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If First Frost convinced you that C-Dramas are your cup of calming tea—with the slow-burn romances, emotional depth, and poetic visuals, then you’re in for a treat. We’ve rounded up more heart-soothing gems that deliver the same cosy, melancholic magic that made First Frost such a hit. Hidden Love (2023) This was all the rage back in 2023, and we’re not surprised why.
Can you handle 25 episodes? Then go for it. Even if you're not deep into the world of Chinese dramas, chances are you've at least heard whispers of Hidden Love. For many C-drama fans, this youth romance was the real getaway of 2023, the show that gently pulled them in and never let go.
At its heart is the love story of Sang Zhi (played by the ever-charming Zhao Lusi), who nurses a crush on her older brother’s best friend, Duan Jiaxu (played by the Chen Zheyuan). What begins as innocent admiration slowly unfolds into a layered romance over 25 comforting episodes. And let’s be honest, the chemistry between Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan? Worth it! Catch Hidden Love on Netflix, it might just be your next binge-worthy obsession.
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love This sports romance follows Lin Yiyang (Wu Lei), a once-legendary snooker player turned recluse, and Yin Guo (Zhao Jin Mai), a rising star in the world of nine-ball. Their fateful meeting during a snowstorm sets off a love story filled with second chances, slow-burn chemistry, and emotional growth. As Lin Yiyang dusts off his cue stick to chase both his dreams and Yin Guo’s heart, their connection deepens in the most charming ways.
With 30 warm and wintry episodes, and good on-screen chemistry to match, this one’s a must-add to your Netflix queue. Till the end of the Moon Strong storytelling, good chemistry, and Chinese fantasy? Sign us up! Till The End of The Moon has an emotional hook, combined with stunning visuals. The xianxia (Chinese fantasy genre inspired by Chinese mythology) romance narrates the story of Li Su su (Bai Lu), an immortal who has to travel back 500 years back to save the world from the Devil God Tantai Jin (Luo Yunxi).
Li Su su unknowingly takes over the body of Ye Xiwu, who is Tantai Jin’s wife. In the midst of a world burning around them, they fall on love. You can catch it on Viki.
When I Fly Towards You Sometimes, all you crave is a feel-good romance to wrap around you like a cozy blanket—and When I Fly Towards You delivers just that. This heartwarming high school romcom follows the unlikely connection between the reserved and introspective Zhang Lu Rang (Zhou Yi Ran) and the endlessly cheerful Su Zai Zai (Zhang Miao Yi). As their friendship deepens, so does Zhang Lu Rang’s journey of self-acceptance, made even sweeter by their close-knit group of friends.
It’s wholesome, it’s sweet and it’s brimming with youthful charm. You can catch all the moments on Netflix. The Untamed If you’ve been in the C-drama world for a while, chances are The Untamed already has a special place in your heart.
This iconic xianxia masterpiece follows the spellbinding journey of two soul-bound cultivators — the unruly yet brilliant Wei Wuxian (Xiao Zhan) and the stoic, noble Lan Wangji (Wang Yibo) — as they unravel haunting mysteries rooted in a dark chapter of their past. Beyond its plot and layered character arcs, The Untamed looks just with stunning costume design, poetic cinematography, and makeup that feels almost otherworldly. If you haven’t already binged it, you can dive into the fantasy epic now on Netflix, MX Player, or Viki.
Meet Yourself If life hasn’t treated you well of late, Meet Yourself might be just the gentle nudge your heart needs. This soul-soothing slice-of-life romance follows Xu Hongdou (Liu Yifei), who leaves behind her city job after losing her best friend, and escapes to the serene village of Yun Miao—a place her friend had always dreamed of visiting. In the quiet beauty of rural Dali, she begins to heal, surrounded by warm-hearted locals and new beginnings.
Among them is Xie Zhiyao (Li Xian), the town’s unofficial leader whose calm strength and charm slowly spark something more. Uplifting, reflective, and quietly romantic—you can stream Meet Yourself on Viki..
