16 Recommendations for Chinese Dramas about Handsome CEOs, Full of Conflict and Interesting Romance

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Lily Ariani

Chinese dramas themed around handsome CEOs often present a blend of career ambition, emotional conflicts, and romance that develops under business pressures. This pattern keeps viewers engaged with the gradual character development, from a cold professional to someone learning to open their heart.

Through office dynamics, corporate crises, and personal relationships, these stories highlight the cause-and-effect of every choice made by the characters. Every business decision impacts relationships, while love affairs often influence career paths.

Here are recommendations for Chinese dramas about handsome CEOs, arranged chronologically based on the development of conflicts and relationships. Each title showcases different stages in the main character's journey facing responsibilities, trauma, and emotions.

1. PLEASE BE MY FAMILY

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What happens when a widower with one child meets a single mother? Qi Si Le must fight for the Maolin project to cover the medical expenses for her daughter who has a brain tumor. She works hard to pursue her boss at Maolin, Song Hao Yu.

One day, while looking for a gift, Song Hao Yu realizes that Qi Si Le has the same brooch as his child. He discovers that their two children are connected. Song Hao Yu then proposes to Qi Si Le to complete his family.

2. SINCE I MET YOU

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SINCE I MET U presents the story of an unexpected encounter between Cheng Mu and Jiang Si Han. Si Han is a popular food blogger . Initially, she is skeptical about the food served at Cheng Mu's restaurant. However, the dessert at that restaurant manages to win Si Han's heart.

Si Han then meets Rui Rui, Cheng Mu's daughter. Thanks to Rui Rui, she becomes more excited to visit Cheng Mu's restaurant. Si Han cannot resist the sudden feelings of love that arise.

3. WARM TIME WITH YOU

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WARM TIME WITH YOU tells the story of a boy named Wu Yi. After the departure of his parents, Wu Yi lives with his aunt, Wu Jiao Jiao. She is a tough and strong woman who runs a martial arts hall. Meanwhile, Wu Yi's uncle, Qi Mo, is a very powerful president.

At first, Wu Yi lives happily with his aunt. However, his life changes when a custody battle over him occurs. Wu Jiao Jiao prepares to fight Qi Mo to defend Wu Yi's custody rights.

4. UNFORGETTABLE LOVE

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He Qiao Yan is the CEO of Heshi Group, known as a classy entrepreneur. Despite his brilliant career, He Qiao Yan is rumored to have married secretly and has children. The CEO has never denied these rumors. He openly takes his son named Xiao Bao with him.

One day, Xiao Bao goes missing and causes panic among many people. When found, Xiao Bao is with Qin Yi Yue, a woman who has just been cheated on by her ex-boyfriend. Qin Yi Yue plans revenge with the help of He Qiao Yan.

5. PLOT LOVE

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The story of PLOT LOVE begins when Su Bei, a fashion designer, gets caught in a serious plagiarism case. As a result, Su Bei is asked to resign from the company she works for. Not stopping there, Su Bei also has to go abroad and isolate herself.

After seven years, Su Bei returns to her country with a boy. Now a modeling agent, Su Bei wants to investigate her past case. To achieve her goal, Su Bei must get close to her ex-husband and pretend to be a good wife.

6. PLEASE BE MARRIED

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Ye Xiang Ge is a trainee under Linshan Entertainment agency. Unfortunately, he has to swallow the bitter pill when he gets caught up in a major scandal that was actually plotted by his own friend. Linshan Entertainment eventually decided to terminate the contract with Ye Xiang Ge.

After leaving his former company, Ye Xiang Ge meets CEO Su Mu Chen who offers him an internship opportunity. However, an unexpected event changes Ye Xiang Ge's life. A boy from the future claims to be the son of Ye Xiang Ge and Su Mu Chen.

7. BORN TO BE TOGETHER

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Ji Jin Chen comes to a contract signing event with his child, Ao Ao. At the same time, An Jiu Jiu also attends the same event with her child, Bu Ding. However, An Jiu Jiu intends to steal a valuable necklace.

Unfortunately, the necklace that Jiu Jiu is after goes missing before she can carry out her theft. Jiu Jiu's presence is then detected by the alarm in the necklace storage room. She quickly flees. Amidst the chaos, Ao Ao and Bu Ding accidentally get swapped. This incident leads Ao Ao and Bu Ding to uncover the true identities of their parents.

8. JUST SPOIL YOU

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The drama JUST SPOIL YOU is an adaptation of a novel by Dan Ya Feng. JUST SPOIL YOU summarizes the love story of Hang Dong Lai and Zhong Ling, which must come to an end halfway. While Zhong Ling works as a manhwa artist, Hang Dong Lai is the heir of a conglomerate family.

Six years later, Zhong Ling turns out to have a son named Ke Le. Fate then brings her to meet her ex-boyfriend when she has to accompany Ke Le for treatment. Ke Le considers Hang Dong Lai to be his biological father. Meanwhile, Hang Dong Lai is jealous of Zhong Ling's friend and treats Zhong Ling poorly.

9. OH! MY DREAMY DADDY

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The couple Qin Mu Xuan and Gu Zi Jin are blessed with a cute baby named Qin Xiao Bai. However, they decide to part ways after the birth of their child. Unexpectedly, fate brings them back together.

Although Zi Jin is known as a cold CEO, he still wants to take care of Mu Xuan. Unfortunately, their relationship is hindered by secrets from the past. Meanwhile, Xiao Bai, who lives without a father figure, must face various challenges at school.

10. THE LOVE YOU GIVE ME

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THE LOVE YOU GIVE ME is a Chinese drama adapted from the novel The Hope You Gave Me by Shi Ding Rou. This drama tells the story of two lovers who are deeply in love but must part ways due to a misunderstanding. Min Hui learns about the heart disease suffered by Xin Qi. Assuming that Min Hui is reluctant to accept him, Xin Qi decides to end the relationship.

In short, Xin Qi successfully becomes a CEO and Min Hui works as an assistant director at a company. They accidentally meet at a business event. Since that meeting, Xin Qi and Min Hui become close again.

11. HERE WE MEET AGAIN (2023)

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Xiang Yuan, the main heir of Donghe Group, is tasked with saving the Xi'an branch from bankruptcy. In the process, he reunites with Xu Yan Shi, his first love from school who was never reciprocated.

As adults, Xiang Yuan faces a corporate crisis, while Xu Yan Shi grapples with workplace issues while pursuing her dream of becoming a navigation engineer. They support each other, leading to the development of both their personal relationship and professional goals over time.

12. MISS CROW WITH MR. LIZARD (2021)

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Gu Chuan survives a life-threatening traffic accident and must undergo a heart transplant. He is warned that strong emotions and excessive physical activity could shorten his life, making him turn into a reclusive person.

His life begins to change when Jiang Xiao Ning, a cheerful woman with a tragic past, joins his company. Jiang Xiao Ning's positive attitude slowly nurtures new hope, opening the possibility of a deeper relationship amidst Gu Chuan's limitations.

13. MASTER OF MY OWN (2022)

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Ning Meng dreams of becoming an investment director, but after graduating, she finds herself trapped in a stagnant job under Lu Ji Ming. Her boss doubts her abilities, triggering frustration that drives Ning Meng to leave and seek new opportunities.

After joining another company, Ning Meng applies valuable lessons from her past. Meanwhile, Lu Ji Ming quietly supports from afar and learns from Ning Meng's development as a professional.

14. DINE WITH LOVE (2022)

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Yu Hao is the CEO of a food platform that prioritizes efficiency and cannot even cook. For business promotion, he sponsors a culinary reality show and appears himself, but chooses to use a stunt double, triggering a crisis of image.

Su Ke Lan is appointed to handle public relations issues and becomes Yu Hao's cooking teacher. The interactions in the kitchen gradually change Yu Hao's priorities while opening up feelings he never planned for.

15. LIE TO LOVE (2021)

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Li Ze Liang, a wealthy heir living without burdens, develops a romance with the cheerful Su Hsieh Yi. Everything falls apart when Su Hsieh Yi's family is destroyed and evidence points to Li Ze Liang as the cause.

To uncover the truth, Su Hsieh Yi pretends to have amnesia and approaches him again. As secrets are revealed, she realizes her mistakes and struggles to save their love at a time when Li Ze Liang is at his lowest.

16. USE FOR MY TALENT (2021)

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Gu Ren Qi grew up in an incomplete family, forming a closed personality and mysophobia. On the other hand, Shi Shuang Jiao lost her mother in a car accident and lives with messy habits.

The two meet when Shi Shuang Jiao works at Gu Ren Qi's cleaning company. Through daily interactions, they influence each other and slowly heal their wounds.

17. Questions Related to Recommendations for Chinese Dramas about Handsome CEOs

Q: Why are Chinese dramas themed around handsome CEOs so popular?
A: This theme showcases career conflicts and romance that influence each other, allowing viewers to emotionally and gradually follow character changes.

Q: Do all Chinese CEO dramas always focus on love stories?
A: No, many stories also emphasize professional struggles, business crises, and the personal growth of the characters.

Q: Which drama highlights the health conflicts of a CEO character?
A: MISS CROW WITH MR.LIZARD (2021) highlights a CEO with a serious heart condition affecting his life and relationships.

Q: Are there any CEO dramas that address the world of investment?
A: MASTER OF MY OWN (2022) focuses on the investment industry and the mentor-student dynamics in a professional environment.

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