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April 2025 is bringing a colourful batch of Chinese dramas, packed with magic, nostalgia, romance, and a bit of heartache too.
Whether you’re in the mood for a fantasy world filled with mythical contracts or just want to cry over a good old second-chance love story, this month’s releases are worth the hype.
From love across time to spiritual cooking quests, here’s a rundown of the top C-dramas that’ll light up your screen this April (Confirmed Premiere Date).
Such a Good Love – 2 April 2025
A gentle, heartfelt drama set in 1980s Beijing. Zhou Shui and Da Ji are young, in love, and struggling to make ends meet. But their story doesn’t end there.
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Years later, two teens from the 2000s stumble upon their story, which sparks questions about real love and connection. It’s a cross-generational tale that feels real and hits hard emotionally, especially for anyone who’s wondered what lasting love really looks like.
One to watch with tissues nearby.
Duo Tian Que – 5 April 2025
Romantic fantasy lovers, you’re in for a treat. Meet Cheng Yan, a young cultivator, and Chen, a shapeshifting ancient demon who occasionally turns into a cat.
After a life-saving kiss (yes, you read that right), they end up bound by an eternal contract. As they stumble through the chaos of the human and demon worlds, sparks fly, and things get complicated—in the best possible way.
Expect gorgeous visuals, tight action, and just the right amount of swoon.
Destiny and Saving – 8 April 2025
Once brothers-in-arms, now enemies. Mo Xiao (Tong Mengshi) and Feng Li Xue (Zhang Yuxi) were best mates until one dark event tore them apart.
Now, Xiao leads the righteous path, while Li Xue heads the demonic sect. When fate throws them back together, old wounds resurface, and loyalties are tested.
Packed with tension, battles, and soul-searching drama, this one’s a proper emotional rollercoaster.
Eat Run Love – 8 April 2025
Ding Zhi Tong is all about the hustle—career first, love later. But life has other plans. Enter Gan Yang: fun, spontaneous, and hiding more than a few secrets.
After a messy breakup, they go their separate ways... until ten years later, fate shoves them back together in the business world. Cue the awkward tension, unhealed scars, and the chance to start again.
A realistic, heartfelt take on love, regret, and second chances.
Yu Yao Chu Niang – 8 April 2025
This one’s wild—in the best way. Game designer Shi Zi finds herself trapped inside her own game world, and the only way out? Cooking magical meals to calm angry spirits.
Each dish is a mini-boss battle, and along the way, she meets a mysterious man with ties to her real life. Secrets, sparks, and food that literally saves lives—it’s quirky, clever, and completely fresh.
If you like fantasy with a side of food aesthetic, don’t miss it.
The Eternal Fragrance - 11 April 2025
The Eternal Fragrance is one of the most anticipated Chinese dramas, especially among fans of Ju Jingyi, who plays the character Jiang Lifei. The drama also stars Song Weilong as Lei Xiuyan. With a total of 40 episodes, each running for 45 minutes, the series is available to stream on Youku.
Sword Rose Brings Grit, Grief, and Girl Power 25 April 2025
Another drama joining the April lineup is Sword Rose (Chinese title: 利剑玫瑰 / Li Jian Mei Gui), a gripping police-crime series led by the ever-charismatic Dilraba Dilmurat.
Dilireba plays Deng Yan, a tough female officer wrestling with personal loss while chasing justice. After the mysterious death of her boyfriend, Deng Yan is transferred to the kidnapping and abduction division—where dark secrets and emotional truths begin to unravel.
The Sword Rose synopsis hints at a story packed with emotional weight and intense investigative drama. With a cast featuring Jin Shi Jia as Chang Rui, Li Zhi as Sun Wenhan, Wang Yi Zhe as Yang Jiajia, and Feng Guo Qiang as Chief Xiao, the series promises compelling performances and solid chemistry.
Directed by Su Wan Cong and penned by Geng Hui Dong, Huang Kai Wen, and Chen Tian Qi, the 30-episode drama is produced by Tencent Penguin Pictures. Though the exact broadcast network and air date are still under wraps, Sword Rose is already shaping up to be one of April’s most anticipated thrillers—especially for fans of crime dramas with a personal twist.
Keep your eyes peeled—this one could be a standout.
These seven c-dramas are ready to fill your April with feels, fun, and fantasy. Whether you're into sweet throwback romances, high-stakes battles, or culinary magic, there’s something here that'll grab your attention.