Romance Playlist
This list consists of dramas that I recommend for romance lovers, people trying to get into romance dramas or someone looking for something romantic to watch. The ranking is based on the choices I'd recommend first rather than the rating of the drama.
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1. Hidden Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
What makes HL special:
- There wasn't one bad or boring episode
- Growth in FL
- Great chemistry
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Recommendation: If you're looking for a shorter length drama that will give you all the feels and more. The charm to HL is that the plot is simple which rewards us with little drama and all the feels.
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2. My Little Happiness
Chinese Drama - 2021, 28 episodes
What makes MLH special:
- Chemistry is off the charts
- Fluffy
- No slowburn
- Constant affection
- Loyal ML
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Recommendation: If you need a break from the more serious and angst heavy dramas. MLH is strong in the romance factor and has plenty of fluff to satisfy the hopeless romantic.
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3. Really Miss You
Chinese Drama - 2023, 33 episodes
What Makes LMLMV special:
- Fluffy
- Multiple Eye Candy
- Sweet & Healthy Romance
- No slowburn
- No misunderstandings, love triangles, or complex plot
- Beautiful OST
- Perfect boyfriend vibes
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Recommendation: You need something that is light and not too complex. The gem in LMLMV is that it is simple and allows you to simply focus on the romance and how this develops between our leads and characters around them. I enjoyed that the story included elements of voice acting and music to keep it interesting.
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4. The Seventh Generation
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
What makes LYST special:
- Fluffy
- Seven different ways of romance
- Comedic
- Interesting and touching tribulations
- Beautiful cinematography
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Recommendation: If you're looking for something fluffy and find the plot intriguing. Love You Seven Times shows us seven different ways that a romance can be fluffy, compassionate and touching. I enjoyed watching Changkong and Xiangyun’s love story multiple times as they build a friendship, courtship and face hardships together through several lifetimes. I recommend this drama for a fluffy yet interesting take at love tribulations.
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5. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
What makes WFKBJ special:
- Hilarious/Comedic
- Fluffy
- Strong female lead
- Inspiring messages
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Recommendation: You love sports with your romance. WFKBJ is such a breath of fresh air. You won't be disappointed picking this one up as it has the right amount of comedy, romance + sports. The gem? A strong female lead that does whatever she wants to do despite what people think about her. The romance and friendships she encounter feel natural and that's all I can ask for from a series.
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6. The Day of Becoming You
Chinese Drama - 2021, 26 episodes
What makes TDOBY special:
- Hilarious/Comedic
- Fluffy
- Chemistry >>>>>
- Well done body switching
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Recommendation: Are you looking for an interesting rom com? i'd recommend TDOBY to satisfy this need. This drama is geninuely funny, has amazing chemistry and an interesting plot element of body switching. I thoroughly enjoyed my watch and the actors did their best when presenting each other's personalities.
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7. Love Between Fairy and Devil
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
What makes LBFAD special:
- Sizzling chemistry
- Interesting main and side characters
- Growth in main characters
- Beautiful cinematography
- Riveting OST
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Recommendation: Forbidden love's excite you. LBFAD paves the way for an unlikely yet interesting romance. You'll decide for yourself what is good and what is evil as you watch the main characters grow from meeting each other.
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8. The Starry Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
What makes TSL special:
- Fluffy
- Comedic
- Beautiful cinematography
- Strong sisterly bonds
- Interesting SL couple
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Recommendation: You find sisters that are complete polar opposites but manage to always have each other's back interesting. TSL is a good drama because you get to see the bond between two sisters as they navigate through two completely different relationships. While I liked the second lead couple a bit more than the first, all couples grew on me in the end and I was rooting for them immensely.
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9. Accompany You To Fly By The Wind
Chinese Drama - 2021, 35 episodes
What makes TFWY special:
- Growth in lead characters
- Entertaining competitions between FL & ML
- Great chemistry
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Recommendation: If you enjoy sports romances and are looking for one where the sport is equally as interesting as the romance. I thoroughly loved seeing our FL and ML overcome their barriers and reach their own successes. With a spotlight on the FL because she never had professional training and faced opposition from her family, it’s that much sweeter watching her win and learn from her loses. The romance is also a great touch with some intense chemistry.
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10. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
What makes HCCC special:
- Realistic
- Growth in main characters
- Interesting community of people
- Enemies to lovers trope
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Recommendation: You want a realistic take towards love. HCCC's plot description doesn't do this drama the justice it deserves. The love/hate relationship between the leads is intriguing and we get to learn about an entire community of people, adding a level of depth to the show. The drama is a slowburn but you'll hardly regret it once you fall for the characters.
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11. Under the Power
Chinese Drama - 2019, 55 episodes
What makes UTP special:
- Chemistry >>>
- Growth in characters
- Intelligent female lead
- Enemies to lovers
- Comedic
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Recommendation: You love a GOOD enemies to lovers trope. Under the Power is the best chemistry between characters romantically. As you watch, you'll look forward to seeing their love progress throughout the show. You'll also be rewarded with some laughs and an interesting sub plot.
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12. The Woman Who Plays
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
What makes MSM special:
- Comedic
- Cuteness overload
- High quality in terms of cinematography
- Heartwarming
- Thriller/Mystery Elements
- Unique relationship between a former mobster and kids content creator.
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Recommendation: If you want a watch that is more on the goofy side with sprinkles of thriller, pick up My Sweet Mobster. MSM doesn't pride itself on being "too serious" and we also have subplots with mystery and thriller to supplement the budding romance.
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13. Forever Love
Chinese Drama - 2020, 28 episodes
What makes FL special:
- Chemistry >>>
- Growth in characters
- Heartwarming
- Healthy romance
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Recommendation: You want a romance that features characters growing into better versions of themselves. FL features some of the best chemistry and a look at a healthy romance. The leads were so relatable from their expressions to their actions. Their relationship progresses quite naturally and you'll find yourself loving the drama in no time.
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14. General's Lady
Chinese Drama - 2020, 30 episodes
What makes GL special:
- Fluffy
- Strong & Protective ML
- Heartwarming
- Constant affection
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Recommendation: You're looking for your next comfort drama. GL is one of the fluffiest romance dramas that I've seen in a long time. The female lead is a bit immature grows on you as you experience her character progression. This drama features a cute romance with a not overly complex plot.
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15. Love Is Sweet
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
What makes LIS special:
- Chemistry >>>
- Comedic
- Heartwarming
- Fluffy
- Light
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Recommendation: You need something light yet fluffy. Love is sweet is perfect for a light and fluffy binge session. If you are in the mood for romance that will give you many laughs in between, this drama is definitely for you. While it can certainly be predictable and slow at times, you'll really felt the chemistry between the two leads.
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16. Falling Into Your Smile
Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes
What makes FIYS special:
- Fluffy
- Comedic
- Light
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Recommendation: You want your romance to have other elements, (i.e. gaming). As a gamer, the addition of e-sports and romance was intriguing. I felt like the drama was a simple and fluffy watch that is recommended for others looking for something that isn't as complex.
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17. Love Scenery
Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes
What makes FL special:
- Chemistry >>>
- Music
- Friendship
- Fluffy
- First Love
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Recommendation: You like male leads that only care for the FL. LS is incredibly fluffy. We have the most loyal ML that will do anything and everything to support the one he loves. It makes you question if a guy like this actually exists in real life.
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18. My Sassy Princess
Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes
What makes MSP special:
- Chemistry >>>
- Strong Male Lead
- Spicy romance
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Recommendation: You want some spice in your dramas. My Sassy Princess is a good romance drama if you're in the mood for a outspoken female lead and a stern but strong & protective male lead that does all in his power to protect her.
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19. You Are My Glory
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
What makes YAMG special:
- Chemistry >>>
- Growth in characters
- Healthy romance
- Career Oriented
- Realistic
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Recommendation: You love realism in your romance. YAMG put two polar opposites togetheer and made a relationship work despite the challenge. While a slowburn, we get to appreciate the growth to the MLs character and how the FL has been the one for him all along.
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20. During the Snowstorm
Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes
What makes AASOL special:
- Fluffy
- Sweet ending
- Career oriented
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Recommendation: Career goals + slow burn romance interest you. AASOL is a slow paced romance drama that features the world of billiards. Over the show we watch the ML resurfacing his love of billiards through his new found love for the FL and her career journey as a professional player.
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21. Maiden Holmes
Chinese Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
What makes MH special:
- Chemistry >>>
- Fluffy
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Recommendation: You want lots of fluff. MH's charm is the chemistry between the leads! This drama had me looking forward to each and every episode just so I can see the couple again.
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22. The Fires of Cooking: Hua Xiao Chu
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
What makes CH special:
- Healthy romance
- Career Oriented
- Cozy
- Light
- Tasty food shots
- Heartwarming
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Recommendation: You want something light but still romantic. Chef Hua is a really cozy drama. I recommend this drama for romance lovers who want a more simple drama with little to no conflict arising. There are small conflicts with the characters in the drama but they are resolved rather quickly making this an easy watch. Also, there were many heartwarming moments that make you smile and start appreciating the relationships the FL was building around her.