Recommendations for Romantic Dramas Starring Cheng Yi

Kapanlagi.com - Have you heard the name Fu Shi Qi? Wait, don’t be confused, because that is the real name of the handsome and talented actor, Cheng Yi! This Chinese actor and singer from Huaihua, Hunan has actually been in the acting world since 2011 through the drama Beauty World while he was still a student. His career, built with hard work since college, proves that his acting quality is indeed top-notch and deserves to be recognized.

After officially graduating from the prestigious Central Academy of Drama in 2012, Cheng Yi didn’t take long to spread his wings to the big screen with his debut film, Haunting Love. Since then, his name has skyrocketed and he has successfully transformed into one of the top actors whose dramas are always eagerly awaited by drama lovers. For those of you looking for visual and emotionally draining stories, let’s take a look at the list of the best romantic dramas starring Cheng Yi!

1. Noble Aspirations (2016)

The Beginning of the Hero's Journey (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Noble Aspirations)

This fantasy wuxia drama is one of the major projects involving Cheng Yi. It tells the story of Zhang Xiao Fan, whose village is slaughtered, and he is subsequently adopted by the noble Qing Yun faction. Here, Cheng Yi acts alongside a lineup of top stars such as Li Yifeng and Zhao Liying in a world filled with magic and swords. Although not the sole main actor, Cheng Yi's charm in this drama is already starting to shine. Viewers are presented with a conflict between good and evil, as well as a complicated yet sweet love triangle to follow throughout its 58 episodes.

Rating: 8.0 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Li Yifeng, Zhao Liying, Yang Zi, Cheng Yi
Genre: Romance, Wuxia, Drama, Fantasy
Platform: iQIYI
Episode: 58 Episodes

2. Stand by Me (2021)

Political Intrigue and the Fate of Twin Siblings (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Stand by Me)

Set against the backdrop of the Tang Dynasty in the 9th century, this drama features Cheng Yi as Emperor Qi Yan. The Emperor is caught in a deadly power struggle with powerful court eunuchs. Fate then brings him together with Cheng Ruo Yu, who is unknowingly one of the daughters of a minister whose family was slaughtered by the eunuch group. A romantic relationship begins to blossom amid the looming danger and political intrigue. Cheng Yi successfully portrays an emperor who appears to be a puppet but actually has grand plans. His chemistry with Zhang Yuxi here truly makes the audience feel both excited and anxious!

Rating: 8.0 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Cheng Yi, Zhang Yuxi, Xuan Lu
Genre: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama
Platform: WeTV
Episode: 49 Episodes

3. Love and Redemption (2020)

The Iconic Love Story of Ten Lifetimes (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Love and Redemption)

If we talk about the drama by Cheng Yi that makes it hardest to move on, this is the answer! Cheng Yi plays as Yu Si Feng, a loyal student from the Lize Palace who meets Chu Xuan Ji, a girl who has lost all six of her senses. Who would have thought that their meeting is part of a punishment and redemption for sins in the mortal world for thousands of years? This drama is very popular because of Si Feng's struggle, who is willing to sacrifice everything for Xuan Ji. With an almost perfect rating, you will be taken on a journey to explore their past secrets involving three realms: demons, heavens, and humans. Prepare some tissues, as the story is quite tear-jerking!

Rating: 8.6 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Cheng Yi, Yuan Bing Yan
Genre: Romance, Wuxia, Drama, Fantasy
Platform: Netflix, WeTV
Episode: 59 Episodes

4. Sword and Beloved (2025)

Searching for Freedom Behind a Great Name (Credit: Mydramalist.com/Sword and Beloved)

In this highly anticipated latest drama, Cheng Yi plays Wangquan Fu Gui, the strongest member of the Wangquan family whose life is constrained as a Daoist soldier. His rigid life changes after he helps Qing Tong, a spy who seeks freedom. Their encounter rekindles Fu Gui's desire for freedom and his vision of a peaceful world. This drama promises beautiful visuals typical of modern Chinese fantasy fiction, wrapped in a touching romance story between two souls longing for freedom.

Rating: 7.6 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Cheng Yi, Li Yitong
Genre: Romance, Wuxia, Drama, Fantasy
Platform: iQIYI
Episode: 36 Episodes

5. The Promise of Chang’an (2020)

Tragic Love Amidst the Ambition for the Throne (Credit: Mydramalist.com/The Promise of Chang’an)

Cheng Yi plays the 9th Prince, Xiao Cheng Xu, who falls in love with Helan Ming Yu. Unfortunately, fate has other plans. False news of his death on the battlefield forces Ming Yu to marry her own brother for the stability of the kingdom. The dynamics between devotion to the country, the king's jealousy, and unfulfilled love are at the core of this drama. Cheng Yi skillfully portrays a character who must endure heartbreak for the sake of justice and truth, making it one of the most emotional political-romance dramas.

Rating: 7.6 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Cheng Yi, Zhao Yingzi, Han Dong
Genre: Historical, Romance, Drama, Political
Platform: WeTV
Episode: 56 Episodes

6. South Wind Knows (2023)

Romantic Reconciliation in the Modern World (Credit: Mydramalist.com/South Wind Knows)

Different from the previous list, this time Cheng Yi appears in a modern medical drama. He plays Fu Yun Shen, a pharmaceutical researcher who falls in love with Zhu Jiu, a surgeon during a medical mission in a remote area. However, a car accident changes everything and pushes Yun Shen away. Two years later, fate brings them back together. This drama not only sells romance but also touches on humanity, the mystery of a parent's death, and how love can heal deep physical and emotional wounds.

Rating: 7.6 (MyDramaList)
Cast: Cheng Yi, Zhang Yuxi
Genre: Mystery, Romance, Life, Melodrama
Platform: YOUKU, Viki
Episode: 39 Episodes

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