14 Best and Must-Watch Chinese Dramas of 2021

Kapanlagi.com - Chinese dramas have their own space for drama enthusiasts. Especially in 2021, there were several highly recommended Chinese dramas with exciting and entertaining stories.

Chinese dramas are equally popular as Korean dramas. One of them is the Chinese drama titled METEOR GARDEN that was popular in the 2000s. Besides that drama, there are still several other Chinese dramas that are equally exciting with romantic and inspiring stories.

Not limited to the historical genre, because there are several best Chinese dramas of 2021 that you shouldn't miss. That's why below there are some recommended dramas from China in 2021 that are exciting to watch.

1. CRUSH

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The first recommendation for the best Chinese drama in 2021 is CRUSH. This Chinese drama focuses on the romance genre with a heartwarming love story. Starring Lin Yan Jun and Wang Peng, the drama CRUSH tells the story of a radio broadcaster and a writer.

However, the writer is a wealthy blind person. Wu Yan is pursuing her career as a professional radio broadcaster when she meets Su Nian, who immediately captures her heart.

In most dramas, it is usually the man who pursues the woman he loves, but in CRUSH, it is Wu Yan who tries to melt Su Nian's heart. Perfectly fitting with the title, right?

2. MOONLIGHT

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MOONLIGHT is another exciting Chinese drama recommendation in 2021. This Chinese drama combines romance, comedy, and business genres. Starring Yu Shu Xin and Ding Yu Xi, MOONLIGHT successfully captures the hearts of viewers with their chemistry.

The synopsis of MOONLIGHT revolves around Chu Li, who is interested in the world of writing. She dreams of working in a publishing office after graduating from college. Her dream finally comes true, although with great effort. After successfully joining a publishing company, Chu Li does her best to prove herself as a good employee. She even becomes an exclusive editor. However, in the online world, she is known as Samara Monkey. Chu Li has an online friend named L Jun, who is actually a book writer.

After getting to know each other online, they decide to meet in person. But everything changes when Chu Li discovers a different personality of her friend in the online world. Zhou is known as an annoying writer who often frustrates her. Chu Li questions whether he is the same person she knows online, who is gentle and handsome. Interested in watching?

3. ONCE WE GET MARRIED

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Another recommended Chinese drama in 2021 is ONCE WE GET MARRIED. This Chinese drama was released in October 2021 with a total of 25 episodes. ONCE WE GET MARRIED is a romantic genre that will make you emotional. This drama has achieved a quite high rating of 8.1 according to IMDb.

Meanwhile, the synopsis of ONCE WE GET MARRIED tells the story of a contract marriage between Gu Xi Xi and Yin Si Chen. They accidentally meet when Xi Xi wants to buy her friend's wedding dress. Xi Xi ends up meeting Yin Si Chen because they are both involved in Alex's wedding plan.

An incident forces them to be bound by a contract marriage as a solution to their work-related issues. Can they successfully carry out this plan or will they fall in love with each other? You can watch this Chinese drama on WeTV.

4. MY LITTLE HAPPINESS

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MY LITTLE HAPPINESS could be the best Chinese drama recommendation of 2021 that you must watch. This drama tells the story of a surgeon and a lawyer. Starring Xing Fei and Daddi Tang, MY LITTLE HAPPINESS combines drama, romance, and comedy genres.

The story begins when Zhou Rong and Wen Shaoqing were childhood friends. They meet again as adults with their respective professions. Zhou Rong meets Wen Shaoqing because he is the owner of the apartment and also her neighbor.

Knowing that they were childhood friends, Wen Shaoqing has actually had feelings for her but hasn't revealed them. Until they meet again, Wen Shaoqing tries to express his feelings. They both realize their feelings for each other and get involved in a romantic relationship.

5. WISHER

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WISHER becomes the best Chinese drama recommendation in 2021 that you shouldn't miss. This Chinese drama revolves around the genres of thriller, mystery, and sci-fi. It tells the story of an application called Wisher, which is known as a mysterious app that appears on phones even without being installed.

There are several conditions to use this app on your phone. However, a student discovers something suspicious about Wisher. It turns out that the app might actually threaten someone's life. This starts because Wisher app users experience strange things, and some even die due to accidents. Can they uncover the mysteries behind the Wisher app?

6. YOU ARE MY GLORY

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YOU ARE MY GLORY is also a recommended Chinese drama in 2021. This drama falls under the genre of romantic comedy that you must watch. The synopsis of YOU ARE MY GLORY revolves around a celebrity named Qiao Jing Jing who reunites with her old love.

It all starts when Qiao Jing Jing becomes an icon of a game. A video of Qiao Jing Jing playing this game goes viral and receives a lot of criticism. She tries her best to win the game.

This is where the moment when the artist meets Yu Tu, her old love from high school. Qiao Jing Jing was once rejected by Yu Tu, but this opportunity brings them together and they fall in love with each other.

7. FIGHTING YOUTH

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Another recommended Chinese drama in 2021 is FIGHTING YOUTH. This Chinese drama focuses on the romantic and business genres. FIGHTING YOUTH tells the story of Zhang Xiaoyu, who is a marketing assistant at a beauty company.

Thanks to her perseverance, she gains appreciation from the marketing director named Lin Rui. In order to maintain her position, the sales director eventually makes Zhang Xiaoyu his secretary.

They become solid coworkers and Zhang Xiaoyu successfully achieves her dream of becoming a successful career woman. Meanwhile, she also tries to help the sales director win his love.

8. FALLING INTO YOUR SMILE

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The highest-rated Chinese drama titled FALLING INTO YOUR SMILE is about the world of e-sports filled with fierce competition. There is a team called ZGDX OPL consisting of several men. However, when one of their star players suffers a serious hand injury.

As a result, Lu Si Cheng, the captain, does not immediately appoint a replacement. On the other hand, Tong Yao, an amateur player with extraordinary abilities, has gained a lot of attention. Finally, she is chosen as the first female player in the e-sports world with the hope of gaining more media attention.

9. DOULUO CONTINENT

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The next highest-rated Chinese drama is titled DOULUO CONTINENT. This wuxia drama tells the story of Tang San, who was abandoned by his mother when he was a child. Tang San grew up relying on his father, and his father relied on him as well.

Smart and mature for his age, plus the extraordinary talent he possesses, he is sent to Rouding Academy at the age of 6 to pursue his dream of becoming a spirit fighter. It is a must-watch Chinese drama with the highest rating.

10. ACE TROOPS

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Drama ACE TROOPS tells the story of a strong friendship. The main characters are Gao Liang and Gu Yi Ye who strive to become Ace troops.

However, their friendship is tested when they both develop feelings for the same woman, Jiang Nan Zheng. They must choose between their friendship or pursuing a romantic relationship. Will they remain trapped in a love triangle?

11. THE LONG BALLAD

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Drama THE LONG BALLAD is one of the most exciting Chinese dramas with the highest rating. This Chinese drama tells the story of the Tang Dynasty facing difficult situations after being defeated by enemies.

The daughter of the dynasty's leader, Princess Li Chang Ge, becomes a captive of Ahina Sun after trying to save herself and build her power. But fate sides with Li Chang Ge, who must lose.

12. YOU ARE MY HERO

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This drama focuses on the romance between a surgeon and the captain of the special forces SWAT police team. It combines elements of romance, military, and medical genres. The main focus is on the character Mi Ka, a surgeon who accidentally meets Captain Xing ke Lei during a rescue mission from robbers.

Since then, Mi Ka always remembers the Captain's figure even though she hasn't seen his face. Destiny seems to favor them as they meet again in a special mission involving medical officers and the police SWAT team. This drama is another Chinese drama with the highest rating.

13. WORD OF HONOR

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The story of WORD OF HONOR focuses on a character named Zhou Zishu. Zhou is a leader of the royal army who decides to quit. He made that decision to redeem a sense of guilt. After quitting his job, Zhou chooses to travel the world and embark on adventures.

While on his journey, Zhou then meets Wen Kexing. Wen is a young man who lives with vengeance. He wants to avenge the death of his family. They both agree to embark on an adventure together while pursuing their respective goals.

14. THE DAY OF BECOMING YOU

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This drama, THE DAY OF BECOMING YOU, will focus on the story of a boyband leader and an entertainment reporter who have to switch bodies. It tells the story of Jiang Yi, a big star in the entertainment industry and the leader of a popular boyband, who has a cold personality and is not good at expressing himself.

Meanwhile, Yu Sheng Sheng is an entertainment reporter who constantly faces obstacles at work. Until one day, an accident causes them to switch bodies on their birthdays, which happen to fall on the same day.

The sudden change forces them to rely on each other for support. As they spend time together, Jiang Yi and Yu Sheng Sheng slowly fall in love. This drama has become the highest-rated Chinese drama that should not be missed.

That's the recommendation for Chinese dramas in 2021 that you must watch. Which one interests you, KLovers?

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