7 Recommendations for Chinese Dramas That Will Make You Super Obsessed While Watching, Get Ready for Group Feels

Kapanlagi.com - Chinese dramas always have a unique way of making the audience feel "group feels." Whether it's through sweet love stories, the chemistry of the actors that makes you smile, or visuals that are a feast for the eyes.

Here are a list of dramas that will make it hard for you to move on after watching! Let’s check out 7 most addictive Chinese dramas that should be on your watchlist this year.

1. My Girlfriend is an Alien

Synopsis:

Imagine, a beautiful alien stranded on Earth falls in love with a handsome CEO who has a rare condition: he loses his memory every time it rains! That’s what happens to Chai Xiaoqi, the cheerful alien, and Fang Leng, the arrogant CEO. Their story is full of funny, romantic, and touching moments.

Cast: Wan Peng, Thassapak Hsu
OTT: WeTV, iQIYI, Viki
Release Year: 2019

This drama is super funny and light, perfect for you if you're in need of an absurd yet sweet rom-com to watch!

2. Hidden Love

Hidden Love - copyright: mydramalist

Synopsis:

Sang Zhi secretly has feelings for her best friend's older brother since high school. After several years, they meet again — and this time, the feelings that were once hidden slowly grow back. The story is soft, realistic, and full of the warmth typical of first love.

Cast: Zhao Lusi, Chen Zheyuan
OTT: Netflix, iQIYI
Release Year: 2023

The main attraction of this drama lies in the natural chemistry between Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan, which feels like a real couple.

3. Why I Fly Towards You

Why I Fly Towards You - copyright: mydramalist

Synopsis:

Set in a high school, this drama tells the love story of teenagers between Su Zaizai — a cheerful girl who loves to create a stir — and Zhang Lurang, a genius student who is cold but secretly caring. Their relationship develops beautifully with a message about growing up and friendship.

Cast: Zhou Yiran, Zhang Miao Yi
OTT: iQIYI
Release Year: 2023

This drama has a very sweet nostalgic atmosphere, perfect for those who miss school days and first love.

4. Our Secret

Our Secret - mydramalist

Synopsis:

Liang You Nian and Ding Xian both study at the same school. Initially, they often argue, but over time, they begin to understand each other and fall in love. The story is simple yet successfully depicts the pure and warm teenage love.

Cast: Chen Zheyuan, Xu Mengjie
OTT: WeTV, iQIYI
Release Year: 2021

One of the best coming-of-age dramas with chemistry that makes you smile to yourself every episode.

5. The Best Thing

The Best Thing - copyright: mydramalist

Synopsis:

It tells the story of two adults who have both failed in previous relationships. When they meet, love grows slowly, not through sweet words but through small gestures of care and acceptance. Realistic, emotional, and full of warmth.

Cast: Bai Jingting, Ren Min
OTT: Youku
Release Year: 2025

This drama has become a viewer favorite this year because its story feels very real and mature, without losing its romantic side.

6. Filter

Filter - copyright: mydramalist

Synopsis:

A young photographer who has lost inspiration meets a mysterious model with a big secret. Their meeting opens both of their eyes to love, loss, and the meaning of honesty in seeing the world without “filters”.

Cast: Song Weilong, Zhou Yutong
OTT: Tencent Video
Release Year: 2024

The visuals are very artistic, the cinematography is a feast for the eyes, and the story touches on authenticity in the social media era.

7. Love is Sweet

Love is Sweet - copyright: mydramalist

Synopsis:

Jiang Jun, a tough woman with a background in psychology, works in the harsh world of finance. There, she reunites with her childhood friend, Yuan Shuai, who is now her boss. Their relationship is filled with challenges, ambition, and love that grows amidst professional rivalry.

Cast: Luo Yunxi, Bai Lu
OTT: iQIYI, Viki
Release Year: 2020

One of the most popular office dramas because of its blend of romance, ambition, and the incredible chemistry between Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu.

The series of dramas above prove that modern Chinese love stories always have their own appeal. From light and funny to meaningful and emotional.

So, you just have to choose, do you want to get emotional because of aliens, reminisce about high school, or fall in love with your own boss?

(kpl/chn)