00:05Chinese dramas with more than 10 billion views
00:08To us C-drama fans, every drama has its own charm. But we can't deny that there are some Chinese
00:13dramas that stood out and hit a chord with audiences in China and across the globe too.
00:18To a non-drama fan, there are many things about dramas that can be merely eye-catching,
00:23like stellar acting, charming visuals, breathtaking settings, and gorgeous soundtracks. But one thing
00:28that will surely grab people's full attention no matter what is the staggering viewership
00:32that some dramas achieve. We made a previous video on dramas with more than 20 billion views
00:38and you seemed to like it. If you missed it, we'll leave the link in the description down below.
00:43So now we decided to present to you the list of 10 dramas with more than 10 billion views.
00:4910. Sword of Legends We open our list with a legendary
00:53Xinxia that has gained over 10.7 billion views since its release.
00:58Swords of Legends revolves around a young and quiet swordsman who is infected by a cursed aura
01:03of an ancient demonic sword known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. Living with dark energy resulted
01:09in him growing up without a family and even though he secludes himself from others, he yearns for a
01:14normal life. After being accused of murder due to his curse, he runs away in an attempt to discover
01:20the truth behind the murder. His life changes when one day he meets a lovely girl and he falls in
01:26love
01:26with her and a kind group of heroes who fill his previously lonely life with joy. Together they
01:32wander the land, seeking out destiny and bringing balance to the world. If you find yourself on the
01:38hunt for a binge-worthy ancient fantasy drama, then this drama will definitely meet your expectations.
01:489. Chinese Hero Zhao Zilong With more than 10.8 billion views,
01:54Chinese Hero Zhao Zilong, also known as God of War Zhao Yun, sits at number 9 on our list.
02:01The Chinese-Korean star-studded drama depicts the life of General Zhao Zilong during the Three Kingdoms
02:07era and his journey of becoming a martial arts hero and finding love. He's witty, charming,
02:13and most importantly, brave. He never hesitates to step forward in dangerous times. He expected
02:19to get into fights on the battlefields, but he never planned to fight for love. Yet he falls for
02:24a lovely daughter of a noble family with a bright personality who mutually seems to like him. But
02:30what will he do when he's accused of killing her father and gains a powerfully skilled general,
02:34rivaling him in his conquest for love? Besides the intriguing storyline, the incredible performance
02:40of the leads has gained a lot of praise from viewers, especially the K-pop star Yuna from Girls Generation.
02:528. Sparrow
02:552016 casually turned people into couch potatoes with its addictive dramas and Sparrow, a critically
03:00acclaimed drama that was also released in 2016, is enough proof of that. The spy-themed Republican
03:06era drama follows a double agent under the codename Sparrow. He works under his best friend and comrade
03:13in the special operations division that captures anti-Japanese revolutionaries. Even though his best
03:19friend regards him as a brother, he still develops suspicions about him, and so he sets up various traps
03:25for Sparrow to reveal his true identity and intentions. If that isn't enough of a hit to Sparrow,
03:31his ex-lover and her fake husband start working undercover in the division, bringing great trouble
03:36to him. Despite finding himself surrounded by people he cannot trust, he relies on his wit and
03:42intelligence to continue his missions. It's no surprise that this drama gained over 11.5 billion views,
03:48with its thrilling storyline and the magnificent performance from its actors. Be sure to add this
03:53one to your list. Number 7 The Mystic Nine
04:02It may be called The Mystic Nine, but it's number 7 on our list for today. The drama has scored
04:08over 12
04:08billion views. It follows a group of people traveling to Shanghai in a mysterious train, which leads them
04:15to a bizarre mountain area. Among the passengers is the leader of the mysterious nine gates and an expert
04:22in digging graves. Upon reaching the strange mountain, three of the group decide to infiltrate a mine,
04:27where they discover an ancient tomb. On their mission to unravel the secrets and conspiracies
04:32of the tomb, they gradually become friends and decide to stand together and fight for their people.
04:37Besides being part of a popular series, what people also liked about The Mystic Nine is that it stars
04:42Hong Kong singer William Chan and EXO member Lei. If you like action and mystery dramas with just the
04:49right amount of romance, then this drama is the perfect cup of tea.
04:57Number 6 Nirvana and Fire
04:59China is known for producing epic period dramas with mind-boggling plots and amazing special effects,
05:05and Nirvana and Fire is probably the best example of that. The drama depicts the life of a young child
05:11who narrowly escapes death after his army general father and his troops were massacred,
05:16all because the emperor believed them to be traitors. Twelve years later, the boy returns to his former
05:21home, using a fake name, and patiently seeks justice. In the palace, he encounters princes battling for the
05:27crown, the empire's greatest warrior, and a beautiful but powerful princess. He uses his wits to blend in
05:34amongst the distinguished and powerful people, and make himself the heart of everything. He carefully plans
05:40the downfall of people who committed the massacre of his people, and helps the right man ascend to the
05:45throne, all while fighting a deadly illness. With its smart plot, salt-of-the-earth characters,
05:50and mesmerizing acting, Nirvana and Fire managed to gain over 13 billion views.
06:00Number 5 Empress of China
06:03This drama, starring Fen Bingbing, has gained over 13.5 billion views, making it land on number 5 on
06:09today's list. The drama revolves around a strong-willed and quick-witted girl, who rises in
06:14status from being a mere concubine to becoming the only empress to ever rule China. With her enthralling
06:20dancing, she captures the attention of the king, who becomes enamored with her, and takes her as a
06:25concubine. This makes her a target of harassment from the envious harem of concubines. Her beloved king
06:31passes away suddenly, but his son welcomes her with open arms. Using the knowledge she acquired,
06:37during her time as a minor consort, to the previous king. She helps the new emperor in becoming
06:42effective and in taking back power from his regent. And so, she co-rules with him until his death,
06:48after which she rules the country in her own right. Everything about this drama is dazzling to say the
06:58least. Number 4 To Be A Better Man
07:02Number 4 is a mature drama with complex characters, unique storytelling, intriguing romance, and a
07:08splendid cast. All its strong points made it gain over 14 billion views. The story depicts the life
07:14of a middle-aged man who was a chef at a Michelin restaurant in America until he lost his sense
07:20of
07:20taste. After a tragic car accident takes away his friend, the former chef returns to China with his
07:26friend's ashes, his daughter who blames him for her dad's death and his suicidal thoughts. In China,
07:32his messy past relationships entangle with his current ones, especially with his ex-girlfriend,
07:37his old classmate, and his troubled younger sister. For these characters, time seems to have stopped
07:42moving three years ago, but when the chance to finally move on presents itself, all of them take it,
07:48albeit hesitantly. To Be A Better Man is a great blend of romance, comedy, and angst. And in a
07:54clever way, it's full of valuable life lessons. Number 3 Ashes of Love
08:05This epic drama is a love mess, sprawling over the heavenly flower and demon worlds. The drama revolves
08:11around the daughter of the flower goddess, who was given a pill that made her not feel love. One day,
08:16the fire deity falls into a trap laid out by his enemies, and the flower goddess saves him and
08:22nurses him back to health. Slowly, he falls in love with her, and tries his best to make her fall
08:28in
08:28love with him too. Since the flower goddess can't differentiate between liking and loving someone,
08:34she's friendly to every man who is kind to her, including the brother of the fire deity. The night
08:39deity misunderstands her and thinks that she loves him. Before long, the brothers fight, not only for the
08:45control of the six realms, but for her love too. Ashes of Love completely captivated people while
08:50and after airing. It gained more than 15 billion views.
08:59Number 2 Story of Yangzhi Palace Did you know that even though Google isn't available in China,
09:05this drama became the most googled show in 2018, and that it got 700 million viewers in a single day,
09:11and reached even more than 15 billion views after it finished airing? Well, now you do.
09:17The drama follows a witty woman who enters the palace as a seamstress to find the truth behind
09:22her older sister's death. Believing the imperial guard to be her sister's killer, the woman purposely
09:27attracts the attention of his sister, the Empress, who takes a liking to her and teaches her to write
09:33and read. Afterwards, the Empress helps her become a consort to the Emperor too. Over time,
09:38she learns that the siblings are honest and kind-hearted people, especially the Imperial
09:42Guard, who she develops romantic affections for. But when the Empress tragically passes away,
09:48the consort has to decide whether she'll remain by the Emperor's side or by the Imperial Guard's side.
09:58Number 1 Ice Fantasy
10:01Sitting pretty at the top of our list, with more than 16.4 billion views,
10:05is the dazzling fantasy drama Ice Fantasy. The story is set a hundred years after a war between
10:11the Ice Tribe and the Fire Tribe, where the Fire Tribe was defeated. However, the war was fatal,
10:17leaving the Ice Prince and his younger half-brother, the only royal heirs and pure-blood
10:22Ice Illusionists, left in the Ice Tribe. Conflict ensues when the Ice Prince reluctantly ascends to the
10:28throne, and his lover and his brother go missing. He goes through many hardships while trying to find them,
10:33not knowing that his brother has lost all of his memories, and has become the Fire Prince under his
10:38mother's command. Along the way, a war between the two tribes commences, and the two brothers are
10:43forced to fight against each other. True to its name, Ice Fantasy is nothing short of fantastical.
10:55This list was surely packed with intriguing dramas. Which among them is your favorite?
10:59And what drama do you think deserves to achieve similar milestones? You can let us know in the
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