4 Latest Chinese Dramas Starring Zhao Jin Mai That Are Highly Anticipated, Not Yet Aired But Already Making Waves!

Kapanlagi.com - The name Zhao Jin Mai has been increasingly heard among fans of the latest Chinese dramas of 2025. The young actress, who gained recognition through Reset and Amidst a Snowstorm of Love, is considered one of the most promising stars of her generation. With her gentle charm and continuously developing acting skills, Zhao Jin Mai has managed to capture the attention of viewers of all ages.

Interestingly, the year 2025 will be a significant moment for her career. She is confirmed to star in four new dramas with a wide variety of genres, ranging from modern romance stories, fantasy adventures, to historically set dramas filled with intrigue. Although none have aired yet, all of her projects are already being talked about and have made it to the list of most anticipated dramas on Chinese streaming platforms.

Here are the four latest dramas starring Zhao Jin Mai that fans are eagerly waiting for!

1. Shao Nian Pai Season 3

Genre: Youth – Slice of Life

Number of Episodes: 40

Status: No airing schedule yet

The third season of Shao Nian Pai (Growing Pain) continues the story of Lin Miao Miao, a young girl who now has to face real life after graduating from college. She decides to move to Shenzhen to pursue love and career, while also challenging herself in the harsh big city.

Zhao Jin Mai reprises her role as Lin Miao Miao, accompanied by Zhang Jia Yi as her father Lin Da Wei, and Guo Jun Chen as her boyfriend Qian San Yi. This drama will highlight the struggles of young people facing the realities of life without parental protection, amidst dreams, ambitions, and conflicting love.

Fans are looking forward to how Zhao Jin Mai portrays a more mature and realistic version of Lin Miao Miao.

2. Irreplaceable

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Genre: Romance – Workplace Drama

Number of Episodes: 24

Status: No airing schedule yet

The drama Irreplaceable presents the adult side of Zhao Jin Mai in a world of work filled with intrigue and ambition. She plays Xu Chi, a professional consultant who struggles to reach the peak of her career after experiencing childhood trauma.

Her co-star is Wei Da Xun, who portrays Ye Xin Zhi, an industry elite who was once slandered in the past. The two then collaborate, helping each other, leading to an ambiguous relationship between them. However, when both career and love are tested, they must choose between ambition or feelings.

With themes of adult romance and professional conflict, Irreplaceable has become one of Zhao Jin Mai's most anticipated dramas among young female viewers.

3. Chinese Paladin Season 5: Prequel

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Genre: Historical – Fantasy – Adventure

Number of Episodes: 40

Status: No airing schedule yet

The legendary series Chinese Paladin is back with Season 5 (Prequel) and this time Zhao Jin Mai joins the main cast! She will play the role of Xia, a mysterious girl involved in a perilous journey with a group of young heroes.

This drama is set during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and will showcase a story of friendship, betrayal, and love tested by fate. Zhao Jin Mai stars alongside Zhang Hao Wei as Jiang Cheng and Xing Fei as Mu Chang Lan.

With stunning visuals and an emotionally rich story, Chinese Paladin Season 5 Prequel is expected to bring nostalgia as well as a fresh breath for loyal wuxia-fantasy genre viewers.

4. Shine on Me

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Genre: Romance – Youth – Office Drama

Number of Episodes: 36

Status: Will air on Tencent Video, WeTV, and iQIYI

The drama Shine on Me features Zhao Jin Mai as Nie Xi Guang, a cheerful student who has just stepped into the working world after graduating from college. In her career journey, she finds herself caught between two men with very different characters.

First, Zhuang Xu (played by Lai We Ming), an intelligent but cold first love. Second, Lin Yu Sen (played by Song Wei Long), a former doctor who is now a businessman in the solar energy industry. From a relationship full of misunderstandings, a sincere love grows that gradually heals Nie Xi Guang's past wounds.

This drama combines a warm love story, a strong work ethic, and themes of self-growth that are suitable for young viewers. With a strong cast and large production, Shine on Me is touted as Zhao Jin Mai's most anticipated modern romantic drama of the year.

(kpl/chn)