15 Recommendations for Chinese Dramas Similar to Meteor Garden, from School Romance to Class Differences

Kapanlagi.com - For fans of Meteor Garden, the love story between a rich boy and a simple girl set in a school or campus is certainly unforgettable. Chinese dramas also present many similar stories filled with romance, friendship, conflict, and the maturation process of the characters.

Starting from sweet romances in high school, love stories during college, to relationships between rich CEOs and ordinary women, this list of Chinese dramas offers strong chemistry and entertaining plots. Perfect for those looking for shows with a vibe similar to Meteor Garden.

1. Sweet and Nostalgic School Romance

Chinese drama Exclusive Fairytale. [mydramalist]

1. A Love So Beautiful (2017)

Cast: Shen Yue, Hu Yi Tian, Gao Zhi Ting, Wang Zi Wei, Sun Ning

This drama tells the story of Chen Xiaoxi, a cheerful high school student who is talented in drawing but struggles academically. Since childhood, she has secretly had feelings for Jiang Chen, her handsome and cold neighbor and classmate who is always the top student. Despite often being rejected, Xiaoxi never gives up on pursuing her love. Their story unfolds from high school to college and into the working world, accompanied by warm friendship and a touching process of maturation.

2. Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me (2017)

Cast: Li Hong Yi, Xing Fei, Zhang Jiong Min, Jason Fu

After her mother passes away, An Chu Xia has to live in the Han family home. There, she meets Han Qi Lu, the heir of a conglomerate and the most popular student at school, known for being cold and arrogant. Although they often fought at first, they gradually began to understand each other. This drama is filled with the trope of enemies becoming lovers, the popular boy, love triangles, and a teenage love story that often draws comparisons to Meteor Garden.

3.Our Secret (2021)

Cast: Rainbow Xu (Xu Meng Jie), Chen Zhe Yuan

Our Secret follows the story of Ding Xian, a transfer student who becomes desk mates with Zhou Si Yue, a genius student known for being aloof and hard to approach. Their initially misunderstanding-filled meetings turn into friendship, which then develops into a sweet love story. This drama also showcases their journey from high school to continuing their education at university.

4.When I Fly Towards You (2023)

Cast: Zhang Miao Yi, Zhou Yi Ran, Jiang Zhi Nan, Bian Tian Yang

Starting from a meeting in the rain, Su Zaizai immediately falls for Zhang Lurang, a quiet student known for being smart but lacking in self-confidence. With her cheerful personality, Su Zaizai gradually helps Zhang Lurang overcome his insecurities. Together with their friends, both of them experience a warm, light first love story filled with adorable moments.

5.Exclusive Fairytale (2023)

Cast: Jun (SEVENTEEN), Zhang Miao Yi, Xiong Ao Bo

This drama tells the story of Ling Chao and Xiao Tu, two childhood friends who grew up together from a young age until high school. Although they often argue, they always support each other in various situations. As they grow older, their friendship slowly transforms into love. With a light-hearted story and the chemistry of the cast, this drama has become one of the most popular school romances in recent years.

2. Campus Romance That Makes You Feel

Chinese drama A Little Thing Called First Love [mydramalist]

6.Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2019)

Cast: Fair Xing, Lin Yi

Situ Mo is a final-year student who is still confused about her life direction after graduation. Her life changes when she accidentally ends up living with Gu Weiyi, a smart but socially awkward physics student. From their simple daily life, they gradually get to know each other until seeds of love begin to grow.

7.Love O2O (2016)

Cast: Yang Yang, Zheng Shuang

Love O2O follows Bei Weiwei, a computer science student who is also an online game player. She then meets Xiao Nai, the most popular student on campus and a programming expert. Starting from the virtual world, their relationship develops into real life, presenting a love story with minimal conflict but filled with romantic moments and support for each other's dreams.

8. A Little Thing Called First Love (2019)

Cast: Lai Kuan Lin, Zhao Jin Mai

This drama tells the story of Xia Miao Miao, a shy girl who secretly has a crush on Liang You Nian, the most popular student in school. In pursuit of her love, she begins to develop her skills, improve her appearance, and find her self-confidence. The story continues into college, where they are reunited as much more mature versions of themselves.

9.Unrequited Love (2021)

Cast: Hu Bing Qing, Hu Yi Tian

Luo Zhi has harbored feelings for Sheng Huai Nan since school. After reuniting at the same university, she gets the chance to know her idol more closely. This drama features a one-sided love story that slowly evolves into a deeper relationship.

10.Everyone Loves Me (2024)

Cast: Zhou Ye, Lin Yi

Yue Qianling secretly likes Gu Xun, a fellow student and friend at her university. After being rejected, she unexpectedly meets Gu Xun again through an online game without knowing each other's identities. The misunderstandings that occur in the virtual world cause their relationship to develop into a sweet campus love story with a touch of romantic comedy.

3. Love Story of Different Classes ala Meteor Garden

Chinese drama Please Feel At Ease Mr. Ling. [mydramalist]

11. Boss & Me (2014)

Cast: Zhang Han, Zhao Liying

Feng Teng is a young, wealthy CEO, while Shan Shan is a simple new employee. Their relationship begins when Shan Shan donates blood for Feng Teng's younger brother. As a form of gratitude, the CEO regularly sends her nutritious lunches. From this small gesture, seeds of love begin to grow, even though they come from very different backgrounds.

12. Well-Intended Love (2019)

Cast: Wang Shuang, Xu Kai Cheng

Xia Lin is a young actress diagnosed with leukemia and in need of a bone marrow donor. To find a suitable donor, she agrees to a contract marriage with Ling Yizhou, a handsome and wealthy young CEO. A relationship that was initially based on an agreement slowly turns into love, even as various secrets begin to unfold.

13.Hello Mr.Gu (2021)

Cast: Chen Jing Ke, Yan Zhi Chao

Gu Nan Zhou is a successful CEO who is forced into a contract marriage with Zhou Jian Qing, a cheerful girl from a modest family. Their differing personalities often lead to conflicts, but their time together fosters mutual trust until they eventually fall in love.

14.Please Feel At Ease Mr.Ling (2021)

Cast: Zhao Lu Si, Liu Te

Ling Yue is the heir to a large company who loses his memory after an accident. In this condition, he is cared for by Gu An Xin, an ordinary woman living a simple life. When his memory returns, Ling Yue must confront his identity as a conglomerate heir while also maintaining the relationship he has built with An Xin.

15.Only for Love (2023)

Cast: Bai Lu, Dylan Wang

Only for Love tells the story of Zheng Shu Yi, an ambitious financial journalist who tries to secure an exclusive interview with Shi Yan, a young CEO and renowned investor. Their initial meeting, which was purely business, gradually develops into a romantic relationship. This drama offers strong chemistry between Bai Lu and Dylan Wang, featuring the trope of a cold CEO who slowly melts due to love.

4. Questions About Chinese Dramas Similar to Meteor Garden

Q: What Chinese drama is most similar to Meteor Garden?
A: Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me, A Love So Beautiful, Boss & Me, and Our Secret are some of the dramas that are most often compared to Meteor Garden because they share the popular boy trope, sweet love stories, and romantic conflicts.

Q: What are the recommendations for romantic Chinese dramas with a school theme?
A: Some of the best options are A Love So Beautiful, When I Fly Towards You, Exclusive Fairytale, Our Secret, and Master Devil Do Not Kiss Me.

Q: Which campus-themed romantic Chinese dramas are a must-watch?
A: Put Your Head on My Shoulder, Love O2O, Everyone Loves Me, Unrequited Love, and A Little Thing Called First Love offer light and entertaining campus love stories.

Q: Are there any Chinese dramas similar to Meteor Garden with a wealthy CEO as the main character?
A: Yes. Boss & Me, Well-Intended Love, Hello Mr. Gu, Please Feel At Ease Mr. Ling, and Only for Love feature love stories between wealthy CEOs and ordinary women filled with romantic moments.

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