Chinese dramas have a way of pulling at our heartstrings, even when the storyline veers into chaotic or implausible territory. From swoon-worthy leads to sizzling chemistry, these shows prove that when romance is done right, we’ll forgive anything—including time jumps, logic gaps, and magical memory loss.
1. Best Choice Ever
A contemporary love triangle with richly textured characters, this melodrama captivated audiences with its melodramatic plot twists despite them. The raw feeling between the two leads caused us to suspend our disbelief about the whirlwind changes in career and sudden choices.
2. Will Love in Spring
This slow-burn romance unfolds with poetic pacing and tender moments that make every scene feel intimate. You’ll likely forget the confusing timeline and oddly convenient coincidences because the chemistry is just *that* good.
3. Love is Sweet
Office romance meets emotional baggage in this popular series. Yes, the legal drama elements can get muddled, but the emotional payoff and stolen kisses more than compensate.
4. Go Ahead
Not your run-of-the-mill love story, this one develops from family ties to surprising romance. The found-family plot and complex characters are so emotional that plot holes recede into the distance.
5. You Are My Glory
With a genius-meets-superstar love trope, this drama offers glossy visuals and sugary sincerity. The gaming side plot is shaky at times, but the build-up of romance is a full-on heart-melter.