Dear readers, we had just started writing this article when the tragic news of Alan Yu (Yu Meng Long) passing away appeared in our timeline. Many of us remembered him as Bai Zhen, Bai Qian’s brother in Eternal Love: Ten Miles of Peach Blossom.
He also played Lin Fang in The Moon Brightens for You, Li Zhun in Love Game in Eastern Fantasy, an as Xuan Tian Envoy in Feud drama. He was only 37 years old. Such a heartbreaking news. May Alan rest in peace and our deepest condolences go out to his family.
Life can be so fragile, and moments like this remind us to treasure the stories and memories that stay with us. With that in mind, let’s gently shift our focus back to today’s New Chinese Dramas Premier in September 2025 article. Happy reading!
Read also our Articles List of released Chinese dramas in 2025:
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- New Chinese Dramas Premiered in September 2025
New Chinese Dramas Premier in September 2025
1. Destiny of General’s Bride
- Title: Destiny of General’s Bride
- Also Known As: 将军夫人为何那样, Yi Pin Xiao Niang Zi, Jiang Jun Fu Ren Wei He Na Yang
- Genres: Romance, Historical,
- Cast: He Shi, He Shan Kai
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: September 1, 2025
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
Dear readers… let’s start with this one. This Chinese drama is a nice pick in September 2025 if you who need a short break from your routine. Just 12 minutes of worry-free time in the middle of the day. But I’ll be honest. Those 12 minutes once tricked me into a full binge watching, and my deadline wasn’t too happy about it. 😅
Destiny of General’s Bride is about Su Hua, a young girl, decided to elope with General Xiao Yun for love. But the happiness was short-lived. She was betrayed by her own sister and violated by Xiao Ye, the second young master, and was cruelly buried alive.
Against all odds, she survives and returns under the guise of Qing Yan, the courtesan. With every step into the Xiao residence, she carried a determination to rescue her persecuted sisters, expose the crime, and strike back at those who wronged her.
Through countless trials, she grows stronger. She turns all her sufferings into a weapon and brings punishment upon the Xiao family and regains her identity to reunite with Xiao Yun.
2. Footprints of Change
- Title: Footprints of Change
- Also Known As: 足迹, Zu Ji
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Cast: Tong Yao, Cheng Lei, Liu Yu Jun, Lin Yun
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Date of Release: September 4, 2025
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
We were surprised to find that September 2025 showed us so many talented Chinese artists in Cdramaland , whose skill and charm lit up every screen. Each new drama feels like a showcase of fresh energy that reminded us that the industry is brimming with stars who continue to surprise us. Among them is Cheng Lei. It’s no wonder that Footprints of Change caught out attention right away.
In an old bungalow in Shanghai, three generations of women lived, dreamed, and struggled. From the 1939s to the 1990s, this house stood as a silent witness to their courage, resilience, and the changing tides of history.
In the early 1930s, Lin Si Yun returned from overseas with the dream of opening a maternity hospital. However, he must face several consecutive hardships: her father’s death, her brother’s debts, her fiancé’s betrayal, and threats from Cheng Ao, a gangster who comes to collect what was owed.
Still, Lin Si Yun persevered and continued to build her dream hospital. Yet, her dream was interrupted by the war against Japan. When the nation called, Lin Si Yun and Cheng Ao transformed from foes to comrades. Their bond deepened as they endured the chaos. By the 1950s. The hospital had become a garment factory. Yi Yi, Li Si Yun’s niece, longed to be a fashion designer.
But as the widow of a Kuomintang officer, she faced the weight of prejudice and rejection. At her lowest point, she met Wen Pu, an outstanding Party cadre, whose steady presence gave her a new direction in life. Meanwhile, a quiet romance started to build between them.
By the 199a, the old house had become a well-known hotel. Ye Xi Ning, Yi Yi’s granddaughter, stepped inside to prepare for her best friend’s wedding but was unexpectedly pulled into a dangerous conspiracy.
Losing her job and burdened with heavy debts, she was forced to reinvent herself during the era of reform and opening up. In this new world, she crossed paths with Xiang Bei Chuan, a man who was also scarred by failure. Together, side by side, they carved out their place in a rapidly changing society.
From Lin Si Yun to Yi Yi and Ye Xi Ning, three generations endured hardship yet left behind legacies of resilience. The old bungalow has become more than a house. It carried their dreams, pains, and their unyielding will to endure.
3. A Fleeting Dream
- Title: A Fleeting Dream
- Also Known As: 错心, Cuo Xin
- Genres: Romance, Historical
- Cast: Yan Zi Xian, Han Le Yao, Han Xiao Yao
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: September 7, 2025
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
- Adapted from the web novel: “Yi Pin Ming Yuan” by Yi Lv Xiang Si
Another revenge story to light up your September 2025. A Fleeting Dream is a drama with clever schemes, mind games, high stakes, and a mix of pain and hope, this kind of Chinese story taps right into our emotions.
Revenge stories are often heartbreaking, but they also carry themes of resilience and healing. And perhaps that’s exactly what makes them so irresistible.
Lian Xin Ruo was once a cherished daughter of a wealthy merchant’s family. Her world is shattered after a devastating betrayal robs her of everything. Left for dead, she was miraculously saved by Pei Yu Ze, the enigmatic second master of the Pei family.
Determined to uncover the truth and avenge her pain, Lian Xin Ruo spent years in hiding and returned under the guise of Du You Meng, a singer whose voice captivated all. Alongside Pei Yu Ze, she weaves a meticulous and thrilling plan of vengeance.
4. The Journey of Legend
- Title: The Journey of Legend
- Also Known As: 赴山海, Fu Shan Hai, Go to the Mountains and Sea, Shen Zhou Qi Xia Genres: Wuxia, Fantasy
- Cast: Cheng Yi, Gulnezer Bextiyar, Li Kai Xin, Xu
- Zhen Xuan, Liu Meng Rui
- Number of Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: September 11, 2025
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV, iQiyi, Viki
- Adapted from the novel “Shen Zhou Qi Xia by Wen Rui An.
This is our most anticipating Chinese drama in September 2025. None of us can resist the charm of Cheng Yi. He and his acting skills never fail to draw us in. Whether it is a drama filled with delicate emotions or one driven by high intensity, Cheng Yi is always there to amaze us. Naturally, this drama has been on our list for a very long time.
The Journey of Legend is a story about Xiao Ming Ming, who was passionate about martial arts stories. But the weight of reality has eroded his passion. One day, he woke up and found he had transmigrated into a martial arts novel where he became Xiao Qi Shui, the protagonist of the novel.
Xiao Qi Shui started as a young and impulsive swordsman with subpar skills, but he became a reliable and courageous hero who protects his family and country. Since then, Xiao Ming Ming has discovered the fire in his heart. He continues to write in his spare time, using his novels to convey the belief that righteousness brings people together.
5. Wild Ambition Bloom
- Title: Wild Ambition Bloom
- Also Known As: 灼灼韶华, Ye Xin Jia, Zhuo Zhuo Shao Hua, Zhuo Zhuo Shao Hua Feng He Qi
- Genres: Drama, Historical
- Cast: Rayzha Alimjan, Yang You Ning,
- Number of Episodes: 38
- Date of Release: September 11, 2025
- Original Network: CCTV, Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku
- Adapted from the web novel “Ye Xin Jia” by Shi Tou Yu Shui.
Dear readers, this one caught our eye right away. A historical drama filled with hardship, love, and resilience. This September 2025 Chinese drama surely will drain your tears and tug at your heartstrings with every twist of fate. But at the same time, it will also inspire you with the courage and strength of a woman who refused to bow down to destiny.
This Wild Ambition Bloom is the story of Chu Shao Hua, a woman born into a family of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the early years of the Republican era. To save her brother, she married Chen Da Shun, the eldest son of the Chen family’s pharmacy.
With her sharp mind and business skills, she earned the respect and trust of the Chen family’s patriarch and took charge of the business. But when Old Mr. Chen and her husband died, the pharmacy fell into the hands of Chen Er Shun. He squandered the family fortune and ruined the family.
Through hardships and hearbreak, Chen Shao Hua established Huashun pharmacy to support her family. Yet once again, fate tested her with life trials. She lost the pharmacy and her daughter. Devastated, she went to Shanghai.
Her exceptional talent led her to Wen Zhi Qiu, who invited her to join him in starting a new business. She transformed her pain into strength, rising to become a bold, steadfast, and trustworthy entrepreneur. Her story reflects not only her personal resilience but also the rise and fall of a nation in a turbulent era.
6. The Sun in the Dark
- Title: The Sun in the Dark
- Also Known As: 白夜宸缘起三生, Bai Ye Chen Yuan Qi San Sheng
- Genres: Wuxia, Fantasy
- Cast: Wang Zi Yi, Qi Yu Chen
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: September 14, 2025
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, We TV
The Sun in the Dark is a medium-length Chinese drama with 30-minute episodes. Just the right length to keep you entertained during lunch in this September 2025, without making you inhale your food like a speed eater. 😁
Bai Xiao Ying was branded as a demon since birth. She walks the path of immortality with revenge boiling up in her blood. Her fate was entwined with Ye Chen Yuan, the Night God, and their soul-bound sparks a forbidden love.
However, Ye Chen Yuan died to unlock her true strength and reveal the one behind the plot that causes her suffering. Now, together with her loyal friends, she brings down the Immortal Master and shatters the Night God’s reign.
7. Between Love and Frost
- Title: Between Love and Frost
- Also Known As: 半城风月半城雪, An Ye Rong Guang, Ban Cheng Feng Yue Ban Cheng Xue
- Genres: Romance, Historical,
- Cast: Wang Jun Hao, Han Le Yao
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: September 15, 2025
- Original Network: Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku
Here’s ANOTHER revenge story for you, dear readers. We have no idea why there are so many revenge stories this September 2025, but they just keep coming. Whatever the reason, these Between Love and Frost stories hook us every single time. Don’t you agree?
After her wealthy stepfather murdered her family and stole their fortune, Chu Ming Hui narrowly escaped with her life and assumed a new identity. To carry out her revenge, she struck a deal with the Young Marshal, agreeing to help him eliminate his younger brother, Gu Tong Pei.
But what started out as a cruel plan turned into an unexpected love that she never thought would happen. However, Chu Ming Hui’s world was shattered when she realized that the man she loved was actually her enemy. Ultimately, after unraveling layers of deception, she and Gu Tong Pei stood together against the real villain, the Young Marshal.
Conclusion
Well, that’s all the update for list of new Chinese drama premier in September 2025 for now. We’re still keeping an eye out for good news from The Ingenious One season 2 and Li Yun Rui’s Yummy Yummy Yummy drama.
You already know how much we love food-themed dramas, especially the ones that make us crave midnight snacks while watching. Hopefully, the wait will not be too long. So, don’t be a stranger with us. Check back soon for the latest update. Until next time, happy watching!
