5 New Romantic Chinese TV Shows We’re Excited to Stream in July 2025
From historical romances to modern-day explorations of love, C-drama fans are in for a treat!
2025 has been a great year for romantic Chinese TV shows so far. With exciting new titles from a variety of romance sub-genres releasing every month, fans of C-dramas have had their hands full.
More recently, we’ve seen some of the most anticipated TV shows make their way to our screens. From intriguing historical romances that combine great costumes with fascinating political intrigue, to modern explorations of love that invite you to pause and reflect, there’s something for every kind of C-drama fan.
Here are our top picks for the best romantic Chinese TV shows that we’re streaming online this month…
New Romantic Chinese TV Shows in July 2025
A Dream Within A Dream
The story follows Song Xiao Yu, who finds herself stuck in the world of a script, playing the tragic female lead. According to the script, the female lead dies after being tortured by the villainous male lead, Nan Heng. Naturally, Xiao Yu does everything she can to change the script, but every time she tries to get away from Nan Heng, the story resets. But soon she begins to realise that the script is following a new plot where Nan Heng might not be the villain she believed him to be.
Watch it here
The Princess Gambit
The disgraced princess Jiang Tao Hua of Zhao and court official Shen Zai Ye become unlikely allies when they have to come together to expose the crimes of the Crown Prince and take him down. Can love blossom amidst scheming palace officials and the threat of discovery? You’ll just have to watch to find out.
Watch it here
What a Wonderful World
In this deeply introspective drama, two lonely strangers cross paths and begin their journey towards healing and love. The slowly unfolding tale of love and self-acceptance tells a deeply introspective story through an experimental way by blurring the line between reality and illusion.
Watch it here
In the Name of Blossom
Fans who’ve been eagerly awaiting the sequel to Flourished Peony, a drama that released earlier this year, can now check out what happened to their beloved characters after the first season’s ending. The show follows He Wei Fang and Jiang Chang Yang’s story as they team up to bring peace to the kingdom.
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Revenged Love
Based on the web novel Counter Attack by Chai Ji Dan, this is a BL drama about love, revenge, and misunderstandings. It follows Wu Suo Wei, who has decided to take revenge on his ex-girlfriend by seducing Chi Cheng, the man she is currently dating. His well-laid plans go awry when he realises he has started to develop genuine feelings for Chi Cheng.
Watch it here