5 Recommendations for Yu Cheng En Dramas Complete with Synopsis, Ratings, and Genres

Kapanlagi.com - Yu Cheng En is known as one of the young Chinese actors with a quite unique career journey. Before entering the acting world, he was a ballet major at the Central Academy of Drama and briefly became a trainee at Easyplus Entertainment. However, a back injury he suffered prevented him from performing heavy dance movements, leading him to try his luck in acting.

This decision actually opened a new path in his career. Since debuting through the drama Go Go Squid! in 2019, Yu Cheng En has started gaining attention through various drama projects with different genres, ranging from historical romance to mystery thrillers. If you want to get to know his acting charm better, here are recommendations for Yu Cheng En's Chinese dramas that could make it to your watchlist.

1. Twisted Fate of Love (2020)

Mission to Change Fate Through Time Travel (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Twisted Fate of Love)

Dong Yue is a brave female general sent back in time to stop a great war and save many lives. During her journey, she meets the Third Prince Pang Yu and Minister Feng Xi, who are close friends. Dong Yue's presence begins to test their relationship through love, political ambition, and the looming threat of war. To stop a major conflict and face a dangerous enemy, Dong Yue must strive to unite the two men while also mending the broken fate.

Rating: 7.6 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Yu Cheng En, Sun Yi, Jin Han, Tan Jian Ci, Luo Qiu Yun
Genre: Historical, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Streaming Platform: WeTV
Number of Episodes: 43

2. Killing Game (2023)

The Mahjong Game that Unveils the Secrets of Death (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Killing Game)

This drama begins with what seems to be an ordinary mahjong game. A novelist who is going through a tough time narrates the story of a young woman who was murdered. However, the story gradually unfolds as a true tale related to the death of a news anchor who was previously thought to have committed suicide. As the game progresses, the players begin to accuse each other, and each of their secrets slowly unravels, making the situation increasingly tense and filled with suspicion.

Rating: 7.6 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Yu Cheng En, Li Jun Ting, Sun Sheng Hao, Song Yi Shan
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Streaming Platform: WeTV
Number of Episodes: 20

3. City of Romance (2025)

The Meeting of Two People Who Heal Each Other (Credit: Mydramalist.com/City of Romance)

Bai Xiao Duo is a girl with low self-confidence who is used to protecting herself with lies. Her life changes when she meets Su Yan Cheng, a genius comic artist who despises lies. Their contrasting characters create various conflicts as well as warm moments that gradually help them understand each other. Through various events on campus, they begin to heal their inner wounds and discover the meaning of an honest relationship.

Rating: 8.0 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Yu Cheng En, Wang Zi Xuan, Gao Mao Tong, Thea Lin, Xu Bin
Genre: Romance, Youth
Streaming Platform: iQIYI
Number of Episodes: 22

4. Coroner's Diary (2025)

Forensic Expert Uncovers Palace Conspiracy (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Coroner's Diary)

This drama tells the story of Shen Wan, the daughter of a high-ranking official whose entire family was slaughtered after getting involved in a major political case. To survive, she disguises herself as Qin Wan and studies medicine and autopsy. With these skills, she helps uncover various criminal cases. During her investigation, she meets Yan Chi, a prince who wants to clear the name of Prince Jin. Together, they solve a series of mysteries that ultimately lead them to a great secret hidden within the palace.

Rating: 8.6 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Yu Cheng En, Landy Li, Ao Rui Peng, Shen Yu Jie
Genre: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama
Streaming Platform: iQIYI
Number of Episodes: 38

5. Treasure at Dawn (2025)

Murder Mystery and the Secret Holy Book (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Treasure at Dawn)

This drama tells the story of Hua Fu Sheng, a naive young man who is very interested in the world of medicine. His unconventional healing methods earn him admiration from some, but also suspicion from others. When the doctors in his town die mysteriously, including his own father, Hua Fu Sheng is accused of being the perpetrator. Clues left by his father lead to a mysterious holy book. Together with Wen Jue and Gu Tian, he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, unaware that his arrival has awakened a great conspiracy hidden in the city of Xichuan.

Rating: 7.7 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Yu Cheng En, Li Hong Yi, Su Xiao Tong, Wang Zi Xuan
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy
Streaming Platform: YOUKU
Number of Episodes: 30

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