Kapanlagi.com - In the last decade, Chinese dramas have experienced an extraordinary surge in popularity across various countries. From sweet campus love stories, relatable coming-of-age tales, to emotional family dramas, all have successfully captured the hearts of global audiences.
Many titles have even become phenomena in their own right due to the chemistry of the actors, light yet addictive storylines, and characters that feel close to everyday life. If you want to reminisce or are looking for popular shows that have proven their hype, here’s a list of the most popular Chinese dramas in the last 10 years that you must know.
A Campus Romance that Started from an Online Game (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Love O2O)
This drama combines the virtual world and real life in a unique love story between Xiao Nai and Bei Wei Wei. Xiao Nai is a perfect student who falls in love not because of Wei Wei's appearance, but rather her extraordinary skills in an online game. Their relationship evolves from guildmates to a couple in the real world, presenting a light, sweet campus romance filled with iconic moments for romantic drama lovers.
Rating: 8.2 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Yang Yang, Zheng Shuang, Mao Xiao Tong, Bai Yu
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Number of Episodes: 30
First Love That Blossomed Since School Days (Credit: Mydramalist.com/A Love So Beautiful)
This drama follows the journey of the cheerful Chen Xiao Xi, who openly likes her neighbor, Jiang Chen, a popular yet cold-hearted student who is caring. Their story develops from high school to adulthood, accompanied by warm friendships and the dynamics of teenage life filled with laughter and emotion.
Rating: 8.2 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Hu Yi Tian, Shen Yue, Gao Zhi Ting
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
Streaming Platform: Netflix, WeTV
Number of Episodes: 23
Meteor Garden (2018) [Mydramalist]
This modern adaptation of the classic story features Shan Cai, a simple girl who enters an elite school and faces the powerful F4 group. Although initially targeted by Dao Ming Si for bullying, Shan Cai's bravery gradually transforms their relationship into a friendship and emotional love.
Rating: 7.9 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Shen Yue, Dylan Wang, Darren Chen, Caesar Wu, Leon Leong
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Youth, Drama
Streaming Platform: Viu, Netflix
Number of Episodes: 50
The Story of Living Together That Ends in Love (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Put Your Head on My Shoulder)
This drama presents a light romance between Situ Mo, an accounting student who is confused about her future, and Gu Weiyi, a genius physics student who accidentally enters her life. The situation of living together allows their relationship to develop naturally, filled with sweet moments and realistic daily interactions.
Rating: 8.3 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Xing Fei, Lin Yi, Tang Xiao Tian, Zhou Jun Wei
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
Streaming Platform: WeTV, Netflix
Number of Episodes: 24
Unlike ordinary romantic dramas, Go Ahead tells the story of three young people from troubled families who find comfort in each other and form a chosen family. As adults, they are reunited with unresolved pasts, presenting a warm yet emotional tale about wounds, healing, and human relationships.
Rating: 8.9 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Tan Song Yun, Song Weilong, Zhang Xin Cheng
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
Streaming Platform: Netflix, iQIYI
Number of Episodes: 46
The love story of teenagers Ding Xian and Zhou Si Yue evolves from a mutual dislike into a supportive partnership throughout their school years and into college. This drama is known for its warm youth romance atmosphere and the natural development of the relationship.
Rating: 8.4 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Chen Zhe Yuan, Rainbow Xu, Wang Ze Xuan
Genre: Romance, Life, Youth
Streaming Platform: iQIYI
Number of Episodes: 24
This drama follows Lin Zhi Xiao, a music student whose life changes when her father is diagnosed with cancer. In the midst of this difficult time, she meets Dr. Gu Wei, who is treating her father. From their awkward meeting, a relationship full of understanding develops, slowly turning into a healing love.
Rating: 8.3 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Yang Zi, Xiao Zhan, Xia Zhi Qing, Zhai Zilu
Genre: Romance, Life, Youth, Drama
Streaming Platform: WeTV
Number of Episodes: 32
The Story of a Secret Crush that Ends Happily (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Hidden Love )
This popular drama tells the story of Sang Zhi, who has secretly liked Duan Jia Xu, her older brother's friend, since she was young. Fate brings them together again in college, and their daily interactions lead their relationship to develop into a sweet and mature romance.
Rating: 9.0 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Zhao Lusi, Chen Zhe Yuan
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Life, Youth
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Number of Episodes: 25
Love Hidden Behind Online Game Identities (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Everyone Loves Me)
This drama presents a unique story about coworkers at a gaming company who unknowingly fall in love through virtual identities. Qian Ling, who has long had feelings for Gu Xun, is rejected, unaware that the man loves her gaming persona.
Rating: 7.9 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Lin Yi, Zhou Ye, Tang Meng Jia, Jiang Yi Ming
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Youth
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Number of Episodes: 24
Friendship and Love That Grows with Time (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Our Generation)
This drama follows Lin Qi Le and her group of friends who grow up in a simple yet warm environment. Over time, they face separations, future dreams, and the journey to adulthood, until they are ultimately reunited by fate and increasingly strong feelings.
Rating: 7.9 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Zhang Linghe, Zhao Jinmai, Dong Jie
Genre: Romance, Youth, Drama
Streaming Platform: Netflix, Viu
Number of Episodes: 24
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