Be Passionately in Love is a 2025 romance drama adapted from the novel of the same name, starring Liu Hao Cun as the bold and spirited Xu Zhi, who persistently pursues the quiet and intelligent Chen Lu Zhou, portrayed by Wang An Yu. What begins as her determined attempt to meet his mother soon blossoms into a passionate love story that takes root at the tail end of their high school years. As their connection deepens, they struggle against growing feelings and an inevitable separation due to their diverging college plans. Follow along for mini episode recaps and more!
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Close to You Drama Review – Beautiful Shell, Hollow Story
Close to You is a 2025 Chinese youth drama with a setup somewhat reminiscent of Meteor Garden – four good-looking boys and a girl who earns a scholarship to a prestigious high school. However, Close to You brings its own charm through romance and characters with unique stories to tell. Yet, despite having it all, from a full cast to pleasing music, read on to find out why it didn’t quite hit the mark for me!
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Filter Drama Review: A Chinese Sci-Fi Rom-Com That Redefines Beauty and Identity
Filter is a refreshing Chinese sci-fi romantic comedy that follows Tang Qi, a beauty industry professional, and Su Chengcheng, a shy woman whose life changes after a magical bracelet lets her change appearances. Read my final review on why Filter stands out for its meaningful storytelling, humor, and social commentary, making it a standout rom-com worth watching.
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The Demon Hunter’s Romance Drama Review: Slow-Burn Romance Meets Demonic Mysteries
The Demon Hunter’s Romance, adapted from Banming Banmei’s novel Ban Xia, stars Ren Jialun and Song Zu’er. The story follows Banxia, who can see demons, as she teams up with the mysterious demon hunter Xuanye to uncover the truth behind her father’s death. The series offers a slow-burn historical fantasy romance that leaves viewers wanting more! Click to read more about my thoughts on this drama!
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Drama Review: My Take on Why The First Frost Left Me Cold
The First Frost—the sweet romance drama that’s taking 2025 by storm—stars Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruo Nan in a heart-fluttering tale of love, fate, and second chances. High school sweethearts reunite years later when they unexpectedly become roommates, reigniting feelings that never truly faded. Sang Yan’s relentless, unwavering love for Wen Yi Fan remains strong as he helps her heal from the past. Dive into my character breakdown and drama review!
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The Best Thing Drama Review: A Comfort Drama That Lets Love Grow Slowly
The Best Thing delivers a heartfelt, slow-burn romance with rich storytelling, natural cinematography, and sweet chemistry between Zhang Linghe and Xu Ruohan. Read more about the character breakdown and why this 2025 Chinese romance drama is making waves in my ratings—along with other drama watchers!
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Always Home Drama Review: A Fuzzy Friends-to-Lovers Journey Through Time
This 2025 Chinese coming-of-age youth drama explores the story of Chen Huan’er and her friends Jing Xichi and Song Cong as they journey from high school to adulthood, facing love, loss, family struggles, and personal growth, with their enduring friendship remaining a constant through every challenge. Read more about Always Home and my thoughts on the finale!
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Love of the Divine Tree Drama Review: Just Another Teacher-Disciple Xianxia Romance Drama?
Adapted from a novel, Love of the Divine Tree tells a master-disciple love story filled with sacrifice, shared moments over wine, and the bonds of sect camaraderie. Read on for thoughts on Xiang Han Zhi and Deng Wei’s xianxia romantic fantasy drama!
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Perfect Match Drama Review: Multiple Romances, One Lighthearted Watch
Perfect Match is a 2025 Chinese drama by Yu Zheng, featuring four romance stories set in the Northern Song Dynasty. It follows Madam Li and her four daughters as they navigate love, marriage, and societal expectations in the capital. Each sister’s unique journey brings humor, challenges, and heartfelt moments. Read more about Perfect Match and each couple’s love story.
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Drama Recap: Flourished Peony
Yang Zi and Li Xian head on an exciting entrepreneurial journey in the Tang Dynasty in this historical romance drama! He Wei Fang (Yang Zi) is stuck in a loveless marriage to Liu Chang (Wei Zhe Ming) due to her mother’s health. When their relationship crumbles, Jiang Chang Yang (Li Xian), a “corrupt” official with hidden motives, steps in to help Wei Fang escape and follow her passion for peony cultivation. Stay tuned for episode recaps and character breakdowns!
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