August 2024 has proven to be a treasure trove for Chinese drama enjoyers. The series depicted a variety of genres, captivating storylines, and star-studded lineups. On one hand, fans got remarkable costume dramas such as Love’s Rebellion and Go East while also getting thriller dramas like Embrace in the Dark Night, etc. Thus, on that note, here’s a list of Chinese drama recommendations that made August 2024 extra special.
Embrace in the Dark Night
This August 2024 Chinese drama follows Wen Xi (Gao Rong Fang), who accidentally involves herself with a sketchy underground fight club while visiting a foreign country and is forced to become the trophy for champion. Meanwhile, Xu Zhe Qing (Jesse Ren), a private security consultant, goes undercover and participates in the fight to rescue Wen Xi. The two manage a daring escape. They also come close during the operation.
A few years later, Wen Xi faces another crisis as her twin sister, Wen Hao, suddenly passes away under mysterious circumstances. While investigating the case, she crosses paths with Xu Zhe Qing once again. However, this time, they are on the opposite sides.
Love’s Rebellion
The xianxia Chinese drama narrates the story of Nan Yan (Jing Tian), a young, talented poisoner who enters the valley of filth while trying to save her mother. There, she meets the mysterious emperor Ji Yang (Zhang Linghe), who saves her from evil entities. But he conceals his true identity. In reality, he is the demon monarch Shao Cang, who has been framed for murdering his peers.
Although the duo starts off on the wrong foot, Ji Yang agrees to help her in various ways. After Nan Yan forms a spiritual connection seal with Ji Yang, they get entangled in conspiracies. As a result, they have no other choice but to rely on each other. Eventually, they fall in love.
Love’s Rebellion is available to stream on iQIYI and MGTV.
Go East
The drama follows four young individuals, Yuan Mo (Tan Jianci), A Shu (Zhou Yiran), Yu Chu Hua (Adi Kan), and Wang Kun Wu (Du Chun), who team up for the sake of the nation.
The four individuals come from different backgrounds and have different characteristics. One is a refugee, while another is a noblewoman. They all live in the peaceful Daming Dynasty. However, these four people decide to team up when diplomatic matters become more complex and threaten the kingdom’s peace. The Chinese drama is available to stream on iQIYI.
Burning Love
The series tells the story of Xie Lan Qin (Xu Jiaqi), who misunderstands the love of her life, Feng Yan (Li Zhuoyang). She mistakenly thinks that he caused her family to suffer. As such, she pushes him away.
Soon after, she realizes that Feng Yan has always protected her from a distance. Even after their relationship reaches a dead end, he refuses to give up on her. Realizing the mistake, Xie Lan Qin vows to make amends and pursue her old love. Moreover, she becomes desperate to gain his trust back.
Dawn Is Breaking
This Chinese drama premiered in August 2024 and follows a noblewoman named Xie Wan Yin (He Xuan Lin) who accidentally witnesses a heinous murder on her wedding day. However, soon after, she becomes the target of Dongfang Zui (Richard Li), the murderer.
Sure enough, Dongfang Zui changes the trajectory of the wedding between Xie Wan Yin and the prince. He pressurizes her family to make her marry him. Although he appears to be kindhearted and bright in front of everyone, only Xie Wan Yin knows how cruel and vicious he is. Moreover, she is determined to kill him, but he seems to always be one step ahead of her.
Snowfall
Snowfall follows the love story of a legendary vampire and a blind girl who saves him. When a gang of assassins attempts to kill Shen Zhi Heng (Gao Weiguang), Mi Lan (Ouyang Nana) saves him. When Zhi Heng tries to find her to repay her for her kindness, he finds out about her troubling family situation and takes pity on the poor girl. Meanwhile, a devious military general who connects the murders in her family with Zhi Heng wishes to kill him. Will love bloom in the middle of all the disarray? The drama is available on Tencent Video and WeTV.
A Lonely Hero’s Journey
After graduating from a famous foreign university with an architecture degree, Gu Yi Zhong (Joseph Zheng) returns to his hometown, Suzhou. Although he works as a cultural preserver, he has bigger plans. Notably, during the Chinese War of Resistance against Japanese forces, he actively participates in anti-Japanese activities.
Eventually, the Japanese frame Gu Yi Zhong as a traitor to break his spirits. After failing to prove his innocence, he takes an oath to take his revenge by overthrowing the Japanese army. To achieve this goal, he becomes a secret member of the Suzhou Secret Service Station and forms a strong team.
The drama is available to stream on iQIYI.
Dashing Youth
The wuxia Chinese drama Dashing Youth follows the story of childhood best friends Baili Dongjun (Neo Hou) and Ye Yun (He Yu) as they embark on a heroic journey to prove their worth as notable swordsmen. However, conspirators keep trying to turn them against one another to break them. Besides being a hero, Dongjun is also a talented wine brewer. This week, viewers will witness the two friends trying to wield a legendary sword from Dongjun’s kingdom.
