Workplace C-Dramas

whereby the characters have graduated university, are adulting.

jia ern Aug 2, 2023

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1. Falling into Your Smile

Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes

8.0
- enjoyed the way this show went beyond showcasing the training of professional gamers, incorporating also the stress/darker side of fame
- strong FL, had quite a mature relationship with ML
2. The Oath of Love

Chinese Drama - 2022, 32 episodes

7.0
- super realistic Asian family problems/arguments, but it was too close to home for me so I was exhausted by the end of this show LOL
- showed both leads' 'workplace' problems well -- as an aspiring cellist & a current doctor in a hospital
- had some frustration w/ the leads but not the worst I guess?
3. You Are My Hero

Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

8.5
- one my favourite C-Dramas, with smart FL, strong ML, super mature relationship
- characters' problems arise from their jobs -- as a SWAT officer & doctor/surgeon, rather from within relationship (which I very much prefer, seeing leads work together through challenges)
- second lead love plot got a bit messy, and I fast-forwarded parts especially towards the end
4. Fall in Love

Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

7.0
- smart leads, aesthetic setting/fashion (zhang jing yi looked gorgeous in every scene)
- major second lead syndrome -- the more i think about it, the more i hate the main male lead and the FL who kinda has stockholm syndrome
- awful dubbing sometimes that threw me off & the middle episodes dragged in terms of angsty-ness
5. Detective L

Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes

7.0
- smart ML, strong FL
- plot was kinda draggy though
6. Fireworks of My Heart

Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

7.5
- be prepared for some angst in the relationship like in the Oath of Love (I've always skipped the parts when her mom is on screen LOL)
- enjoyed the chicago fire/ chicago med themes (like You are My Hero)
- smart/strong leads who learn how to be people-smart
- happy ending
7. Storm Eye

Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

7.0
- smart & mature leads, also good supporting characters
- would've liked it if it was a bit more like chicago pd/ ncis where they focus on a few different cases (also with some action scenes) rather than drag a big one out for 40 episodes
- english dubbing was a bit funny lol but happy ending
8. Mr. & Mrs. Chen

Chinese Drama - 2023, 32 episodes

7.5
- i love the fashion of republican dramas, and this one was not short of eye candies XD
- hard to find happy ending ones set in this time period for obvious reasons, so i started watching this for the HE rather than critiquing the plot
- smart leads though that actually prove it -- also liked how they were on the same wavelength instead of one being only brains and the other only brawn
9. Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes

8.0
- be warned - SLOWWW start & pacing. I watched on 1.25x speed, oop
- BUT Plot picks up during the later eps, a healing sports-romance show!!!
- though Leo Wu will always seem young to me XD so kinda funny seeing him trying to take on older roles.
- on the other hand... Wang Xing Yue looked so mature -- i forgot he's my age. NAUR WE 2002 KIDS ARE GROWING UP
- couldn't help cringing at the english dialogue but issokay this show was packed with eyecandies (Ding Xiao Ying, Chen Jing Ke, Han Dong Lin,,,) HAHA
10. Miss Mystery

Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

7.5
- acting was meh but gotta love a FL who is smart + can fight
- ALSO marriage alliance + revenge story? In Republican era clothes? Right up my alley
- the plot was lowkey just the leads' chemistry - though the guy said 'i love you' wayyy too early on HAHAH
11. Love Me, Love My Voice

Chinese Drama - 2023, 33 episodes

8.0
- this is just a healing show to watch in between intense stuff -- not much plot honestly, they are talking about cooking 90% of the time HAHA
- the relationship develops SUPER DUPER SLOWLY so i understand why people find this boring (even though i love slow burn this was also slow for me lol) - can tell it's the same writer as Amidst a Snowstorm of Love
- watched this on 1.25/1.5x speed oop - the best paced eps (16-18) were the ones when they went on the work trip lol
- enjoyed the uni setting from the FL and the med / voice actor background from ML
- 2nd couple also grew on me. Eye candies everywhere lol
12. Miss S

Chinese Drama - 2020, 34 episodes

8.0
- smart leads! (and eye candies in every episode -- love seeing people prance around in republican era fashion without too much politics going on)
- enjoyed the way cases did not drag for more than 2-3 episodes (side eye @ Storm Eye)
- but the FL did get annoying at some points (kept overstepping boundaries, doing dangerous stuff on her own even when ML had told her not to)
- and the last 3 episodes got me facepalming the stupidity of some characters but other than that it was one of the better republican dramas
13. Love at Night

Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

8.0
- watched for Liu Xue Yi, but the FL is such an eye candy too & is a lady boss herself
- obviously there's cliches and some cringe but i'm here for a lighthearted time anyways
- FL did take a while to come around but i think it was pretty realistic for someone who had been in a 10 year toxic relationship. (i fast-forwarded most of those scenes though HAHAH)
- most conflicts happen before they get together which is what i prefer tbh than later down the road
- also skipped the side couples oops
14. Unforgettable Love

Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

8.0
- wanted to try watching Wei Zhe Ming's acting - was pleasantly surprised by the plot, pacing + other actors as well. XIAO BAO IS SO CUTE WHAT THE HECK
- Hu Yi Xuan reminds me of Hyeri hehe full of expressions + very natural
- second couple quite funny, love the FL's friends
- really liked how the ML wasn't just an objective, cold robot -- still cared for people in his own way
- skip over ep20,21 if you hate misunderstandings
15. The Love You Give Me

Chinese Drama - 2023, 28 episodes

8.0
- Wang Zi Qi actually looks good here + the kid is adorable + FL is capable
- angst in the middle episodes was unnecessary (chen jiajun being related to sun tian, skip misunderstandings ep 17-21) but other scenes were quite sweet
- Chen Xin Hai is also so cute
16. You Are My Lover Friend

Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes

8.5
- friends to lovers done well! They're sooo sweet omg and are both smart, resilient leads!
- really slowww burn but i liked it overall! Maybe could've been shortened by around 3-5 episodes though
- their friend group working together is cute - especially happy to see Wu Jun Ting again & i love his character here
- the married couple was really funny & i liked how they showcased both ups and downs of relationships too!