List of Chinese Dramas Set to Air in 2026

Kapanlagi.com - Get ready for another binge-watching session! The year 2026 will be filled with various genres of Chinese dramas, from those that will make you emotional to those that will get your adrenaline pumping. The Chinese entertainment industry never fails to pamper our eyes with luxurious visual projects, increasingly complex storylines, and of course, the chemistry of the cast that often makes it hard to move on.

Get ready to stay up late again, because once you start watching these dramas, you will definitely continue without realizing it. You could say that 2026 is a year full of dramas that will get you hooked. Curious about which titles should be on your watchlist? Let's take a look at the complete list below.

1. Overdo

An emotional drama set in the past (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Overdo)

If you like dramas that are full of emotion and set in the past, this title is definitely a must-watch. Set in Shanghai during the Republic of China era, the story focuses on Murong Qing Yi, the youngest son of a warlord whose childhood is filled with scars. After being saved by Ren Su Su during his teenage years, fate separates them until they meet again and fall in love. The plot thickens when Su Su fakes her death and reappears three years later as Qing Yi's potential sister-in-law! Amidst a mix of revenge and love, they must survive a national disaster that strikes.

Cast: Zhang Linghe, Wang Churan, Fu Xinbo, Xu Zhen Kuan, He Qiu, Wang Zi Zu.
Genre: Historical, Romance.
Platform: WeTV, iQIYI.
Episode: 33 Episodes.

2. Road to Success

Sports-themed dramas have an inspiring vibe (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Road to Success)

This sports-themed drama has a different and inspiring vibe. Lin Wan Xing is a PhD student who chooses to return to his hometown and work as a sports warehouse keeper at a high school. Fate leads him to meet his mysterious landlord, Wang Fa, who turns out to be a former football coach in England. Together, they try to revive the nearly dead school football team. While healing their past wounds, they struggle to prove that big dreams can start from a small school field.

Cast: Esther Yu, Chen Jingke, Lu Zhan Xiang, Yang Xing Hui, Dong Li Wuyou, Yang Hun Hao.
Genre: Psychological, Life, Youth, Sports.
Platform: iQIYI.
Episode: 32 Episodes.

3. When I Meet the Moon

A story about an unfinished first love (Credit: Mydramalist.com/When I Meet the Moon)

A story about an unfinished first love always holds a special place in the hearts of viewers. Yun Li, a girl with social anxiety, enters graduate school to prove her independence, but ends up meeting Fu Shi Ze again, the boy she had a crush on since high school. To pursue her love, Yun Li daringly steps out of her comfort zone. Although they were separated for years due to past trauma, Fu Shi Ze, who is now a great researcher, is not willing to give up when Yun Li returns from abroad. This is a sweet journey about self-growth and the struggle to regain a loved one.

Cast: Lin Yi, Lu Yuxiao, Lu Yang Yang, Li Ge Yang.
Genre: Romance.
Platform: iQIYI.
Episode: 30 Episodes.

4. Irreplaceable

A drama about the harsh professional world (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Irreplaceable)

The harsh professional world serves as the main backdrop in this drama full of ambition and intrigue. Xu Chi has had a strong life principle since childhood to never be weak, which has led him to become a successful professional consultant despite being a graduate of an ordinary university. He is then recruited by Ye Xin Zhi, an industry elite who is executing a plan for revenge, to be his personal assistant. Amidst guidance and professional collaboration, seeds of love begin to sprout. However, the real test comes when they must choose between a top management position or maintaining their relationship.

Cast: Zhao Jinmai, Wei Daxun, Zhou Qi, Michelle Bai.
Genre: Business, Romance, Melodrama.
Platform: YOUKU.
Episode: 24 Episodes.

5. Genius Girlfriend

The story tells the youthful tale of school children (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Genius Girlfriend)

Get ready to be charmed by the antics of the socially awkward genius in this youth drama. Lin Zhi Xia is a super smart girl but has no friends, until she ends up at the same table as the friendly school star, Jiang Yu Bai. With Yu Bai's help, Zhi Xia begins to enjoy having a best friend and participates in various math competitions. Unfortunately, Yu Bai's plan to confess his love during graduation is shattered due to family issues that force him to leave suddenly. Will they have a second chance to reunite?

Cast: Tian Xiwei, Hu Yitian, Lai Weiming, Zhao Jiamin.
Genre: Romance, Youth.
Platform: iQIYI.
Episode: 24 Episodes.

6. My Queen, My Rules

A drama about a contract marriage (Credit: Mydramalist.com/My Queen, My Rules)

Fans of the arranged marriage or contract marriage theme will fall in love with this title. The story focuses on the dominant CEO, Cen Sen, and the arrogant young lady, Ji Ming Shu, who must marry for certain reasons. Initially, they only manipulate each other and are full of suspicion, but fate has other plans when they must save each other's lives amidst the ongoing conflict. The relationship that was once only on paper transforms into a passionate and fiery romance.

Cast: Ao Ruipeng, Shen Yujie, Wang Duo, Rachel Wang, Ding Jia Wen.
Genre: Romance, Drama.
Platform: iQIYI.
Episode: 30 Episodes.

7. Sunshine through the Rain

The struggles of two young people against the harshness of life (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Sunshine through the Rain)

Lastly, there is a drama that will touch your emotional side through the struggles of two young people fighting against the harshness of life. Zheng Yu is a stubborn girl who must work hard for her poor family, while Chen Yan Zhou is a boy who shuts himself off due to the grief of losing his sister. Starting as rivals in school, they slowly realize that they are each other's only light that strengthens them. This is a story about how togetherness can be the strongest umbrella in the midst of the relentless storm of life.

Cast: Winwin, Yang Chaoyue.
Genre: Romance, Youth.
Platform: MangoTV.
Episode: 24 Episodes.

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