Latest Short Dramas

Zao Xia Mei Zhi Zi You Pian (灶下煤之自由篇) is a completed 82-episode Chinese vertical short drama in the ancient-life genre. It follows Shen Du, a top chef from the modern world who transmigrates into the body of a lowly kitchen servant in a marquis’s household. Despite constant bullying, he uses leftover ingredients to save an important banquet, earns the matriarch’s trust, and gradually takes control of the kitchen. When grain merchants cut off his premium supplies, he improvises with humble lotus root, cabbage, and crab to create stunning dishes, wins the Golden Spoon at the Hundred Flavors Competition, and eventually buys his freedom to open his own restaurant. This guide explains the plot, cultural background, and what makes this drama appealing to international viewers.

Su Yi Transmigrated Book Season 6 (苏忆穿书第六季) is a Chinese vertical short drama in the farming (种田) genre. The story follows Su Wan, a businesswoman whose soap business thrives, as she expands to a new city, overcomes challenges, and builds a successful enterprise while awaiting her lover’s return from battle. With 177 episodes and an ongoing status, this series appeals to fans of slice-of-life, business growth, and romance set in a historical Chinese context. The drama emphasizes hard work, family protection, and personal growth through everyday entrepreneurship.

Blood Multiplier 100 Million Times, Treated as a Waste (Season 5) is a Chinese fantasy vertical drama that follows Su Lin, a young man whose awakened ability is judged as D-rank, making him a family outcast. After being humiliated by an adopted brother, he cuts ties and flees to the Valley of Evils, where an accident multiplies his blood attribute by a hundred million times. This sudden power boost lets him survive deadly trials, dominate underground boxing, and fight back against his family’s assassins. With 111 episodes in this season, the series blends revenge, cultivation-style progression, and underdog triumph. It suits fans of fast-paced Chinese short dramas who enjoy zero-to-hero stories with supernatural abilities and family betrayal.

Yi Nian Hun Chi (一念婚迟) is a Chinese urban romance short drama that tells the story of Gu Nian, a lonely woman who marries her longtime crush Chi Yu under the traditional custom of ‘chongxi’ (marrying to bring good luck to a sick elder). Despite her devoted efforts, the marriage is cold and distant, leading her to file for divorce after a year. Only then does Chi Yu realize his mistake and sink into regret. This 83-episode vertical drama, starring Chen Fangtong and Gan Wangxing, explores themes of unrequited love, emotional neglect, and second chances. It suits viewers who enjoy emotional rollercoasters, family dynamics, and the popular ‘break-up then reconcile’ trope in Chinese short dramas.

Blind Date with a Delayed Heartbeat (相亲对象是迟来的心动) is a 74-episode Chinese vertical short drama that blends workplace romance with family drama. It follows Song Kui, a police captain, who falls for his blind date Jiang Lu, a middle school English teacher. Their relationship starts with mishaps—he stands her up, is too busy, and forgets to pay for dinner—but he gradually wins her trust through sincere actions. The story also explores Song Kui’s investigation into Jiang Lu’s mother’s unresolved case, a subplot that adds emotional depth. Ideal for viewers who enjoy slow-burn romance, character growth, and cultural insights into Chinese dating and family expectations.

Three Hundred in Trust, Nine Hundred Thousand in Truth (三百块的信任，九十万的真相) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the ‘urban brain-bending’ genre. It tells the story of a strong female lead who confronts a shocking truth hidden behind a small act of trust — a 300-yuan gesture that unravels a 900,000-yuan secret. With 56 episodes, the series blends urban realism with suspenseful twists, appealing to viewers who enjoy fast-paced revenge and empowerment narratives. This guide explains the cultural context, genre conventions, and what to expect from the story, helping international audiences understand why this type of short drama has become a global phenomenon.

Flavors of the World (百味江湖) is a 58-episode Chinese urban short drama that follows chef Zhang Ming, who uses his inherited culinary skills to help his cousin Zhang Jian build a restaurant earning millions, only to be betrayed and replaced by his own apprentice. Zhang Ming starts his own small eatery, sticking to fresh ingredients and honest business, while his cousin’s lavish restaurant cuts corners with cheap frozen meat, leading to its downfall. This vertical drama explores themes of integrity, family rivalry, and the cultural importance of food in Chinese society. It suits viewers who enjoy character-driven stories about perseverance and moral dilemmas in the culinary world.

Code Name: Deep Space – Emergency Landing (代号深空：绝境迫降) is a completed Chinese vertical drama in the ‘counterattack’ (逆袭) genre. It follows Tan Mingyuan, the richest man in Tianhai, who secretly travels to Longdu for business, hiding his identity in economy class. He insists that Lu Hang pilot the plane, but the female captain Lin Feifei refuses to yield the cockpit, forcing Lu Hang out. When the aircraft plunges into a violent thunderstorm, Lin Feifei panics, and Lu Hang takes over to save all passengers. This 80-episode series is ideal for viewers who enjoy tense rescue stories, underdog triumphs, and aviation-themed short-form entertainment.

顶级裙臣 (Ding Ji Qun Chen) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the urban romance genre, running 71 episodes. It tells the story of Jiang Huai, who was gravely injured saving Luo Jiusheng six years ago, only to be heartbroken by a forced breakup. He returns as Jiang Jin, a cold and brilliant researcher, while she hides her pain as a daytime lecturer and nighttime singer, burdened by her mother’s illness and bipolar disorder. Their reunion is a tense dance of public humiliation, private longing, and hidden care. This drama explores themes of sacrifice, misunderstanding, and second chances, appealing to viewers who enjoy emotionally charged, melodramatic short-form storytelling with a strong cultural flavor of Chinese urban life and social expectations.

Ju Bao Xian Pen: The Real Boss Is the Mixed Spirit Root Season 8 is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the traditional fantasy genre. With 138 episodes, it blends cultivation tropes with a unique twist: the protagonist’s seemingly weak mixed spiritual root turns out to be the true powerhouse. This guide explains the cultural context, genre conventions, and what makes this series appealing to viewers new to Chinese short dramas.

This is the eleventh season of the popular Chinese vertical short drama ‘Reborn, I Won’t Pretend to Be a Rich Second Generation’ (都重生了，这富二代我不装了). It continues the story of Lu Chuan and his college roommates as they navigate business deals abroad and resolve long-standing family conflicts. With 120 episodes, this season blends corporate scheming with heartfelt family moments, typical of the ‘urban daily life’ genre. Ideal for viewers who enjoy light-hearted yet dramatic stories about friendship, ambition, and personal growth.

Bitter Gourd Young Master Don’t Cry, Season 2 (original title: 苦瓜少爷别哭，迟总夫人又在倒追你第二季) is a completed Chinese urban daily-life short drama with 85 episodes. The story follows Shen Kui, a wife who gets a second chance to re-examine her marriage and gradually understands her husband Chi Yuliang’s sincere but inexpressive heart. Through patient communication and family support, the couple learns to cherish each other and build a warm family as they expect a new baby. This guide explains the plot, cultural context, and what makes this vertical drama appealing to international viewers.