Chinese Drama about Students from Poor Families Struggling in Life

The drama A Love So Beautiful (2017) follows the story of Chen Xiao Xi and Jiang Chen, who are neighbors and classmates. Xiao Xi is known as a cheerful girl who doesn't focus much on her studies. Together with their friends like Lu Yang, Jing Xiao, and Wu Bo Song, they navigate school life. The story continues from high school to university life.

The drama When We Were Young (2018) is set in 1996 and follows the story of Yang Xi, who is still in high school. He suffers an injury from a laboratory explosion while chasing a bike thief. Hua Biao is known as a genius student in the field of science. He must work hard to gain the trust of his friends as they navigate their teenage years together.

The drama Go Ahead (2020) tells the story of three young people from troubled families. They are Ling Xiao, He Zi Qiu, and Li Jian Jian. The three grow up together and build a relationship like family. They support each other in facing various life challenges.

The drama Your Highness Class Monitor (2019) follows the story of Su Nian Nian, who has ambitions of getting into prestigious universities like Beijing and Tsinghua. She is known as a student who is very focused on education. However, a traffic accident causes her to miss an important exam. As a result, she has to continue her education at a regular technical school in a small town. There, she meets Gu Zi Chen, who is the son of a wealthy family. Nian Nian blames Zi Chen for the incident that changed her life.

The drama Reopen My Journals (2025) tells the story of 15-year-old Qian Jia Yue, who is known as an exemplary student. She is accepted into a prestigious high school that presents various academic challenges. Jia Yue has plans to confess her feelings to her accomplished neighbor, Xiao Han. Meanwhile, their families face various changes. The relationship between parents and children also experiences conflicts that reflect generational differences.

The drama A River Runs through It (2021) follows the story of Xia Xiao Ju who has to transfer schools just before the national college entrance exam. This situation was never planned by her before. The change in environment makes Xiao Ju feel confused and struggle to adapt. However, a misunderstanding brings her together with a group of new friends. Together with her friends, Xiao Ju faces the college entrance exam.

The drama Speed and Love (2025) focuses on the relationship between the foster siblings Jiang Mu and Jin Zhao. Jiang Mu is known as the pampered younger sister, while Jin Zhao is the highly talented older brother. Zhao, who was once known as the elegant child, has now become a tough young man living on the streets. He is involved in the risky worlds of boxing and street racing. Come read articles about other recommended Chinese dramas on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?