Chinese Drama Romance Genre mainly refers to the male leads and female leads who are in love, especially behavior that is very caring or affectionate. The list includes the best Romance Cdramas of recent years.
Rise of Her Lady Physician
#1
Historical, Medical, Drama
Hong Xiao, Yang Ze
Due to a wrongful conviction, Rong Zelan stormed into the imperial palace alone, vowing to carve a path in the male-dominated Imperial Medical Academy. Facing the scorn and ridicule of male physicians, she wielded her medical skills as a blade, defying the odds; By curing the crown prince, saving the empress dowager, and quelling a plague, she earned merits that saved the people, becoming...Fight For Love
#2
Romance, Historical
Victoria Song, Ding Yuxi
Chu Yu’s father dies in battle, and her severely injured elder brother reveals to her that there is much more to the situation than it seems. Determined to uncover the truth, Chu Yu vows to investigate. Meanwhile, the Wei family suffers a devastating defeat in a battle, leaving only the youngest son, Wei Yun, alive. Chu Yu marries into the Wei family, assuming the identity of her...Life Like
#3
Romance, Historical
Li Ruotian, Zhao Andi
Disguised as the top courtesan of a famed nightclub, assassin Zhen Xu crosses paths by chance with Zhou Musheng, a member of the North City Chamber of Commerce on a secret mission. What begins as mutual deception soon turns into genuine affection. Facing deadly threats together, they ultimately unite to expose the Chamber’s crimes.Moonlit Order
#4
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Hani Kyzy, Huang Junjie
The head of the secret agency, the Snowy Garment Guards, Feng Zuoren, was ordered by Emperor Jia to infiltrate the Dingyuan Marquis residence to find the crown prince of the previous dynasty, intending to eliminate him and prevent any future troubles. However, in the process, Feng Zuoren discovered that behind Emperor Jia, someone was orchestrating an even greater conspiracy.Ferry of Souls
#5
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Lu Yanqi, Li Jiulin
The Enigmatic Monster Inn hidden within the bustling metropolis lies a mysterious inn for monsters, accessible only to those fate deems worthy. Shangguan Fiye, a monster hunter, became trapped in this inn a millennium ago, cursed with immortality by the vengeful spirits of the monsters he had slain. To break the curse, he is forced to bring back the inn's former master, Dongfang Zhaobai,...Eternal Joy With You
#6
Historical, Romance
He Xuanlin, Yan Zixian
Xu Wanning, the daughter of a medicine merchant, who is ensnared by the villain Cui Yunfeng. Not only is she forced into a disreputable marriage with him, but she is also ruthlessly manipulated—first separated from her own child, then betrayed and oppressed by her husband, ultimately meeting a tragic end. In a dream, she relives her life and encounters Pei Heng, her destined partner....Oops! Almost Broke Up
#7
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Kevin Xiao, Hani Kyzy
After four years together, Chen Jiawen and Shen Meng broke up on May 20th. When they woke up, they found themselves trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day endlessly. After trying everything in vain, a series of misadventures led them to accidentally attempt suicide, which ultimately triggered a hidden "mission." The promises they had made to each other over their four years together...Sword and Beloved
#8
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Cheng Yi, Li Yitong
Wang Quan Fu Gui is the son of Wang Quan Hong Ye and Dongfang Huaizhu, and the most powerful member of the Wang Quan family. Trained as a Daoist soldier, Fu Gui lived a life without freedom. Qing Tong, initially a spy planted by Poison Lady to gather intelligence on the Wang Quan family, regains her freedom with Fu Gui’s help. As their bond deepens, Fu Gui's longing for liberty and...In The Name of Loyalty
#9
Historical, Romance
Meng En, Lin Qiyu
The best hunters often appear as prey. In order to assassinate the Emperor Shi Yu, Cheng Ge, an attendant official, immerses himself in the situation and enters the palace to become Shi Yu's personal robe attendant. During the assassination attempt, he becomes entangled in the power struggles of the court and implicated in the unresolved affairs of the previous dynasty. Should he advance...Redemption
#10
Romance, Historical, Suspense
Duan Xiaowei, Ma Xiaoyu
Amidst the tumultuous Republic era, clandestine affection blossomed between Qin Manzhi, heiress to a criminal empire, and her bodyguard Lu Huai. Little did they know, their bond was but a pawn in a larger scheme. Lu Huai, together with the courtesan Zhou Liu, infiltrated the Qin household seeking vengeance, yet found himself unable to suppress his growing affection for Qin Manzhi. Torn...Queen of Darkness
#11
Romance, Suspense, Urban
Fang Jin, Yan Zixian
After suffering a major upheaval, the heiress Ye Ying lost her memory in a car accident and was mistaken for the gentle housewife An Ning, forced to integrate into a wholly unfamiliar family. She navigated the surrounding crises with latent instincts, yet found herself irresistibly drawn to Huo Xiao, an inspector with complexities of his own As she searches for her lost memories, a...Fragrance of the Pomegranates
#12
Urban, Life, Romance
Bai Yufan, Jia Nai Na
The plot centres on Ming Liang, an art academy graduate who takes over the struggling ‘Red Pomegranate’ restaurant to care for his gravely ill foster mother, A Yi Xia. He infuses his artistic talents into running the restaurant while helping staff navigate their personal struggles. After reuniting with wildlife rescuer Gu Li Na Er, they join forces to support their mother and manage...Keeping Up with Beauty
#13
Fantasy, Romance
Guo Jianan, Song Fangyuan
Bound by a millennia-old vow, a spirited female general transmigrates into the body of Fu Yunyun, the dying wife of a wealthy tycoon. To clear her name and uncover the truth, she uses her new identity as bait, feigning affection with her aloof CEO husband. Simultaneously, she faces the obsessive advances of her scheming younger brother-in-law and the devoted protection of her loyal...The Empress Dowager On A Second Spring
#14
Historical, Romance
Zhang Yuenan, Wang Xuan
Jiang Rong, a woman who falls into a coma during childbirth and unexpectedly wakes up to find herself transmigrated into the body of an empress dowager, having just given birth to a baby boy. With no memory of who the child’s father is—and aware that a widow giving birth is a grave taboo—she must find a way to survive while uncovering the truth. Forced to navigate between three...Light Beyond the Reed
#15
Thriller, Romance, Family
Vin Zhang, Mao Xiaotong
Ye Sibei had always been enduring, compromising, and evading her parents who favored sons over daughters. This frustrated her loving husband Qin Nan, who was exasperated by her resignation, to the point where he could no longer bear it and asked for a divorce. At this very moment, Ye Sibei was assaulted, leaving her in utter despair. Upon learning the truth of the incident, Qin Nan...I'm Not A Casual Person
#16
Romance, Urban
Connie Kang, Zhang Chenxiao
Mocked by the entire internet as a talentless C-List It Girl, Zheng Ying's only philosophy is to just drift through life. Everything changes when she saves the life of Shen Yifan, a ruthless investment genius living with a congenital heart disease. He's all sharp edges and calculated control, and he refuses to let her waste her potential. In the shadow of his limited time, he makes...Be with You
#17
Romance, Fantasy
Daisy Li, Liu Yichang
The young actress Yin Shanshan originally had a smooth career and a sweet romance, but in a single day, she faced a collapsed public image, a public relations crisis, and a breakup with her boyfriend. After accidentally falling from a height, she found herself repeatedly returning to the morning of that same day, trapped in a time loop. In her attempts to break the cycle, she managed...Yield to You
#18
Historical, Romance
Caesar Wu, Yue Yuting
Xiao Qiao, a daughter of the Qiao family, who marries Wei Shao in order to resolve a long-standing family feud. However, due to the generational enmity between their families, she is sent back to Youzhou the day after their wedding and is not allowed to enter the ancestral temple. Amidst family conflicts and obstacles created by Wei Shao's former lover, Su Ehuang, the two go through...Starlit Bloom
#19
Romance, Urban
Song Yishan, Ke Chun
Gu Liusu, the formidable founder of a jewelry brand, is rigorous and precise in both work and life. However, in an unexpected turn of events, she ends up sharing a passionate night with Lu Xingchen, a young master she had only met once—leading to a huge misunderstanding! To make matters worse, Lu Xingchen subsequently joins her company as her personal secretary. This unlikely pair...Rescued the Lost Times
#20
Historical, Romance
Song Yishan, Chang Bin
A girl, driven by revenge and willing to go to any lengths, crosses paths with a secret agent who conceals the truth to protect the realm. Suddenly turned into adversaries, the flames of vengeance tear through their tormented love, pulling them into a whirlpool of fate and setting the stage for the ultimate resolution of true love.Yummy Yummy Yummy
#21
Historical, Romance
Wang Yinglu, Li Yunrui
Shen family, who, through a twist of fate, arrive unexpectedly in Yong'an City and encounter Lin Yan, the Deputy Magistrate of Jingzhao. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey filled with culinary delights, local customs, and an unconventional romance.Love in the Clouds
#22
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Neo Hou, Lu Yuxiao
A cold and ruthless female war god, poisoned, seeks an antidote. She transforms into a delicate dancing girl to set a love trap for the wanton and dissolute poisoner Ji Bozai, in order to obtain the antidote. However, the other party also conceals their true self, pretending to fall into the trap. The two engage in a game of wit and deceit, push and pull in love, only to unexpectedly...A Farmer's Fortune
#23
Historical, Romance
Ma Qiuyuan, Pan Yihong
After a mishap, food blogger He Qingqing finds herself transported to an ancient pastoral world. There, she embarks on an epic journey to repay her debts through savvy entrepreneurship, navigates a marriage of convenience that blossoms into real love with Fu Qinghuai, and starts a family. Just as she achieves the pinnacle of success—thriving career, true love, and a loving family—she...Fated Hearts
#24
Historical, Romance
Li Qin, Chen Zheyuan
During the Battle of Pingling, after Jin Xiu Kingdom's army was defeated, Fu Yixiao, the red-clad archer, shot a world-shaking arrow that struck Feng Suige, the crown prince of Sushah, which immediately reversed the situation. However, shortly after the battle, Fu Yixiao unexpectedly fell off a cliff and lost all her memories. At the same time, Feng Suige, who was also being hunted...Long Planned Love
#25
Romance, Urban
Ming Jiajia, Sun Zihang
Jian Cheng, a willful heiress who, after being betrayed by her fiancé, impulsively enters into a flash marriage with his uncle, Zhou Tingyan. Bound by a "life-saving favor," the two form a contractual marriage. As they navigate family conflicts and business rivalries, they gradually uncover the truth behind Jian Cheng’s high school kidnapping. Through their emotional journey, the...The Tower of Whispers
#26
Historical, Romance
He Landou, Deng Xiaoci
Lu Yingying, daughter of the Minister of Rites, lived a blissful early life until her parents fell victim to villains, causing her fate to plummet. Forced to become the consort of the tyrannical Emperor Jun Che, she was eventually wrongfully killed by him. Fortunately, she is reborn before all tragedies unfold. Determined to alter her family's destiny, Lu Yingying becomes resilient...Love's Ambition
#27
Romance, Urban
Zhao Lusi, William Chan
The popular anchor Xu Yan and urban elite Shen Haoming are a couple envied by everyone. Despite their seemingly perfect match, their different backgrounds prevent them from fully integrating into each other’s social circles. Xu Yan, leveraging her glamorous career as a host and her meticulously crafted backstory, smoothly enters into marriage with Shen Haoming, who has been orchestrating...Gemini
#28
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Zhou Junwei, Zhu Lilan
Xun Tian Sect Leader Xiao Jinyu, who was tragically assassinated, unexpectedly reincarnates into the body of the weak and blind Princess Consort Chu, Lu Zhao. Using her wisdom and courage, she joins forces with her nominal "twin brother" Xiao Ren to seek vengeance for both Lu Zhao and herself.For All Time
#29
Fantasy, Romance
Li Yitong, Hei Ze
Chen Qiaomu, a man who repeatedly travels through time to find the young girl who saved him in his youth, rescuing her from peril again and again. However, love is always a two-way journey—while he strives to protect her, she is also fighting to guard him. Through different perspectives, the series portrays a tale of mutual redemption, cycles within parallel timelines, and an entanglement...Waiting for You
#30
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Li Geyang, Zhu Lilan
The Netherworld serves as a nexus connecting the Divine Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Mortal World. All souls within it must cultivate diligently to attain reincarnation, with the results of their efforts determining the fate they may choose—be it in ancient or modern times, in the East or the West. Even the spirited Tong Feng is no exception. Through the cycles of rebirth, between...Twin Fates
#31
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Akilyar, Feng Wanhe
Chi Yu, a Phoenix divine beast from the Blaze Clan who had sealed his heart against love. By chance, he meets Mu Lingxue, a mortal girl whose family was betrayed and murdered by treacherous villains. On a night of the full moon, a bond is forged between human and beast, forming a twin-life contract. Together, they struggle and grow through countless hardships, ultimately joining forces...Hilarious Family 2
#32
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Li Jiaqi, He Saifei, Ren Hao
The innkeeper Ai Sixi, a staunch celibacy advocate, finds herself targeted by the authorities as a "singlehood exemplar" due to an absurd lawsuit. To help her out of this predicament, Jing Kan, who owes Ai Sixi a debt of gratitude, is forced to marry her. What begins as a marriage of convenience, with both expecting to go their separate ways soon after, takes a dramatic turn when the...Love Conspiracy
#33
Romance, Urban
Dai Yanni, Guo Jianan
Song Zhizhi, a wealthy heiress blessed with a privileged life, fell for a social-climbing man, only to be ruthlessly betrayed. Amid a storm of scandal, she lost everything and tragically fell to her death from a bridge—or so it seemed. Instead, she was reborn from the waters. Given a second chance, she is determined to protect her loved ones, punish those who wronged her, and join...Spring Fever
#34
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Zhu Lilan, Geng Yeting
Beginning with the corruption case in Ningzhou, this story follows the thrilling investigative journey of Ye Qinglan—the daughter of a disgraced official, reduced to servitude after her family’s downfall—and Shen Que, the young lord of the Xuan State Manor, who operates in secrecy while investigating cases undercover. From initial unfamiliarity and suspicion to standing side by...The Crush
#35
Historical, Romance
Li Geyang, Sun Yining
Modern CEO Lin Yuhao's consciousness is transported into the tea merchant game she developed, where she embodies Wei Xiaotang, the new daughter-in-law of the Li family. To return to her own world, she must complete the game's mission and obtain the title of "World's Best Tea." Thus, Wei Xiaotang joins forces with her husband, Li Zixuan, embarking on a journey filled with wit, courage,...Echoes of The Self
#36
Historical, Romance
Chen Yao, Quan Yilun
Zhou Ruoxi, who, in pursuit of ambition, abandons her love for Prince Yan, Li Yan, and schemes her way into marrying the Crown Prince. Just as she is about to hold supreme power, Li Yan storms the palace under the banner of “cleansing the court and executing the treacherous empress,” capturing her in the imperial harem. Yet, this act is not vengeance but his desperate attempt at...A Naughty Princess
#37
Historical, Romance
Chen Ruifeng, Deng Lingshu
Lian Xiang, a girl unaware of her true identity, who travels to Cuiyu Manor to seek refuge with relatives. After the manor is destroyed, she is forced into exile and is fortunately taken in by Prince Bai Yihan, becoming his attendant. Unbeknownst to Bai Yihan, who is tasked with secretly investigating the whereabouts of a lost folk princess, the very person he is searching for is right...Return of the Queen
#38
Urban, Romance, Suspense
Zhang Yishang, Wu Junting
Amidst a glamorous world of wealth and power, Ye Haimeng, the cherished heiress of a prominent family, falls into an abyss of hatred due to a doomed engagement. On one side, Lu Siyu—the younger brother of her enemy—is determined to pull his "sister-in-law" out of the darkness; on the other, Lu Sinan, the mastermind who pushed her into the ruin of her family, lurks in the shadows....Between Love and Frost
#39
Historical, Romance
Han Leyao, Wang Junhao
Chu Minghui, having survived a massacre orchestrated by her gold-digging stepfather who seized her family’s fortune and murdered her loved ones, changed her name and identity to seek revenge. To achieve her goal, she entered into a contractual relationship with the influential Young Marshal, agreeing to help him assassinate his younger brother, Gu Tongpei. Through numerous encounters,...Lust and Lies
#40
Historical, Romance
Ke Ying, Zhang Tingrui
Ruan Feifei, a homeless girl, accidentally replaces a famous socialite and enters the wealthy Huo family. She transforms into the heiress Huo Qingwan, navigating complex power dynamics to seek revenge while becoming entangled in a tumultuous romance with the domineering young marshal, Huo Xiu, amidst intense family conflicts.The Sun in the Dark
#41
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Wang Ziyi, Qi Yuchen
Born under the stigma of being a demon, Bai Xiaoying cultivates immortality to avenge her father’s death and becomes bound by soul to the Night God, Ye Chenyuan. As affection grows between them, Ye Chenyuan sacrifices himself to help her awaken, exposing the Immortal Lord’s scheme of manipulating the Night God. With the aid of her allies, Bai Xiaoying slays the Immortal Lord and...The Maid
#42
Historical, Romance
Deng Kai, Zhao Xixi
As a concubine-born daughter, Shen Yuqing suffered constant humiliation in the Duke’s household, and her mother, Qin Xiaoniang, was murdered. To take revenge, she disguised herself as Xiyan, a courtesan at Meixiang Pavilion, and approached the regent Pei Ji. With her beauty and wit, Xiyan gradually won Pei Ji’s trust and affection. In secret, she plotted to expose the conspiracy...Encounter with You
#43
Urban, Romance
Tong Yao, Yu Yi
Young mother Wan Xinxin unexpectedly becomes pregnant and hastily marries Qin Gang, a wealthy heir. Just as she is about to settle into the comfortable life of a pampered young wife, the two impulsively divorce. While Qin Gang provides her with financial security as the foundation of love and marriage, he turns to his ex-girlfriend Liu Wei, who has just returned from studying abroad....Tales of Palace Schemes
#44
Historical, Romance
Yu Yin, Liu Ning
Ji Yanlun, a wrongly accused imperial censor who is exiled and assassinated. His daughter, Ji Ruyā, disguises herself and enters the imperial palace to clear her father’s name, navigating a treacherous path to uncover the truth. With limited time, how will she track down the murderer? In the perilous depths of the harem, how will she confront the looming dangers and the affections...A Fleeting Dream
#45
Historical, Romance
Yan Zixian, Han Leyao
The series tells the captivating tale of a Chinese Republican love story between the alluring and vengeance-driven "Red Rose" Du Youmeng and the frail yet cunning, strategically brilliant "Jade-Faced Gentleman" Pei Yuze. Bound by a shared quest for revenge, they form an alliance that gradually blossoms into a deep reliance and passionate romance.Destiny of the General's Bride
#46
Historical, Romance
He Shi, He Shankai
The young maiden Su Hua elopes with General Xiao Yun for love, but is betrayed by her sister and violated and buried alive by the second young master, Xiao Ye. After her “rebirth,” she returns as the courtesan Qing Yan, marries into the Xiao household through a deal with Xiao Yun, and begins her path of vengeance. Overcoming countless trials, she rescues other persecuted women,...Twelve Letters
#47
Fantasy, Suspense, Romance
Zhou Yiran, Wang Yinglu
The drama tells an emotional story set in motion by a single letter that triggers an intertwining of fates, gradually unveiling long-buried mysteries of the past. A mailbox and a letter become the medium for a cross-time connection, awakening a symphony of emotions at both ends of time. Through twelve letters exchanged across decades, the intertwined tales of love, friendship, and family...The Queen of Attack
#48
Historical, Romance
Yu Cong, Dai Gaozheng
The heir to the royal title, Xiao Xian, sends people to search for his beloved Lin Hong’er, whom he once encountered among the common folk. However, the lookalike Xu Ziyi assumes Lin Hong’er’s identity. To protect their secret, the Xu family murders Lin Hong’er’s entire family and leaves her disfigured. Saved by the mysterious chivalrous physician Shen Tuyu, Lin Hong’er...Qing Qing Hu Yin
#49
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Han Xiaoyao, Sun Yan'en
Thousands of years ago, the young cultivator Yao Ling’er failed her heavenly tribulation and fell into the freezing abyss. On the brink of death, she was saved when a giant fox used its own body to warm her, helping her survive and ultimately transcend the tribulation. In order to bring salvation, Yaoyang could only rely on Yao Ling’er’s love for him to forcibly reverse the power...The Dauntless Youths
#50
Historical, Youth, Romance
Li Zhuozhao, Zhang Kangle, Yu Jiwei
The King of Shangshan, gravely ill and obsessed with finding the legendary “Elixir of Immortality,” commands the vassal states to send their sons to court and form a Crown Prince Battalion tasked with seeking the medicine. At its core are four very different youths: Jiang Wenhuan, the unruly “troublemaker”; Kunwu, a downtrodden slave with a hidden past; Chong Yibiao, a warrior...
