Recommendations: Modern romance cdramas
Below you will find my list of the best modern cdramas that I've watched so far. This list is always updating.
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1. Really Miss You
Chinese Drama - 2023, 33 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Best 2023 feel good drama. Sweet & innocent romance with singing, travel, food and friendship.
Mood: Fluffy.
Romance: Innocent & first love.#fluffy
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2. As Beautiful As You
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Slice of Life/Romance/Business. Best 2024 modern cdrama so far.
Mood: Light-hearted, realistic with some emotional moments.
Romance: Slow burn.#modern
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3. I Want To Go Against the Wind
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Best 2023 Modern Drama. Realistic, non-cliche story with slow burn romance and fantastic cinematography.
Mood: Mature and realistic.
Romance: Rivals to lovers & slow burn.#modern
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4. During the Snowstorm
Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: The perfect winter romance with billiards as sub-plot.
Mood: Hopeless romantic.
Romance: First love.#modern
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5. Love Crossed
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Delulu girl dates a virtual boyfriend but with a twist.
Mood: Mix of fluffy, emotional and mystery vibes.
Romance: First love.#modern
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7. Secrets in the Lattice
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: A ray of sunshine vibes, with fluffy romance & important life lessons.
Mood: Sweet school vibes.
Romance: Friends to lovers, secret crush & first love.#school-university
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8. Love Is Sweet
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: The perfect heartwarming rom-com to watch when you are feeling down.
Mood: Light-hearted rom-com vibes.
Romance: Enemies to lovers & secret crush.#rom-com
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9. Wo De Fan Pai Nan You
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: A morally grey wuxia bad boy transports to the modern world.
Mood: Light-hearted rom-com vibes.
Romance: Enemies to lovers.#rom-com
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10. Hidden Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: This drama is like eating Liquorice and chocolate all freaking day and night.
Mood: Fluffy, sweetness level 1000/10 & school vibes.
Romance: Secret crush, age gap and first love.#fluffy
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11. Please! Please Don't Be Friend with Me
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Hilarious & chaotic love story of two con-artists. Underrated drama.
Mood: Light-hearted with some light thriller vibes.
Romance: Fake dating & enemies to lovers.#modern
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12. Mang Ai Qian Jin
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Short drama with hot chemistry between the leads, passionate kisses & engaging plot.
Mood: Suspence and angst.
Romance: Bodyguard.#modern #shortlength
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13. Night of Love With You
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Short drama where two hot villains fall in love with each other.
Mood: Mix of sexy, angsty and light-hearted.
Romance: First Love.#modern #shortlength
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14. Ready For Love?
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Short drama with great chemistry between the leads and CEO plot.
Mood: Light-hearted.
Romance: Enemies to lovers & fake dating.#rom-com #shortlength
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15. Intense Love
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Silly, cute & lighthearted rom-com about actress and doctor falling in love.
Mood: Fluffy.
Romance: Arranged marriage & opposites attract.#fluffy
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16. Unusual Idol Love
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Hidden Gem but not everyone's cup of tea.
Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
Romance: First love.#rom-com
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17. Derailment
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Mystery + Everyday Life + Romance + Plot Twists.
Mood: Mix of light-hearted and angsty.
Romance: Slow burn.#modern
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18. I May Love You
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Entertaining rom-com with great skinship and hot kisses.
Mood: Light-hearted.
Romance: Rejected female lead.#rom-com
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19. When I Fly Towards You
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Heartwarming & meaningful story about youth, love & friendship.
Mood: Fluffy.
Romance: Friends to lovers.#school-university #fluffy
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20. Exclusive Fairytale
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: The ultimate childhood sweethearts story.
Mood: Comedy.
Romance: Childhood friends to lovers & secret crush.#school-university #fluffy
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21. The Oath of Love
Chinese Drama - 2022, 32 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Realistic story about lives challenges. Doctor and music girl fall in love.
Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
Romance: Opposites attract & age gap.#modern
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22. Bie Dui Wo Dong Xin
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Silly rom-com with bickering main leads & slow burn romance
Mood: Light-hearted.
Romance: Rejected female lead & bickering.#rom-com
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23. Poisoned Love
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Destined love rather than Poisoned love. CEO guy helps voice actress heal her trauma.
Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
Romance: Destined Lovers.#rom-com
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24. Modawi's Secret
Chinese Drama - 2023, 22 episodes
RECOMMEND
Drama: Fire chemistry with plenty of romantic tension between the leads. Fake actress falls for her fake CEO boyfriend.
Mood: Light-hearted.
Romance: Fake dating.#rom-com
