Top 10 Most Popular Modern Chinese Romance Dramas Adapted from Novels

Go Go Squid tells the story of a female cosplayer and online singer who falls for a talented e-sports player. While the female lead has an incredibly high IQ but low emotional intelligence (EQ) and loves cosplay, the male lead is a legend in the gaming world with both high IQ and EQ. However, his extraordinary intellect and emotional detachment make him indifferent to women, often avoiding them like the plague.

Han Cheng Yan is known as the male god of the online gaming world, with both an extraordinary IQ and EQ. Yet, he avoids women so much that there isn't a single female member in his gaming club. Will his cold, aloof personality be the obstacle preventing the charming girl, Dong Nian, from winning his heart?

Chasing the Light is based on the novel by Yi Kong, following the story of two former sweethearts, Xu Hu and Cheng Fang, who were once the golden couple of their school. Their passionate love for each other made them promise to never be apart. The drama also explores a group of volunteers from different professions who join a civil rescue team, facing numerous challenges, and ultimately becoming real-life rescuers.

Bai Dong Ting, a hardworking and disciplined student, is Cheng Fang's roommate. He consistently ranks first in his class, always wearing worn-out t-shirts, yellowed sneakers, and sporting a very short haircut. Despite his quiet and reserved nature, he is bright and determined. Over time, Bai Dong Ting becomes someone Xu Hu will never forget.

Silent Love: Guo Sheng's Story is a Chinese drama based on the popular novel by Ba Yue Chang An. It is part of the 'Zhenhua Trilogy' along with 'Hello, Old Days' and 'The Best of Us.' This is a story about unrequited love, following the journey of a shy literature student, Lian Zhi (played by Hu Bangxing), who quietly admires her schoolmate, Shi Huan (played by Zhao Shunxian), for three years. He is the charming and talented 'male god' of the physics department.

Lian Zhi struggles with confessing her feelings, as her shyness prevents her from expressing the depth of her emotions. Despite her reserved nature, luck is on her side, and she eventually finds happiness in love. The two eventually marry, creating a sweet and beautiful love story with a happy ending in 'Silent Love: Guo Sheng's Story.'

The drama A Lifetime of Love (English title: Oath of Love) is based on the popular romance novel 'Dear Doctor' by Bai Lin Shi Xiang and Berlin Stoneworker. It follows the story of Lin Zhi Xiu, a fourth-year university student, who faces the greatest challenges of her life. With her father hospitalized and unable to travel abroad for work, she is forced to break up with her boyfriend.

At this point, all of her dreams of love and a bright future seem to fall apart. However, fate brings Doctor Gu Wei, a physician at the hospital where her father is being treated, into her life. Both Gu Wei and Lin Zhi Xiu have experienced heartbreak in the past and are initially hesitant to trust in love again. But gradually, they move from acquaintances to lovers. Despite facing misunderstandings and challenges, they discover that they are truly meant for each other, realizing they have found their soulmate for life.

My First Love is adapted from the novel 'It's Not Too Late to Love You' by Zhuan Ni Gai Qi. The story follows Lu Wan Wan, a second-year clinical student at Qingliu University, who struggles with anxiety and abnormal behavior during exams, making her an outlier in the rigorous medical school environment. After years of unrequited love, Lu Wan Wan drunkenly announces her intention to pursue the top student, Yan Shao, from her school.

This bold declaration sparks a public scandal, spreading rumors about their relationship and severely impacting Lu Wan Wan’s already challenging academic and personal life. In order to clarify the situation, she teams up with Yan Shao to devise a “Scandal Elimination Plan.”

Wind Blows Over Banxia is adapted from the novel 'No Return to the Afterlife.' The story follows Huo Banxia, a steel trader. Starting out as an ordinary girl, she gradually rises to become a successful and influential businesswoman in the commercial world.

Wind Blows Over Banxia highlights the spirit of a woman striving to build her career. To achieve her dreams, Banxia overcomes countless challenges and even faces life-threatening situations. Despite the hardships and setbacks, she never gives up. Her story serves as an inspiration for young people searching for their true selves while navigating the uncertainties of life.

Adapted from the novel of the same name by author Lu Mang Ting, Handsome Is Number One tells the humorous love story of the bickering couple, Tuo Cang Bei (Zhang Yu Hi) and Chu Shi Wen (Ding Yu He). After helping the idol she has been obsessing over recently escape a group of paparazzi, Tuo Cang Bei ends up in a traffic accident, spending two months in the hospital.

Unexpectedly, this incident leads to a fateful encounter with Chu Shi Wen, the doctor assigned to treat her and the man her family has arranged her marriage to. Tuo Cang Bei, who had ignored him for twenty years and even hated him for abandoning her at their wedding, finds herself slowly drawn to the cold and aloof Chu Shi Wen. From this moment on, no handsome man she meets can compare to her doctor anymore...

Light Me Up, Warm You Up is a drama adapted from the popular romance novel The Lighter and Princess Dress by Twentine. Starring Chen Phi Yu and Zhang Jing Yi, the 36-episode series airs on Youku and explores the youth and growth of the main characters, Li Xuan and Chu Yun.

The story follows Li Xuan, the top science student in his province, and Chu Yun, a class monitor at her university. When Chu Yun starts her college life, Li Xuan unexpectedly enters and disrupts her peaceful world. As they spend more time together, the two gradually develop feelings for each other, overcoming family differences and obstacles to stay together. After going through various trials and tribulations, they eventually reunite.

The Secret in the Dark Corner is based on the novel by Ni Dong Si Zi and tells the meaningful high school years of the "Cinderella of the Classroom", Zhou Zi Yue (played by Tu Meng Xie).

The Secret in the Dark Corner is a beautiful coming-of-age story about the top student, Chu Zi Yue (played by Chen Zhe Yuan), and the resilient, adorable girl Ding Jian (played by Tu Meng Xie). Initially, the two despise each other as classmates, but over time, they begin to notice each other's strengths. As they grow together, facing the uncertainties and obstacles of youth, they ultimately achieve breakthroughs and success.

You Are My Pride is a romantic drama adapted from the novel of the same name by Gu Man. It tells the story of Qiao Ting Ting and Wu Du, who first met in school and later reunited when they were both 30 years old.

You Are My Pride follows the journey of the shining star Qiao Ting Ting (played by Dilraba Dilmurat) and the genius aerospace engineer Wu Du (played by Yang Yang), from their youth to their eventual reunion as adults. In high school, Qiao Ting Ting had feelings for Wu Du but kept them hidden for the sake of her future. Ten years later, Qiao Ting Ting unexpectedly becomes a famous star, while Wu Du, once a prodigy, has become an ordinary man. After years apart, Qiao Ting Ting unknowingly meets her former idol in the game "King of Glory" — the man who had once rejected her.