5 Chinese Dramas You Shouldn't Watch When You're Single and Not Strong in Faith

Kapanlagi.com - Some Chinese dramas can be too touching, especially if you are single and not ready to face the emotional storm that comes crashing down. Intense love stories, full of passion and heartache, can make you fail to move on even before you fall in real love. If you are on the "not strong in faith" team, then the following dramas should not be watched alone at night—unless you are ready to be hit by feelings of loneliness and unrequited longing.

Summarized by KapanLagi.com from various sources on Tuesday, (5/6/2025), here is a list of 5 Chinese dramas that are too romantic, too hot, and too emotional to watch while being single!

1. Game of True Love: When the Feeling of Love Becomes a Dangerous Game

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This drama presents a romance wrapped in psychological intrigue between two main characters who fall in love but also manipulate each other. Wrapped in intense chemistry, Game of True Love raises an unusual love story: full of strategy, emotion, and bursts of passion.

It is perfect for those who enjoy the dynamics of a toxic relationship but do not want to get emotionally dragged into it. This drama can trigger feelings of jealousy and envy, especially when watching the interactions between the two characters that are filled with manipulation.

So, if you are in a vulnerable single phase, you might want to think twice before watching it!

2. Embrace in the Dark Night: A Hug that Changes Destiny

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This drama tells the story of two lonely people who meet in the middle of the night, each carrying unhealed wounds from the past. They find in each other a comforting embrace, and slowly weave a deep yet tragic love story.

The dim city night visuals, combined with a quiet atmosphere and emotional touches, can make single viewers feel loneliness multiplied. If you are missing someone's presence, this drama may deepen that feeling.

So, if you don't want to get caught in painful nostalgia, it's better to leave this drama off your watchlist.

3. Rainkissed Fate: A Kiss in the Rain That Changes Everything

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Set against a backdrop of rain and melancholic music, Rainkissed Fate offers a classic romance but with a very dramatic cinematic approach. This drama tells the story of an accidental meeting in the rain, leading to a love story filled with tears and difficult choices.

Perfect for those who still believe in true love but haven't found it yet—just be prepared, you might end up feeling even more confused after watching it. The romantic moments in the rain can make you feel alienated and long for an unfulfilled love.

So, if you want to avoid prolonged feelings of confusion, it's better to skip this drama.

4. Sadistic Love: A Painful Love That Is Hard to Leave

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If you are weak against dominant cold male characters, be careful with Sadistic Love. This drama showcases a possessive love, filled with inner conflict, and sometimes painful but also addictive.

For those who have never dated or still carry the wounds of love, this drama can spark curiosity while also keeping you up at night because of overthinking. The emotional tension and conflicts in this drama will not be easily forgotten.

If you don't want to get caught in a complicated relationship, it's better to avoid this drama.

5. Love In The Edge Of Divorce: Love That Rises When Everything Is Almost Destroyed

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This drama takes the theme of a marriage that is on the verge of collapse but instead brings back the seeds of deeper love. Love In The Edge Of Divorce shows how two people who are about to give up actually find the best version of their love at the brink of separation.

So realistic and touching, this drama can make you reflect on the meaning of love and commitment, especially if you are still not over a past relationship. This drama can serve as a mirror for complicated and winding relationships.

If you feel emotional and are not ready to face bitter realities, it's better to postpone watching this drama.

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