Top 25+ Best Romance Dramas from China, Korea, and Thailand

For those who adore romantic dramas, you can't miss out on the top romantic dramas of 2024. Let's discover the most popular romance dramas from China, Korea, and Thailand in this article!

Best Chinese Romance Dramas 2024

If you're seeking heartwarming romantic dramas to warm your heart, here are the best Chinese romance dramas of 2024 that you should watch. These dramas bring forth romantic and touching love stories, ensuring unforgettable moments of entertainment.

Eternal Love

• Genre: Romance, Adaptation from Novel
• Director: Tiger Quach
• Duration: 45 minutes/episode
• Cast: Wang Hac De, Bach Loc,...

One of the best Chinese romance dramas of 2024 is undoubtedly 'Everlasting Love'. Adapted from a famous novel, even before its release, it had over 1 million views on various popular platforms. The story revolves around the romantic love story of Trinh Thu Yi and Thoi Yen. Their encounter creates captivating moments, gradually igniting feelings that make them inseparable halves of each other.

Longing for You 

• Genre: Romance, Modern, Adaptation
• Director: Sa Duy Ky
• Duration: 45 minutes/episode
• Cast: Dan Kien Thu, Chau Da,...

This is the best Chinese romance drama that you shouldn't miss in 2024. The story follows the two main characters, Mac Thanh Thanh and Co Thanh. They fall in love with each other because of the unique voice of the other. And thus, their love story unfolds gently and simply.

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Pearl in the Palm

• Genre: Romance, Historical, Comedy
• Director: Truong Gia Tuan
• Duration: 45 minutes/episode
• Cast: Tieu Chien, Nham Nhan,...

'Pearl in the Palm' is among the list of the best and most worth-watching Chinese romantic dramas of 2024. It revolves around the love story of Chu Nhan and Thoi Anh. One is a County Princess, and the other is a Prince. After conflicts, they become indispensable to each other. Together, they grow up and protect the Khong Tang dynasty.

He Emerges from the Fire

• Genre: Romance, Drama, Thriller
• Number of Episodes: 40
• Duration: 45 minutes/episode
• Cast: Hoang Canh Du, Truong Tinh Nghi, Vuong Tu Ky,...

Next on the list of 2024 romantic dramas is 'He Emerges from the Fire.' It tells the love story of Nam So and Lam Luk Kieu. Nam So rescues Lam Luk Kieu from a fire. Later, upon meeting Lam Luk Kieu again, Nam So is determined to pursue him. Despite facing numerous difficulties and dangerous challenges, Nam So always stands by Lam Luk Kieu's side, allowing him to feel the intense love.

Stealthy Affair

• Genre: Romance, Youth,...
• Number of Episodes: 25
• Duration: 45 minutes/episode
• Cast: Trieu Lu Tu, Tran Trieu Vien,...

'Stealthy Affair' portrays the silent love story of Tang Tri and Doan Gia Hua. Through many ups and downs, they gradually realize their deep feelings for each other. The girl's pure one-sided affection is reciprocated. Thus, they create a romantic and enduring love story together.

You Are My Pride

• Genre: Romance, Love, Adaptation.
• Director: Wang Chi.
• Cast: Yang Yang, Di Lie Nhiat Ba, Ho Kha, Phan Viet Minh,...
• Number of Episodes: 32
• Release Date: 26/07/2021.

'You Are My Pride' tells the romantic love story between the famous actress Qiao Jingjing (Di Lie Nhiat Ba) and the aerospace engineer Vu Do (Yang Yang). Although it seems like they have no connection, they have been together from youth to adulthood.

During high school, Qiao Jingjing secretly admired Vu Do, but he rejected her confession due to his future plans. After many years, Qiao Jingjing meets the man who rejected her in high school again. Will the person in her heart still shine as brightly as before? Will she become the pride of the other person?

The Beauty of Happy Days

• Genre: Romance, National, Emotional.
• Director: Chung Chu Giai.
• Cast: Dao Kieu, Tran Do Linh, Lai Nghe, Vien Hao, Vuong Kinh Tung,...
• Number of Episodes: 43
• Release Date: 30/4/2022.

The compelling romantic drama 'The Beauty of Happy Days' is set in the era of the Chinese Nationalist period. It tells the love story between Miss Lam Hang Canh and the young master Tieu Bac Than. From their first meeting, Tieu Bac Than falls in love with Hang Canh, but she dislikes him. Wanting to toughen up his son, the great Tieu sends Tieu Bac Than to military school for education and training. After 4 years, Hang Canh falls for the scholar Mu Tu Chinh, making Tieu Bac Than jealous. As war breaks out, will Hang Canh and Tieu Bac Than realize their feelings for each other and overcome challenges together?

Sending Innocent Youthful Memories

• Genre: Romantic school drama.
• Director: Duong Long.
• Cast: Ho Nhat Thien, Tham Nguyet, Cao Chi Dinh, Ton Ninh,...
• Number of Episodes: 23 (+1 special episode).
• Release Date: 9/11/2017

'Sending Innocent Youthful Memories' is one of the most beloved school romance dramas. It tells the story of the 'childhood sweethearts' relationship between the cool-headed Jiang Tian (Ho Nhat Thien) and the innocent and clumsy Tran Tieu Hy (Tham Nguyet). Despite Tieu Hy's unrequited love for Jiang Tian, who always appears cold and rejects her bluntly, Jiang Tian eventually falls for Tieu Hy's mischief and cuteness. However, challenges arise, forcing them to temporarily part ways.

Lemon Lane Romance

• Genre: Romantic fantasy youth drama,...
• Director: Chu Nguyet Ban.
• Cast: Ngo Thien, Truong Tan Thanh,...
• Number of Episodes: 40.
• Release Date: 03/19/2020.

The best romantic drama from China in 2024, 'Lemon Lane Romance,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by author Tu Xiu Zhe. The story revolves around Duong Tuyet (Ngo Thien) and Le Nu Bang (Truong Tan Thanh), childhood friends who often quarrel and tease each other. Le Nu Bang is often bullied by Duong Tuyet, causing resentment. However, they lose touch, attending different schools. Many years later, they meet again at university, where Le Nu Bang has become a star athlete in the school's badminton team.

Falling in Love at First Sight

• Genre: Modern romantic fantasy.
• Director: Lam Ngoc Phan.
• Cast: Duong Duong, Trinh Sang, Mao Hieu Dong, Truong Ban Ban, Trinh Nghiep Thanh,...
• Number of Episodes: 30.
• Release Date: 08/22/2016.

When talking about the best Chinese CEO romance drama in 2024, 'Falling in Love at First Sight' cannot be overlooked. Adapted from the novel by renowned author Co Man, the story portrays a romantic love from a game to real life between Boi Vy Vy and Tieu Nai. Boi Vy Vy (nicknamed Lo Vi Vy Vy in the game) after 'divorcing' in the game with Chan Thuy Vo Huong (a master in the game Eternal Maiden Spirit) 'remarried' with the top master in the game - First Little Nai Ha. They decide to meet in person, and Boi Vy Vy is surprised to find out that the top master in the game is none other than Tieu Nai - the campus idol she's studying with.

Starry Love Journey

• Genre: Romantic period comedy.
• Director: Phi Chan Tuong.
• Cast: Trieu Lo Tu, Ngo Loi, Tang Le,...
• Number of Episodes: 66.
• Release Date: 07/05/2022.

The series 'Starry Love Journey' revolves around the resilient and beautiful Trinh Thieu Thuong and the young valiant general, Lang Bat Nghi. Trinh Thieu Thuong, orphaned at a young age, seeks refuge with her foster mother and pretends to be foolish to protect herself. By chance, she meets Lang Bat Nghi - the emperor's adopted son. Both endure childhood traumas and fate brings them together to grow, overcome hardships, and find love amidst adversity. This is one of the highest-rated Chinese romance series of 2022 on IMDb, with a rating of 8.8/10.

Love's Eternal Vow

• Genre: Romantic period fantasy.
• Director: Y Tran.
• Cast: Vương Hạc Đệ, Ngu Thư Hân, Trương Lan Hách, Từ Hải Kiều,...
• Number of Episodes: 36.
• Release Date: 08/07/2022.

The 2024 Chinese romance film 'Love's Eternal Vow' is adapted from the novel 'Ma Ton' by author Ciu Luo Phi Huong. The movie revolves around the goddess of the Phach Tam Tribe, who was exterminated by Dong Phuong Thanh Thuong - Ma Ton (Vuong Hac De). Thousands of years later, she reincarnates as the little fairy Hoa Lan Nho (Ngu Thu Han). In a fateful encounter with her enemy, Dong Phuong Thanh Thuong, trapped in the Hao Thien Tower, he seizes her soul to break the seal. Despite Ma Ton's past enmity, he falls in love with the adorable fairy Hoa Lan Nho. From there, they embark on a heart-wrenching love story.

Floating in the Heavenly Realm

• Genre: Romance period martial arts.
• Director: Doan Dao.
• Cast: Duong Duong, Trieu Lo Tu,...
• Number of Episodes: 40.
• Release Date: 04/18/2022.

The most-watched 2024 romance series 'Floating in the Heavenly Realm' is set against the backdrop of a divided empire, revered royalty, and regional powers ruled by the decree of Huyen Thiet. At that time, two martial arts masters emerged: the leader of the An Tuyen Water Gang, Hei Feng Tu, and the female martial artist Bai Feng Shu. Both allies and rivals, they are evenly matched, earning admiration and respect. However, they both harbor secrets about their identities and goals. Chaos ensues when the Huyen Cuc Decree is stolen. According to legend, 'Possession of the Huyen Cuc Decree means possessing the world,' sparking a bloody struggle for supremacy. Seeing this, Hei Feng Tu and Bai Feng Tich cannot remain idle.

Romantic South Korean Period Drama

If you love the most romantic Korean romance dramas of 2024, don't miss out on the following list!

The Remarkable Secretary Kim

• Genre: Romantic CEO drama, comedy.
• Director: Park Joon-Hwa.
• Cast: Park Seo Joon, Park Min Young.
• Number of Episodes: 16.
• Release Date: 06/06/2018.

The Remarkable Secretary Kim (Why Secretary Kim) revolves around the love story of Vice Chairman Lee Young Yoon (Park Seo Joon) and the beautiful secretary Kim Mi-so (Park Min Young). One day, the world of the vice chairman is turned upside down when Secretary Kim announces that she will resign after 9 years of service.

To keep her, he devises many plans, while Secretary Kim decides to find her long-lost brother from a painful experience in the past. They coincidentally discover that they share the same painful experience, but in the end, Secretary Kim and the Vice Chairman fall in love and heal each other's wounds.

Secretly Dating at the Office

• Genre: CEO romance, romantic, comedy.
• Director: Park Sun Hoo.
• Cast: Ahn Hyo Seop, Kim Se Jeong,...
• Number of Episodes: 12.
• Release Date: 28/02/2022.

Secretly Dating at the Office is one of the most beloved romantic CEO dramas, loved the most in 2024. The series follows Shin Ha-ri (Kim Se Jeong) attending a blind date in place of her friend with the intention of rejecting the arranged meeting. However, the plan is thwarted as her blind date turns out to be Kang Tae Moo (Ahn Hyo Seop) - the CEO of Ha-ri's workplace. From there, their destined relationship begins with humorous yet romantic situations.

Crash Landing on You

• Genre: Romance, action, comedy.
• Director: Lee Jung Hyo.
• Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin,...
• Number of Episodes: 16.
• Release Date: 14/12/2019.

The South Korean romantic drama Crash Landing on You tells the love story between the beautiful, wealthy South Korean woman Yoon Seri (Son Ye Jin) and Ri Jung Hyuk (Hyun Bin) - a high-ranking officer of the North Korean military. During a paragliding test flight, Seri is caught in a storm that carries her across the border to North Korea where she meets Jung Hyuk. Will the romance between a North Korean officer and a South Korean heiress flourish? Since its release, the series has become a hot topic on social media platforms. It's also the real-life love story of the couple Hyun Bin - Son Ye Jin.

Vincenzo

• Genre: Romantic comedy, mafia.
• Director: Kim Hee Won.
• Cast: Song Jong Ki, Jeon Yeo Been, Ok Taec Yeon,...
• Number of Episodes: 20.
• Release Date: 20/02/2021.

Vincenzo, the South Korean romantic comedy, revolves around Park Joo Hyun - adopted by an Italian family. Upon adulthood, he takes the name Vincenzo Cassano and becomes a lawyer, the consigliere of the mafia. Due to dissatisfaction among mafia factions, he decides to return to South Korea and becomes acquainted with the feisty lawyer Hong Cha Young. He falls in love with Hong Cha Young for her strong yet endearing personality. Together, they navigate through challenges and achieve social justice in their own way.

Twenty-Five, Twenty-One

• Genre: Romance, drama, youth.
• Director: Jung Ji Hyun.
• Cast: Kim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk, Bona,...
• Number of Episodes: 16.
• Release Date: 12/02/2022.

The South Korean school romance drama Twenty-Five, Twenty-One tells the love story of young individuals who meet amidst the societal chaos in 1998. In 1998, during the Asian financial crisis, South Korea faces a heavy blow, causing the people's lives to struggle. Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) has to give up her beloved fencing sport because the school lacks the funds to operate. At this time, she meets and gets to know Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk). After his family's bankruptcy, he suspends his studies and takes on various jobs to support himself and his family. They first meet when she's 18 and he's 22, and fall in love when she's 21 and he's 25.

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

• Genre: Romantic drama, comedy.
• Director: Park Shin Woo.
• Cast: Kim Soo Huyn, Seo Ye Ji,...
• Number of Episodes: 16.
• Release Date: 20/06/2020.

When talking about the most-watched romantic drama of 2024, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay cannot be overlooked. The series follows community health worker Moon Gang Tae (Kim So Huyn) as he struggles to make a living and care for his autistic older brother. Meanwhile, children’s book author Go Moon Young (Seo Ye Ji) is always enigmatic and unapproachable, instilling fear in everyone she meets. Both harbor fears and traumas, and fate brings them together to heal each other's wounds from the past.

Soul Alchemy

• Genre: Romantic fantasy, historical, action.
• Director: Park Joon Hwa.
• Cast: Jung So Min, Lee Jae Wook, Hwang Min Hyun,...
• Number of Episodes: 20 (season 1).
• Release Date: 18/06/2022.

The series Soul Alchemy (Alchemy of Souls) is set in the fictional land of Daeho, where sorcerers can swap souls into bodies they desire. Night assassin Nasku is determined to seek revenge on the four noble sorcerer families for his family. However, in a confrontation, Naksu is assassinated and has to possess the mute girl Mu Deok’s body. At the same time, she encounters the young master Jang Uk, who wants her to teach him magic. In exchange, Jang Uk will help her hide her identity.

Most-watched Thai romantic drama 2024

Romantic plots, captivating scripts, and a cast of handsome men and beautiful women are among the elements that help Thai romantic films succeed. Let's take a look at the most-watched Thai romantic dramas of 2024 with Mytour!

Against the Current to Love You

• Genre: Romantic fantasy, comedy, time-travel.
• Director: Pawat Panangkasri.
• Cast: Ranee Campen, Thanawat Wattanaputi.
• Number of Episodes: 15.
• Release Date: 21/02/2018.

The series 'Against the Current to Love You' revolves around Kadesurang, an archaeology student. Unfortunately, she dies in a traffic accident on her way home from school. Her soul travels back in time and inhabits the body of the evil queen Karakade. With her kind and lovable nature, Kadesurang gradually wins over everyone's hearts. At the same time, she discovers her destiny as the grand priest Suntorndewa.

Summer of the Fox Spirits

• Genre: Romantic drama, psychological.
• Director: Sarasawadee Wongsompetch.
• Cast: Mai Davika, Push Puttichai,...
• Number of Episodes: 20.
• Release Date: 2022.

Thai romantic drama The CEO's Summer of Fox Spirits tells the love story between CEO Sira and fashion designer Keetika. Despite their contrasting personalities, they are forced to collaborate due to work. Each time they meet or work together, Sira always gets into trouble, and Keetika dislikes this CEO. However, at some point, they both develop special feelings for each other.

Secretly in Love with Him

• Genre: Romantic comedy.
• Director: Ampaiporn Jitmaingong.
• Cast: Nittha Jirayungyum, Prin Suparat.
• Number of Episodes: 15.
• Release Date: 21/04/2020.

Romantic Thai drama Secret Crush on Him revolves around two main characters, Thierawat and Natarin. Thierawat is a smart, wealthy man who finds himself in trouble after accidentally sleeping with the dangerous robber's wife. To protect his life, he is forced to marry Natarin. Initially, Thierawat reluctantly marries and has repeatedly planned for divorce. However, over time, he and Natarin develop feelings for each other.

You Are My Destiny

• Genre: Romantic drama, psychological.
• Cast: Sukrit Wisetkaew, Esther Supreeleela,...
• Number of Episodes: 17.
• Release Date: 04/09/2017.

Thai romantic drama You Are My Destiny tells the love story between the honest girl Wanida (Esther) and the sophisticated, intelligent CEO Pawut (Bie). Pawut already has a girlfriend and is very loyal and devoted to her. However, he and Wanida have an unexpected one-night stand. After that night, Wanida discovers she is pregnant and holds Pawut responsible. What will happen to their relationship? What challenges lie ahead for them?

The Flying Leaf

• Genre: Romantic drama, psychological, LGBT.
• Director: Ekkasit Trakulkasemsuk.
• Cast: Baifern Pimchanok, Puttichai Kasetsin,...
• Number of Episodes: 21.
• Release Date: 11/06/2019.

Thai romantic drama The Flying Leaf explores the transgender theme adapted from the novel of the same name, telling the story of transgender woman Nira. Nira was born in a male body and has been aware of her true gender since childhood. Nira and her mother decided to leave their home and move to England to undergo gender reassignment surgery, successfully becoming a beautiful woman.

After her mother's death, she returns to her country and lives under the care of Dr. Benjang. Fate plays a cruel joke when both her father and uncle Chatchavee are enamored by Nira's beauty, unaware that she is their abandoned child and relative. Ironically, Nira also falls in love with her uncle Chatchavee.

Love Game

• Genre: Romantic drama, psychological.
• Director: Chudapha Chanthakhet.
• Cast: James Jirayu Tangsrisuk, Taew Natapohn Tameeruks,...
• Number of Episodes: 14.
• Release Date: 25/06/2018.

The drama Love Game depicts the turbulent romance between two characters, Nai (James), an ordinary guy, and the haughty heiress Nok (Taew). They unwittingly enter a game of love but are unaware of their growing feelings for each other. Time and time again, they hurt each other with their games. One of the most appealing aspects of this Thai romantic drama is the seemingly impossible 'frenemy' relationship.

Here is a list of the most-watched romantic dramas of 2024 compiled by Mytour. Hopefully, you will find a good movie for yourself and have some wonderful entertainment moments. Don't forget to follow Mytour for updates on the latest in technology and lifestyle!