Top 10 Unmissable Chinese Dramas This Summer

You Are My Fortress is an adaptation of the novel by Mo Qing Yu, produced in collaboration by Hua Books and Ke Duo Communications. The drama is set to have 34 episodes. Lead Actor: Bai Jing Ting as the elite special forces officer Xing Ke Lei. Lead Actress: Ma Si Chun as Dr. Mei Ka.

During an emergency rescue drill organized by the hospital and police academy, elite officer Xing Ke Lei crosses paths with Dr. Mei Ka. Initially, their relationship is anything but smooth, but as they get to know each other, Xing Ke Lei finds himself drawn to Mei Ka. Just as they begin to understand one another, a massive earthquake shatters their peaceful lives, and both are tasked with going into the disaster zone. In the course of their mission, they remain steadfast in their duty, showing unshakable resolve. Along the way, they also come to recognize the strength and beauty of the other in their roles as a police officer and a doctor.

Starring: Bai Jing Ting, Ma Si Chun

Tham Cheng Yi, passionate about short-track speed skating, secretly participates in the Truc Feng club’s tryouts, hoping to fulfill her dream of becoming a professional athlete. Without prior training, she faces numerous challenges during the intense training sessions.

However, fate has it that she meets the skating prince, Shao Bei Sheng, who stands by her side, helping her regain her confidence and overcome the obstacles in her path. As they face many trials, their understanding of one another deepens, and together they nurture their shared dreams.

Starring: Song Zu Ni, Wang An Yu, Xu Yang, Li Hao Fei

The Secret in the Shadows is a heartwarming youth story about the campus idol Chu Zi Yue (played by Chen Zhi Yuan) and the strong-willed, adorable girl Ding Jian (played by Tu Meng Qi). Initially, they can't stand each other as desk mates, but as the days pass, they begin to recognize each other’s strengths, navigating the challenges of youth together, ultimately achieving breakthroughs in their lives.

In the small corner of the classroom, the two antagonistic classmates Ding Jian (Tu Meng Qi) and Chu Zi Yue (Chen Zhi Yuan) go through the ups and downs of growing up, eventually becoming close friends. Like many school dramas, they experience the joys and frustrations of school life—attending classes, leaving school, and occasional petty arguments. But with each twist and turn, they are faced with pivotal life choices that will define their futures.

Starring: Tu Meng Qi, Chen Zhi Yuan

A Lifelong Journey tells the story of Shi Yi Nuan (played by Tan Song Yun), a refined and well-bred young woman who is reluctantly married to the nobleman, Xu Lingyi (played by William Chan). Their marriage is arranged for the sake of family duty, with no initial feelings between them. However, as Shi Yi Nuan's charming, upright character gradually wins Xu Lingyi’s admiration, he finds himself falling in love with her. In turn, the gentle care he shows her melts her heart, and she too begins to return his affections.

Just as their happiness begins to blossom, Xu Lingyi is ordered by the imperial court to leave the family, leaving Shi Yi Nuan behind. While waiting for her husband’s return, Shi Yi Nuan must also face the increasing obstacles posed by the Xu family, who continuously make things difficult for her. When the Xu family faces a major crisis and is imprisoned, Shi Yi Nuan is sentenced to death. What will Xu Lingyi do to save his beloved wife and protect his family?

Starring: William Chan, Tan Song Yun

The Long Song is set in the 9th year of the Wu De era during the Tang Dynasty. Li Chang Ge (played by Dilraba Dilmurat), the daughter of the crown prince, is forced into exile after a dramatic palace coup. On her journey, she encounters Asuna Churan (played by Wu Lei), a warrior from the Xiongnu tribe on the vast grasslands, who is also known as Qin Churan.

The two initially have no knowledge of each other, but as they cross paths, they come to admire each other’s bravery and spirit. Li Chang Ge reveals her true identity in the city of Youzhou, where she defeats a series of conspiracies but is forced to flee to the city of Bangzhou. There, she hides under the protection of Governor Gongton Hang, aiding him in defending against threats from the grasslands. However, the shock comes when she learns that the enemy's general, Chu Ying, is none other than Qin Churan. Li Chang Ge is devastated by the betrayal.

Starring: Dilraba Dilmurat, Wu Lei, Zhao Lusi, Liu Wenzhi

As the third-generation heir of a large corporation, Ha Qiao Yan believes that everything in life can be solved with money. He thinks that by providing financially for his young son, everything is fine. However, this mindset leads to his son developing psychological issues. This sets the stage for Ha Qiao Yan to meet Qian Yi Yue, a talented and optimistic child psychologist. With her opposite personality, will Qian Yi Yue be able to win the hearts of both Ha Qiao Yan and his son?

This drama revolves around the relationship between the CEO Ha Qiao Yan and child psychologist Qian Yi Yue, telling the story of the cold and domineering CEO falling in love with the gentle and sensitive psychologist.

Starring: Wei Zhe Ming, Hu Yi Huan

A Day Becoming You follows the story of Jiang Yi, the leader of a rising boy band, and Du Shi Shi, an entertainment reporter. Their lives have no intersection until a strange twist of fate causes them to swap identities on Jiang Yi’s birthday. Thrust into each other's worlds without preparation, they must face completely different lives, navigating numerous challenges while helping each other hide their true identities. Over time, their initial rivalry turns into something deeper as feelings begin to develop.

The story unfolds with hilarious and heartfelt moments that keep the audience hooked. Join in for a lighthearted summer binge and see where this captivating journey leads.

Starring: Zhang Tan Cheng, Liang Jie, Zhao Zhi Wei, Wang Wei, Zhou Si Yuan, Suo Huan Lun, ...

The Glass Slipper follows the story of Chu Quan Ge (played by Yuan Bing Yan), a woman who was born without a heart and has never shed a tear. She cannot understand emotions and mistakenly believes that the person she wants to meet is the one she likes. At the start of the story, she wrongly assumes that her senior, Lu Shi Xiong, is the one she’s in love with. However, she remains unaware that as she interacts with him, Si Feng becomes drawn to her pure-hearted nature and, unknowingly to her, has already fallen for her.

Despite his high status, Si Feng, who should remain emotionless, chooses to endure hardship for Chu Quan Ge. When he hears her admit her affection for another, Zhong Man Yan, he decides to forget her and wears a cursed mask. Four years later, when they meet again, though he’s no longer as gentle, he finds himself still moved by her every move. This reunion clears up misunderstandings, and Si Feng follows his heart once again, giving all his love to her. Later, in an attempt to console Zhong Man Yan, Chu Quan Ge declares her willingness to marry him. This confession once again shatters Si Feng’s heart.

Starring: Cheng Yi, Yuan Bing Yan, Liu Xu Yi, Zhang Yu Xi

A Lifetime, A Destiny - One Life, One Love is the modern continuation of a novel that revisits the love story of Shi Yi and Zhou Sheng Shen. The story follows Shi Yi, a gentle and professional voice actor, who meets the charming chemistry professor Zhou Sheng Shen upon his return from abroad. Their encounter feels like a reunion from the past, and after a brief period of getting to know each other, they are deeply impressed by one another. To save his family’s business, Zhou Sheng Shen agrees to an engagement arranged by his mother, but he defies his family's wishes and chooses Shi Yi, the woman he’s grown fond of. Shi Yi, who had already silently chosen him in her heart, happily accepts.

As they spend more time together, a strong bond forms between them. Zhou Sheng Shen faces a major ideological conflict with his senior relatives about his business, caught between his family obligations and his career. Thankfully, Shi Yi remains his pillar of support, encouraging him as they work together to preserve the family’s traditional craft. After enduring hardships, their love grows stronger. Just as they are overcoming obstacles, Shi Yi is hurt while trying to protect Zhou Sheng Shen, falling into a coma. Zhou Sheng Shen, putting aside his career, stays by her side and eventually awakens her. Together, they vow to stay united for life, through every challenge and triumph.

Starring: Bai Lu and Ren Jia Lun

Tsu Deng is adapted from the fantasy novel *Ban Yao Tsu Deng* by Wei Yu. Set in 1946, the story begins with Taoist priest Kou Shan killing the female demon Tsu Deng. As she dies, a faint smile appears on her face, leaving the priest with a lingering sense of unease. But it is too late. Fast forward to 2013, where Tan Feng, a young man, is traveling with his fiancée to visit a senior family member's benefactor. During their journey, they have an accident and Tan Feng falls to his death, impaled by a tree branch. However, despite dying, Tan Feng remains conscious, able to see and think, experiencing everything around him.

One day, Tan Feng’s heart suddenly begins to beat again, and he is resurrected along with the female demon. The demon is the very same one that Taoist Kou Shan had killed years before. Upon her resurrection, she forces Tan Feng to follow her commands, using him as a pawn to exact her revenge. Tan Feng, unwilling to be controlled, attempts to escape her clutches by any means necessary. As he tries to break free, he begins to uncover the true nature of his fate, which had already been sealed 70 years ago.

Starring: Zhang Ben Ben, Jing Tian