South Asian culture has seen a boost in mass interest in TV Shows and Movies coming from different countries, especially South Korea, Japan and China. Chinese dramas, also known as C-dramas, are gaining a lot of attention online, all thanks to their longer number of episodes and fantastical elements.
With a comparatively limited number of shows releasing in C-drama releases in the first week of this month, here is a tentative list of all Chinese dramas that will be released throughout March 2024.
Embracing the Stars Together
Release Date: March 1
Genre: Young Adult, Romance
Episodes: 24
Network: iQiyi
Plot: The show follows the story of Bu Han Lu, a high school student who dreams of becoming a pilot after her sister, Captain Bu Han Yu, is captured by aliens. She forms a friendship with school bully Lin Qian Yu, who helps her establish an astronomy club.
However, they discover Bu Han Lu has “alien delusions” and Lin Qian Qian, a good friend of Bu Han Yu, is behind the scheme. Upon discovering the truth, Bu Han Lu realizes that youth is built on the foundation of her friends.
Everyone Loves Me
Release Date: March 1
Genre: Romance, Workplace Drama
Episodes: 24
Network: Youku
Plot: The show narrates the story of Yue Qianling who has had a crush on Gu Xun for a very long time. She finally confesses her feelings for him as he is about to graduate, but it ends in a rejection. A disheartened Yue Qianling vents her frustration in the game and takes 18 kills.
Her gaming friend notices and shows concern. He is secretly happy to learn that she was turned down because he has been crushing on her for a long time even without meeting in person. Who would’ve thought that Gu Xun’s crush was Yue Qianling whom he rejected earlier in the day?
The Slave to Love
Release Date: March 3
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Episodes: 60
Network: Tencent Video
Plot: N/A
The Gate of Xuan Wu
Release Date: March 4
Genre: Period Drama
Episodes: 60
Network: Beijing TV
Plot: The show narrates the story of a sculptor who is determined to protect a jade ornament that can overturn the fortune of the country and has put up a fight against sinister forces. Li Tian Shun is a jade sculptor from Beijing Old Street. He stands up against resident gangs to protect a national treasure. Despite his grassroots upbringing, he never retreats or bows down in the face of oppression, even as he almost loses his family.
The neighbourhood is filled with ordinary people, from Chinese opera singer Yang Shang De, Li Lian Zhang, camel herder Ding Guang Yuan, meat seller Ma De Shan, antique dealer Jin Zhao Ji, the temple’s Man Wen Kui and a woman named Huan He Xiang, they display extraordinary courage amidst countless trials. When Ding Liu Lan returns home to Old Street as a Communist revolutionary, she brings with her a ray of hope for the future.
Land of Dreams
Release Date: March 4
Genre: Historical Romance
Episodes: 24
Network: Youku
Plot: During the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, the Lin family is destroyed, leaving Lin Mengchen, the only surviving daughter, to marry the Huang family. Xiaosheng, a top assassin in the Blood Sacrifice Hall, rescues Mengchen and treats him as a benefactor.
Ten years later, Xiaosheng lives with a dual identity, pretending to be Mr. Ye, while Mengchen discovers his true identity and joins the Blood Sacrifice Hall, becoming Xiaosheng’s disciple, now known as Guyu.
Hai Tian Xiong Ying
Release Date: March 5
Genre: War Drama
Episodes: 35
Network: CCTV, Youku
Plot: N/A
No, Handsome Guy
Release Date: March 6
Genre: Romance
Episodes: 20
Network: Tencent Video
Plot: Ye Ran loves drawing manga but can only accept handsome guys from the world of anime. She actively avoids handsome guys in the real world and lacks confidence. Unexpectedly, her immediate superior, Meng Zhao, is not only a fan of her manga but also the most feared handsome guy in her life.
Terrified, Ye Ran tries to avoid him, but Meng Zhao relentlessly pursues, leading to a comical and unconventional romantic relationship between the two.
Don’t Disturb Me Farming
Release Date: March 6
Genre: Romance, Small Town
Episodes: 24
Network: Mango TV
Plot: Zhuang Xiaoman, a beautiful and innocent village girl, and Lin Xian, a cold and arrogant CEO, due to a secret engagement arranged years ago by their families, the two become fiancé and fiancée.
As they start living together in a farming life, they unexpectedly stumble upon true love while navigating the ups and downs of their relationship. Their journey is filled with romance, sweetness, and surprises.
Miss You Forever
Release Date: March 6
Genre: Historical, Romance
Episodes: 24
Network: iQiyi
Plot: The show narrates the story of Li Mengjue and Xie Jingshu, a “hundred-day couple” who are deeply in love and become a plotting couple due to the Huachao Tower Incident. Li Mengjue is a scout under the Suoming Sect, while Xie Jingshu is a Northern Marquis disguised as a wealthy businessman.
After revealing their true identities, they ally to search for the “Shortstalk Monkshood Root” to capture and subdue traitors, along with Lu Xi’er, Jing Yan, and Liu Yu’an.
Growing Pains of Swordsmen
Release Date: March 7
Genre: Youth, Comedy
Episodes: 51
Network: Tencent Video
Plot: The pugilistic world is plagued by turbulence and disputes have become an ordinary occurrence. Four unique individuals – Guo Da Lu, Wang Dong, Lin Tai Ping, and Yan Qi have gathered in Gui Shan Zhuang through a stroke of fate.
As they are novices in jianghu, a series of funny and humanistic encounters surround them in a coming-of-age story about young martial arts heroes.
Qiu Sheng Ji Le Hao
Release Date: March 8
Genre: Mystery, thriller
Episodes: 20
Network: iQiyi
Plot: N/A
Angels Fall Sometimes
Release Date: March 9
Genre: Romance, Melodrama
Episodes: 24
Network: CCTV, Tencent
Plot: The show narrates the story of Lin Tuo who crosses paths with An Zhi Que during a summer internship recruiting event in their junior year. Love blossoms at first sight between the two. With graduation approaching, the two embark on their journey from the ivory tower into the real world, taking on part-time jobs, job hunting, and planning their future together.
While life doesn’t unfold as smoothly as envisioned, they hold each other up. However, just when everything seems to be going well, Lin Tuo receives a diagnosis that changes their lives forever. Lin Tuo is diagnosed with ALS, bringing an end to his seemingly ordinary but promising life but faces the disease bravely.
Giving up the idea of yielding to his fate, he learns to coexist with the terminal illness. Lin Tuo’s journey inspires those around him, including fellow ALS patients. He prompts them to reevaluate their outlook on life, cherish the present moment, and strive to live each day with hope and no regrets.
Yi Wen Cun Dang
Release Date: March 9
Genre: Fantasy, Period Drama
Episodes: N/A
Network: Tencent Video
Plot: N/A
Xiao Ri Zi
Release Date: March 14
Genre: Slice of Life, Family
Episodes: 26
Network: Tencent Video, Dragon TV
Plot: Gu Moli and Zhu Jincao faced numerous challenges in their marriage, including disagreements with their parents, personal space, and house purchases. After a cooling-off period, they decided to divorce and reorganize their family relationships.
The divorce led to trust, financial, and other crises, but also improved their understanding of family responsibilities. Ultimately, Jasmine and Jincao reconciled and remarried, strengthening their confidence for the future together.
The Legend of Shen Li
Release Date: March 5
Genre: War Drama
Episodes: 35
Network: CCTV, Youku
Plot: Shen Li is an experienced general bestowed with the title of Goddess Bi Cang. She was born in the demon world. Pressured into a political marriage with the Celestial Emperor’s son on her 1000th birthday, she transforms into her original form – a phoenix after injuring herself in her flight.
Hang Zhi is the last remaining god amongst the ancients in the world, who chose to distance himself from everyone. Fate intervenes when the two meet in the human world in the most unlikeliest of situations.
Which Mandarin/Chinese drama are you most looking forward to in March? Which do you think could become the best of 2024? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!