Recommendations for Exciting Chinese Dramas About Characters Who Enter Another World

Kapanlagi.com - Chinese dramas with the theme of entering another world or isekai are increasingly popular among viewers because they offer unique, exciting fantasy stories, often spiced with romance or comedy. This phenomenon reflects the public's interest in escapism and mysterious parallel worlds. From waking up in ancient eras, entering games, to fictional worlds of their own creation, here is a list of Chinese dramas that are a must-watch for fans of the other world theme.

Each of these dramas not only offers an engaging story but also invites viewers to reflect on life and the choices made. From thrilling adventures to unexpected romances, these dramas are ready to entertain and captivate you.

KapanLagi.com has summarized from various sources, on Wednesday (30/04/2025). Here is a list of Chinese dramas that tell the stories of characters who enter another world, complete with brief synopses.

1. Money is Coming (2025)

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This drama tells the story of the main character, Ning Chu Xi, who suddenly enters the world of books and becomes the antagonist. Unfortunately, her life only lasts for three chapters, so Ning Chu Xi returns to her hometown to escape the storyline and extend her life. Not only that, but Ning Chu Xi also saves Xiao Xing Hang, another character destined to die in the story.

This drama stars Zhi Yue as Ning Chu Xi and Lin Ze Hui as Xiao Xing Heng. The series is themed around time travel, presenting a romantic and fantasy story. This drama is adapted from a web novel titled "Chuan Shu Hou Cheng Le Da Lao De Xian Yu Bao Zhen".

2. Guardians of the Dafeng (2024)

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This drama follows a police academy graduate, Yang Ling, who suddenly enters the Da Feng Dynasty and lives under a new identity as Xu Qi An. Xu Qi An is tasked with solving various unique cases and uses his modern knowledge to solve these cases.

The main cast of this drama includes Dylan Wang as Xu Qi An/Yang Ling and Tian Xiwei as Princess Lin'an. The drama involves elements of Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, demons, and sorcery. In addition to being a fantasy genre, comedic elements are also woven into this drama.

3. Love Game in Eastern Fantasy (2024)

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This drama tells the story of the character Ling Miao Miao who accidentally enters a strange world within a novel. She plays the role of the antagonist as Lin Yu, who must overcome mysterious challenges. These mysterious challenges involve defeating a mysterious and evil young man named Mu Sheng.

The series stars Esther Yu as Lin Yu/Ling Miao Miao and Ding Yu Xi as Mu Sheng. It also features supporting characters, including Zhu Xu Dan as Mu Yao and Yang Shi Ze as Mao Dan. This drama is adapted from the web novel "The Guide to Capturing a Black Lotus".

4. 19th Floor (2024)

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After being involved in a bus accident, Chun Yu finds herself trapped in a game in a 19th-floor building. Along with other accident victims, they must play the game and face monsters, puzzles, and mind games. Gao Xuan, a substitute teacher, also enters the terrifying game world even though he is not one of the accident victims.

This drama stars Sun Qian as Chun Yu and Miles Wei as Gao Xuan. It features adventure, thriller, mystery, and friendship genres in an engaging storyline. This drama is adapted from the web novel titled "The Nineteenth Floor of Hell".

5. Derailment (2023)

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Jiang Xiao Yuan suddenly finds herself transported to a parallel world where her identity and life are completely different. In this parallel world, she meets Qi Lian, and together they seek the truth behind the mystery that surrounds her.

Starring Liu Hao Cun as Jiang Xiao Yuan and Lin Yi as Qi Lian. This drama features the genres of Mystery, Fantasy, and Romance. The series is adapted from the novel "Derailment" written by Priest.

6. Romance on the Farm (2023)

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This drama tells the story of a modern girl, Lian Man Er, who finds herself in an ancient village, reuniting with her distant relatives. She and Shen Nuo, a mysterious tsundere man, struggle together to produce the best agricultural yields and earn as much money as possible.

The drama stars Joseph Zeng as Shen Nuo and Tian Xiwei as Lian Man Er. It is a romantic comedy that mixes historical elements. It is based on the novel "Zhong Sheng Xiao Di Zhu" by Ruo Yan.

7. Parallel World (2023)

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Ye Liu Xi, a melon seller, and Chang Dong, a shadow puppet performer, explore the desert together. They seek to uncover the mystery of their origins and recover the remains of his girlfriend and 17 others who died mysteriously. Along their journey, they are led to Yumen Pass.

This series stars Ni Ni as Ye Liu Xi and Bai Yu as Chang Dong. The drama falls under the genres of thriller, romance, drama, and fantasy. Additionally, this drama is adapted from a novel titled "Xi Chu Yu Men" by Wei Yu.

8. To Ship Someone (2023)

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Ji Shu, a popular young writer, is known for his novels that have bad endings. In contrast, Song Yan Qi, a film and drama director, wants to adapt Ji Shu's novel but wants the story to have a happy ending — something Ji Shu cannot accept. However, suddenly both of them are swept into the world of the novel and rewrite the story within it.

This drama stars Zhu Zheng Ting as Ji Shu and Lu Yu Qiao as Song Yang Qi. The drama is of the romance and fantasy genres. It has concluded with 24 episodes in 2023.

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