Sad Ending tag in Chinese dramas that signifies a tragic conclusion to the story. Viewers are emotionally invested in the characters' fates and prepare for heart-wrenching outcomes. Discover the most impactful Chinese dramas with a Sad Ending on this list.
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The Legend of Taotie
#1
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
An Yuexi, Wang Youshuo
In the city of Wuxia within the Great Liang Kingdom, Tianxiang Tower is a place so renowned for its delicacies that even the most powerful nobles and officials are willing to go to great lengths to taste its cuisine. Tianxiang Tower is home to two legendary figures: the enchanting and stunningly beautiful young proprietress, Zhu Chengbi, whose culinary skills are unmatched, and the...The Story of Pearl Girl
#2
Historical, Romance, Business
Zhao Lusi, Liu Yuning, Daddi Tang
In Hepu, a pearl-harvesting slave named Duanwu escapes from the human-devouring pearl field during the Dragon Boat Festival, overcoming countless obstacles. She crosses paths with a Western merchant, Yan Zijin, and the gentle scholar, Zhang Jinran. Joining Yan’s caravan, she pushes forward, reaching closer to the dazzling world of gemstones. However, on the journey through the northwest,...Fangs of Fortune
#3
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Neo Hou, Chen Duling
During the Zhenyuan era when the Baize Goddess, who governed both the human and demon realms, unexpectedly dies, causing the sacred Baize Talisman to disappear. With no one to maintain order, demons and mythical creatures run rampant, wreaking havoc and committing violent crimes. Amid this chaos, Zhu Yan, leader of the demons who has assumed human form as Zhao Yuanzhou, surrenders to...Kill Me Love Me
#4
Historical, Romance
Liu Xueyi, Wu Jinyan
Prince Murong Jinghe of the Dayan Empire led the Wei Bei army to reclaim the lost territory of Qingzhou. After their victorious entry into the city, a sudden fire erupted. Rumors spread that Murong Jinghe, harboring resentment against the Qingzhou people for betraying Dayan, ordered the city to be burned, turning him from a just general into a feared butcher. A Qingzhou girl, Mei Lin,...Love of Nirvana
#5
Historical, Romance, Drama
Ren Jialun, Landy Li, Xu Zhengxi
Xiao Wuxia, the young master of the Moonfall City, endures humiliation and infiltrates the Liang Kingdom for many years under the alias Wei Zhao, bearing the blame of a slanderous minister. To uncover the truth about his family from years ago, Wei Zhao attempts to abduct the sole survivor of the case involving Prince Qi, but his carefully laid plan is disrupted by the sudden appearance...A Tale of Love and Loyalty
#6
Historical, Romance
Li Fei, Ming Jiajia
The Emperor is seriously ill, the Crown Prince is young, and a rebellion is brewing. With the enemy forces approaching, her country and family are on the brink of destruction. In desperation, she writes a letter to the King of Nanchuan, promising to fulfill any request if he sends troops to rescue them. In the end, he arrives and saves her, her husband, and her child. Despite her apparent...Love is Panacea
#7
Urban, Romance, Medical
Luo Yunxi, Zhang Ruonan
Su Wei'an, a medical student carrying a rare gene for Huntington's disease, meets Gu Yunzheng, a Chinese neurosurgeon working in Africa. They go from disliking each other to overcoming obstacles and becoming close partners in their lives and research careers. With the encouragement and support of Gu Yunzheng, Su Wei'an takes courage and faces up to the limited time she has to live....Don't Forget My Love
#8
Historical, Romance
Lin Zehui, Zhu Lilan
In the Great Yu dynasty, the appointment of a crown prince is a matter of urgency. The court is divided into two factions and quarrels are in full swing. The third prince, Jun Lingchuan, has succeeded in winning the emperor's heart by planning his strategy, while Yun Qianyu, the daughter of Prime Minister Yun Haotian, is also given in marriage as the prince's wife and is involved in...Maid's Revenge
#9
Romance, Drama
Chen Fangtong, Dai Gaozheng
After the ruin of her family, Dong Tingyao, a daughter of a wealthy family, becomes a maid and hibernates in a warlord's house in order to take revenge, and falls in love with Fang Tianyi, a bloodthirsty warlord.Novoland: Pearl Eclipse
#10
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Yang Mi, William Chan
In the vast world of novoland, heavy pearl taxes of the Zheng Dynasty’s squeezed the people. Fishermen are forced to kill their children to get the special pearls, the tears of a magic girl. A young girl from the coastal fishing village, Hai Shi, suffers from the death of her parents and the slaughter of her village. In the situation, she turns to Fang Zhu, the most powerful official...Love Under the Full Moon
#11
Romance, Fantasy, Sci-fi
Ju Jingyi, Zheng Yecheng
Lei Chuxia, by coincidence, had amnesia and crossed into Xu Xiaodong’s phone in the case of the “super moon”. With the progress of technology, intelligent AI has actually penetrated into our lives. In the super SIRI-Turing, which is actually a system dedicated to Xu Xiaodong’s own AI, connecting all the virtual and realistic data related to Xu Xiaodong, he meets the sudden intrusion...Good And Evil
#12
Historical, Romance, Immortal
Guo Junchen, Connie Kang
Chun Yao is guarding the Wan Chuan demons originally, due to a mistake was deported, became the king of the demons in the Bai Ling Tan. He had to take Han Sheng, the unlucky princess of the northern land, to start a journey to find the “Su Shu” to avoid the “thousand-year doom”. Han Sheng enters the Bai Ling Tan and accidentally discovers that she is carrying the “Su Shu”,...One and Only
#13
Historical, Romance, Political
Ren Jialun, Bai Lu
The young and successful Lord Zhou Shengchen, who was determined to serve his country all his life, was known for his strict style and humility. The only daughter of the famous Cui clan, Cui Shiyi, was born as the future prince’s concubine, and was sent by her elders to the Zhou mansion to learn the art. Cui Shiyi’s kind and lovely, lively and intelligent personality, is loved by...Broker
#14
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...Twelve Legends
#15
Romance, Fantasy
Gulnazar, Jasper Liu, Gu Jiacheng
During the Republican era, the famous seal expert Jin Xingjian (played by Liu Yihao), who was originally transformed from Nvwa’s mending stone in ancient times, has been cultivating to be a human being and coming to earth for thousands of years. He is in love with Yeming (played by Gulnazar), and in order to help her survive the thunderstorm, he starts a fantasy journey to find the...Killer And Healer
#16
Suspense, Thriller, Crime
Mao Zijun, Ian Yi
In troubled times, things are changing. Jiang Yuelou, the head of the Police Station, is both good and evil, making smugglers scared of criminals. While pursuing an opium case in Hong Kong, he meets Churan and Chen Yuzhi, and the three become close friends. Chen Yu Zhi discovers Jiang Yue Lou’s bipolar disorder, and Jiang Yue Lou goes from initially refusing treatment to befriending...The Wolf
#17
Historical, Romance
Darren Wang, Li Qin, Xiao Zhan
The wise and kind-hearted Zhai Xing and the innocent boy “Wolf”, who was raised by wolves, are childhood sweethearts. However, due to the interference of Zhai Xing’s older brother, “Wolf” mistakenly thought that Zhai Xing had betrayed him and disappeared without a trace. Eight years later, ”Wolf“ was adopted by Lord Yang Chukui, becoming Lord Bo. When he reunited with...Autumn Cicada
#18
War, Military, Suspense
Ren Jialun, Li Man
In the winter of 1941, Hong Kong fell to the Japanese and the Chinese Communist Party's underground organisation in Hong Kong was severely damaged. A member of the Communist Party, Ye Chong, codenamed "Autumn Cicada", is sent on a "top-secret mission" to the Japanese military headquarters in Hong Kong. The cunning Japanese army has cut off all means of communication of the organization,...Beautiful Reborn Flower
#19
Urban, Romance, Business
Lin Yun, Song Weilong
Heping, Zhuo Yang, Xu Zhensheng, and Ai Sen are best friends at college. Qiao Man and Nan Sheng are twin sisters who were forced to live apart at a young age due to their parent's divorce. Heping and Nan Sheng, who are in love, study at the same university, and Qiao Man, who is an exchange student, reunites with Nan Sheng. Qiao Man falls in love with Peace at first sight, but can only...Destiny's Love
#20
Fantasy, Romance
Xu Lu, Zhang Ming'en
Due to civil unrest on the Big Dipper, the “Ri Yue Jue”, which is the key to the conservation of energy in the universe, was accidentally lost. Chi Yu searched for it and came to Earth, where he fell in love with Ji Wan, a female general. Later, in order to save Ji Wan, he modified her fate, causing Ji Wan to fail to live beyond 30 years of age every time she reorganized her energy,...Good Bye, My Princess
#21
Historical, Romance
Chen Xingxu, Peng Xiaoran, Shawn Wei
Qu Xiaofeng, the ninth princess of Xizhou, went with her father to the capital to meet the Emperor of the Li dynasty. She accidentally met Li Chengyin, the prince and they were mistakenly involved in a crisis and became friends in trouble. Many years later, Li Chengyin approached Xiaofeng because of a marriage. They met but did not recognize each other, but they were attracted by each...I Will Never Let You Go
#22
Historical, Romance
Ariel Lin, Vin Zhang
The dynasty will fall in the fifth era, the one who gets the treasure of Bi Luo Tian will get the world. Because of this prophecy, Hua Buqi, who can open the treasure was coveted by many forces, and had been following her ninth uncle to suffer hardships since childhood. Later, when the ninth uncle was killed, Hua Buqe encountered the swordsman Lian Yi Ke, whom she had always respected,...An Oriental Odyssey
#23
Historical, Fantasy, Suspense
Janice Wu, Zheng Yecheng, Zhang Yujian
In Luoyang of the Tang Dynasty, Ye Yuan’an, the daughter of the Minister of Household Affairs, is a good fighter. In a case, she mistakenly befriends the brave constable Zhao Lanzhi. They work together to solve cases and get to know each other. Yuanan rescues a mysterious man with amnesia, Mu Le, from the market and takes him as her servant. It is unexpected that Mu Le gradually...The Rise of Phoenixes
#24
Historical, Romance, Political
Chen Kun, Ni Ni
Feng Zhiwei, the daughter of the Phoenix Marshal, was ostracized in the Qiu family because she was an illegitimate daughter, and was later framed and expelled from her family. In order to survive, Feng Zhiwei disguised herself as a man and entered the Qingming Academy, where she became a whiz with her amazing talent. With a heart to serve the country, she supported the ruler, and clarified...Legend of Yun Xi
#25
Historical, Romance, Wuxia
Ju Jingyi, Zhang Zhehan
As the daughter of an Imperial Doctor, Han Yunxi lost her mother at a young age and has gone through various trials and tribulations. But she still maintains a positive and optimistic attitude. She has a talent for medicine and is well versed in traditional healing arts, but suffers from jealousy and ostracism. By coincidence, Yunxi married Lord Qin, Long Feiye. From then on she was...Guardian
#26
Suspense, Fantasy, Thriller
Bai Yu, Zhu Yilong
Ten thousand years ago, in order to seize the survival resources of the planet “Hai Xing”, the extremists among the “Di Xing Ren” attacked the whole planet, triggering a prehistoric war between the “Di Xing Ren” and the “Hai Xing Ren”. In order to fight against the “Di Xing Ren” who have supernatural powers, the “Hai Xing Ren” built four sacred weapons. Under...My Love from the Ocean
#27
Fantasy, Romance, Suspense
Li Hongyi, Zhou Yutong
A worldwide drug poisoning incident leads treasure hunter Chi Lu to accept a commission to come to Haiyan disguised as a visiting scholar, thus shattering the peaceful life of the girl Dai Xi. As the mission progresses, their relationship gradually heats up. However, with the disappearance of Dai Xi's father, Professor Dai, and the exposure of Chi Lu's identity, the true formula of...Siege in Fog
#28
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”...The King's Woman
#29
Historical, Romance
Dilraba Dilmurat, Vin Zhang, Li Tai
Since childhood, Gongsun Li and her two senior brothers studied martial arts with her grandfather. She met and saved a young man, Ying Zheng, who was being bullied. Ying Zheng was obsessed with the young girl. In the chaos of the warring states, Gongsun Li fell in love with her second senior brother Jing Ke, but they left their hometown due to the war and lived together. The second...A Life Time Love
#30
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Huang Xiaoming, Victoria Song, Sheng Yilun
Born in a famous family, Mu Qingmo is honest and kind. The talented Chi Yun, who grew up in the mountains, is famous for his martial arts. In a chance encounter, Chi Yun falls in love with Mu Qingmo at first sight. When they meet again many years later, Chi Yun starts to pursue Mu Qingmo and obtains her heart with his passion. At this time, Mu Qingmo’s brother promised a marriage...The Journey 2
#31
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Ma Ke, Fu Xinbo, Zhou Yutong
Season 1 A mysterious guide will appear in the dreams of those who are destined to find a magical place, a teahouse called “Qian Shi Jin Sheng”. The “Qian Shi Jin Sheng” Teahouse operates a business that travels through time and space, spanning thousands of years, to find the root cause of those unusual events and change it, thus changing lives. And this business does not...The Starry Night, The Starry Sea
#32
Urban, Romance, Fantasy
Feng Shaofeng, Bea Hayden
Shen Luo, an ordinary girl with a dream, returns to a quiet island life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. By chance, she rescues a man named Wu Julan, who is a merman, a higher life form from the sea with a completely different evolutionary direction from humans. With his extraordinary ability and wisdom, he helps Shen Luo to overcome the crisis again and again, which attracts...Fifteen Years to Wait for Migratory Birds
#33
Urban, Youth, School
Zhang Ruoyun, Sun Yi
Li Li and Pei Shangxuan met when they were thirteen years old. Li Li immediately fell in love with this cool-looking boy and read his soft heart hidden under the cold surface. However, to Pei Shangxuan, Li Li was just an ordinary good student, and they lived in two different worlds. What awaited them afterward was a long fifteen years. During these fifteen years, there were too many...Whirlwind Girl
#34
Youth, Romance, Sport
Hu Bingqing, Yang Yang, Bai Jingting
Qu Xiangnan is the head of Quansheng Dojo. However, in a very important international competition, Qu Xiangnan was falsely accused of doping and was not only disqualified from the competition but also reduced to a nobody. Qi Baicao is the adopted daughter of Qu Xiangnan. When Qu Xiangnan became a “street rat”, only Qi Baicao firmly believed in her father and kept working hard to...The Backlight of Love
#35
Fantasy, Suspense, Thriller
Merxat, Dilraba Dilmurat
Jiang Li, from a wealthy family, originally had an enviable love affair, but was strangely killed on her wedding day after running away from the wedding. After her death, Jiang Li becomes a ghost and meets the angel Kong Kong at the scene of her death. Under the guidance of Kong Kong, Jiang Li returns home as a ghost to investigate the cause of her death, and a long-buried secret is...
