- Avarna Jain,
Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media
C-dramas in 2025 have been a gift that keeps on giving…

If you’re a fan of romantic Chinese TV shows, you’re in for a treat. Spring has officially sprung, and it’s time to refresh our watchlists with some of the best new releases of 2025.
So far, we’ve seen some incredible new titles in C-dramas, from modern romances that explore the complex bonds and dynamics between couples to sweeping historical dramas that infuse the story with beautiful elements of mystique and intrigue.
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In case you’re looking for a new show to binge-watch this month, here are some of the best new romantic Chinese TV shows you can stream online now…
Fans of C-dramas like Hidden Love, this one is for you. Based on the eponymous novel by Zhu Yi, the show talks about the complexities of love, longing, trauma and healing. The story follows Wen Yi, who is unexpectedly reunited with her high school crush, Sang Yan, years after their heartbreaking separation. This was one of the most highly anticipated series of 2025 and became the highest-ranked C-drama on Netflix upon its release.
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The story follows Qiao Qing Yu, who has to relocate with her family from their village to the big city after the tragic and mysterious death of her sister. To get closure for her family and herself, she decided to dig deep and look for the reason behind her sister’s death. In her tough journey, she’s helped by her classmate Ming Sheng, who stands by her steadfastly as she begins to uncover the shocking secrets behind her loss. Through the dark tragedy, Qing Yu begins to grow and heal, slowly developing feelings for Min Sheng, too. Can their love survive the trauma of her past? You’ll have to watch the show to find out.
Watch it here
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We love a good historical C-drama, and this one ticks all the right boxes. After losing her parents and her family’s status, fallen noblewoman Luo Ling Yu and her younger sister decide to take refuge with distant relatives. In her quest to rebuild her life and honour from scratch, she meets Lu Yan, but misunderstandings and miscommunication cause them to get off on the wrong foot with each other. Fate keeps putting them in each other’s paths, and soon they begin to realise the other might not be who they thought they were.
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If you’re a fan of classic Mills & Boons novels, you cannot miss this C-drama. Sheng Mian and Fu Yan Cheng have never met each other despite being married for a while. Their marriage was an arranged match because of a business merger. However, a twist of fate makes them meet unexpectedly without the two realising the other’s identity. Can all the misunderstandings and miscommunications give way to true love?
Watch it here
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Cheeky workplace romances always have a place in our hearts, and this one is right up amongst the best of them. In the show, fashion magazine editor Xia An Ran teams up with enigmatic dessert chef Lin Hao for a new magazine column. Together, they navigate the challenges of love, ambition, and complex workplace drama.
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Healing romances might just be what most of us need as we deal with the stresses of our day-to-day lives and everything that’s going on around us in the world. This one follows hotel manager Shen Xi Fan, who is a workaholic suffering from insomnia and migraine. She meets Chinese medicine doctor He Su Ye, who could have the solution to her problems. As the two continue to meet, especially since they discover they lived in the same community, they discover they have something in common. Both of them are nursing broken hearts and are, therefore, too cautious in love. Can they overcome their past demons and find love again?
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Speaking of healing romance dramas that deserve a place on your watchlist, here’s another one to bookmark. It follows Bai Xiaoduo, who has become accustomed to lying to protect herself, and Su Yancheng, a talented comic artist who detests lies. But as their paths cross, they realise they could help each other heal inside out. This drama is for those who like complex and flawed characters going on a journey of self-growth.
Watch it here