The Strong Male Lead tag in Chinese dramas refers to male protagonists who exhibit exceptional physical strength, resilience, intelligence, and leadership qualities. These characters typically drive the plot forward, face complex challenges, and inspire admiration among viewers. Here is a list of popular Chinese dramas featuring Strong Male Leads.
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The Prisoner of Beauty
#1
Historical, Romance, Political
Song Zu Er, Liu Yuning, Xuan Lu
During a time of chaos, Wei Shao, having suffered the loss of his father and brothers, devotes himself to revitalizing his family and taking on its heavy responsibilities. As he leads his clan to avenge the humiliating massacre they once endured, he comes to realize that what the people truly need is not revenge and war, but peace. For the sake of the people's livelihood, he sends a...The White Olive Tree
#2
Romance, Military
Chen Zheyuan, Liang Jie
Song Ran, a female reporter from Liangcheng TV, encounters danger while on an interview assignment in a turbulent Eastern country. Fortunately, she is rescued by Li Zan, a Chinese-American explosive engineer volunteering in the East. Li Zan's gentle nature and his heart full of love deeply attract Song Ran. Through their many interactions, Li Zan discovers that although Song Ran appears...Guardians of the Dafeng
#3
Historical, Drama, Fantasy
Dylan Wang, Tian Xiwei, Liu Yijun
Modern office worker Yang Ling accidentally finds himself transported to the mystical and fantastical Da Feng Dynasty. There, he assumes a new identity as Xu Qi’an, a bronze gong of the night watchmen responsible for supervising officials and solving crimes for the people of Da Feng. Relying on his modern knowledge and reasoning skills, he successfully cracks one bizarre case after...Blossom
#4
Historical, Romance
Meng Ziyi, Li Yunrui
Dou Zhao, who lost her mother at a young age, becomes disillusioned with love and familial affection due to the hardships and upheavals in her life. Facing challenges such as scheming stepmothers and safeguarding her family’s assets, she retreats to a remote estate, dedicating herself to learning and self-reliance. On a stormy night, she encounters Song Mo, disguised as a merchant...Love in the Desert
#5
Historical, Romance
Hani Kyzy, Alen Fang
Huang Beishuang, the most beautiful woman of the desert and the princess of a fallen tribe, unexpectedly becomes the envoy for the arranged marriage of the Enaci tribe, heading to Yunpei City. Along the way, she crosses paths with Huo Qingyun, the lord of Beijing, and is reluctantly drawn into the power struggle to unify the desert. Meanwhile, the desert bandit Ruo Wen, after mistakenly...Hero is Back
#6
Adventure, Action
Ao Ruipeng, Jin Jia
Cao Yanbing, a descendant of Wei Wu with the powerful Martial God Body, Xia Ling, who possesses a mysterious guardian spirit, and Bei Luo Shi Men, a former Rakshasa General, each with their own motives, journey together to the Forest of the Void to search for the ancient Luhua Tower. Along the way, they face numerous dangers and life-threatening challenges. Through mutual support, they...Echo of Her Voice
#7
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Miles Wei, Xu Jiaqi, Caesar Wu
Everyone in the Dong Sheng Continent is love at music. The young master Yun Mu is known for being a lover of music, but no one knows that he is carrying an amazing secret. When he went to Yun Yao to recruit a musician, he accidentally found out that Su Ruofei, the owner of the Luguang Music Workshop means a lot to him beacuse of the drum she played, and enticed her to become his personal...The First Shot
#8
Crime, Suspense
Huang Jingyu, Zhang Yu, Wang Ziqi
In 1997, before the Drug Enforcement Administration was established, the sudden outbreak of a drug crisis prompted the northeastern city of Halan to assemble an elite team. Each member had their own strengths, but they knew nothing about the new types of drugs. These young detectives not only had to face the ruthless drug cartels and their cunning smuggling methods but also had to endure...Embrace in the Dark Night
#9
Romance, Urban
Ren Yunjie, Fang Jin
During a photography trip abroad, Wen Xi accidentally ends up in the underground fighting arena of Lao Jia, the shadowy boss of a loan shark operation, where she is offered as a prize to the victor. The winner is a young and mysterious Chinese man named Xu Zheqing. Impressed by Xu Zheqing's mercenary-like skills, Lao Jia coerces him into staying and working for him. However, Xu Zheqing...The Fragments Of Kylin
#10
Romance, Fantasy
Yang Xizi, Sun Chenjun
Three years after the war between humans and demons, two prominent demon-slaying families arrange a marriage alliance. The Demon Lord's daughter, Shi Si, loses her true identity and memories, transforming into an innocent and adorable girl. To repay the Xuanyuan family for saving her life, she impersonates Xuanyuan Yu, the eldest daughter of the Xuanyuan family, and marries into the...The Unexpected Marriage
#11
Historical, Romance, Drama
Qi Yuchen, Wu Junting
In the kingdom of Fuyu, rumors about the Princess Changsheng's eagerness to marry spread like wildfire, known by everyone. Even though she held the noble status of a princess, many suitors were deterred by the gossip. Princess Changsheng, however, did not fear the rumors. Clever and spirited, she was also famed as a beauty in Fuyu. She believed that good love must be pursued actively....Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty II To the West
#12
Historical, Thriller, Suspense
Yang Xuwen, Yang Zhigang
In the year 712 AD, Emperor Ruizong of Tang changed the era name to Yanhe. The Tang Dynasty remained prosperous, but beneath the flourishing surface, crises loomed, and a storm was brewing. Various forces took the opportunity to stir, leading to a surge in strange cases among the populace. What mysterious and eerie puzzles will Lu Lingfeng, the Assistant Minister of the Dali Temple,...Love in a Dream
#13
Historical, Romance
Huang Yangtiantian, Zhang Jingyun
Adapted from the novel of the same name by Zhihu author Xu Jiuwangchuan, it tells the story of Concubine Su Qin, who suffers from a strange illness and is sent to the Cold Palace. There, she encounters a black-clad man named "Bing Zhong Bing," who kidnaps her. They make a pact to assassinate the emperor, with the condition that Su Qin marries and stays with Prince Ning'an, Lu Huan....Enforcement Department
#14
Law, Drama
Luo Jin, Yang Zishan
The enforcement bureau of the Qinggang Court has long faced the challenges of numerous backlog cases, understaffing, and difficulty in enforcement. In a bold move, the court's leadership decided to assign outstanding young judges from various courts to support the enforcement bureau on a rotational basis. Qi Lin, who has consistently had the highest case closure rate for years, was...Follow Your Heart
#15
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Luo Yunxi, Song Yi
The aloof and proud Duke of Yuejiang, Jiang Xinbai, who suffers from face blindness and vows to eradicate the world's "Zornia Herb," arrives in He Man to secretly investigate the "Zornia Herb Case." There, he unexpectedly meets Yan Nanxing, a passionate and wild itinerant doctor who transforms once a month. Despite their initial clashes, they come to know each other through conflict....Enslaved by Love
#16
Romance, Historical
Xu Zhenzhen, Cheng Yufeng
Xie Yun, the daughter of the Xie family, once knew and loved Yin Ji. However, she was misunderstood as a betrayer by marrying the Prince of Qi, leading to their tragic separation. After Yin Ji ascended the throne, Xie Yun endured a hellish palace life. Despite the tangled web of love and hate between them, Xie Yun remained true to her heart. Together, they thwarted the rebels' conspiracies.The Double
#17
Historical, Romance, Drama
Wu Jinyan, Wang Xingyue, Chen Xinhai
Xue Li, the daughter of a well-off and content county magistrate, loses everything after a major upheaval. Saved by her benefactor, Jiang Ruoyu, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, she returns to the capital city in Jiang Ruoyu's identity. With the help of people like Xiao Heng, the Duke of Suguo, she overcomes numerous challenges, continually fights against injustice, and ultimately...My Wife's Double Life
#18
Historical, Romance, Comedy
Daddi Tang, Sabrina Zhuang
The mysterious thief "Liu Ye Thief", whose name is Liu Rong, was saved by Duke Su 13 years ago during a flood in the south. To repay him for saving her life, Liu Rong marries Xu Muchen as Su Jinzhen, the daughter of Duke Su. Both husband and wife have no feelings for this marriage. On the surface, Liu Rong is the gentle and caring Mrs. Xu, but in secret, she is the "Liu Ye Thief". Under...Nancheng Banquet
#19
Romance, Historical, Comedy
Wang Youshuo, Zhao Zhaoyi
A top-secret assassination mission intertwines the lives of the righteous heroine Fu Xiao and the scheming commander Yan Changyun, who initially have nothing to do with each other. A single misstep leads to Fu Xiao's mission failure, causing her to lose her memory and become an innocent "little white rabbit." She is then forced to become embroiled in Yan Changyun's grand revenge scheme....Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Red-Moon Pact
#20
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Yang Mi, Gong Jun
The head of the righteous Tu Shan Fox Clan, Tushan Honghong, with a noble heart, encounters and gradually falls in love with Donggang Yuechu, a descendant of the Dong Fang family. To protect their beloved and maintain peace between the two clans, these two lovers have to endure countless hardships and face numerous trials in a journey marked by twists and turns.Joy of Life Season 2
#21
Historical, Suspense, Fantasy
Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming
The drama continues from the first season of the Joy of Life, which tells the story of Fan Xian, a young man with a mysterious background, who comes from a small seaside town and undergoes various tests and refinements in his family, Jianghu, and the court.Young Babylon
#22
Youth, Romance, Friendship
Yang Caiyu, Neo Hou
In the early 1990s, in the small coastal town of Fucheng in southeastern China, a group of young people chasing their youth on the train of the times, they were passionate and reckless, growing wildly with abandon. They underwent a transformation, seeking the extraordinary in the ordinary, amidst the pursuit of the stars and the sea. In the most vibrant and radiant era of youth, they...Lady Revenger Returns From the Fire
#23
Historical, Romance
Xu Lu, Miles Wei
The gentle and serene Miss Luo Ailian of the Luo family, due to an unexpected disaster, lost everything overnight. After enduring numerous hardships, Luo Ailian, who had experienced a near-death experience, underwent a phoenix-like transformation, becoming Shen Danqing, a lady of both literary and martial prowess in the escort agency. From then on, she was reborn from the ashes, embarking...My Divine Emissary
#24
Romance, Fantasy
Li Zixuan, Chen Jingke
Li Mengmeng, a modern-day underachieving girl lacking confidence and attention. She accidentally steps into a strange time and space called Qi Guo, where she transforms into a divine Emissary. Despite her academic struggles in the modern world, she successfully rises to power in Qi Guo and becomes the mentor of the young and cunning Emperor Qi Yan. Together, they form a tacit partnership...Shooting Stars
#25
War, Suspense, Drama
Li Xian, Ren Min, Zhou You
During the war, Shao Yi, who came from a family of senior Kuomintang officials, was about to join the navy and realise his dream of becoming a ship's captain. But an unexpected trip to Shanghai changed Shao Yi's life forever. He changes his name to Xia Jicheng and becomes a junior police officer in a rundown police station. It is here that Xia Jicheng meets two of the most important...Sword and Fairy 1
#26
Historical, Fantasy
He Yu, Yang Yutong, Xu Hao
From childhood, Li Xiaoyao dreamt of becoming a great swordsman. His encounter with the secluded girl Zhao Ling'er and his journey to help her find her mother unfold into a tale where he also meets the willful beauty Lin Yueru, the talented scholar Liu Jinyuan, the mischievous Miaojiang girl Anu, and the loyal guard Tang Yu. These six youths, each from different backgrounds with distinct...Hard To Find
#27
Historical, Romance
Zhao Yiqin, Shen Yujie
Princess Yongzhao Fengyuan and Young Master of Linchuan, He Lianxi, destined to be bound together like intertwined branches, privately pledge to spend their lives together, yet inadvertently trigger a cataclysmic upheaval. Three years later, when the two meet again, they embark on a deeply Eastern-themed love story filled with trials, struggles, and redemption.Undercover Affair
#28
Romance, Urban
Yang Yeming, Han Leyao
A Sen from the Kuntai Group meets Lingyi, a hostess, in a bar. Their paths cross, and A Sen learns about Lingyi's suffering after accidentally killing someone and being abandoned by her boyfriend. Despite his emotional barriers, A en develops genuine feelings for the kind-hearted girl. In a chance encounter, A Sen confesses to Lingyi that he is an undercover agent for the police, working...Blossoms in Adversity
#29
Romance, Historical
Hu Yitian, Zhang Jingyi
Qinggui Hua Mansion suddenly faces confiscation and exile, leaving only women and children desperate and destitute. Miss Huazhi, no longer pretending to be foolish and naive, leads the women, navigating through adversity with determination and wit. Along the way, she turns the Qixiu Defterdar Gu Yanxi into the charming and beloved "Mr. Yan." Amidst the chaos and warmth, Huazhi evolves...The Legend of Shen Li
#30
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Zhao Liying, Lin Gengxin
The ancient gods perished, leaving only the last one in the world - Xing Zhi. According to rumors, this immortal had lived alone in the heavens for tens of thousands of years, without emotion or desire. During the war between the immortals and the devils, he saved the world with his own strength, and since then, he has kept the door closed and is nowhere to be found. Hundreds of years...In Blossom
#31
Historical, Romance, Suspense
Ju Jingyi, Liu Xueyi
In the city of He Yang, where sin reigns, Pan Yue, admired by many women for his charm, marries the universally despised Yang Caiwei. On their wedding day, Yang Caiwei is murdered, and the prime suspect is Pan Yue. However, Yang Caiwei miraculously returns from the dead, assuming the fierce persona of "evil woman" Shangguan Zhi, determined to expose Pan Yue's true nature. As they bravely...Burning Flames
#32
Historical, Fantasy, Immortal
Ren Jialun, Xing Fei, Zhu Xudan
Wu Geng, the prince of the human race, after suffering the devastation of his family and the loss of his people, fell into the depths of slavery in the mines. However, he did not yield to despair; instead, he resolved to seek vengeance for his nation's ruin. To better himself, Wu Qing followed his grandfather and life mentor, Fu Xi, to the hidden village of Shen Yin for training. There,...Secrets of the Shadow Sect
#33
Wuxia, Historical, Romance
Hu Yiyao, Lin Zehui, Yuan Ziming
In the martial world, Ling Tian Palace is a powerful yet reclusive sect, known for its ambiguous stance between good and evil. Ten years ago, the young palace master, Ling Xuan, encountered a dying pair of siblings during her travels. In exchange for saving the sister, she made a ten-year pact with the brother, bringing him into the Shadow Sect of Ling Tian Palace for training. If he...Yongan Dream
#34
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Ouyang Nana, Xu Zhengxi, Sun Jian
In the capital city of Yong An, the collapse of the West City Canal leads to the sudden downfall of Shangshu Shen Wenqi, the official in charge of the project, who finds himself imprisoned overnight. With the nest overturned, the two daughters of the Shen family, Shen Mei and Shen Zhen, also fall into dire straits. Particularly, the younger daughter, Shen Zhen, who has been sheltered...Eternal Brotherhood
#35
Historical, Action, Fantasy
Yang Xuwen, Liu Yuning, Zhang Ming'en
Young Zichuan Xiu, after defending the imperial capital of Zichuan from danger, finds himself framed and exiled to the borderlands by Yang Minghua. Many years later, having earned military merits, he returns to the imperial capital only to discover that his family is facing imminent crisis. Yang Minghua, now the Captain, is plotting rebellion from within, while external threats loom...White Cat Legend
#36
Historical, Suspense, Comedy
Ding Yuxi, Zhou Qi
In the Tang Dynasty, during the reign of Wu Zetian, the Da Li Si was in charge of the most important cases in the country. At a night banquet at the Tang Palace, Li Bing is appointed as the Young Master of the Da Li Si by the empress. Under the leadership of Li Bing, Chen Shi, Wang Qi, Ali Baba, Cui Bei and Sun Bao are able to clear the "fog" of the divine capital, fighting against...A Tale of Love and Loyalty
#37
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...Sword and Fairy
#38
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Xu Kai, Esther Yu, Fu Xinbo
Yue Jinzhao, a young man from a small town, and his sister, Yue Qi, have been wandering in the Jinghu for many years. By chance, they meet the young master of the Luo family, Luo Zhaoyin, and learn that Yue Qi's mother, Chu Yu, is the head of the dreaded Kunpeng Valley. The people have been suffering for years because of the "magic medicine - Qi Yuan Zhu" spread in the Kunpeng Valley,...Sword and Fairy 4
#39
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Ju Jingyi, Chen Zheyuan, Mao Zijun
Yun Tianhe is a straightforward character who lost his parents at a young age. Through a chance encounter, he meets Han Lingsha, a girl who intrudes into his father's tomb, and they form an inexplicable bond. Along the way, he also meets another girl named Liu Mengli. In order to uncover his father's past and search for his own identity, Yun Tianhe, Han Lingsha, and Liu Mengli become...Our Interpreter
#40
Urban, Romance, Drama
Victoria Song, Chen Xingxu
Lin Xi, a "magical girl" in the translation industry, reunites with her ex-boyfriend Xiao Yicheng. Eight years ago, in order to fulfill her mother's unfulfilled career dream, Lin Xi broke up with Xiao Yicheng and became a professional interpreter for the United Nations. Eight years later, Lin Xi is now the youngest chief interpretation expert and the "Queen of Performance" at Huasheng,...Blossoms Shanghai
#41
Urban, Business, Romance
Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tiffany Tang
In 1992, the reform and opening up occur in all over China. Shanghai Huanghe Road food street merchants gathered, the most successful is the businessman A Bao, he and Li Li from mutual conflict to the business partner, from clothing, machinery, to finance, every business cause a sensation on the Shanghai Bund. Bao and Li Li also developed feelings during the cooperation. On the other...Derailment
#42
Urban, Fantasy, Romance
Liu Haocun, Lin Yi
A “Time travel” which has many secrets made Jiang Xiaoyuan, a rich girl, turn into a low-level working girl with the same name. Struggling to survive, she met her mysterious childhood sweetheart Qi Lian. Together they searched for the truth. On the way to uncovering the "fog", they compose the song of love and career together, performing an inspirational life.The Last Immortal
#43
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Zhao Lusi, Wang Anyu
Gu Jin is the son of a god. His divine power is sealed. Feng Ying is a new phoenix emperor. They meet by accident, embarking on a journey to find Feng Ying's immortal spirit. Since then, under the accompaniment of A Yin, Hong Yi, and Yan Shuang, they collect Feng Yin's immortal spirit along the way. Through many difficulties, defeating the villain Qinglin and his subordinates, they...Battle Through the Heaven
#44
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
He Luoluo, Ding Xiaoying
After Xiao Yan fulfilled his three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran, the Xiao family unexpectedly suffered an attack from the Yunlan Sect, and his father, Xiao Zhan, was captured by the enemy. In order to rescue his father and restore the glory of the Xiao family, Xiao Yan followed the advice of his master Yao Chen and returned to the Jia Nan Academy. He aimed to obtain the "Xin Yan"...Got a Crush on You
#45
Urban, Romance
Gulnazar, Xu Kaicheng
At the age of 30, Song Xingchen enters a rebellious phase and meets Su Qingchu, the leader of the Ji Ye Rescue Team, by chance on a blind date. Then they go on a "side-by-side" love journey in the warmth of each other's company.A Journey to Love
#46
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.Story of Kunning Palace
#47
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Bai Lu, Zhang Linghe
Jiang Xuening once struggled hard to become a queen, only to be driven to suicide in a palace mutiny. Now, Jiang Xuening's dream is to get away from power and take charge of her own life. But by chance she enters the palace as a companion, becoming a student of the imperial teacher Xie Wei, and meets Xue Shu, the niece of Empress Dowager Xue, who enters the palace at the same time....Wonderland of Love
#48
Historical, Romance, Drama
Xu Kai, Jing Tian
When the dynasty is in turmoil and imperial power is at risk, Li Yi, the grandson of the emperor, is forced to take on the important task of quelling the rebellion. He and Cui Lin, the only daughter of a general are each leading an army in the dispute. They fight against each other among various forces and fall in love during several encounters, staging a romantic love story.Mr. & Mrs. Chen
#49
Suspense, Romance, Crime
Guan Xiaotong, Elvis Han
In 1940 Shanghai, Chen Jiaping, an underground member of the Chinese Communist Party codenamed "Mei Hua Si", is on a mission when he runs into his former fiancée Zuo Shuangtao at a critical moment when he is almost exposed. At this time, Zuo Shuangtao is already a spy of the Kuomintang military system and is looking for a way out of her predicament after a failed assassination mission....Miss Mystery
#50
Romance, Drama
Chen Shujun, Yang Yeming
Xue Tong, a wealthy heiress, witnessed her entire family tragically wiped out in her childhood. Eighteen years later, she assumed the identity of "Lin Bao'er" and returned to her hometown. After careful planning, she vowed to eliminate each person responsible for her family's murder!
