Dear readers, October 2024 is finally here. It means spring in the southern hemisphere and autumn in the northern hemisphere. Where I live, it seemed like it was summer all the time. Every day was getting hotter and hotter. Keep your water intake under control, dear readers. And keep your watch list updated with this New Chinese Dramas Release in October 2024 article from Cnovelholic.com. Happy reading!
New Chinese Dramas Release in October 2024
1. The City of Sunlight
- Drama Title: The City of Sunlight
- Also Known As:日光之城, Ri Guang Zhi Cheng
- Genres: Drama
- Cast: Zhou You, Yang Xiu Cuo, Wang Zhuo Cuo, Zhang Tong
- Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: October 2, 2024
- Original Network: CCTV, Hunan TV, JSTV, Mango TV, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: CCTV, Mango TV, Tencent Video
The City of Sunlight is not like any other Chinese dramas that release in October 2024. This drama is unique. It has a thick cultural atmosphere and beautiful scenery. It almost reminded me of To the Wonder and Meet Yourself dramas. From the very first episode, this drama has shown us traditional food, dance and costumes. The City of Sunlight is for those who love to see another side of Chinese culture.
Tu Deng, a Tibetan opera master who has dedicated his life to the Tibetan opera troupe, has suffered a series of setbacks in life. He didn’t know that his eldest son, Suo Lang, had decided to give up his career as a civil servant and go into business. Suo Lang was now deeply in debt. His youngest son, Ta Shi, said he didn’t want to be a doctor. Instead, he wanted to become a Tibetan opera singer. His eldest daughter, Qu Zong, was also facing a love crisis.
Ten Zin, a Tibetan doctor, had planned to move to the mainland with his wife after they retired. But his wife unexpectedly filed for divorce. At the same time, his daughter Da Zhen returned to Tibet on business. She was under pressure from both her family and her career.
Meanwhile, Jiu Mei, a member of the equestrian team who was about to retire, had to decide whether to continue her career as an athlete. Her younger sister, Ge Sang, had run away from the pastoral area to Lhasa because she wanted to become a pilot. The three families face their own difficulties. Will they find their love and passion in the midst of these difficulties?
2. Beloved of a Lifetime
- Drama Title: Beloved of a Lifetime
- Also Known As: 三生无殇, San Sheng Wu Shang
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Fantasy
- Cast: Zhong Li Li, Guang Yue
- Episodes: 26
- Date of Release: October 4, 2024
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
Beloved of a Lifetime is a short-run Chinese drama release in October 2024, with episodes only about 15 minutes long. This drama was not a high budget drama and you could see that from the visuals. So it might not be everyone’s cup of tea. However, for those romance junkies who didn’t have enough time to watch a longer series, this might be an option.
Shang You came from a Holy Spirit tribe. On her wedding night, Shang You was stabbed to death by her husband, who had conspired with her senior sister.
The next day, Shang You awoke to find that the entire tribe had been killed. To revive her people, Shang You disguises herself as the Deer Demon Meng Li. She infiltrates the Underworld Tribe to steal the Dark Lord’s Amber Heart.
Shang You learns that Si Yuan, the Dark Lord of the Underworld Tribe, is the mysterious blind man she saved before her wedding day. As she spends her days in the underworld, Shang You begins to fall in love with Si Yuan. But for the sake of her people, she still chooses to take his heart, only to find that her real enemy was someone else all along.
3. Desert Whispers
- Drama Title: Desert Whispers
- Also Known As: 塞上迷情,Sai Shang Mi Qing , Da Xia Bao Zang
- Genres: Adventure, Historical, Mystery, Fantasy
- Cast: Li Dong Xue, Tang Jing Mei, Hei Zi, Chen Meng Qi
- Episodes: 20
- Date of Release: October 6, 2024
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
- Adapted from the web novel “Da Xia Bao Zang” by Huang He Yao
For those who like to see mature leads in a Chinese drama, this drama release in October 2024 is for you. We got a seasoned cast here, and the action-packed adventure story seemed promising. The story of Desert Whispers is set in the present day. But there might be some surprises along the way.
Gu Dan and He Dong Liang were forced to steal the ancient Western Xia artefact, the Wondrous Bird. They need it to rescue their kidnapped mentor, Liu Bu Chang. With the bird gone, security team captain Qiao Yu and insurance investigator Yu Xiao Xiao become embroiled in the treasure theft. Together they unravel the mystery behind the missing artefact.
4. Go Back Lover
- Drama Title: Go Back Lover
- Also Known As: 再见怦然心动, Cao Mei Yin , Zhu Ma Tian Jiang Dou Shi Ni , Zai Jian Peng Ran Xin Dong
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Xu Ruo Han, Li Yun Rui
- Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: October 8, 2024
- Original Network: Tencent Video, Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku, WeTV, Tencent Video
- Adapted from the web novel “Strawberry Kiss Mark” by Bu Zhi Shi Ke Cai
Go Back Lover is a Chinese drama that we’ve been waiting for because in this drama Li Yun Rui finally managed to play the main character. Since the drama Love Like the Galaxy (read Love Like the Galaxy review, Love Like the Galaxy ending explained and Love Like the Galaxy episodes recap here), we’ve been mourning his unfortunate fate in his relationship with the main characters. So we hope that he finally found his happiness in this Chinese drama release in October 2024… 😁😁.
Shen Xing Ruo transferred back to Xingcheng Mingli High School when she was in the 2nd semester of grade 11. She then lived in the house of her father’s friend, Lu Shan. She was also in the same class as Lu Shan’s son, Lu Xing Yan.
During the rest of their high school years, Shen Xing Ruo and Lu Xing Yan’s relationship gradually improved and eventually developed feelings for each other. But somehow the relationship ended. Years later, they met again, will this be the beginning of a new phase in their relationship?
5. Snowy Night: Timeless Love
- Drama Title: Snowy Night: Timeless Love
- Also Known As: 七夜雪, Seven Nights Snow, Seven Nights of Snow, Qi Yue Xue
- Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Cast: Li Qin, Joseph Zeng, Wang Hong Yi
- Episodes: 32
- Date of Relase: October 9, 2024
- Original Network: CCTV, iQiyi
- Where to Wacth: iQiyi
- Adapted from the novel “Seven Nights Snow” by Cang Yue
Just by reading the names of the original author, director and costume designer, we already put this Chinese drama release in October 2024 on our watch list, not to mention the cast. So I think you should do the same 😉 .
In search of medicine for a friend’s child, the reckless but talented swordsman Huo Zhan Bai meets the Master of Medicine Valley, Xue Zi Yue. Over the course of eight years of daily interaction, they go from competition to deepening understanding, mutual redemption, and a promise to meet under a plum tree the following year.
However, with each shouldering their own responsibilities, Huo Zhan Bai and Xue Zi Yue couldn’t express their love, and it ended with a trail of regret for their eternal separation.
6. The Rise of Ning
- Drama Title: The Rise of Ning
- Also Known As: 锦绣安宁, Long Life Long Street, Chang Jie Chang , Shou Fu Yang Cheng Shou Ce , Jin Xiu An Ning
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama
- Cast: Zhang Wan Yi, Ren Min
- Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: October 10, 2024
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: MGTV, Tencent Video, WeTV
- Adapted from the novel “Shou Fu Yang Cheng Shou Ce” by Wen Tan
This year was a busy one for Zhang Wan Yi. After Lost You Forever Season 2 (you can read Lost You Forever (Season 2) review and Lost You Forever (Season 2) ending explained here) and Are You the One (Are You the One drama review and Are You the One ending explained), he starred in another Chinese historical drama. We saw the trailer and the first thing we noticed was that Zhang Wan Yi’s Luo Shen Yuan looks exactly like Cui Xing Zhou or Cang Xuan. Oh well… but at least the story was different… 😅.
Thins Chinese drama release in October 2024 was about Luo Yi Ning was mistreated by her prejudiced father and his cunning concubine. She lived in a separate mansion that was not bound by traditional rules and formalities. Her third brother, Luo Shen Yuan, lived a life worse than hers. For him, Luo Yi Ning offered her help several times.
Through their interactions, Luo Yi Ning found out that Luo Shen Yuan was actually the most talented person in the residence. After experiencing heartbreak, Luo Yi Ning sought freedom and started a business. Meanwhile, Luo Shen Yuan was falsely accused and searched for the truth behind his mentor’s death. The two began to support each other.
Along the way, Luo Shen Yuan learned that Luo Yi Ning didn’t share the same blood with him. Thus, their mutual understanding grew into love.
The next two dramas were scheduled to be aired in October. However, the premiere dates have not been announced yet.
- Read the drama review here: The Rise of Ning drama review
- Read the ending explained here: The Rise of Ning ending explained
7. A beautiful Lie
- Drama Title: A Beautiful Lie
- Also Known As: 你的谎言也动听, Your Lies Are
- Beautiful, Ni De Huang Yan Ye Dong Ting
- Genres: Romance, Life, Drama
- Cast: Chen Xing Xu, Zhang Yu Xi
- Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: October 2024
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
- Adapted from the novel “Ni De Huang Yan Ye Dong Ting” by Er Yue Sheng
Dear readers… many people said that this drama reminds them of Zhang Yu Xi’s 2020 drama Intense Love. In that drama, Zhang Yu Xi also plays an actress who falls in love with a genius doctor. This time, Zhang Yu Xi also plays an actress who falls in love with a doctor (too) 😆.
Well… anything can happen in Cdramaland.🤷♀️ Let’s just hope that A Beautiful Lie that release in October 2024 will be better than Intense Love.
When a disaster struck an area in southwest China, actress Qin Fei became one of the volunteers. Everyone questioned her motives, but she showed her tenacity and hard work. Qin Fei even risked her life to save others at a critical time.
The captain of the medical team, Xing Zhi Zhi, recognized her kindness. As they got to know each other, Qin Fei learned that he was the young doctor who saved her life and gave her hope in life after an accident many years ago. It turned out that their fates had been intertwined for a long time.
8. The Story of Pearl Girl
- Drama Title: The Story of Pearl Girl
- Also Known As: 珠帘玉幕, The Legend of Jewelry , Pearl Curtain and Jade Curtain , Zhu Lian Yu Mu
- Genres: Historical, Business, Romance, Drama
- Cast: Zhao Lu Si, Liu Yu Ning, Tang Xiao Tian
- Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: October 2024
- Duration: 45 min.
- Where to Watch: Youku
- Adapted from the novel “Kun Shan Yu Qian Zhuan” by Tan Tian Yin
The Story of Pearl Girl is Zhao Lu Si’s new drama that everyone was talking about this year. The trailer was everywhere and we were eager to see it as well. The reason? Of course to see Zhao Lu Si teamed up with Liu Yu Ning. We’ve been waiting for them to act in the same drama since the 2021 drama The Long Ballad.
Duan Wu is a pearl diver from Hepu. She meets Yan Zi Jing, a businessman from Xiyu, and Zhang Jin Ran, a humble gentleman. Duan Wu then joins Yan Zi Jing’s caravan and embarks on a journey to the world of jewelry. However, on her journey to the northwest, Duan Wu learns the secret of her life and becomes involved in Yan Zi Jing’s quest for revenge.
After experiencing loss and betrayal, Duan Wu changed her identity and used the name Su Mu Zhe. She went to Yangzhou to find out the truth. Su Mu Zhe teamed up with Zhang Jin Ran and fought a fierce battle with Yan Zi Jing. After the storm ended, Su Mu Zhe reached the pinnacle of jewelry artistry in the jewelry competition. Her life has inspired many women to take control of their destinies.
So… dear readers, have you made up your mind? Which Chinese drama would you choose for this October 2024 weekend? We hope this article helps you decide. Don’t forget to check back for an update. See you soon!
