11 Recommendations of Chinese Dramas Starring Luo Yunxi, from Epic Drama to Modern Romance

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Siska Dewanti

Luo Yunxi, also known by his English name Leo Luo, is an actor, dancer, and singer born in Chengdu, China. He graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy with a major in ballet. After graduating, Luo worked as a dance instructor at the Macau Conservatory, where he also became one of the main dancers in the contemporary ballet production 'Flying to the Moon'.

His acting debut was in 2012 when he starred in the romantic film THE SPRING OF MY LIFE. In 2013, he appeared in his first drama titled FLIP IN SUMMER, which was only released in 2018.

As time went by, he starred in numerous dramas. Especially after gaining popularity with the fantasy romance drama Ashes of Love as Runyu, an ambiguous antagonist. His performance in the drama received critical acclaim and mostly positive reviews.

KLovers must be curious about the dramas starring Luo Yunxi, right? Let's check out the recommendations below!

1. LOVE IN PANACEA (2023)

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Episode: 34
Rating: 7.7 / 10 My Drama List
Network: Youku, CCTV

This drama tells the story of Gu Yun Zheng, a neurosurgeon professor, who carries out a medical aid mission in the fictional country of Lakaya in North Africa. He meets his former student, Su Wei An, who dropped out of school and left his medical career to become a businessman.

From constant arguments to falling in love with each other, he gradually discovers that her strange behavior and rejection of his advances are due to her carrying the Huntington's disease gene (an incurable disease) which makes her desperate. He decides to give up his promising career and dedicate his life to researching a cure for Huntington's disease and fighting alongside his lover to carve out light from darkness.

2. TILL THE END OF THE MOON (2023)

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Episode: 40
Rating: 8.6/10 My Drama List
Network: Youku

This drama is set in a time when demons rule over cultivators and humans. The elders of the cultivators believe it is crucial to send someone back in time to uncover the origin of the Demon King and prevent his resurrection. Li Su Su takes on this mission and assumes the identity of mortal Ye Xi Wu, the second daughter of General Ye.

She marries Tantai Jin, a captive prince and the future Demon King, and is determined to destroy him because she realizes that in the future he will come to massacre many people. However, as a witness of the past, Tantai Jin rises to power until something unexpected arises that complicates her search.

3. LIGHT CHASER RESCUE (2022)

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Episode: 40
Rating: 7.9/10 My Drama List
Network: Tencent Video, Mango TV

A powerful earthquake has struck Xichuan. Lawyer Luo Ben has gone to the disaster-stricken area to search for his mute sister, Luo Yuan. There, he meets the Light Chaser Rescue unit led by Captain Qing Shan and his sister's new friend, Xiong Fei, who is part of the unit.

Luo Ben also encounters Zhan Yan, whom he previously met in a bad state. However, his negative thoughts about her change when he sees her selflessness and brilliance as a doctor. Luo Ben becomes a witness to the community's friendship in the face of difficulties and is greatly inspired by their voluntary efforts. They risk their lives in every rescue operation and disaster relief, facing earthquakes, fires, floods, and typhoons. In the end, despite becoming an elite rescue unit, will love find them in the most unfriendly situation?

4. LIE TO LOVE (2021)

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Episode: 32
Rating: 7.8 / 10 My Drama List
Network: Youku, Tencent Video, iQiyi

Storyline: Li Ze Liang, a cheerful and lively conglomerate heir, meets Su Xie Yi, who is intelligent and cheerful. They get caught up in an exciting love and spend their most beautiful moments together. But, will their fate be together or separate?

Su Xie Yi experiences many problems, devastated by an unexpected event involving her lover, Li Ze Liang. She pretends to have amnesia to find out the truth and return to the embrace of Li Ze Liang. In her disguise, she is always cautious. When the truth is revealed, Su Xie Yi is shocked to find out that she accused Li Ze Liang wrongly. They struggle hard to repair their relationship. After the changes they fought for, can they maintain their love?

5. BROKER (2021)

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Episode: 42
Rating: 7.3/10 My Drama List
Network: Youku, iQiyi, Tencent Video, Dragon TV

In this thrilling and romantic story, there is Qiu Jia Ning, a researcher at a leading pharmaceutical company who is passionate about pursuing new discoveries. She is interested in Zhou Xiao Shan, a smart new team member. However, Jia Ning's beauty and skills distract Xiao Shan from his work.

Behind her calm appearance, Xiao Shan actually has a hidden plan to steal Jia Ning's research. When their fates become intertwined, can Xiao Shan change and become someone who can change everything?

6. GUYS WITH KIDS (2021)

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Episode: 42
Rating: 7.1/10 My Drama List
Network: Youku

This drama tells the story of 3 men who are brought together by the sudden arrival of a toddler in their lives, disrupting their already stressful lives. Gao Han, kind-hearted but just lost a legal battle for custody of his daughter. Guan Ling Ling, his ex-girlfriend and first love, died in a car accident, leaving her son to live with Han. Gao Han, along with his two tenants, Wang Dong Yang and Yu Bo, suddenly find themselves as caregivers for a little child named Du Du.

Their task is not only to take care of Du Du but also to face a bigger challenge, which is Du Du's aunt, Guan Shan Shan. While the three men take care of Du Du, they try to determine who his biological father is. The custody battle escalates, especially when Han's ex-wife, Liu Min, returns. Amidst it all, the relationship between Han and Shan Shan begins to develop. To make things more complicated, Yu Bo also falls in love with Shan Shan. Between the gentle man and the cool man, Shan Shan must follow her heart to choose which man she loves.

7. LOVE IS SWEET (2020)

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Episode: 36
Rating: 8.5/10 My Drama List
Network: IQIYI

Jiang Jun is a girl who is allergic to tears and has a double degree in economics and psychology. She is unruly and idealistic due to her superior family background. After graduating, she works in a philanthropy organization where she pursues her dreams. However, an accident involving her father puts her in a dilemma. Eventually, she decides to work in a prestigious investment company to fulfill her dying father's wishes.

In MH, Jiang Jun meets her childhood playmate, Yuan Shuai. However, Yuan Shuai is no longer the gentle protector he used to be, but her rival. In MH, where the "wolf instinct culture" prevails, someone conspires against Jiang Jun while someone considers her a nuisance. But with her kind-hearted nature and attention to detail, along with her high EQ and judgment, Jiang Jun eventually achieves success in both her career and love life.

8. AND THE WINNER IS LOVE (2020)

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Episode: 48
Rating: 7.6 / 10 My Drama List
Network: IQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku

This drama tells the story of Chong Xue Zhi, a young lady from the Hall of Flames, who embarks on a journey, and Shangguan Tou, the ruler of Moon Valley, who only has eyes for her. Chong Xue Zhi, who comes from the Hall of Flames, enters the martial arts world for the first time. There, she meets Shangguan Tou, a graceful and impressive ruler of Moon Valley.

When the Nine Positions Lotus God Technique, the greatest treasure in the Hall of Flames, is stolen, Chong Xue Zhi is expelled from her home and pursued by assassins. However, she survives with the help of Shangguan Tou, and love blossoms between them. Later, Chong Xue Zhi meets her adoptive father, Lin Chang Ran, and learns that her father left behind a secret script to fight the demon manifestation of the Nine Positions Lotus God Technique. Meanwhile, a mysterious man who masters the technique has committed numerous murders and instilled fear among the people. Despite facing difficulties and misunderstandings, Shangguan Tou and Chong Xue Zhi join forces to uncover the mastermind behind the crimes and restore peace to their land.

9. PRINCESS SILVER (2017)

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Episode: 58
Rating: 8.0 / 10 My Drama List
Network: IQIYI, Youku

This drama tells the story of a crown princess who suffers from amnesia and meets a prince who does not want to marry her. Nevertheless, they both find a place for themselves despite many obstacles along the way. Crown Princess Rong Le from the West wakes up from a coma without memories, but feels suspicious about her true identity due to vague traces of her past. To form a political alliance with the Northern Lin, Rong Le is ordered to marry Prince Wu You, who firmly rejects her.

After the failed marriage, Rong Le decides to take on a new identity as the owner of a tea shop, Man Yao. In her new role, she secretly starts searching for valuable books left behind by the Qin Family, which are rumored to bring greatness to a nation. Her journey brings her back to Wu You, who unknowingly falls in love with her without knowing that she is actually the princess he once rejected. However, it may be too late for Wu You to discover the truth as Rong Le receives a new order to marry General Fu Chou from the Northern Lin.

10. ASHES OF LOVE (2018)

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Episode: 63
Rating: 8.6 / 10 My Drama List
Network: IQIYI, JSTV, Tencent Video, Youku

Zi Fen, a Flower Deity, dies after giving birth to a daughter named Jin Mi. Before her death, Zi Fen predicts that Jin Mi will face a fatal love trial and gives her the 'Potion of No Feelings' to prevent her from experiencing love. Zi Fen also instructs the leaders of the Flower Realm to conceal Jin Mi's identity and confine her within the boundaries of the Flower Realm's waters.

Thousands of years later, Jin Mi has grown into an innocent and naive figure who wants to see the world outside of the Flower Realm. When Xu Feng, the Fire Deity and the second son of the Heavenly Emperor, accidentally gets stranded in the Flower Realm after being attacked during the phoenix bird's reincarnation process, Jin Mi takes care of him and asks him to take her with him when he leaves. This is the beginning of Jin Mi's love adventure as she explores the realm and encounters various immortal beings and demons.

11. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PEDIATRICIAN (2017)

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Episode: 42
Rating: 7.1 / 10 My Drama List
Network: Sohu TV, IQIYI

This drama tells the story of the love between two doctors, Tang Yujia and Shen He, who are already married and cannot reveal their love life to anyone. However, on the other hand, Tang Yujia's father asks her to go on a blind date with Yu Xi. This prompts Tang Yujia to decide to tell her father about her relationship with Shen He, but she only tells him that they are just dating.

Her father forces Tang and Shen to break up. Destined to be together, Shen and Tang face the pressures of love, life, and their families. Will they end up together or fail and leave each other?

Wow, there are so many Chinese dramas starring Luo Yunxi. Which one do you want to watch first?

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