New to the world of Chinese dramas and don’t know where to start? Worry not because we have got you covered! Whether you’re into heart-fluttering romance, historical fantasies, or slice-of-life stories, these beginner-friendly C-dramas will be your perfect introduction to the addictive world of Chinese storytelling and cinema. So, here are 5 must-watch picks you should be watching right now!
1. Hidden Love
Even if you don’t watch Chinese dramas, there is a high chance you must have heard about this one. Hidden Love received worldwide praise for its heartwarming story about finding true love. College student Sang Zhi falls in love with her brother’s friend Duan Jia Xu, and love blossoms between the two as she starts attending the same university.
2. Go Ahead
Go Ahead is an incredibly popular C-drama among fans as it tells the coming of age story of three troubled youth coming from dysfunctional families and how they overcome struggles that they are met with in life. Although not related by blood, the three teenagers, Ling Xiao, He Zi Qiu, and Li Jian Jian grow up together supporting one another through life’s highs and lows.
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3. The Untamed
This is another widely famous Chinese drama that went mainstream in the West. Known for it’s well developed storyline and good chemistry between the leads, The Untamed is adventurous tale of two soulmate cultivators, Wei Wuxian and Mo Xuanyu.
4. The Long Season
Chinese dramas are mostly famous for their romantic plotlines but that does not mean other genres coming from the film industry are not as equally good. The Long Season is a brilliant mystery thriller show about a lost father, a deceased lover, and an old friend that spans over a course of 20 years.
5. Story of Kunning Palace
Chinese historical dramas may seem intimidating at first with their grand setups, foreign terms and long episodes but once you get a hang of it, you can’t stop watching! Story Of Kunning Palace follows Jiang Xue Ning’s burning desire to become Empress which finally comes true but ends in a tragedy for her. But fate gives Jiang a second chance to redeem herself.
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