Dear readers, May 2026 is here, it’s time for New Chinese dramas list. For many parts of the world, spring has finally arrived. And there is no perfect season to slow down a little, open the windows in the morning, and enjoy the gentle warmth after months of cold weather. It’s the kind of season that makes people want to fall in love or travel somewhere beautiful.
Well… that’s only happen in my dream. Unfortunately, I lived on a tropical island where the sun shines almost every single day in a year. Right now, I’m suffering under 34C weather, sweating two minutes after taking a shower. Spring romance? The only thing blooming around me is my electricity bill thanks to the AC.
So, before I keep ranting about the weather, let’s see what Cdramaland brought for us this month. Also… where is on earth is that AC remote? 😭😭
Read also our Articles List of released Chinese dramas in 2026:
- New Upcoming Chinese Dramas in 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Premier in February 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Premiere in March 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Premiere in April 2026
- New Chinese Dramas Released in May 2026
New Chinese Dramas Released in May 2026
1. No Doubt in Us
- Drama Title: No Doubt in Us
- Also Known As: 两心不疑, Liang Bu Yi, Liang Xin Bu Yi
- Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance
- Cast: Dai Gao Zheng, He Xuan Lin
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: May 2, 2026
- Where to watch: Tencent Video
- Adapted from the manhua “Liang Bu Yi” by Lv Ye Qian He and You Zhi Jiao Zi
Let’s start with this one for May 2026. No Doubt in Us is a short Chinese drama series of 15 minutes per episode. perfect for those who didn’t have the energy to commit to a standard series after work or school. Well, we have to admit that sometimes we just need to see gorgeous faces, cute romance and happy ending in the end of the day. Life is hard enough already. 😭
Xiao Jin Yun, the Emperor, is a civil minded man who prefers books and strategy over fighting. Meanwhile, his warrior empress, Xu Yu, excels in combat. They both have never get along with each other. their marriage is full od distrust and constant arguments until a strange accident suddenly swap their bodies.
Now they are forced to live as each other, they begun to see the truth behind the misunderstanding that keep them apart for years. Living as the Empress, the Emperor experiences the harsh treatment, ridicule, and schemes she silently endured inside the palace.
While the empress finally understand why the Emperor has always been suspicious of her powerful family. as they struggle to survive their new reality, the hatred between them slowly turns into trust, understanding, and unexpectedly, love.
2. A Splendid Match
- Drama Title: A Splendid Match
- Also Known As: 良陈美锦, Liang Chen Mei Jin
- Genres: Historical, Romance
- Cast: Ren Min, Ci Sha, Winwin, Huang Yi
- Number of Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: May 3, 2026
- Original Network: Hunan TV, Mango TV
- Where to Watch: WeTV, MGTV, iQiyi, Viki
- Adapted from the web novel “Liang Chen Mei Jin” by Chen Xiang Hui Jin
We believe A Splendid Match is a good choice for you to spend this lovely season on May 2026. You got all the tension you could ask for in a drama: family conflicts, political scheme, romance, misunderstandings, and enough emotional chaos to keep your blood pressure slightly unstable. Frustrating but also addicting. So, don’t say we didn’t warn you, dear readers. Watch at your own discretion.
Gu Jin Chao is the eldest daughter of the Gu family. She was ignored by her parents and was raised by a loving grandmother. And with abundant of love around her, Gu Jin Zhao grows into a bold and free-spirited young woman who refused to follow strict rules of noble ladies.
And after returning to the Gu family, her strong personality quickly drew attention. from the powerful minister Chen San Ye, nobleman Ye Xian, and gentleman Chen Xuan Qing. unlike any other women of her time, Gu Jin Zhao viewed marriage as a pathway for the future and the life she wanted to live.
After she understand her own feelings, Gu Jin Zhao chooses Chen San Ye, who accept her for who she was. After marriage, Gu Jin Zhao slowly grows into a capable partner for her husband.
And together they navigate through the political struggles and help him rise to become the prime minister, while working together to bring peace and stability for the country and the people.
3. Born With Luck
- Drama Title: Born With Luck
- Also Known As: 低智商犯罪, Di Zhi Shang Fan Zui, Low IQ Crime, Qin Zei Ji
- Genres: Mystery, Drama
- Cast: Wang Xiao, Tian Xi Wei
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: May 4, 2026
- Original Network: Dragon TV, iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
- Adapted from the novel “Di Zhi Shang Fan Zui” by Zi Jin Chen
iQiyi always has special Chinese dramas that came up as underrated gem. It wasn’t loud, but you’ll find yourself unable to move from the sofa and your hand kept pushing the next button as if tomorrow you didn’t have to go to work or school.
Drifting Away is a good example. We still remember we all woke up with a swollen eyes because we binge watching Drifting Away last year. This drama is brutal and cruel that you will not believe that the soft and gentle Zhao Jin Mai act as one of the main characters in this drama.
And now this May 2026 Born With Luck, with the cute Tian Xi Wei as the main lead, we guess our chance to repeat the same mistakes again. Fortunately, we already stock up some eye cream last month. FYI, if you found Zhang Yi’ang’s face is familiar, he had played in MANY dramas. But we always remembered him as the gossipy God Si Ming in Eternal Love: Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms.
Zhang Yi’ang, a veteran police officer, was regarded as a jinx by his colleagues because he often met unfortunate events in his work. He then spends years away from the frontline investigation.
But after he found an anonymous tip about the death of another police officer, Zhang Yi’ang was sent to Sanjiangkou. Shortly after he arrives, Zhang Yi’ang witnessed the murder of his captain. Forced to clear his own name while searching for the truth, Zhang Yi’ang focused investigating the crimes surrounding the powerful businessman, Zhou Rong.
He unexpectedly cross path with a group of thieves whose constant mistakes and internal fights somehow ended up helping Zhang Yi’ang’s investigation. What begins as a chaotic chase slowly uncovers a much bigger web of corruption, murder, and hidden motives, leading Zhang Yi’ang closer to the real mastermind behind his colleague’s death.
4. Bloom Life
- Drama Title: Bloom Life
- Also Known As: 喀什恋歌, Ban Ge Yue Liang Pa Shang Lai, Ka Shen Gu Cheng, Wo De Ka Shen Gu Cheng
- Genres: Life, Drama
- Cast: Li Lan Di, Guo Jun Chen, Qiu Tian
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Date of Release: May 5, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, iQiyi
- Where to watch: iQiyi
WHAT?? Only 8 episodes?? Are you kidding me? I could finish this drama in a day and still managed to watch another one after that. This should be on the watch list solely because the episode number. Count us in!!! 🙋🏻♀️
Bloom Life is a story about Xie Zi, Laili, and Minawaer, whose grow up in old town of Kashgar. They spend their childhood together, laughing, chasing one another through narrow alleyways, sharing watermelon, and listening to the elders’ stories under the glow of the evening stars.
They go to the same school and slowly discover their own dreams and fears. Through their teenage years, they remain inseparable until they graduate from high school. Xia Zi choose to continue her studies in faraway Shanghai, while Laili and Minawaer stay behind in Kashgar.
After spending years struggling to build career in big city, Xia Zi returns to her hometown following her father’s death. She comes back to the Camel Bell Inn, the old guesthouse filled with memories of her childhood. There, Xia Zi met Zhou Heng Zhi, a young man with big dream of owning a guesthouse in Kashgar.
Both Xia Zi and Zhou Heng Zhi put on a cheerful façade in front of others, but behind their smile, they carry heavy burdens of their own. Xia Zi has just lost her job and her Shanghai house, while Zhou Heng Zhi has just been scammed and lost a large sum of money. Bound by hardship, the two find comfort in each other and embark on an entrepreneurial journey that slowly turn into romance.
Laili spends her day working tirelessly to support herself and her family. Born into a long line of traditional craftsmen, she quietly holds onto her dream of inheriting her father’s earthenware legacy. However, her dream crumble beneath the unspoken belief that such legacy can only be passed down to a son.
Minawaer faced a different problem from her friends. For a long time, she shone brightly as the leading dancer in the Kashgar Song and Dance troupe. For her, dancing is more than just a passion, it runs in her blood. But deep down inside, she dreams of performing on a much bigger stage.
Although the three of them walks different paths, Xia Zi, Laili, and Minawaer share the same resilience, determination, and stubbornness. Through heartbreak, pressure, and countless setbacks, they refused to give up on their dreams while learning to grow, heal, and find their own place in life.
5. The Double Game
- Drama Title: The Double Game
- Also Known As: 颜不由心, Yan Bu You Xin
- Genre: Romance
- Cast: Deng Kai, Sun Yi Ran, Zhang Xuan, Wang Zhuo Yu
- Number of Episodes: 20
- Date of Release: May 5, 2026
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
After the success of Pursuit of Jade, Deng Kai’s popularity has soared. His face appeared everywhere, and honestly, it is easy to see why viewers are starting to fall for his charisma. It was quite surprising to see a villain character receive this much attentions, but well, that is part of his charm. Don’t you agree? 😉
The Double Game tell a story about Wen Yan, a media blogger, unexpectedly spent a night with Lu Ting Xiao, the second son of the wealthy Lu family. Fate brings them together again after she enters the household by pretending to be their daughter in law. Her goal is clear: she wants to secretly collect evidence of the Lu family’s illegal fundraising.
Meanwhile, Lu Ting Xiao is quietly making dangerous moves to seize control and avenge his mother’s suffering. Living as a fake daughter in law is not as easy as Wen Yan expected. When she struggles to deal with her useless husband, Lu Ting Xiao is also busy setting up deadly traps behind the scenes.
But at night, Wen Yan and Lu Ting Xiao were caught in an emotional entanglement. Gradually, they set aside their suspicions and form an alliance with one shared goal: to bring down the Lu family. However, as their get pulled deeper in the power struggle, their forbidden relationship slowly spirals out of control. You should anticipate Chinese drama on this May 2026.
6. The Lead
- Drama Title: The Lead
- Also Known As: 主角, Main Character, The Protagonist, Zhu Jue
- Genres: Life, Drama
- Cast: Zhang Jia Yi, Liu Hao Cum, Qin Hai Lu, Shawn Dou, Zhang Zi Lu, Wang Xiao Chen
- Date of Release: May 10, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
- Adapted from the web novel “Zhu Jue” by Chen Yan
Dear readers, we don’t even know that this drama existed until we stumble into the first episode. The Lead is really out of our radar at all. Yet somehow, before we even realized it, we already finished 3 episodes in one swoop without noticing the time. This new Chinese drama doesn’t come with loud promotion of flashy hype, but it quietly pulls you into its world.
Yin Qin’E, an ordinary shepherd, is brought into the world of Qinqiang Opera by her uncle. From then on, her life begins to change completely. Over the years, she gradually grows into The Little Queen Qinqiang Opera, a legendary performer admired by many people.
But behind her glorious achievement, Yin Qin’E also experiences heartbreak, loneliness, and countless ups and downs of life. As time passes and the spotlight slowly fades, she must struggle to hold onto both her passion and her place on the stage.
7. Zhan Zhao Adventures
- Drama Title: Zhan Zhao Adventures
- Also Known As: 雨霖铃, Yu Lin Ling, Zhan Zhao Wen
- Genres: Mystery, Wuxia
- Cast: Yang Yang, Zhang Ruo Nan, Fang Yi Lun
- Number of Episodes: 37
- Date of Release: May 13, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku, Viu, Disney+
Zhan Zhao Adventures is good news for those who waiting for a wuxia drama. FYI, if any of you have tried to watch this drama in Youku and couldn’t find it, you are not alone. We had the same problem. On the day this drama was released, we spotted it on Youku.
But before we could watch it, Zhan Zhao Adventure had been taken down. We are not sure whether it only happen in our region or it also happened in other regions. However, after looking at different streaming platforms, we found the drama on Viu and Disney+.
So, if you really want to watch this great Chinese drama on this May 2026, you should go to Viu or Disney+ instead of Youku. But this might only be available in certain regions only. Well, if you got lucky and able to watch this good drama, Zhan Zhao Adventures is basically a feast for the eyes for everyone who loves seeing beautiful faces on screen.
We got Yang Yang, Zhang Ruo Nan, and Fang Yi Lun as the main leads and Zhang Yu Xi in a supporting role. At this point, we feel that this drama is not meant to be watched in your tiny phone screen. It deserves a bigger screen, a cold drink in your hand, some good snacks on the table, and your undivided attention. 😎
Zhan Zhao, a legendary swordsman, is now a fourth-rank imperial guard. He receives crucial evidence connected to Prince Xiangyang’s rebellion from an old friend. He decides to take matters into his own hands and sets out on a rough and dangerous journey, repeatedly attacked by different factions trying to stop him.
Along the way, he meets the fearless and talented female warrior, Huo Ling Long from Linglong Manor. Later, the sharp and reckless “Golden Haired Rat”, Bai Yu Tang, also joins them. Though they have different temperaments, the three of them are driven by the same sense of justice.
Together, they fight for injustice, capture criminals, stop the rebellion, and destroy Prince Xiangyang’s web of network, which spread across the court dan underworld. Thus, restoring peace to the people and the world.
8. The Heir
- Drama Title: The Heir
- Also Known As: 家业, The Mo, Family Business, Jia Ye, Zhen Niang Chuan Qi
- Genres: Historical, Romance
- Cast: Yang Zi, Han Dong Jun
- Number of Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: May 17, 2026
- Original Network: CCTV, iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
Is there any of you remembered the last time Han Dong Jun appeared in a hanfu? It feels like we always see him with short hair and modern outfits, whether it’s a casual jacket and shirt or a sharp looking suit.
But hanfu? We barely remember it anymore. So honestly, this The Heir drama in May 2026 feels like a spring gift for his long-time fans. And paired with Yang Zi as the female lead? That combination alone already makes this Chinese drama hard to ignore.
During the Ming dynasty, the Huizhou ink industry was disrupted after a tribute ink scandal destroyed the reputation of the prestigious Li family. At that time, the Li family was renowned for its generations-long domination over the ink-making craft.
While the Li family struggles to survive their downfall, the Luo family rises to prominence only to later become trapped in political conflict that threatened to ruin them as well.
In the midst of the turbulent era, Li Zhen, the youngest daughter of the Li clan’s eight branch, steps into the ink making industry to support herself and protect the family’s legacy. With her sharp talent and relentless determination, she rose to become a dark horse in the industry.
Meanwhile, Luo Wen Qian, the ambitious second son of the Luo family, schemes to restore his family’s fortune and regain their influence. When their paths cross, Li Zhen and Luo Wen Qian found themselves engaged in fierce rivalry, business battles, and dangerous intrigues against the rising Tian Mo family.
9. In the Moonlight
- Drama Title: In the Moonlight
- Also Known As: 月明千里, Jia Gei Yi Ge He Shang, Ming Yue Qian Li, Yue Ming Qian Li
- Genres: Historical, Romance
- Cast: Bao Shang En, Wang Hong Yi
- Number of Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: May 25, 2026
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
- Adapted from the novel “Yue Ming Qian Li” by Luo Qing Mei
This In the Moonlight drama is rumoured to be released in 25th May 2026. We’ve watched the trailer again and again because it’s really tempting. Bao Shang En looking really gorgeous in that drama. She and Wang Hong Yi could really be our spring dream couple.
The chemistry already feels soft, romantic, a little heartbreaking. So let’s hope the release of this drama is not just a wishful thinking because we are more than ready to have swollen eyes and a ruined sleep schedule.
Li Yao is a princess who is forced into a marriage for the sake of a political alliance. On her journey, she found herself stranded and standing on a brink of death. But then, a reclusive yet aloof king who serves the gods saved her. Her fate takes turn after the meeting.
Under the desert moon, a fleeting glance becomes the beginning of a true love. As the world falls into turmoil, Li Yao Ying and Luo Jia fight side by side. Their story is a proof that even in the hardest time, love can still become the light guiding people forward.
10. San Xian Mi Hui
- Drama Title: San Xian Mi Hui
- Also Known As: 三线谜回, San Xian Lun Hui
- Genres: Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
- Cast: Meng Zi Yi, Wang Hong Yi
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: May 25, 2026
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
- Adapted from the novel “Three-Line Reincarnation” by Wei Yu
Well, this drama has English title, Under the Three River. However, it hasn’t officially confirmed yet, so let’s stick to the pinyin for now. This is Wang Hong Yi’s second Chinese drama released in May 2026.
After watching him as Chishui Feng Long in Lost You Forever, we became a little bit obsessed with his fresh looks. He has that elegant charm that is hard to shake off. And Meng Zi Yi? Do we even still need to introduce her at this point? Those who watched The Princess’s Gambit and Blossom would immediately put this San Xian Mi Hui drama straight into their watch list, no question asked!
A strange mutation suddenly spreads through the Water Demon Clan. It immediately forced Yi Sa and Zong Hang into a dangerous underwater journey. As they search for the truth, ancient secrets slowly begin to resurface, along with the mysterious power that should have remained hidden.
Yi Sa and Zong Han find themselves surrounded by danger and entangled in a fate where love, peril, and the cycle of reincarnation intertwine. While stepping deeper into a breathtaking world that feels both beautiful and terrifying at the same time.
11. Dazzling
- Drama Title: Dazzling
- Also Known As: 耀眼, Wen Rou De Ri Zi, Yao Yan
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Guan Xiao Tong, Li Yun Rui
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Date of Release: May 27, 2026
- Original Network: Hunan TV, Mango TV
- Where to Watch: MGTV
- Adapted from the novel “Yao Yan” by Shi Jiu Yuan
Honestly, we never thought of this pairing before. Guan Xiao Tong and Li Yun Rui? But somehow, they look so good together that we ended up replaying this Dazzling trailer again and again. He and his blonde hair is really something else. At this point, we are seriously dying waiting for the release.
When misfortune struck her family, Qing Ye returned to her. As a city girl, she now must adapt to life in a small and remote county town. Unexpectedly, her presence lit up the dull and lifeless town. There, she makes new friends and resumes her high school year while facing various obstacles in life and in her studies.
Meanwhile, for a blonde-haired boy named Xing Wu, she became a turning point of his life. These two people, with completely different personalities now have to adjust to each other as they share a living space separated only by a curtain.
When Qing Ye was busy studying, Xing Wu was immersed in his game. As she works hard for herself, Qing Ye also helps Xing Wu and their other friends to find their path in life. Later, after Qing Ye graduated from college, she and Xing Wu reunited. This time, they not only achieve their dreams but also discover love and happiness together.
Conclusion
Dear readers, with so many interesting new Chinese dramas coming this May 2026, we are curious to know which one has caught your attention. But if you still can’t find anything to add to your watch list, don’t worry. There’s always another drama waiting just around the corner.
You can also browse through our drama review section and look for something that fits for your mood. Well, that’s all for today. Don’t forget to check back for more updates. Happy watching!
