When the cold winds of early winter creep through the windows, is there anything better than wrapping yourself in a warm blanket, sipping hot tea, and escaping into the romantic and dramatic world of Chinese dramas?
This winter, Chinese TV offers viewers a smorgasbord of adaptations based on popular novels, starring top-tier casts. These stories promise to warm your heart with romance and reflection. Leading the training is First frosta must-see drama that is making waves on social media.
1. First frost – Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan
Adapted from the novel by famous author Zhu Yi, who is also behind it Hidden love—First frost tells the story of the rekindled love between Tang Yan and Wen Yifan. They unexpectedly become roommates after years of separation, and their bittersweet story gradually blossoms into healing and hope.
Bai Jingting plays Tang Yan, a cold but loving older brother with emotional depth, while Zhang Ruonan plays Wen Yifan, a kind and strong-willed woman who has experienced her share of pain. Their on-screen chemistry has earned them the label “visual couple”, adding to the emotional drive of the series.
2. I love you – Zhang Linghe and Xu Ruohan
This romantic drama is light, heartwarming and free of over-the-top melodrama, perfect for a quiet winter binge. Adapted from Sheng Li’s novel, it follows traditional medicine doctor Pei Yun Zhou (Zhang Linghe) and hotel manager Lin Qian Yu (Xu Ruohan) as they heal from past wounds and grow together.
Zhang Linghe brings a dignified and youthful charm to the role, while Xu Ruohan’s bright and pure appearance suits his energetic and optimistic character. Their chemistry is expected to light up the screen.
3. Love song in winter – Sun Qian and Huang Jingyu
Love song in winter it moves away from sweetness, opting for a more moody and psychological tone. It follows police officer Jiang Chengyi and anesthetist Lu Yan, whose love story was cut short by a painful misunderstanding. Eight years later, they reunite during a joint investigation into a serial murder case.
Huang Jingyu, known for his action-packed roles, brings a strong intensity to Jiang Chengyi, while Sun Qian offers a sweet emotional counterbalance as Lu Yan. The drama masterfully blends crime and romance, offering both suspense and soul.
4. Be passionately in love – Liu Haocun and Wang Anyu
This series dives into the modern and passionate love between Xu Zhi (Liu Haocun) and Chen Luozhu (Wang Anyu). They fall in love after their high school exams but separate when Chen studies abroad. Fate brings them together at university, where they face personal and social challenges.
Wang Anyu exudes charisma and energy, perfectly portraying a headstrong young man, while Liu Haocun brings a mix of innocence and depth to Xu Zhi. Their youthful vibe and intense connection make this drama an emotional roller coaster.
5. The White Olive Tree – Chen Zheyuan and Liang Jie
Set in picturesque foreign backdrops, this romantic drama offers poetic imagery and a touching wartime love story. Adapted from the novel of the same name, it follows journalist Song Ran and bomb disposal engineer Li Zan as they face danger, pain and love in the midst of war.
Chen Zheyuan plays the brave and stoic Li Zan, while Liang Jie plays Song Nian with sweetness and emotional complexity. Their heartfelt performances have earned praise for their natural chemistry and deep sincerity.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
