10 Chinese Dramas Set in the 90s That Always Bring Unforgettable Nostalgia

MY STORY FOR YOU (2018): Set in 1998, the story is about Zhang Chang Gong who achieves early success as a developer in an IT company. However, an industry crisis causes him to lose his job. Amidst these challenges, his love for Li Mu Zi drives him to create and makes him a great writer.

WHEN WE WERE YOUNG (2018): Set in 1996, this drama tells the story of Yang Xi who is injured due to a laboratory explosion while chasing a bicycle thief. As a result of the incident, her dream of participating in a running competition is shattered. The rivalry and friendship between them become the core of this dynamic teenage story.

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT (2021): This drama follows Xia Xiao Ju who has to transfer schools just before the university entrance exam. At first, she feels alienated, but misunderstandings lead her to meet a group of new friends. This friendship is tested again when a love triangle emerges among them.

THE BOND (2021): The story of the Qiao family is marked by sorrow when their mother dies after giving birth to their fifth child. The selfish father forces the eldest sibling, Yi Cheng, to take on the role of a parent. Their bond of brotherhood is forged through hardship. Even as adults, they continue to support each other in facing their individual life challenges.

OUR TIMES (2021): In the early 90s, Xiao Chuang and Pei Qing Hua attempt to create character cards for Chinese computers. What started as a small project catches the attention of a computer institute. Their journey is not only about business but also about love and idealism.

STAND BY ME (2023): This drama follows Luo Qi Qi, who grows up in the 90s. From a lonely elementary school period to a pressure-filled high school experience, she faces various difficult phases. Her story depicts the journey of a teenager towards adulthood.

YOUNG BABYLON (2024): Set in a saccharin factory in the 90s, this story focuses on 19-year-old Lu Xiao Lu. Although forced to work in the factory, she gradually adapts. Her determination to pursue a different life becomes the center of the story.

THE FIRST SHOT (2024): In northeast China in 1997, before the Narcotics Bureau was established, an emergency team was formed to tackle the drug crisis. The story highlights the tension between justice and humanity. The team members must penetrate a ruthless syndicate with high-risk strategies.

TWELVE LETTERS (2025): This drama tells the love journey of Tang Yi Xun and Ye Hai Tang. A surprise comes when Hai Tang suddenly disappears, leaving behind a mysterious letter. Their relationship endures through twelve letters spanning 35 years. This story is filled with themes of longing, time, and destiny.

OUR GENERATION (2025): Lin Qi Le grows up in a simple environment with his friends at a mountain construction site. His life changes after meeting Jiang Qiao Xi. Their companionship continues into their teenage years, filled with laughter and support. Come on, read articles about other Chinese drama recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?