Kapanlagi.com - Romantic Chinese Dramas set in royalty always offer intriguing stories. This type of Chinese drama consistently presents a perfect combination of romantic love stories and the grandeur of ancient royal settings. Additionally, the presence of palace political intrigue makes romantic royal Chinese dramas captivating to viewers.
For fans of romantic Asian dramas, there are several romantic Chinese royal dramas that must be on your watchlist. With their romantic and dynamic stories, these royal-themed Chinese romantic dramas are perfect for entertainment, especially when you're with your partner.
So, are you interested in watching romantic Chinese dramas set in royalty? If so, let's check out the list of recommendations and their brief synopses below.
1. THE STORY OF MING LAN (2019)
THE STORY OF MING LAN (credit: mydramalist)
Rating | 8.8 mydramalist |
Episode | 78 eps |
Duration | 47 minutes |
Broadcast | Iqiyi, Viki, We TV |
Cast | Zhao Li Ying, Feng Shao Feng, Karlina Zhang |
THE STORY OF MING LAN is one of the most beloved romantic Chinese dramas set in a royal backdrop. This drama tells the life journey of Sheng Ming Lan, a smart girl born from a concubine. After losing her mother at a young age, Ming Lan is raised by her paternal grandmother. As she grows up, she learns to hide her genius identity to survive in difficult circumstances.
Eventually, Ming Lan meets Gu Ting Ye, the second son of a wealthy noble family. Unlike Ming Lan, Gu Ting Ye is straightforward in his actions and never hides his true self. Unfortunately, Gu Ting Ye becomes a victim of a conspiracy against him, leading him to lose everything.
2. THE ROMANCE OF TIGER AND ROSE (2020)
THE ROMANCE OF TIGER AND ROSE (credit: mydramalist)
Rating | 8.5 mydramalist |
Episode | 24 eps |
Duration | 45 minutes |
Broadcast | Viki |
Cast | Zhao Lu Si, Ding Yu Xi, Zhou Zi Xin |
THE ROMANCE OF TIGER AND ROSE offers a unique approach to the romantic Chinese drama genre set in a royal backdrop with fantasy elements. This drama tells the story of Chen Xiao Dian, a scriptwriter for a TV series who is magically thrown into the royal era.
The story begins when Chen Xiao Qian receives a rejection from an actor who refuses to be the lead in her script. Chen Xiao Qian then resolves to make her script a success by starting to rewrite it. While asleep, she suddenly enters her own story. In the script, she becomes the Third Princess Chen Qian Qian, who is actually just a side character.
As the writer of her own script, Chen Xiao Qian knows very well that her character will soon be killed off in the third episode by Prince Han Shuo. Xiao Qian is determined to stay alive and find a way back to the future.
3. MY UNCANNY DESTINY (2023)
MY UNCANNY DESTINY (credit: mydramalist)
Rating | 8.2 mydramalist |
Episode | 24 eps |
Duration | 30 minutes |
Broadcast | Iqiyi |
Cast | Zhang Yue Nan, Yan Zi Xian, Yu Xuan Chen |
MY UNCANNY DESTINY is a romantic Chinese drama set in a royal backdrop that combines supernatural elements with historical romance. The drama tells the story of two cities, Mu Xi and Xuanyue, which have been at war with each other for two generations. Both are fighting to conquer each other.
The leader of the old city of Mu Xi has only one daughter, Ye Zhaonan. However, her gender has been concealed with the intention that one day she could inherit power. As a result, since childhood, Zhaonan has always disguised herself as a boy. Until one day, Zhaonan falls from a cliff and meets Liu Xuanming, the ruler of Xuanyue City. From that moment on, they both begin to experience an unexpected destiny.
4. BRIGHT AS THE MOON (2021)
BRIGHT AS THE MOON (credit: mydramalist)
Rating | 7.4 mydramalist |
Episode | 40 eps |
Duration | 45 minutes |
Broadcast | Youku |
Cast | Zhang Zhi Xi, Tong Meng Shi, Xiang Hao |
BRIGHT AS THE MOON is also a romantic Chinese drama set in an intriguing royal backdrop. This Chinese drama successfully captivates the audience with its sweet love story and stunning visual setting. The drama tells the story of Yun Qian Yue, the eldest daughter of the Yun family, known as a playful, arrogant, and illiterate girl.
However, in reality, these rumors were deliberately spread by Qian Yue herself. The reason is that Qian Yue does not want to marry a member of the Imperial Family. For nearly a decade, Qian Yue has also disguised herself as a subordinate of Ye Tian Shuo.
At one point, Qian Yue finally falls in love with Rong Jing from the Rong family. Rong Jing is a handsome man but suffers from an illness that makes him weak.
5. ETERNAL LOVE
ETERNAL LOVE (credit: mydramalist)
Rating | 8.8 mydramalist |
Episode | 58 eps |
Duration | 45 minutes |
Airing | Viki |
Cast | Yang Mi, Dilraba Dilmurat, Mark Chao |
Another recommendation for a romantic Chinese drama set in a royal backdrop is ETERNAL LOVE. This aesthetically visual Chinese drama adapts the legendary tale of the Nine-Tailed Fox. The story goes that Bai Qian is the youngest daughter of the Fox King who is taken to Kunlun Mountain to become the disciple of the War God, Mo Yuan. Until one day, a war breaks out causing Mo Yuan to sacrifice himself by sealing the demon king.
Thousands of years later, Bai Qian attempts to sacrifice herself to seal the demon king once again. Unfortunately, Bai Qian's effort fails. As a result, she is thrown into the mortal realm and loses her memory and powers.
In the world, she lives alone in a remote mountain until she is eventually saved by Crown Prince Ye Hua from the Nine Heavens, who is actually her fiancé in Heaven from before. The two fall in love, unaware of each other's true identities from their past lives.
These are some recommendations for romantic Chinese dramas set in royal backdrops that are interesting to watch, especially with a partner. Happy watching!
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