Dear readers… December has arrived. In the blink of an eye, 2024 is almost over. It’s been a long road for us. And there’s only a little time left before a new year and new beginning. But let’s close this year with some memorable drama in our sparetime. This is the most recent release Dramas in December 2024 list for you. We hope you find what you’re looking for. Happy reading!
New Chinese Dramas in December 2024, We Should Anticipate
1. Once Again
- Title: Once Again
- Also Known As: 好运家, Hao Yun Jia
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Cast: Zhang Xiao Fei, Tong Da Wei, Chen Xiao Yi
- Number of Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: December 1, 2024
- Original Network: Hunan TV, Mango TV
- Where to Watch: Mango TV
Once Again is a remake of the 2020 Korean drama of the same name. It’s a family drama about marital relationships. We’ve watched several episodes and to be honest, this is a tense drama for adults. The first two episodes were full of angry people. Some dramas start out strong, but usually things get better later on. So, brace yourself before you put this one on your Chinese dramas December 2024 watch list!
The Luo family is a rare blended family in the city. Hao You Jia grew up with 3 step-siblings, a twin older sibling from her stepfather’s previous marriage and a younger sister from her mother and stepfather’s marriage. Hao You Jia married Peng Hao Dong, and now they work at the same hospital as pediatricians, and in the eyes of her siblings, their marriage was the embodiment of true love.
The stigma of divorce followed the Luo family. In addition to the parents who divorced and remarried, the eldest siblings also divorced their spouses. The youngest daughter was forced to call off the marriage after her husband was caught cheating on her before their honeymoon flight.
And now Hao You Jia has to face the fact that her so-called perfect marriage has also collapsed due to unsolvable problems. The parents are concerned about their children’s well-being, while the children are sensible and choose to hide their problems. Will the members of the Luo family be able to find happiness?
2. Black and White Forest
- Title: Black and White Forest
- Also Known As: 黑白森林, Black and White Forest, Hei Bai Sen Lin
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Cast: Ding Yu Xi, Ning Li, Han Xue
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Date of Release: December 4, 2024
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
Ding Yu Xi’s brilliant performance in Love Game in Eastern Fantasy drama is the reason why this December 2024 Chinese drama is on our must-watch list. Since the 2021 drama Moonlight, Ding Yu Xi has acted in several period dramas. We were so used to seeing him wearing an ancient robe. This time, he played the role of Wen Bin Bin, a police officer in the modern era. So, goodbye long hair and welcome crew cut. 😆
Wen Bin Bin, a young policeman, lost his service weapon. With the help of his team leader, Xing Liang, they went on an investigation to find the missing gun in every nook and cranny of the city. Their investigation leads to a larger conspiracy and imminent danger. Regardless of the obstacles, Wen Bin Bin remains steadfast in uncovering the truth and eventually expose the mastermind responsible.
3. Dream Once More
- Title: Dream Once More
- Also Known As: 一梦如故, Yi Meng Ru Gu
- Genres: Historical, Romance
- Cast: Guo Xing Ye, Jin Zi Xuan
- Number of Episodes: 18
- Date of Release: December 5, 2024
- Original Network: Mango TV
- Where to Watch: Mango TV
For those of you who need or enjoy Chinese dramas in December 2024 with shorter episodes, Cdramaland has a ton of options. Dream Once More is a fantasy drama that won’t take up too much of your time.
In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Gu Xiao Meng was struggling to keep her job as a screenwriter. She believed that the story written by AI lacked emotion, which led to a fierce argument with Yan Su, an AI developer, who believed that AI could provide a better and more efficient story.
A strange phenomenon occurred, and they were accidentally transported to an alternate reality created by an AI scriptwriting program. Gu Xiao Meng woke up in a world where she became Gu Yi Meng, the villain. Gu Xiao Meng and Yan Jun Gu embarked on a journey to rewrite their destinies and find redemption.
4. The Night is Still Young
- Title: The Night is Still Young
- Also Known As: 夜未央, Endless Night, Ye Wei Yang
- Genres: Historical, Romance
- Cast: Zhang He, Vicky Liang
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Date of Release: December 6, 2024
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
- Adapted from the web novel: “Shuang Shi Chang Si” by Re La Zhu Pa Bao
We love this drama for several reasons. First, The Night is Still Young is a 30-episode drama. However, each episode is only 20 minutes long. Perfect for a busy night. Second, the story was intriguing and the fast pace would keep you awake throughout the drama. Third, is there a better reason than Zhang He? 😉. This one of the December 2024 Chinese drama we should watch.
Ye Bei Chen is haunted by the memories of Shangguang Wei Yang, his niece-in-law. He can barely sleep and goes insane thinking about her tragic death and regretting his failure to protect her. Drowning in his obsession, Ye Bei Chen wanted to reverse fate at the cost of his life, just to get another chance to see her again. Meanwhile, Shangguan Wei Yang died with an unresolved resentment.
In order to seize the military power, Ye Bei Chen killed her father and massacred her entire Shangguan clan. In the wintry night, Shangguan Wei Yang lifted her bow and arrow with the intention of shooting Ye Bei Chen to death.However, Shangguan Wei Yang failed to kill Ye Bei Chen. Instead, she fell off the city wall and died.
Having been reborn three months before her death, Shangguan Wei Yang decided to change her fate and save her Shangguan family. In this second chance of life, Ye Bei Chen and Shangguan Wei Yang are deeply entangled in love and hate. Despite the fatal misunderstanding, he keeps his love a secret. Unfortunately, their devotion to love leads to the incomprehensible ending.
5. Blossom
- Title: Blossom
- Also Known As: 九重紫, Jiu Chong Zi
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance
- Cast: Meng Zi Yi, Li Yun Rui
- Number of Episodes: 34
- Date of Release: December 6, 2024
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video, iQiyi, Viki
- Adapted from the novel: “Jiu Chong Zi” by Zhi Zhi
Dear readers, we’ve delayed this post because we wanted to catch a glimpse of this drama. However, we never expected Blossom to be such an addictive drama. Originally, we wanted to watch only one episode, but we couldn’t stop and watched up to the 6th episode. However, now we can confidently say that this drama is a must-watch Chinese drama this December 2024. The story was complicated, but it was well written so that you wouldn’t feel overwhelmed by it.
Dou Zhao lost her mother at a young age and was raised by an evil stepmother and a weak father. She married the Marquis Jining and took care of the whole family for 10 years. After inviting her stepsister, Dou Ming, to stay at the mansion, Dou Zhou discovered that Dou Ming and her husband had been unfaithful to her and were currently waiting for her death so that they could legally marry.
Heartbroken, Dou Zhou went back to her hometown to file for divorce. Meanwhile, the world was in turmoil. The emperor was ill and the princes were fighting for the throne. And in the middle of the storm is Song Mo, a young cavalry general and heir to the Duke of Ding.
That night, the fates of Dou Zhao and Song Mo were destined to be intertwined. They both died from the betrayal of the people they trusted. Heaven gave them a second chance. Dou Zhou and Song Mo were reborn. Dou Zhou had all the memories of their past lives and a book called The Record of the Enlightened Age. But Song Mo didn’t remember anything.
In the second life, Dou Zhou fought to change her fate. She embarked on a path as a merchant and helped Song Mo solve the mystery of his uncle’s death and the downfall of the Ding Army. To form an alliance, Dou Zhou and Song Mo decided to marry. They navigate through the obstacles of life and nation: the political turmoil that surrounds the mystery of the past. And in the midst of their struggle, love blossoms.
6. Under the Skin II
- Title: Under the Skin II
- Also Known As: 猎罪图鉴2, Under the Skin 2 , Lie Zui Tu Jian 2
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
- Cast: Tan Jian Ci, Jin Shi Jia
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Date of Release: December 10, 2024
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, iQiyi
For those who like crime and mystery dramas, you shouldn’t miss this one. Under the Skin II is the sequel to Under the Skin, a drama released in 2022. As part of iQiyi’s Light On series, we believe that Under the Skin II would deliver a better story and acting as we could see in the previous installments.
Under the Skin II will continue the story of Shen Yi, a forensic sketch artist, and Du Cheng, a detective captain. Shen Yi and Du Cheng delve into the complexities of human psychology, illuminating human nature and reflecting the reality of life. Once again, they’re tasked with solving complex cases and hunting down the criminal mastermind.
7. The Legend of Taotie
- Title: The Legend of Taotie
- Also Known As: 饕餮记, Taotieji , Remember, Gluttonous Remembrance
- Genres: Adventure, Historical, Romance, Fantasy
- Cast: An Yue Xi, Wang You Shuo, Niu Zi Fan, Chu Jun Chen
- Number of Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: December 10, 2024
- Original Network: Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku, Viki
This drama was immediately listed on Iyamoyya’s (this is me) watch list…😅
According to Wikipedia, In Chinese culture, Taotie is a mythical ancient beast that connected to foods. On a ancient narrative history, Taotie is used to imply gluttony. This beast greed for food. And nowadays, calling a someone Taotie is actually insulting.
However, Iyamoyya was very interested in this December 2024 Chinese drama, not because of Wang You Shuo’s handsomeness, but because the cooking scenes on the trailers. She hoped that this drama would full of mouth-watering cooking scenes.
In a dark and mysterious underworld, Taotie is a ferocious dragon-like beast. It was known as the most fearsome beast of all because of its insatiable appetite and unquenchable rage. The peace of the world was shattered when Taotie’s appetite accidentally opened a portal to the mortal realm. All sorts of beasts swarmed into the realm. A cowardly king decided to make a plan to save himself. He forced Zhu Cheng Bu and Chang Qing to help him.
Zhu Cheng Bi is a playful shopkeeper of Tianxiang Restaurant, a gourmet and a master chef who can make anything from any ingredients. Meanwhile, Chang Qing is the intelligent son of a famous accountant who owned a magic pen. The king’s attempt to save himself is a move that could channel Taotie’s powers through Zhu Cheng Bi. Can this couple use their love to save the world and themselves?
8. Eternal Rebirth
- Title: Eternal Rebirth
- Also Known As: 重燃, Restart Life, Chong Ran , Chong Qi Ren Sheng
- Genres: Fantasy
- Cast: Min Xing Han, Elaine Yi, Sun Yi Ran, Rain Shen, Gao Wei Man, Luo Yu Tian
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: December 10, 2024
- Original Network: Youku
- Where to Watch; Youku
When we read the synopsis, we were immediately reminded of Bai Jing Ting and Zhao Jin Mai’s drama Reset set in the year 2022. However, after watching the trailer. We realized that Eternal Rebirth’s genre is different from Reset drama. Eternal Rebirth is more like a sexy romantic comedy wrapped in a fantasy story.
Meng Fan is a young man who was trapped in a long cycle of rebirth after succumbing to a terminal illness. He has been going through the process of being reborn for more than a millennium. On his 1001st rebirth, he broke free of the cycle and returned to his 18-year-old self. Now he was armed with an infinite amount of knowledge and the power to rewrite his own destiny.
9. Guardians of the Dafeng
- Title: Guardians of the Dafeng
- Also Known As: 大奉打更人, Dafeng Guardian, Dafeng Garotan, Da Feng Da Geng Ren
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Cast: Dylan Wang, Tian Xi Wei, Liu Yi Jun, Yan Zi Dong
- Number of Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: December 28, 2024
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV, Viki
Oh my goodness. 😍😍 Dear readers, let us cross our fingers and hope that news about this Chinese drama was not just a false hope in December 2024. We’ve been waiting for the news of Guardian of the Dafeng’s release date since its booting ceremony in July last year. So, let’s hope that our New Year’s Eve will be graced by the presence of Dylan Wang and Tian Xi Wei… 😆.
Xu Qi An, a graduate of a police academy, suddenly entered a strange fantasy world filled with Confucians, Taoists, Buddhists, demons and warlocks. He took on a new identity as a guardian, responsible for supervising officials and solving cases.
Xu Qi An used his modern knowledge, scientific methods, and reasoning skills to solve case after case. His successes earned him the prestigious title of Dafeng’s top investigator. Xu Qi An and his colleague fight for justice. Their goal is clear: to protect the peace and stability of Dafeng.
Dear readers, what do you think about the new lineup of Chinese dramas being released in December 2024? Is there anything that interests you right now? If not, don’t worry. We will be updating this list. Don’t forget to check back again. Happy watching!
