00:11It's so easy to see the appeal of Chinese dramas.
00:14They often have great visuals and feature gorgeous actors.
00:17Plus, they're usually longer than Western shows, so you can just kick back and watch
00:22for hours and hours.
00:23But there are so many C-dramas, it can get a little overwhelming to pick which ones to
00:27watch, especially if you're a newbie.
00:30Good thing we've got you covered with this list of 10 Dramas that newbies should check
00:34out.
00:3510.
00:36The Big Boss The Big Boss is perfect for anyone who isn't
00:40sure yet about committing to a C-drama.
00:42It's only 18 episodes long but has a sequel, so consider season 1 to be your appetizer.
00:47Eleanor Lee stars as a high school freshman.
00:50She's glad she no longer has to see her mortal enemy now that she's in high school.
00:55Or so she thinks.
00:56She learns that her enemy played by the handsome Hwang Junji goes to her new school too.
01:02Even worse, he's ready to run for class president.
01:05Our strong-willed heroine won't let that happen of course, so she runs for president
01:09too.
01:10And surprisingly wins.
01:12Yup, she's the big boss here.
01:14The Big Boss is an energetic spin on high school shows.
01:18It features unique magical, fantasy elements.
01:21Eleanor Lee delivers an exceptionally lively performance.
01:24The show is also incredibly funny and though it focuses on friendship, the sparks are definitely
01:29flying between our two leads.
01:369.
01:37The Night of the Comet If you want something more serious, we
01:41recommend The Night of the Comet.
01:43This drama is also short but packs a lot of mystery and emotions with it within its 16 episodes.
01:49It tells the story of an arrogant celebrity who gets into a car crash during, well, the Night of the
01:54Comet.
01:54He's thrown into an alternate universe where he isn't famous.
01:59Whoa, what a time slip.
02:00He meets a sweet and lovely journalist who helps him restore his old life.
02:05As time passes, he falls for her and she falls for him.
02:08But how will they maintain their romance given that he's from another world?
02:13What will happen if he goes back?
02:15Will our main couple have a happy ending?
02:17Prepare your tissues if you check out The Night of the Comet.
02:20It'll make you sob like a baby.
02:22It also has a second season.
02:24But Season 2 stars a different cast.
02:318.
02:32Love and Destiny Craving a period drama but not sure where to start?
02:36Love and Destiny is an excellent choice.
02:39It's about an innocent fairy who accidentally awakens the god of war.
02:43Love and Destiny has luscious cinematography and stunning costumes.
02:47The chemistry between Ni Ni and Sheng Chen feels so natural and believable.
02:53Although it's officially marketed as a spinoff to Eternal Love, which is also worth checking
02:57out, it stands well on its own.
03:00Love and Destiny is more lighthearted than its parent show, but the rich mythology keeps
03:05you glued to your seat too.
03:07You won't get bored.
03:13Have you seen any of these dramas so far?
03:15Which ones are you putting on your watchlist?
03:17You can let us know in the comments down below.
03:207.
03:21My Girlfriend is an Alien My Girlfriend is an Alien offers sci-fi,
03:26weirdness, romance, and comedy all in 28 episodes.
03:30It has a unique plot.
03:31Wan Peng stars as an adorable alien girl who's stranded on Earth.
03:35Her alien receptors turn out to be very sensitive to human hormones, so she becomes boy crazy
03:41while stuck on our planet.
03:44Her love interest is a cold cocky CEO, played by the hunky.
03:48Due to childhood trauma, he forgets the women in his life whenever he experiences a rainstorm.
03:54It's a charmingly silly tale of opposites attract and boy meets alien.
03:58This hilarious drama has an upcoming season too, so now is a great time to watch it.
04:096.
04:10Les Coups Des Poudres
04:13Janice Wu and Song Yu Jian star in this highly romantic yet realistic drama.
04:18It tells the story of a young girl who isn't so good at schoolwork.
04:22She meets a book smart guy in school, who assists her in her studies.
04:26They become friends, but those feelings grow even deeper.
04:29But before they can enter a proper relationship, fate drives them apart.
04:34They lose touch with each other for a long time.
04:36They reunite in adulthood.
04:38Will they be able to love each other freely this time?
04:41This drama is based on a novel, which is also based on the author's real life love story.
04:45Even better, the lead stars were dating when they filmed Les Coups Des Fougers.
04:49That's why their on-screen chemistry is so electric.
04:52They actually were smitten with each other in real life.
04:55The characters are developed so convincingly.
04:57They feel so real.
04:59And they're captivating, no doubt because they're inspired by real people.
05:03You'll get hooked on this drama in no time.
05:105.
05:11Meteor Garden 2018
05:14The Boys Over Flowers formula has been done so many times.
05:17You might have heard of many other versions.
05:19For example, Boys Over Flowers 2009, F4 Thailand, Meteor Garden 2001.
05:26The basic plot is simple.
05:28A young working-class girl earns a scholarship to a prestigious school.
05:32There she meets a group of four guys, called the F4.
05:35They are good-looking, they're rich, and they are bullies.
05:39She challenges the status quo and forces their leader to become a better person.
05:43The leading lady and her former nemesis start to fall for each other, especially because
05:48they use the same title as Taiwan's iconic 2001 version, Meteor Garden, had so much to
05:54live up to.
05:54We are happy to tell you that it exceeds expectations.
05:58Meteor Garden 2018 stars fresh faces, very young, rising talents who were practically unknown
06:04just a few years ago.
06:05But they'll blow you away with their acting skills.
06:08Meteor Garden updates the source material for our current times, so you won't cringe much
06:13at F4's outrageously cruel bullying or bad fashion sense.
06:16The characters are way more fleshed out this time.
06:19Last but certainly not least, you'll squeal and cry at Shen Yu and Dylan Wang's amazing
06:25chemistry.
06:26This is perfect if you want to start with something that feels classic yet accessible for a newbie.
06:364.
06:37The Long Ballad The Long Ballad tells the story of a vengeful
06:41princess, played by Dilraba Dilmarat, who's trying to take back what's hers.
06:45She assembles a mighty army, but is defeated by the Eastern Turkic Khaganat.
06:50Their general recognizes her leadership skills, and keeps her around so they can form a military
06:55alliance.
06:56The drama is fiction, so it doesn't depict historical events with complete accuracy,
07:01but you'll probably still learn cool stuff about Chinese history.
07:04It also plays with mediums not strictly sticking to live-action visuals.
07:08The Long Ballad is epic and breathtaking, it's a show you can't miss.
07:183.
07:19The Princess Weiyoung
07:21Are you a fan of political period dramas like Game of Thrones?
07:24If so, then you should add Princess Weiyoung to your list.
07:27Loosely based on historical events, it features Tiffany Tang as a princess who barely escapes
07:32death after a power-hungry military man tries to massacre the royal family.
07:37Weiyoung dies when she saves the princess.
07:38The princess adopts Weiyoung's name and identity, now on the path to revenge.
07:44Although this might sound a bit similar to the previous show's plot, the Long Ballad focuses
07:48on adventures.
07:50Weiyoung focuses on jaw-dropping politics.
07:53There are countless twists and turns in Weiyoung's story.
07:56The costumes are luxurious, modernized versions of fashion from the Northern Wei Dynasty era.
08:02To top it all off, Tiffany Tang and Luo Jin are married in real life.
08:06Tiffany has described Jin as a real-life Prince Charming, who was very kind to her while filming
08:11the show and you can really tell.
08:182.
08:20Handsome Siblings Handsome Siblings is a recent adaptation of a classic
08:25Chinese novel.
08:26It isn't as high-budget as similar shows like The Untamed, but Handsome Siblings is a
08:31great introduction to the wuja genre.
08:34It tells the story of twin brothers who were separated at birth.
08:38They both grow up to become incredible fighters, and they also become good friends.
08:43However, they'll have to battle each other in the future.
08:46Handsome Siblings does a good job of adapting the novel for modern viewers.
08:50It moves pretty fast and is endlessly entertaining.
08:53The action scenes are superb.
08:56You can't miss out on this fun show if you enjoy awesome action, family bonds, and of course
09:00eye candy.
09:01These leads aren't called Handsome Siblings for no reason.
09:04Check out their amazing visuals.
09:111.
09:12A Love So Beautiful Meteor Garden 2018 propelled Shen Yu to international stardom, and its
09:19Korean adaptation is probably even a little bit more popular.
09:22But there's a reason A Love So Beautiful made China sit down and take notice of its young
09:27lead stars.
09:28It stars Yu as a young girl who's in love with the campus heartthrob played by Hu Yijian.
09:34She's more expressive about her love and practically pursues him rather than waiting for him to
09:39make the first move.
09:40He actually loves her too but doesn't express his emotions.
09:44The show takes us from their high school days to their college days and on to much later
09:48in adulthood.
09:49It's amazing how they manage to tell such a full and rich story with only 23 short episodes.
09:56You'll root for the characters and you'll fall in love with them.
09:59Shen Yu and Hu Yijian's chemistry feels as explosive as fireworks.
10:10Accidentally In Love Does the title make you think of that song
10:13from Shrek?
10:14Well, this drama isn't connected to that song.
10:17It does, however, boast a really good soundtrack full of awesome songs.
10:21This coming-of-age show is a musical.
10:23It follows a girl who gets into wacky situations when she attempts to flee from her restrictive
10:27life as an heiress.
10:29Her love interest is an arrogant singer.
10:32Accidentally In Love may seem silly at first.
10:34Sure it doesn't take itself too seriously.
10:37And you won't be able to stop laughing if you watch the show.
10:40But jokes aside, Accidentally In Love will surprise you with strong acting, compelling
10:44characters and wonderful music.
10:46This show is an excellent spin on many C-drama tropes.
10:50That you'll encounter when you watch more in the future.
10:58Well MTLers, have you seen any of these shows yet?
11:00Which of them are you putting on your list?
11:02Don't hesitate to tell us in the comments down below.
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