Romance, especially contemporary or modern romance, is one of the most popular genres among Chinese drama lovers. Many critically acclaimed dramas in this genre are still talked about years after their release. As Chinese dramas begin to gain popularity worldwide, they are now easily available to stream on popular streaming platforms, including Netflix.
From Amidst a Snowstorm of Love to Put Your Head on My Shoulder, here’s a list of popular modern romance Chinese dramas that are available to stream on Netflix:
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love (2024)
The modern romance Chinese drama is one of the most popular dramas of this year. It tells the love story of Lin Yiyang (Leo Wu), a retired snooker genius, and Yin Guo (Zhao Jinmai), a professional nine-ball player. After accidentally running into her during a blizzard, Yiyang falls head over heels in love with Yin Guo at first sight. After they start dating, Yiyang takes it upon himself to guide her personally.
Yin Guo soon discovers Yiyang’s past. She slowly heals his childhood trauma with her love and also repairs his relationship with his former coach. The two become each other’s support system. By the end of the series, Yiyang, who had forgotten how to feel emotions, asks Yun Guo for marriage.
Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2019)
This drama follows the love story between Situ Mo (Xing Fei) and Gu Weiyi (Lin Yi). The duo has contrasting ideologies, which leads to them constantly bickering. However, things change after they are forced to live together due to certain circumstances, and they gradually develop feelings. Their initial hatred turns into love.
Hidden Love (2023)
it features popular actors Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan in the lead roles. The modern romance Chinese drama tells the story of Sang Zhi (Zhao Lusi), who falls in love with Duan Jia Xu (Chen Zheyuan), her older brother’s friend, as he frequents their house. Eventually, they fall out of touch when Jia Xu moves away. Years later, she coincidentally joins a university in the same city where he resides.
As they accidentally meet again, they reminisce about the past. The nostalgia brings them closer, and they start to meet on a daily basis. They slowly start to fall for each other and, despite their differences, decide to get married.
When I Fly Towards You (2023)
After transferring to a new high school, Su Zai Zai (Zhang Miaoyi) falls for Zhang Lu Rang (Zhou Yiran) at first sight. Although Zhang Lu Rang appears to have it all-being popular, good at studies, and born into a rich family-he suffers from a lack of confidence. Furthermore, his mother constantly compares him to his younger sibling, who is an academic genius. His life takes a U-turn when he meets Su Zai Zai, who is everything he is not. She joins his friend group, and her bubbly nature attracts him. Soon, romance starts to bloom between them.
A Love So Beautiful (2017)
In this romantic Chinese drama, Chen Xiaoxi (Shen Yue) has a crush on her classmate Jiang Chen (Hu Yitian), who is completely different from her. She doesn’t try to hide her feelings and is loud and proud about them. While Xiaoxi is bubbly and can make friends easily, Jiang Chen is popular but introverted. The show follows them throughout their adult lives as they gradually fall in love with each other.
Other than these, Everyone Loves Me (2024), Meteor Garden (2018), The Rational Life (2021), Boss & Me (2014), and Use for My Talent (2021), etc. are also worth mentioning.
