Dear readers, we almost made it to the first half of 2024! How’ve you been? I hope everything’s going well. Spring is almost over, and summer is coming. While you’re preparing for your summer vacation, let me help you find some dramas to binge on this month. Without further ado, this is the New Chinese Dramas Premier in May 2024 watch list for you. Enjoy the post!
New Chinese Dramas Premier in May 2024, You Shouldn’t Miss
1. Men in Love
- Drama Title: Men in Love
- Also Known As: 请和这样的我恋爱吧, Please Fall In Love With Me Like This, Qing He Zhe Yang De Wo Lian Ai Ba
- Cast: Hu Yi Tian, Liang Jie
- Genres: Romance, Life, Drama
- Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: May 3, 2024
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: iQiyi, WeTV, Tencent Video
After Blossoms in Adversity, Hu Yi Tian is back with a new modern drama. This time he worked with Liang (Hi Venus). There have been many dramas about women’s friendships. But let’s not forget men also have that kind of friendship.
Ye Han met Li Xiao Xiao when she was heartbroken after finding out her crush didn’t like her. Since then, Ye Han, the editor-in-chief of Declaration magazine, has been helping the cute PE teacher resolve her crisis again and again. Their relationship starts complicated because Li Xiao Xiao’s crush is Xu Jiacheng, one of Ye Han’s friends.
But Xu Jiacheng likes Tong Yi Wen, Li Xiao Xiao’s best friend. Although Ye Han and Li Xiao Xiao were getting closer, it was hard for Ye Han to let himself love her because of his past. Through the hardship of life, love, and career, Ye Han and Li Xiao Xiao finally embrace the happiness of their life.
2. Regeneration
- Drama Titile: Regeneration
- Also Known As: 新生, New Life, Xin Sheng
- Cast: Zhou Yi Ran, Jing Bo Ran
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Romance
- Episodes: 10
- Date of Release: May 6, 2024
- Original Network: Youku
- Where to Watch: Netflix, Viki, Youku
- Adapted from the web novel “Fei Ke De Wan Yan” by Luo Jia
This mystery Chinese drama release in May 2024 is full of suspense. If you like this kind of genre, I suggest you put this one on your watch list. The mystery was thick, the story was well-written, and the cast was good. What else do you need for a good binge-watching session? Who is Fei Ke? Nobody could answer.
He Shan, a female journalist from Quanzai Time Magazine, and four others were invited to attend Fei Ke’s memorial service on a remote island. They discovered that each of them knew a different version of Fei Ke. Nobody knows which version is the real Fei Ke. He Shan and the rest should follow Fei Ke’s will and retrace their memories to find the truth about him.
- Read the review: Regeneration drama review
3. What If
- Drama Title: What If
- Also Known As: 生活在别处的我, Another Me, I Live Elsewhere, Sheng Huo Zai Bie Chu De Wo
- Cast: Zhong Chu Xi, Liu Xue Yi, Lin Yu Shen
- Genres: Romance, Life, Drama
- Episodes: 20
- Date of Release: May 6, 2024
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
What If is an urban drama that surely would light up your nights. This May 2024 Chinese drama only has 20 episodes. Yes, you read it right. May has been kind to us by providing so many short dramas. Can you imagine being able to watch many dramas because the number of episodes was few?
This heart-wrenching drama starred the beautiful Zhong Yu Xi (Born to Run), Liu Xue Yi (Unshakable Faith), and Lin Yu Sheng (Side Story of Fox Volant). This drama was told in a unique way, so don’t forget to put it on your watchlist.
Xia Guo, an ordinary girl from a small town, had to face a problem that would determine her future. When an opportunity opened for her to make a career in Shanghai, Xia Guo and her boyfriend Yu Jian promised to go there together.
But something happened with the Yu family and Yu Jian had to stay in their hometown. Now Xia Guo must decide what kind of life she wants for herself. Would she choose a predictable life with her long-time boyfriend in her hometown or living a challenging life and career in Shanghai?
4. Reblooming Blue
- Drama Title: Reblooming Blue
- Also Known As: 另一种蓝, Ling Yi Zhong Lan
- Cast: Vic Zhou, Victoria Song
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: May 8, 2024
- Original Network: Hunan TV, Mango TV
- Where to Watch: MangoTV, Viki
Vic Zhou (The Flame’s Daughter) and Victoria Song (Our Interpreter) teamed up in this adult romance. Once again Victoria played a hardworking woman who held her dream up high. While Vic Zhou becomes a cold and ambitious boss who has to swallow his ego and start anew. If you like this kind of business genre, you might as well put this into your Chinese drama list this May 2024.
Chen Xiao Man has been saving up to buy shares in her family’s porcelain business. However, because of her carelessness, Chen Xiao Man was fired from the company. Later she joined her former boss’s team, Ke Yan, and found another motivation to work. But then something happened at Ke Yan’s investment company. Chen Xiao Man once again lost her job and had to return to her hometown.
At the same time, Ke Yan also encounters a major setback. With the hope of turning things around, Ke Yan went to Chen Xiao Man’s hometown to seek help from an important figure in the industry who had been living in seclusion. Because of this, Chen Xiao Man meets again with Ke Yan. And not under his guidance and encouragement, Chen Xiao Man embarks on the road of entrepreneurship.
5. Heroes
- Drama Title: Heroes
- Also Known As: 天行健, Floating World, In the Vast World, Hui Wei Is Not in Dynasty, Fu Shi Hui, Fu Shi Mang Mang, Hui Wei Bu Chao, Tian Xingjian
- Cast: Qin Jun Jie, Liu Yu Ning, Maggie Huang
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical, Drama
- Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: May 8, 2024
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: iQiyi, WeTV, Tencent Video
Heroes call out for the Cdrama action lovers. With famous names such as Qin Jun Jie (Side Story of Fox Volant), Liu Yu Ning (The Long Ballad), and Maggie Huang (Eternal Love: Ten Miles of Peach Blossom), it promises you a good deal of exciting entertainment. A suitable drama when you want something that boosts your adrenaline.
In the late Qing Dynasty, a group of young people with different backgrounds were drawn into a mysterious treasure-hunting journey. Amidst the grand and tumultuous historical tide, they gradually strengthened their ideals of saving the country. In the end, they rise to be the heroes of their generation.
6. Tell No One
- Drama Title: Tell No One
- Also Known As: 不可告人, Bu Ke Gao Ren , Kept Secret
- Cast: Ou Hao, Li Yi Tong, Yang Le, Zhang Guo
- Qiang, Hu Lian Xin
- Genres: Action
- Episodes: 12
- Date of Release: May 8, 2024
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
May 2024 is truly the month for those who enjoy suspense Chinese dramas. After Regeneration and Heroes, you have another option for your watch list. Tell No One drama featured Ou Hao (My Dear Guardian), Li Yi Tong (Love Between Fairy and Devil), Yang Le (Growing Pains of Swordsmen), Zhang Guo Qiang (Divine Destiny), and Hu Lian Xin (The Heart of Genius). It promises you action-packed entertainment for your weekend.
Years ago, a police officer named Zheng Ying mysteriously disappeared after he worked undercover and successfully caught a criminal gang red-handed. His daughter, Zheng Dong Yu, decided to work as a police officer to investigate his disappearance.
Meanwhile, Gao Yang, a tough police officer also had been working undercover with Zheng Ying. His mission is to infiltrate a criminal gang and try to gain their leader’s trust. Gao Yang also looking for clues to find Zheng Ying. Gao Yang and Zheng Dong Yu meet again after he was found at a crime scene. This time, they finally worked together to find the truth in a final battle between good and evil.
7. Joy of Life (season 2)
- Drama Title: Joy of Life season 2
- Also Known As: 庆余年 第二季, Qing’s Remaining Years, Thankful for the Remaining Years Season 2, Qing Yu Nian 2, Qing Yu Nian Di Er Ji
- Cast: Zhang Ruo Yun, Wu Gang, Li Qin, Chen Dao Ming
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: May 16, 2024
- Original Network: CCTV, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV, Viki
Good news for those who love the Joy of Love drama. Finally, the 2nd season is aired. We just can’t wait to see the story of Fang Xian continues. This highly anticipated drama is still starred by Zhang Ruo Yun (Sword Snow Stride), Wu Gang (Bright Eyes in the Dark), Li Qin (Thousand Years for You), and Chen Dao Ming (The First Half of My Life). Don’t miss this one, dear readers!
Fan Xian is a young man who was born in the ancient empire of Southern Qing but with memories of the 21st century. This time, we will follow his story as he gains a stronghold in the court to eventually usurp the throne of Emperor Liu Yu.
Closing
Dear readers, have you made up your mind? I’m hoping this list helps you with your plans. Hopefully, May 2024 still brings us interesting new Chinese dramas, good weather, and less heat for all of us. Stay tuned for more info. Ciao!
