wan Peng) is an outgoing social butterfly who effortlessly attracts friends and attention. Despite attending the same school, their worlds remain separate until fate unexpectedly brings them together. As strangers who gradually become best friends, Nan Xi and Xia Rui's relationship slowly transforms from friendship into love, challenging the notion that polar opposites cannot find lasting happiness. This light-hearted journey explores how two completely different personalities can overcome their differences and form a deep, meaningful connection. "Meeting You" is a 2020 South Korean romantic comedy drama directed by Zhan Cheng Lin.

Meeting You

Nice to Meet You Team

Ruan Nian Chu (Yu Yue), a rising theater actress, is on top of the world – until a near-fatal on-set accident threatens her career and happiness. Li Teng (Tsao Yu Ning), who saves her just in the nick of time, becomes her unlikely hero. Though his cold exterior hides a heart that Nian Chu begins to melt, their paths diverge, leaving their budding feelings unfulfilled. Five years later, their lives intersect once again, reigniting their romance, but they now face new obstacles that threaten their chance at love. Can they manage to overcome these issues and find happiness together? This 2021 romance drama was adapted from the novel Ban Yin by Ni Shui Qian Liu and was directed by Ming Yan.

Mysterious Love

💖  Mysteriously in Love 💖

Dragon TV

Tong Nian (Yang Zi) might be a brilliant IT programming student, but when it comes to love, her score is anything but perfect. Having fallen for Hang Shang Yan (Li Xian), one of the best pro gamers in the world, Nian tries everything she can think of to get Shang Yan’s attention. Sadly, no matter how hard she tries, she always ends up failing miserably. Will she ever find a way to catch the eye of a man who never seems to notice anyone? Based on the novel “Stewed Squid with Honey” by Mo Bao Fei Bao, this 2019 Viki Original Chinese romantic comedy series was directed by Li Qing Rong and Xiang Xu Jing.

Go Go Squid!

🍯 Honey Stewed Squid! 🐙 

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

The hard-working Ning Meng (Tan Song Yun) dreams of rising to the top of the investment industry, but instead finds herself toiling at an investment firm, where her boss Lu Jiming (Lin Geng Xin) has little faith in her abilities to shine in a senior role. Worried that she will become stuck in the corporate grind with little chance of moving onto the next rung, Ning Meng decides to find a new job. After countless rejections, she finally manages to land a job at a new company. While the new position is tricky, Ning Meng finds that by applying the knowledge she learned working with Jiming, she is able to rise to the challenge. Over time, friendship forms between the former workmates as they offer one another support. But as Ning Meng gets closer to her goals, will that friendship morph into romantic love? This 2022 Chinese drama series was directed by Yao Ting Ting.

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