This Valentine’s Day, what’s better than immersing yourself in exciting Chinese romantic dramas full of tender glances, shy confessions and unforgettable first kisses? From sweet campus crushes to mature, healing romances, here are 10 Chinese romance series guaranteed to blow your mind.
1. Hidden love
A must for fans of sweet and protective male protagonists. Hidden love tells the story of Sang Zhi (Zhao Lusi) and Duan Jia Xu (Chen Zheyuan). What begins as a quiet teenage crush slowly blossoms into a mutual romance filled with longing, misunderstandings and heartfelt confessions. From tutoring sessions to hospital visits, every detail reads like a page from a dream coming-of-age novel.
2. Be passionately in love
Starring Zhou Yiran and Zhang Miaoyi, this youthful romance captures the warmth of first love. With its brilliant cinematography and innocent chemistry, the story of an outgoing girl who persistently melts the heart of a quiet, high-achieving student provides pure serotonin, perfect for Valentine’s Day binges.
3. Our secrets
Starring Chen Zheyuan and Xu Mengjie, this high school-to-adulthood romance balances academic pressure with slow-burn affection. Once deskmates and rivals, the two gradually become each other’s emotional anchor.
4. The first frost
Titled by Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan, this is the twin story of Hidden love. Centering on the reunion of Tang Yan and Wen Yifan after years of separation, the drama promises heartache, healing and mature romance layered with nostalgia.
5. I love O2O
An eternal classic of college romance with Yang Yang and Zheng Shuang. Blending online gaming and real-life romance, the story of Xiao Nai and Bei Weiwei remains a benchmark for swoon-worthy male protagonists and fairytale love in modern C-movies.
6. Our generation
Starring Zhang Linghe and Zhao Jinmai, this emotional journey spans over a decade of fate and missed opportunities. With themes of growth, separation and reunion, it conveys both nostalgia and destiny-driven sweetness.
7. Let’s meet now
Starring He Yu and Lu Yangyang as protagonists, this friends-to-lovers story gently reminds us that first love sometimes waits patiently for the right moment.
8. Such a beautiful love
Starring Hu Yitian and Shen Yue, this series perfectly captures the chaos and charm of teenage crushes. The height difference, playful bickering, and gradual confession make it endlessly rewatchable.
9. Reborn
Led by Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Yiran, this drama combines mystery and romance. Behind the coming-of-age detective story lies a tender love story about healing from trauma and growing stronger together.
10. Put your head on my shoulder
Starring Lin Yi and Xing Fei, this cohabitation romance is the ultimate in “sweet overload.” From awkward roommates to an adorable couple, their side-splitting images and tender domestic moments make this an essential Valentine’s Day accessory.
Whether you prefer coy college confessions or emotionally layered reunions, these Chinese romantic dramas promise the kind of sweetness that lingers long after the final episode. Grab some snacks, treat yourself, and let love take over your screen this Valentine’s Day.
Sources: Douban, Tencent Video, Youku
