Recommendations: Modern romance cdramas

Below you will find my list of the best modern cdramas that I've watched so far. This list is always updating.

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justjacky Jun 25, 2023
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  • Love Me, Love My Voice

    1. Love Me, Love My Voice

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 33 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Best 2023 feel good drama. Sweet & innocent romance with singing, travel, food and friendship.
    Mood: Fluffy.
    Romance: Innocent & first love.

    #fluffy

    REVIEW

  • As Beautiful as You

    2. As Beautiful as You

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Slice of Life/Romance/Business. Best 2024 modern cdrama so far.
    Mood: Light-hearted, realistic with some emotional moments.
    Romance: Slow burn.

    #modern

    REVIEW

  • Rising With the Wind

    3. Rising With the Wind

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Best 2023 Modern Drama. Realistic, non-cliche story with slow burn romance and fantastic cinematography.
    Mood: Mature and realistic.
    Romance: Rivals to lovers & slow burn.

    #modern

    REVIEW

  • Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

    4. Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The perfect winter romance with billiards as sub-plot.
    Mood: Hopeless romantic.
    Romance: First love.

    #modern

    REVIEW

  • Love Crossed

    5. Love Crossed

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Delulu girl dates a virtual boyfriend but with a twist.
    Mood: Mix of fluffy, emotional and mystery vibes.
    Romance: First love.

    #modern

    REVIEW

  • Reset

    6. Reset

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 15 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Time Loop Masterpiece!
    Mood: Angst, thriller/suspence vibes.
    Romance: Strangers to lovers & slow burn.

    #modern

    REVIEW

  • Our Secret

    7. Our Secret

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: A ray of sunshine vibes, with fluffy romance & important life lessons.
    Mood: Sweet school vibes.
    Romance: Friends to lovers, secret crush & first love.

    #school-university

    REVIEW

  • Love Is Sweet

    8. Love Is Sweet

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The perfect heartwarming rom-com to watch when you are feeling down.
    Mood: Light-hearted rom-com vibes.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers & secret crush.

    #rom-com

    REVIEW

  • Mr. Bad

    9. Mr. Bad

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: A morally grey wuxia bad boy transports to the modern world.
    Mood: Light-hearted rom-com vibes.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers.

    #rom-com

    REVIEW

  • Hidden Love

    10. Hidden Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: This drama is like eating Liquorice and chocolate all freaking day and night.
    Mood: Fluffy, sweetness level 1000/10 & school vibes.
    Romance: Secret crush, age gap and first love.

    #fluffy

    REVIEW

  • Guess Who I Am

    11. Guess Who I Am

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Hilarious & chaotic love story of two con-artists. Underrated drama.
    Mood: Light-hearted with some light thriller vibes.
    Romance: Fake dating & enemies to lovers.

    #modern

    REVIEW

  • Forever Love

    12. Forever Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Short drama with hot chemistry between the leads, passionate kisses & engaging plot.
    Mood: Suspence and angst.
    Romance: Bodyguard.

    #modern #shortlength

    REVIEW

  • Night of Love With You

    13. Night of Love With You

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Short drama where two hot villains fall in love with each other.
    Mood: Mix of sexy, angsty and light-hearted.
    Romance: First Love.

    #modern #shortlength

    REVIEW

  • Ready for Love?

    14. Ready for Love?

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Short drama with great chemistry between the leads and CEO plot.
    Mood: Light-hearted.
    Romance: Enemies to lovers & fake dating.

    #rom-com #shortlength

    REVIEW

  • Intense Love

    15. Intense Love

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Silly, cute & lighthearted rom-com about actress and doctor falling in love.
    Mood: Fluffy.
    Romance: Arranged marriage & opposites attract.

    #fluffy

    REVIEW

  • Unusual Idol Love

    16. Unusual Idol Love

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    10

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Hidden Gem but not everyone's cup of tea.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
    Romance: First love.

    #rom-com

    REVIEW

  • Derailment

    17. Derailment

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Mystery + Everyday Life + Romance + Plot Twists.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and angsty.
    Romance: Slow burn.

    #modern

    MY REVIEW HERE

  • I May Love You

    18. I May Love You

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Entertaining rom-com with great skinship and hot kisses.
    Mood: Light-hearted.
    Romance: Rejected female lead.

    #rom-com

    REVIEW

  • When I Fly Towards You

    19. When I Fly Towards You

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Heartwarming & meaningful story about youth, love & friendship.
    Mood: Fluffy.
    Romance: Friends to lovers.

    #school-university #fluffy

    REVIEW

  • Exclusive Fairytale

    20. Exclusive Fairytale

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: The ultimate childhood sweethearts story.
    Mood: Comedy.
    Romance: Childhood friends to lovers & secret crush.

    #school-university #fluffy

    REVIEW

  • The Oath of Love

    21. The Oath of Love

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 32 episodes

    9.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Realistic story about lives challenges. Doctor and music girl fall in love.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
    Romance: Opposites attract & age gap.

    #modern

    REVIEW

  • Everyone Loves Me

    22. Everyone Loves Me

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Silly rom-com with bickering main leads & slow burn romance
    Mood: Light-hearted.
    Romance: Rejected female lead & bickering.

    #rom-com

    REVIEW

  • Poisoned Love

    23. Poisoned Love

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    8.5

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Destined love rather than Poisoned love. CEO guy helps voice actress heal her trauma.
    Mood: Mix of light-hearted and emotional.
    Romance: Destined Lovers.

    #rom-com

    REVIEW

  • Exploration Method of Love

    24. Exploration Method of Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 22 episodes

    8.0

    RECOMMEND

    Drama: Fire chemistry with plenty of romantic tension between the leads. Fake actress falls for her fake CEO boyfriend.
    Mood: Light-hearted.
    Romance: Fake dating.

    #rom-com

    REVIEW

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