10 Romantic C-Dramas To Watch On iQIYI

Dreamy romances, stunning lead actors, and fairy-tale finales are exactly what draw us to the world of romantic dramas. Honestly, there is nothing quite like experiencing that warm, fuzzing feeling of love while remaining safely protected from any real heartbreak. 

For all the hopeless romantics out there, we’ve curated a list of some of the best romantic dramas to catch during your downtime. Grab your favourite snacks, find a cozy spot at home and dive straight into our top picks below.  

Overdo (2026)

Set in the republican-era, a warlord’s son Murong Qingyi (Zhang Linghe) was switched at birth, spending his childhood in an abusive family. He was later rescued as a teenager by orphan Ren Susu (Wang Churan). 

Years later, the pair meet again and eventually grow fond of each other but the good times don’t last. Ren needs to fake her death and go into hiding in order to save others, leaving Murong devastated. Three years on, she returns as his prospective sister-in-law, unfolding an intertwined relationship between love and hatred. 

Genius Girlfriend (2026)

Despite her academic achievements, Lin Zhixia’s (Tian Xiwei) reserved and blunt personality means that she hardly makes any friends, let alone besties. After being admitted to Provincial No. 1 Middle School, she meets Jiang Yubai (Hu Yitian) at a problem-solving contest. Unlike Lin, Jiang’s sunny personality has gained the likings of those around him. They end up becoming desk mates and their relationship turns from rivalry to romance. 

Road to Success (2026)

Psychology PhD student Lin Wanxing (Esther Yu) heads back to her hometown after abruptly leaving her studies, and takes a slow-paced job as sports equipment manager at Hongjing No. 8 High School.

Just when she thought she could live life uninterrupted, she was tasked to resurrect the school’s disbanded football team of bottom-ranked students, guiding them onto the path of victory. So, she enlists the help of former top youth coach Wang Fa (Chen Jingke) who struggles to let go of his past coaching mistakes and tragedies.

Never-Ending Summer (2026)

Top student Zhou Wan (Bao Shangen) needs money for her gravely ill grandmother. Left with no choice, she approaches the unruly Lu Xixiao (Daniel Zhou)—the stepson of the mother who abandoned her. 

Romance grows after they graduate, but a misunderstanding forces them apart. Ten years later, fate brings them back again as colleagues at the same workplace where they uncover the truth behind an old factory accident. 

New Life Begins (2022)

In the fictional kingdom of Xinchuan, young women from eight allied regions are sent to the palace for a nuptial selection. Among them is Li Wei (Tian Xiwei) who doesn’t wish for a royal marriage, but ends up being chosen by the unfavoured sixth prince Yin Zheng (Bai Jingting). Their relationship gradually grows positive as they overcome palace politics together. 

Fated Hearts (2025)

Red-clad female archer Fu Yixiao (Li Qin) turns the tide of a battle by shooting the enemy prince Feng Suige (Chen Zheyuan), then falls off a cliff and awakens without her memories. Rescued and reunited with her old enemy, the two mutually exploit each other to survive—she uses him to stay alive amidst assassinations while he uses her to uncover deep political betrayals. 

Fireworks of my Heart (2023)

Ten years ago, Xu Qin (Wang Churan) and Song Yan (Yang Yang) fell deeply in love, but their relationship was torn apart by family opposition. Now, Xu is a skilled emergency doctor while Song has become a brave and dedicated firefighter. When fate brings the former lovers together again during a rescue mission, old feelings begin to resurface despite the years of hurt and resentment between them. As they face life-and-death situations side by side, Xu and Song slowly find their way back to each other, determined to overcome the family barriers that once kept them apart.

Love is Sweet (2020)

Jiang Jun (Bai Lu), holding a double master’s in economics and psychology, joins a leading investment bank after her father’s death and unexpectedly runs into her childhood friend, Yuan Shuai (Luo Yunxi), who is now its executive director. Despite his mean demeanour, Yuan quietly protects Jiang from the cutthroat environment at work. As they resolve misunderstandings at the office, they soon discover a deeper connection for each other.

Key to the Phoenix Heart (2026)

A ruthless general named Xiao Wuyi (Hou Minghao) forcibly marries Xie Jiayu (Ai Mi)—a money-driven imposter heiress obsessed with mechanical arts—through a royal decree. The forced match means that both Xie and Xiao are tied together by hidden motives and secrets, but things take a turn when they collaborate to expose military secrets and overturn court conspiracies and regional uprisings.

Love’s Rebellion (2024) 

In search of a remedy for her mother’s mysterious ailment, talented physician Nan Yan (Jing Tian) ventures into the world of immortals. While there, she accidentally activates a Spiritual Connection Seal with the cold and distant Emperor Ji Yang (Zhang Linghe), binding them together in a forced marriage. As the pair works to solve the mystery illness of Nan Yan’s mother, their initial friction turns into a deep romantic bond.