Cold Female Lead is a popular tag in Chinese dramas, typically referring to a female protagonist who appears distant, unapproachable, or emotionless on the surface. This character archetype often has a compelling backstory and develops complex relationships throughout the story.
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Eternal Love
#1
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Yang Mi, Mark Chao
The evil lord of Wings, Qing Cang provoked war with the gods, who paid a terrible price to seal Qing Cang. In the same year, the heavenly grandson Ye Hua was born. Seventy thousand years later, Qing Cang broke out of the seal, Qingqiu fox emperor’s youngest daughter Bai Qian (Yang Mi) sealed Qing Cang again, but lost her magic, memory and fell into the mortal world. She met and fell in love with Ye Hua in the mortal world and then was brought into the Heavenly Palace. In the Heavenly Palace, Su Jin, who adores Ye Hua, repeatedly framed Bai Qian and made her misunderstand that Ye Hua is cold and heartless, and then caused Bai Qian to have both eyes gouged out. After giving birth to her son, Bai Qian jumped from the Zhu Xian Tai. Because Zhu Xian Tai’s hostile energy cracked the seal, she restored her memory. To forget Ye Hua, Bai Qian drank forgetfulness medicine. A hundred years later, they reunited in Dong Hai, Ye Hua recognized Bai Qian, accompanied her, and awakened Bai Qian’s memory finally. Faced with old grudges, Bai Qian asked Su Jin to get her eyes back, but unexpectedly, she fell into Su Jin’s trick and refused to forgive Ye Hua. At this time, Qing Cang woke up again. Ye Hua was too late to explain, personally killed Qing Cang with his life to seal the Donghuang Bell. In face of the result, Bai Qian was remorseful. Fortunately, three years later, Ye Hua woke up and they renewed their relationship.A Journey to Love
#2
Historical, Action, Wuxia
Liu Shishi, Liu Yuning
the former left envoy of Zhuyi Guard of An Kingdom, , Ren Ruyi, became a member of the Emperor's welcoming team of Wu Kingdom due to a fortuitous opportunity. Together with the Wu Kingdom Liudao Hall Master Ning Yuanzhou, Princess Yang Ying, the intelligent youth Yuan Lu, and the imperial guard Qian Zhao, they experienced life and death, growing together.Here to Heart
#3
Urban, Romance, Business
Zhang Han, Janine Chang, Zhang Jiani
Zhan Nanxian has a keen insight into the development trend of domestic high-tech. He partnered with his classmates to set up the company Qianyu. There is only a 10% success rate of entrepreneurship in the high-tech industry, Qianyu was finally successfully listed after a variety of turmoil. Wen Nuan resolutely quit her job at a well-known venture capital firm in the UK to return to China. She came to Qianyu and became the president’s special assistant on her own strength. It turns out that Wen Nuan and Nanxian were once lovers, but they broke up due to a misunderstanding. On the one hand, Wen Nuan came back to help Nanxian, and on the other hand, she wanted to restore their love After experiencing the Leng’s tender case, the Yizhong poaching incident, the agent dispute and other events, Nanxian and Wen Nuan not only ushered in a beautiful love, but also joined hands to suppress bad competition. They also work together to purify the entire industry, allowing the high-tech industry to develop steadily in a healthier environment.Parallel Love
#4
Urban, Romance, Suspense
Li Hongyi, Shi Shi
Jiao Yang is the successor of the Hongyu Group, but his identity as the "son of the group's president" is not recognized by the shareholders. He is constantly facing "workplace crises" created by the group's shareholders. In an accident, Lin Miao meets Jiao Yang, who is eight years younger than her, and receives a mysterious mission: to help Jiao Yang become the president of Hongyu Group within three months. From their initial dislike for each other, Jiao Yang and Lin Miao become the superiors and subordinates in the workplace, and after their respective struggles, they gradually discover each other's advantages and fall in love with each other. Then they start a heart-warming and healing relationship with each other.Broker
#5
Urban, Romance
Victoria Song, Luo Yunxi
Qiu Jianing, a woman scientist, is a core researcher in the laboratory of the Source Project at a leading pharmaceutical group in China. She is determined to conquer her subject and prove her strength to the scientific community while establishing her country’s position in biosciences. As the trial reaches the clinical stage, a new researcher, Zhou Xiaoshan, arrives in the lab. Zhou Xiaoshan’s wisdom attracts Qiu Jianing’s attention, while Qiu Jianing’s beauty and strength also stir up Zhou’s calm heart, but Zhou Xiaoshan’s real identity is a broker who comes to take away Qiu Jianing’s research results. However, Qiu Jianing was inspired by the older generation of scientists to defend her scientific achievements. In the process, her dedication to the cause and her commitment to the country also infected Zhou Xiaoshan, and eventually, Jia Ning and Xiaoshan completed their research together, bringing honor to the country.Siege in Fog
#6
Family, Romance, Military
Elvis Han, Sun Yi
When Qin Sang was 7 years old, she saved 14-year-old Yi Lian Kai, the third son of Jiangzuo officer, Yi Jipei. Since then, Yi Liankai had been secretly attracted to her, but unfortunately, Qin Sang did not know about it. Ten years later, the Qin family was framed and the family was in decline. Qin Sang had to marry Yi Lian Kai, who was full of joy but found that Qin Sang was so “cold” to him. At that time, the separatist regime made people unable to live well, so Yi Jipei wanted to revive the country and gave the important task to Yi Liankai, asking him to sacrifice himself for the great work. In order to protect his father’s will and realize his heroic ambition, Yi Liankai buried his love for Qin Sang in his heart and had several duels with the Murong family. At the same time, Qin Sang’s first love, Li Wangping, returned home from his study tour and learned that Qin Sang was forced to marry into the Yi family. He secretly lurked in the Yi family and prepared to join hands with the Murong family to defeat the Yi family and take back Qin Sang. In the battle of Fu Yuan, Yi Liankai sent Qin Sang out of the city and died in the gunfire of the Murong family in order to guard the last position of the Yi family.Timeless Love
#7
Romance, Youth
Chen Youwei, Xu Yiyang
Jiang Dian, a college student, has suppressed his heart in the face of the pressure brought by his family. But he accidentally has a deep bond with Cheng Feng, who is older than him and in a slump due to the setback of her dance career. How to chase Cheng Feng, become his years of obsession.Love Together (Trial Marriage)
#8
Urban, Romance, Comedy
Chen Ze, Wang Peihan, Li Yan
In order to solve the crisis of the group, Gu Lingse, the female domineering boss of the group, and Ye Chengshu, the puppet president, agree to be engaged for 99 days. They love and hate each other but fake marriage became true with the push of friends. Just when everyone thought everything was calm and quiet, Ye Chengshu’s good buddy Jiang Han revealed his ambition. How will the “president trainee” with the help of his “domineering wife” keep the family foundation ……Love is Fate
#9
Youth, Romance
Vin Zhang, Zheng He Hui Zi
The heiress of JR Hotel, Ma Ke'ai, is a wise and active rich girl with a special ability to predict the future. In the process of inheriting the hotel, she meets Xia Yuxing, who is disguised as a "hotel experience master". He is the only person she can't "read". What's more, every time she uses her precognitive powers, she gets a severe headache, but as long as he is with her, her head won't hurt. They get entangled in a love affair and form an alliance to fight against the hotel's turmoil and the conspiracy behind it.The Lion's Secret
#10
Urban, Romance, Action
Zhu Yawen, Yang Zishan, Mike He
One is a female CEO with a fortune of over 100 million, and the other is a penniless “hobo”. The first meeting between Mu Wanqing and Liu Qing was at the wedding site of them. From mutual hostility to mutual support, Liu Qing secretly helps Mu Wanqing solve the company’s crises while wisely confronting Mu Wanqing’s former boyfriend Feng Cong who appears out of nowhere. When the relationship between them went through a lot of tests, a dark force behind them also gradually surfaced. In order to fulfill the wishes of the old generation, Mu Wanqing and Liu Qing embarked on a trip to Thailand and fought head-on with the dark forces and won, and they decided that the other was their love. The two returned home to live a happy and successful life.Sweet and Cold
#11
Urban, Romance, Drama
Wang Ziwen, Jin Han
Meng Haotian, who holds several positions, is seen by outsiders as a standard strong and beautiful woman with excellent abilities. However, people rarely know about her painful past, as they only see her entrepreneurial journey from scratch. However, at a wedding farce, she unexpectedly meets the young and talented CTO of Lingzhi Group, Leng Siming. After experiencing a series of misunderstandings and accidents, the two equally outstanding individuals gradually become closer. However, the problems that come with it become more and more apparent, such as the age and status difference between them. Will they be able to break free from the constraints of age and identity and overcome the obstacles of their relationship? Can Meng Haotian, who is trapped by her past, regain her ability to love?Unexpected Falling
#12
Urban, Romance, Suspense
Cai Wenjing, Peng Guanying
Ruan Zhenzhen is a "little princess" in the eyes of outsiders, living a simple and happy life under the protection of her financial husband Xu Youning. But all of this disappears with the accidental death of Xu Youning. What is left in front of the "damsel in distress" is the huge debt left behind by her husband. The sudden appearance of Gao Jun, a lawyer alumnus, seems to be the solution to this crisis. Although Ruan Zhenzhen is innocent, she is not stupid. She doubts Gao's enthusiasm in the face of this unexpected "intruder", but as they spend time together, Ruan gradually lets her guard down and opens her heart to him. Together, they overcome difficulties. In the midst of the unexpected accident, Ruan Zhenzhen grows from confusion to relief and finally to growth...Scent of Love
#13
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Wang Xuan, Xu Bin
The carp demon Wan Niang, who has been hidden in the human world for 300 years, opens an Scent workshop in the capital, "Wen Xiang Xie". Here she meets the "destiny" she has been waiting for for several lifetimes - Fang Mo, the young master of the Fang family, who wants to buy Wen Xiang Xie. Fang Yuren, the second young master of the Fang family, is unintentionally saved by Lan Ze, a disciple of the Ling Jing Men, who was dressed as a man, when he was in conflict with Wan Niang. The two "misunderstood" lovers finally get togehter after a lot of twists and turns and farce.Love from Divorce
#14
Romance, Drama
Xu Kaixin, Fan Luoqi
An accident caused Wen Lan to lose her memory. Introduced by her family, she married Mu Bai. However, their feelings grew cold after marriage, and conflicts arose. When the unexpected happened again, Wen Lan regained her past memories. She decisively chose to divorce Mu Bai and pursue her own path in scientific research. Surprisingly, as Mu Bai faced a completely different Wen Lan, he began to feel a subtle reluctance and unconsciously delayed the divorce process. It wasn't until Wen Lan moved out of Mu Bai's home, focusing on her work in pharmaceutical research, that the two finally divorced. It was at this point that Mu Bai realized his love for Wen Lan and began a persistent pursuit to win her back.Please Love Me
#15
Urban, Romance
Lai Xilong, Kuang Xiaotong
Model Chen Yichuan and CEO Mai Tong have a one-night stand, so Chen Yichuan tries to pursue Mai Tong. But to his surprise, Mai Tong is very cold and kicks him out of the house. Chen Yichuan is determined to win Mai Tong's heart, so he tries his best to get close to Mai Tong, but Mai Tong is still unmoved...
