As we welcome the Chinese New Year, there’s no better way to celebrate than by diving into the captivating world of Chinese dramas. Whether you’re a fan of heart-fluttering romance, intense historical epics, or gripping modern tales, January 2025 has an exciting lineup of ongoing C-dramas to keep you entertained.
From binge-worthy episodes to weekly cliffhangers, these stories will have you hooked while setting the perfect festive vibe. Get ready to kick off the year with drama-filled excitement. Here are some shows worth watching.
Moonlight Mystique is a historical romance drama, directed by Zhu Ruibin, and starring Bai Lu, Ao Ruipeng, Dai Luwa, and Chang Huasen, with special appearances by Han Dong, Daisy, Tang Zhenye, and Li Yu, as well as guest performances by Xia Minghao, Liu Lingzi, and Liang Xuefeng. The drama is adapted from Xing Ling’s novel “白烁上神 / Bai Shuo Shang Shen” and tells the story of a mortal girl, Bai Shuo, who encounters the great deity of the demon clan, Fan Yue, during her journey to seek immortals and repay her debts of gratitude. Their initial clashes lead to an unexpected bond, and they embark on a magical journey together, battling demons and monsters hand in hand.
Perfect Match is a historical romance drama directed by Yang Huan, Bai Yunmo, and Ma Shige, starring Lu Yuxiao, Huang Shengchi, Wu Xuanyi, Wang Xingyue, Ni Hongjie, Liu Xiening, Chen Heyi, Ke Ying, Liang Yongqi, Huang Yangtiantian, and WINWIN. Set during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, the series tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of the Li family, who travel to Bianjing in search of good marriage prospects and end up starting a business in the capital.
Everlasting Longing is a historical romance drama directed by Mai Guanzhi, starring Angelababy, Song Weilong, featuring Ren Hao, Bai Bingke, Yao Chi, Wang Yiting, Chen Tao, Chen Chen, Qin Xiaoxuan, Li Shuting, Long Shuiqing, Wu Yijia, Yan An, Chen Qianyu, and Christina. Ren Zhong, Sha Baoliang, Yu Bo, Tian Li, Zhang Junning, Xia Nan, He Rundong, and Luo Jialiang.The drama is adapted from the novel “来的新娘/ Qiang Lai De Xin Liang” by Xi Juan and tells the story of Jun Qiluo, the eldest daughter of the Jun family of Yannan City-state, who, during a trading journey, unexpectedly meets Xuan Lie, the leader of the Xuan Department of the Beixuan City-state. They go through life-and-death situations together and eventually fall in love.
The Blossoming Love is a fantasy romance drama, directed by He Shupei, led by Vin Zhang and Sun Zhenni, co-starring Wang Duo, Zhang Yaqin, Wu Yuheng, Chen Yuxian, Chen Muchi, Wang Zixuan, Han Dong, Yu Xintong, Rong Zixi, Chen Sisi, Huang Tingting, Hu Wenxuan, Dan Zeng Jin Mei, Dong Zifan, Sun Zihang, Wang Jiaxuan, Xu Yanghao, Li Zhimo, Yang Boxiao, Zu Ka Er, Duan Xingyu, Yu Yang, Song Qi, Zhao Ziluo, Fu Qianwen, Wang Yukai, and Li Zhexu.Adapted from the novel of the same name by Sui Yu Er An, the drama tells the story of Xie Xuechen, the first sword master who is a lonely and arrogant genius, and Mu Xuanling, a quirky and spirited half-demon.
I Am Nobody: The showdown between Yin & Yang is a fantasy urban drama directed by Xu Hongyu, starring Peng Yuchang, Wang Yinglu, and Neo Hou, featuring Wen Qi, Yin Fang, Yan Yikuan, Pan Binlong, Shao Bing, Zhao Da. The series is adapted from the Tencent Comics work “一人之下,” and is the second installment in the series. The story follows Zhang Chulan, who is forced to enter the world of the outsider and grows into a hero in that world. He has a fateful connection with Feng Baobao, and an unexpected event plunges the two into a tense situation.