10 Chinese Dramas with Themes of False Identity and Past that Make It Hard for Viewers to Move On

MY LETHAL MAN: Shen Man Ning accidentally discovers the existence of Zhuang Xin Yan in a life-changing kidnapping case. After the death of Zhuang Xin Yan, the mysterious man Yan Xing Cheng forces Man Ning to pretend to be his fiancée. Slowly, the hatred between them turns into trust and love amidst dark past secrets.

GOODBYE, MY PRINCESS: The ninth princess of Western Liang, Xiao Feng, is forced to marry the crown prince of the Central Plains for a political alliance. The marriage brings her face to face with a man who harbors a great secret and a dark past with her. Lost memories become the wall between love and hatred that keeps recurring.

CORONER'S DIARY: After his family is murdered due to political slander, Shen Wan disguises himself as Qin Wan and hides in Jingzhou. There, he studies medicine and forensics to uncover the truth behind his father's death. Along the way, his true identity is slowly threatened to be revealed by those who once destroyed his family.

LEGEND OF ZANG HAI: Follows the story of a young boy, the son of a royal astronomer, who witnesses the massacre of his own family. In pursuit of revenge, he disappears and hones his skills in warfare and political strategy. Ten years later, he returns to the palace with a new face as an advisor to his enemy. However, behind the vengeance, he uncovers a grand conspiracy that threatens the entire nation.

ARE YOU THE ONE: Liu Mian Tang is known as a tough leader who upholds justice in the Yang Shan region. However, after being severely injured in battle, he is rescued by Prince Cui Xing Zhou. Their swapped identities lead them into a complicated relationship filled with love, lies, and unexpected truths.

ANCIENT LOVE POETRY: Highlighting the love story between Shang Gu, a true goddess with pure energy, and Bai Jue, a fellow immortal god. Although both have the duty to maintain the balance of the world, their love violates the laws of the gods. In every sacrifice, they must choose between eternal love or the destruction of the entire world.

A JOURNEY TO LOVE: Ren Ru Yi, a former assassin from the Scarlet Guards, joins a delegation of guards to rescue King Wu who is captured by the enemy country. Along the way, he meets Ning Yuan Zhou, a kind-hearted leader with a dark past. Each character carries the weight of their past, which slowly unfolds throughout this journey filled with sacrifice.

LOVE IN THE CLOUDS: At the annual Qingyun Conference, Ji Bo Zai, a warrior from the Jixing Abyss, defeats the cold goddess Ming Yi, who has been champion for seven consecutive years. This victory elevates his name across the six realms of Hexu. The two engage in a game of identity and emotions that slowly transforms into forbidden love.

STORY OF KUNNING PALACE: Jiang Xue Ning is reborn after living a life as a queen filled with regrets. In her past, her obsession with becoming a queen led to the destruction of her family and friends. However, when she tries to escape the palace game, fate brings her back to the whirlpool of power and meets the man who once caused her downfall.

FANGS OF FORTUNE: Set in the Zhenyuan era, it tells the story of chaos following the death of the goddess Bai Ze, who maintained the balance between humans and demons. To restore the order of the world, the demon leader Zhu Yan disguises himself as Zhao Yuan Zhou and joins the demon hunter bureau. Wen Xiao, suspicious of Zhao Yuan Zhou's identity, also joins along with his childhood friend, Zhuo Yi Chen. Come on, read articles about other recommended Chinese dramas at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?