9 Modern Chinese Romantic Dramas Set to Air in 2026 (PART 1)

The drama GENIUS GIRLFRIEND starring Tian Xiwei and Hu Yitian is scheduled to air in 2026 on iQIYI. Tian Xiwei plays Lin Zhixia, a genius girl who is straightforward yet awkward in socializing, while Hu Yitian portrays Jiang Yubai, a cheerful and charismatic popular student. They meet in high school, and their relationship evolves from rivalry to mutual support as they face various obstacles together.

LOVE BETWEEN LINES tells the story of Xiao Zhi Yu and Hu Xiu who meet in a murder mystery game under false identities. As time passes, they grow closer and become curious about each other's true identities.

The drama LOVE FOR YOU, starring Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi, is scheduled to air in early 2026 on Mango TV and Hunan TV. Song Weilong plays Chen Yi, a man depicted as rough and wild like a dog, while Zhang Jingyi portrays Miao Jing, a headstrong woman. Their story is set in the 1990s in a small town in Southern China, where they are bound by family tragedy since childhood and rely on each other.

MY QUEEN, MY RULES is a highly anticipated romantic drama in 2026, featuring Ao Ruipeng and Shen Yujie as the main cast. Ao Ruipeng plays Cen Sen, a cold and dominant CEO, while Shen Yujie portrays Ji Mingshu, an arrogant young woman. The two are involved in an arranged marriage and unexpectedly find love between them.

The drama NEVER ENDING SUMMER, starring Zhou Keyu and Bao Shangen, does not yet have an official release date, but it is a romantic teen drama. Bao Shangen plays Zhou Wan, a quiet and introverted girl, while Zhou Keyu portrays Lu Xixiao, a bold student who doesn't care about rules. Their story begins with an unexpected meeting that reveals another side of their personalities.

The drama ROAD TO SUCCESS starring Yu Shuxin and Chen Jingke is rumored to air in early 2026, with January 2026 being the strongest prediction among fans. Yu Shuxin and Chen Jingke will play Lin Wan Xing and Coach Wang Fa, who struggle to revive the Hongjing No. 8 high school football team. This drama focuses on the themes of sports, the life journey of young people, and psychological elements.

The ROMANCE NEXT DOOR drama starring Zhang Miaoyi and Chen Xinhai is set to air in 2026. Zhang Miaoyi plays Cheng Lele, who is secretly demoted and returns to her hometown to manage an old cinema. There, she reunites with her ex-boyfriend, Chen An, played by Chen Xinhai, who is now her superior.

The SUNSHINE THROUGH THE RAIN drama tells the story of Zheng Yu, a biology student facing financial difficulties. By chance, he then meets Chen Yan Zhou, which changes both of their lives.

The WHEN I MEET THE MOON drama starring Lin Yi and Lu Yuxiao is expected to be released in 2026. Lin Yi plays Fu Shize, a genius doctor with deep psychological trauma, and Lu Yuxiao portrays Yun Li, a graduate engineering student struggling with social anxiety. Yun Li, who is initially shy, tries to approach Fu Shize, but past traumas keep them apart until fate brings them back together. Want to know the latest news about the entertainment world? Check it out directly at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?