Dear readers… July 2025 here! Can you believe we’ve made it halfway through the year already? Time surely does flies. Let’s hope for the next six months to treat us all a little better. If you’re still adjusting those New Year’s resolutions (no judgment here), allow me to help with something a bit more fun: your daily dose of entertainment lineup. Here’s a list at the Chinese dramas aired in July 2025. Your next favorite might be just a click away. Happy reading! 😉
Read also our Articles List of released Chinese dramas in 2025:
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- New Chinese Dramas Premiered in July 2025
New Chinese Dramas Premier in July 2025
1. Rose and Gun
- Drama Title: Rose and Gun
- Also Known As: 爱上海军蓝, Ai Shang Hai Jun Lan, Xu Ni Sui Yue Jing Hao
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Jin Han, Xuan Lu
- Number of Episodes: 34
- Date of Release: July 2, 2025
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
First up, we have Jin Han! After starring in the 2023 Chinese drama Sweet and Cold (you can read the review here), Jin Han is back in the spotlight as the male lead in Rose and Gun. Starring opposite him is none other than Lu Xuan, who recently wowed audiences with her role as Su E Huang in the hit drama The Prisoner of Beauty. So if you’re into a handsome guy in uniform, don’t skip this Rose and Gun drama, that release in this July 2025.
Tang Xin, a workaholic reporter, never considered marriage a priority. But she secretly yearned for a hero to sweep into her life. Enter Wu Si, a disciplined and outstanding military officer whose life was monotonous and orderly. From his college years to enlisting in the army and even his upcoming wedding, every step had been meticulously planned.
When the two meet on a blind date, they appear to be the perfect couple. Well, at least, it appear like that to outsiders. But it’s only after navigating twists and turns in their relationship that love truly begins to blossom.
In contrast, Lan Yang Yang, a fresh medical school graduate, falls head over heels for the dashing officer Zong Qing and impulsively decides to marry him. Yet as both Tang Xin and Lan Yang Yang dive deeper into their romances, they quickly realize that loving a military man comes with its own battles.
Clashing values, professional differences, and relentless sacrifices, leaving them hesitant. But with the guidance of the military wives’ community, they discover a love more steadfast and resilient than any other. United by unwavering hearts, the four of them step forward, hand in hand, into the future.
2. Destiny Switch
- Drama Title: Destiny Switch
- Also Known As: 意能之下, Yi Neng Zhi Xia, Wo Zhu Ci Jie
- Genres: Thriller, Historical, Fantasy
- Cast: Dai Gao Zheng, He Zi Yi
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Date of Release: July 2, 2025
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
Short-length dramas have been a lifesaver for killing time during commutes. Unless you’re the one driving, of course. If you’re looking for your next binge-worthy pick in this July 2025, here’s one for your watchlist. Just make sure you don’t forget to bring your earbuds onboard!
Destiny Switch is a Chinese drama about Luo Jie, a master timecaster, suddenly finds himself trapped in the body of Lang, the illegitimate son of a wealthy tycoon. With his power to freeze time and space using his artifact, a mysterious pocket watch, Luo Jie sets out to uncover the truth behind Lang’s death.
But things quickly spiral out of control as he gets dragged into Qian Gang’s ruthless power struggles, crosses paths with the sharp-witted Inspector Ye Si Jia, and encounters an eccentric person named Qi. Hunted by multiple factions, Luo Jie soon realizes that this twisted conspiracy is linked to the “One Word of Humility” and an impending catastrophe.
3. Rose Finch
- Drama Title: Rose Finch
- Also Known As: 朱雀堂, Zhu Que Tang
- Genres: Thriller, Historical
- Cast: Wan Qian, Qin Jun Jie, Lin Le Xuan
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Date of Release: July 4, 2025
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to watch: Tencent Video
- Adapted from the novel “Zhu Que Tang” by Gui Ma Xing
Dear readers… here’s one more option for those of you who prefer shorter dramas in July 2025. Rose Finch brought us into a world of mystery set during the Republican Era. This Chinese drama is perfect for mystery lovers who seeking a bit of suspense after a long, busy day. FYI, the first episode really took us by surprise! 😁
A series of brutal murders occurred in Shanghai. The murderer targeted showgirls who danced at clubs. A young forensic doctor named Xia Mo worked alongside a sharp-witted detective named Tang Zhen Yun to find the murderer.
They unexpectedly uncovered a far more sinister web behind the murders, which were tied to a powerful underworld network. The murdered girls were intended as offerings to a powerful figure in exchange for power and desire.
Gao Ying, the cunning owner of Shanghai’s most luxurious dance hall, the Vermilion Bird Hall, joined forces with Xia Mo and Tang Zhen Yun. Although their alliance was fragile, they managed to dig deeper into the case. Only then did they realize that the true danger was not just the serial murderer, but someone hiding in plain sight.
4. Justifiable Defense
- Drama Title: Justifiable Defense
- Also Known As: 正当防卫, Justifiable Defence, Zheng Dang Fang Wei Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Law, Drama
- Cast: Gao Ye, Zhang Lu Yi, Bai Jing Ting
- Number of Episodes: 15
- Date of Release: July 9, 2025
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
Night owls, this mystery Justifiable Defense drama is for you that release in July 2025. Dim the lights, grab your favorite snacks, and let the suspense pull you into the shadows.
Veteran prosecutor Duan Hong Shan is tasked with investigating the disturbing case of a woman accused of killing her abusive husband. He finds himself paired with Fang Ling Yuan, a young prosecutor from the provincial procuratorate. Unexpectedly, their investigation was linked to an old case.
Its a controversial self-defense case from fourteen years ago involved Li Mu Feng, Mei Zheng, and Jiang Ying, and it was once handled by Duan Hong Shan himself. Guided by facts and the law, the two prosecutors navigate a tangled web of law and emotion, considering “natural justice, human sentiment, and national law” to uncover the truth and deliver a verdict that honors justice and humanity.
5. Sword Rose
- Drama Title: Sword Rose
- Also Known As: 利剑·玫瑰, Li Jian Mei Gui
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
- Cast: Dilraba Dilmurat, Jin Shi Jia, You Yong, Li Zhi
- Number Episodes: 33
- Date of Release: July 12, 2025
- Original Network: CCTV, Tencent Vide
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
Honestly, we didn’t even know this Sword Rose drama existed at first in this July 2025. We were too busy counting down the days to Dilraba Dilmurat’s Love on the Turquoise Land that this one completely slipped under our radar. But hey, it’s still her drama, so maybe, just maybe, it’ll turn out to be that perfect post-work pick-me-up we didn’t know we needed. 😉
Hua Deng Yan is determined to uncover the truth behind her boyfriend’s mysterious death. To do so, she joins the anti-drug team. After successfully rescuing a baby during a hostage crisis, she earns a promotion and is unexpectedly transferred to the anti-trafficking unit in Tianhai City. Now, as the acting director, her responsibilities multiply.
With sharp logic, firm judgment, and fearless resolve, Hua Deng Yan gradually earns the respect of colleagues who once doubted her. Together, they carry out a series of high-risk operations, facing tampered evidence, false accusations, and life-threatening ambushes. As they close in on a powerful criminal syndicate, each step not only brings them closer to justice, which also reveals the truth behind her boyfriend’s murder.
6. Coroner’s Diary
- Drama Title: Coroner’s Diary
- Also Known As: 朝雪录, Chao Xue Lu, Quan Chong Zhi Wu Zuo Yi Fei, Zhao Xue Lu
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama
- Cast: Li Lan Di, Ao Rui Peng, Yu Cheng En, Shen Yu Jie
- Number of Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: Jul 16, 2025
- Original Network: CCTV, iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
- Adapted from the web novel “The Powerful and Favoured Coroner Imperial Concubine” by Bu Yue Qian Zhuang
Dear readers, this is one of our most highly anticipated Chinese dramas of July 2025. After Li Lan Di captivated us in Filter drama, we’ve been eagerly awaiting her next project. Given her talent and screen presence, the expectations are high. Not to mention, her partner in this drama is none other than Ao Rui Peng. We are sure this Coroner’s Diary drama will brighten our day.
Shen Wan was once the beloved daughter of a high-ranking official in the Dali Temple—until her entire family was massacred after being implicated in the Prince of Jin case. Escaping the bloodshed, she assumed a new identity as Qin Wan, the ninth daughter of the Qin family, and fled to Jingzhou.
Once regarded as a delicate and passive young lady, Qin Wan gradually showed a strikingly different side of herself. Gifted in medicine and forensic investigation, she heals the sick and assists in performing autopsies to solve crimes. Her intelligence helped her outmaneuver the manipulative members of her household, including her aunt, stepsister, and the scheming concubines and cunning servants who once look down on her.
During her investigations, Qin Wan met Yan Chi. As the crown prince of King Rui, Yan Chi was determined to clear the name of the Prince of Jin. Driven by the same goal, Qin Wan and Yan Chi returned to the capital together. Together, they solve a series of mysterious cases.
Upon their return, the discovery of a long-concealed skeleton reignites the investigation into the death of the Prince of Jin. As they delved deeper, Qin Wan and Yan Chi began to piece together a conspiracy that reached into the heart of the royal court. They discover not only the truth, but also a shocking secret buried deep within the palace walls.
There you have it, dear readers. The freshly released Chinese dramas ready to spice up your July 2025 with a dose of joy, mystery, and maybe a little heartache (the good kind, of course). So, which one will be your weekend binge? We hope this list helped you pick your next obsession. Fingers crossed for even more amazing dramas coming our way. So don’t be a stranger, check back soon for the latest updates. Until next time, happy watching!
