5 Romantic Chinese Dramas with Sad Endings, Sad and Make You Cry

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Siska Dewanti

Hi Chinese drama fans! If you usually watch romantic Chinese dramas with happy endings, how about trying Chinese dramas with sad endings now? Chinese dramas that end with a sad ending usually leave a special impression on the viewers.

Often, dramas with sad endings are able to evoke deeper emotions and bring a profound impression about life and love. Romantic Chinese dramas with sad endings show us that life doesn't always go according to plan and love doesn't always end happily.

Curious about recommendations for romantic Chinese dramas with sad endings? Let's check out the recommendations below!

1. ONE AND ONLY (2021)

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• Episode: 21
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Platform: iQIYI, WeTV
• Cast: Ren Jia Lun, Bai Lu, Liu Zi Xing, Li Yi Ru

The first sad ending romantic Chinese drama is ONE AND ONLY. This romantic wuxia drama is adapted from the novel One Life, One Incarnation - Beautiful Bones by Mo Bao Fei Bao.

In general, this drama tells the story of the love between Cui Shi Yi (Bai Lu) and Zhou Sheng Chen (Ren Jia Lun) that spans two lifetimes, in the ancient Beizhen Empire era and contemporary China. Although this drama has a sad ending, it is highly recommended to watch because of its good storyline.

2. TILL THE END OF THE MOON (2023)

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• Episode: 40
• Duration: 53 minutes
• Platform: YOUKU, Viki, Netflix
• Cast: Luo Yun Xi, Bai Lu, Chen Du Ling, Deng Wei

This xianxia genre drama is adapted from the novel Hei Yue Guang Na Wen BE Ju Ben by Teng Luo Wei Zhi. This drama depicts a situation where demonic power is dominating.

The village elders take steps to send someone back in time to find the root cause of the demon king's resurrection to prevent it. Liu Su Su (Bai Lu) takes on the task and disguises herself as Ye Xi Wu, the second daughter of General Ye.

Some say that the last episode of this drama will make you cry. So, KLovers, are you ready to watch?

3. LOVE IS PANACEA (2023)

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• Episode : 34
• Duration : 45 minutes
• Platform : YOUKU, Viki
• Cast : Luo Yun Xi, Zhang Ruo Nan, Wang Shuo, Meng En

LOVE IS PANACEA is a drama adapted from the web novel titled Zhi Yu Zhe by Ning Meng Xi Yan. This drama is a romantic medical drama with a sad ending.

This drama tells the story of Gu Yun Zheng (Luo Yun Xu), a neurosurgeon professor. He meets his former student, Su Wei An (Zhang Ruo Nan). Their arguments gradually develop into feelings of love. Can you guess who dies in the ending of this drama?

4. GOODBYE MY PRINCESS (2019)

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Episode : 55
Duration : 45 minutes
Platform : Viki
Cast : Chen Xingxu, Peng Xiao Ran, Shawn Wei, Najima

The next sad ending romantic Chinese drama is GOODBYE MY PRINCESS. This wuxia drama is adapted from the novel Eastern Palace written by Fei Wo Si Cun.

This drama will tell the story of the love revolving around the 9th Princess of Liang Barat as she travels to the Central Plains to fulfill a marriage alliance with the Crown Prince. The chemistry between the actors in this drama is very good, as if they are real people in the real world.

5. THE LONGEST PROMISE (2023)

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• Episode : 40
• Duration : 45 minutes
• Platform : Netflix, WeTV
• Cast : Xiao Zhan, Ren Min, Alen Fang, Wang Chu Ran, Wang Zi Qi

THE LONGEST PROMISE is a Chinese drama with a sad ending adapted from the novel Zhu Yan written by Cang Yue. This drama tells the love story of Princess Zhu Yan (Ren Min) and Prince Shi Ying (Xiao Zhan).

The Prince is exiled to Mount Jiu Yi by the Queen, causing him to have to farm there. While focused on his task, he develops feelings for his disciple, Zhu Yan. Although this drama falls into the category of Chinese dramas with a sad ending, don't forget to watch it!

So that's a romantic Chinese drama with a sad ending. Are you ready to watch a sad ending, K-Lovers?

(kpl/ska)