Dear readers, we are sorry for the late post. February 2025 is here. Let’s celebrate the month of love with these Chinese romance dramas. FYI, we were not suggesting you to binge watching all of the episode in one swoop. That would be very bad for your health and the eye. You would want to spend the weekend with panda eyes right? Anyhow, these are new Chinese drama in February 2025 list for you to watch. happy reading!
New Chinese Dramas Release in February 2025
1. The White Olive Tree
- Title: The White Olive Tree
- Also Known As: 白色橄榄树, Bai Se Gan Lan Shu
- Director: Huang Chun
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Chen Zhe Yuan, Liang Jie
- Number of Episodes: 38
- Date of Release: February 1, 2025
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
- Adapted from the web novel: White Olive Tree by Jiu Yue Xi
When we wrote this article, The White Olive Tree had been running for almost 30 episodes. We initially watched some episodes out of curiosity because many people have reserved this drama. Unfortunately, this drama reminded us of the 2016 Kdrama Descendant of the Sun. So we dropped it after a few episodes.
But perhaps our dear readers could change our mind. If you already watched it and have a good impression of Chinese drama release in February 2025 The White Olive Tree, feel free to write in the comments box below. Maybe we can go back and catch up on what we missed.
TV reporter Song Ran nearly lost her life while covering a story in the chaotic city of Uglai in Eastern Country. She was saved by Li Zan, a Chinese man who volunteered for the army as an explosives engineer.
This fateful meeting left a deep impression on Song Rang. Unexpectedly, she met him again in China. Li Zan did not expect that the woman who used to shed tears every time he met her had a courageous side to her. Gradually, love sparks between them. But their love is put to the test when a sudden explosion happens, sending them to the lowest point of their lives.
Song Ran was troubled by the photo she had taken during the attack, while Li Zan blamed himself for the death of his friend. Both of them suffered mentally and physically. Through chance, they meet again and their lives gradually return to normal, and together they plant the seed of the white olive tree.
2. Scent of New Dawn
- Title: Scent of New Dawn
- Also Known As: 暗香来, The Scent of Secret, An Xiang Lai
- Genres: Historical, Romance
- Cast: Lin Ze Hui, Carmen Tong, Hu Bo Wen
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Date of Release: February 1, 2025
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
Released on the same day in February 2025 with The White Olive Tree is the Scent of New Dawn. This is a short length historical series with only 15 minutes episode duration. Perfect for your lunch break.
During the republican era in Jiang City, a prestigious incense maker family faces a catastrophic incident. It was a a man-made fire, incited by the greedy person who wanted to seize the family’s wealth. Years later, the orphaned heiress of the family return for revenge.
Lin Wan Yue disguised herself as the maid of the Zhang’s eldest young master, Zhang Han Yi. together they embarked on a journey of revenge, facing countless intrigues and plots to establish the business. They rise from the humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success.
3. Six Sisters
- Title: Six Sisters
- Also Known As: 六姊妹, Liu Zi Mei
- Director: Lou Jian
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Cast: Mei Ting, Lu Yi
- Number of Episodes: 38
- Date of Release: February 3, 2025
- Original Network: CCTV, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
- Adapted from the web novel: Liu Zi Mei by Yi Bei
We were here not because of the main leads, but for the support role and the guest stars. It was a feast of familiar faces like Janice Wu, Rainbow Xu, Liu Jun, Yung Er, Jackie Li, Song Yi Ren, and also Shen Yue. The original creator of this drama,Yi Bei, is the one behind 2024 drama, Simple Days.
After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, He Changsheng and his family moved from Jiangdu to Huainan and settled there. Over the next two decades, He Changsheng hoped to have a son. Instead, he was blessed with six daughters.
Unfortunately, he died in a car accident. His oldest daughter, He Jiali, along with her grandmother, Mrs. He, and her mother, Liu Meixin, stepped forward to take on the heavy responsibilities of the family. They worked hard to help the He Jiali’s younger sisters get married and build their own lives and careers.
The six sisters also experienced various twists in their marriages, careers and daily lives. In the end, the six sisters finally understand the profound meaning of family, which their father has emphasized throughout his life.
4. Lies Never Lie
- Title: Lies Never Lie
- Also Known As: 心灵迷雾, Ladybrinth of Mind, Xin Lin Mi Wu , Xin Ling Mi Gong
- Genres: Mystery
- Cast: Wang Zhen Er, Li Yuan, Wang Bo Wen, Steven Liu
- Number of Episodes: 21
- Date of Release: February 5, 2025
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
Mystery dramas always have a place on our watch list. Whenever we need some adrenaline boost, emotional release, stress relief, or just needed something to stimulate our creative thinking. For an extra health benefit, try watching mystery dramas during your treadmill time. It will surely encourage you to run faster.
Li Mo Chou is a psychology professor assigned to the Baizhou Police Department. Her skills in criminal profiling complement Ding Wei’s investigative skills. Together they solve a number of mysterious cases. As they dig deeper, they uncover the real mastermind behind a major case several years ago.
5. Love of the Divine Tree
- Title: Love of the Divine Tree
- Also Known As: 仙台有树, Sendai Tree, Xian Tai You Shu
- Director: Yin Tao
- Genres: Romance, Fantasy
- Cast: Deng Wei, Julia Xiang
- Number of Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: February 7, 2025
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
- Adapted from the web novel: Xian Tai You Shu by Kuang Shang Jia Kuang
Love of Divine Tree has been on our reserve list for a long time, so we were eager to watch this Chinese drama as soon as it premiered in February 2025. Even though there are some things that are not what we expected, this drama is still quite interesting. The chemistry of Deng Wei and Julia Xiang is one of the things to be enjoyed throughout the drama.
The Spirit Spring is formed by the spiritual power of an ancient demon lord. It could gather evil intentions from heaven and earth. It also has enough power to destroy the universe.
The leader of the Xishan Sect, Mu Qing Ge, stole the Spirit Spring to protect the people and prevent chaos. Her actions were misunderstood by the other four heavenly sects. They allied to defeat her, but failed.
Mu Qing Ge died after her disciple Su Yi Shui also joined forces to fight her. Due to Mu Qing Ge’s curse, Su Yi Shui had no choice but to keep her soul on a reincarnation tree. Eighteen years later, Mu Qing Ge was reborn as Xue Ran Ran, a frail but courageous young woman.
Su Yi Shui took her as his disciple and vowed to protect her for life. Thus, the roles of master and disciple were reversed. Together, Su Yu Shui and Xue Ran Ran faced hardships to protect the world from the evil spirit that targeted the Spring Spirit.
6. Kill My Sins
- Title: Kill My Sins
- Also Known As:掌心, Zhang Xin
- Director: Bai Shan
- Genres: Thriller, Historical, Mystery
- Cast: Liu Shi Shi, Shawn Dou
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Date of Release: February 7, 2025
- Original Network: Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku, Viki
It’s been so long since we saw Shawn Dou in a period drama. The last one we saw was Love in the Flames of War. Now he is back as the cold and ruthless official Yuan Shao Cheng. We have to say that he was made for this kind of role. We already hated him from the first scene… 😂.
The story follows Ye Ping’an, a wondering physician who arrives in Shengdu to investigate an old case. Ye Ping’an was notorious for her dream-reading skills. In those days, a mere dream could kill the Right Chancellor and his family.
So people stopped talking about their dreams to avoid trouble. When a sudden murder occurred, Ye Ping’an was accused of the crime. This case brought her to Yuan Shao Cheng, a ruthless and ambitious official who came from a humble background.
Yuan Shao Cheng realized that there was more to the case. However, he still tried to have Ye Ping’an executed. But was she really just an innocent scapegoat? Or was she the hidden mastermind? Whatever it was, Ye Ping’an was already on the path of revenge.
7. The Embers
- Title: The Embers
- Also Known As: 余烬之上, Yu Jin Zhi Shang
- Director: Cheng Hao
- Genres: Thriller
- Cast: Wang Zi Qi, Sun Yang, Sun Yi
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Date of Release: February 8, 2025
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTv, Tencent Video
The Embers brought us the darker side of Wang Zi Qi. To be honest, after seeing him in The First Shot and Chase the Truth, we prefer this side of him rather than the sunny side he was in The Love You Give Me.
A tragic incident in their childhood changed the fate of the two brothers. While the past is still haunting their lives, the present has brought them yet another tragedy. Will they be able to break through the darkness of salvation, or will they fall into the abyss of vengeance? Once inseparable and having solved countless mysterious cases together, the two brothers now find themselves on opposite sides of a battle.
The Ember is one of Chinese dramas we shouldn’t miss in February 2025.
8. Les Belles
- Title: Les belles
- Also Known As: 怎敌她千娇百媚, Zen Di Ta Qian Jiao Bai Mei, Qian Jiao Bai Mei
- Director: Huang Ying Xiang
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Jelly Lin, Alen Fang
- Number of Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: February 13, 2025
- Original Network: Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
- Adapted from the web novel: Zen Di Ta Qian Jiao Bai Mei by Yi Ren Kui Kui
Need something entertaining this February 2025? Tired of mystery dramas? Don’t worry, Les Belles is here for you. This drama brought us the wonderful world of Luo Ling Yu, which is full of beautiful flowers and colorful costumes.
Luo Ling Yu comes from a fallen aristocratic family. She struggles to escape an arranged marriage by traveling to Yuezhou with her younger sister and maid. They plan to seek refuge with their distant relatives, the Lu family. On the way, she rescues a man who turns out to be the third son of the Lu family, Lu Yun.
Not knowing that the third young master of the Lu family is the man she pushed into the water, Luo Ling Yu tries to win his favor. The misunderstanding caused Lu Yun to misjudge Luo Ling Yu as a selfish, cold woman trying to climb the social ladder. So he rejects her attempts at friendship. He watches her struggle and exposes her every move. But when she turns to someone else, he refuses to let her go.
9. City of Romance
- Title: City of Romance
- Also Known As: 漫城, Man Cheng
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Yu Cheng En, Wang Zi Xuan
- Number of Episodes: 22
- Date of Release: February 14, 2025
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
- Adapted from the novel: I’m Not a Bad Girl by Rao Xue Man
City of Romance has a fitting title to be released on Valentine’s Day 2025. We took a look at the first episode and were sure that this drama is an option if you need something light after a busy day.
Due to her painful past, Bai Xiao Duo is used to lying to protect herself. She got through her hard days with the help of a book written by a mysterious novelist, Black. She saw Black as her savior and went to the same university as him. When she starts her university days, Bai Xiao Duo meets Su Yan Cheng, a talented comic artist who hates lies the most.
Bai Xiao Duo and Su Yang Cheng helped each other through many obstacles, gradually healing each other’s wounded hearts.
10. Always Home
- Title: Always Home
- Also Known As: 树下有片红房子, Dear Us, Shu Xia You Pian Hong Fang Zi
- Director: Zhang Xiao An
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Zhai Xiao Wen, Daniel Zhou, Yang Xi Zi, He Qiu
- Number of Episodes: 30
- Date of Release: February 15, 2025
- Original Network: CCTV, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: Tencent Video, WeTV
- Adapted from the web novel: Shu Xia You Pian Hong Fang Zi by Xiao Ge
We love coming of age genre dramas. They always brought many good memories of youth. It always comes with a heart-warming story with a good amount of comedy here and there. Perfect for a weekend binge-watching time.
Chen Huan Er, a young girl from a small town, has moved to a big city with her parents. She found new friends, Jing Qi Chi and Song Cong, and they have been together since high school. From college to graduation, they go through all the important steps in life.
From enjoying the ordinary things like studying, playing sports or traveling. To feeling the bitterness of love and the sadness of being left behind by the person closest to them. These three girls grew up supporting each other from naivety to adulthood.
11. Breaking the Shadow
- Title: Breaking the Shadow
- Also Known As: 乌云之上, Wu Yun Zhi Shang
- Director: Hua Qing
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery
- Cast: Betty Sun, Luo Jin, Ding Guan Sen, Li Xiao Ran, Wang Zi Yi
- Number of Episodes: 17
- Date of Release: February 16, 2025
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
Another Chinese mystery drama release in February 2025 for your watch list, dear readers. It seemed that February truly pampered mystery drama lovers.
Han Qing, a cop in the Sanhe Criminal Investigation Team, was known for her serious demeanor and focus. Her colleagues nicknamed her “Unhappy”. One day, Han Qing’s colleague, Zhong Wei, disappeared during a mission. It had been almost two months since Han Qing had heard from him.
Anxious and frustrated, Han Qing continues to work on other cases without giving up any clues concerning Zhong Wei. A recent murder case attracts Han Qing’s attention. She suspects that this case may be related to the disappearance of Zhong Wei. Through her hard work, Han Qing is able to track down the real culprit and find out what really happened to Zhong Wei.
By unraveling the connections between the three major cases, the Sanhe Criminal Investigation Team works together to solve the entire case in one fell swoop and catch all of the criminals involved in it.
12. Me and My Family
- Title: Me and My Family
- Also Known As: 180天重启计划, 180 Days Paternity Plan, 180 Tian Pei Chan Ji Hua
- Director: Li Mo
- Genres: Drama
- Cast: Zhou Yu Tong, Wu Yue
- Number of Episodes: 27
- Date of Release: February 17, 2025
- Original Network: Hunan TV, Mango TV,
- Where to Watch: Mango TV
- Adapted from the web novel: 180 Tain Pei Chan Ji Hua by Chu Tang
Zhou Yu Tong is back!!! It feels like an ages since we saw her together with Li Xian in the heartwarming drama Will Love in Spring. Well, let’s hope that this February 2025 Chinese drama will bring so much warmth to our evening as well.
When twenty-eight-year-old Gu Yun Su faced the hardships of heartbreak and unemployment, she decided to return to her hometown to seek solace with her mother. Meanwhile, her mother Wu Limei had recently remarried. She found herself unexpectedly pregnant at the age of 48.
Unprepared for the situation, Gu Yun Su became the caretaker of her mother during the high-risk pregnancy. She lived with her determined mother, barely known stepfather, and non-biological brother. Together, the family overcame many obstacles.
Amidst these challenges, Gu Yun Su bonded with Dr. Xu Wen Bin, her mother’s attending doctor. Their relationship blossomed into a warm companionship. During the 180 days of pregnancy, Gu Yunsu came to deeply appreciate her mother, while Wu Limei felt an overwhelming sense of protection for her daughter.
13. The First Frost
- Title: The First Frost
- Also Known As: 难哄, First Frost, Eternal Love, Hard to Deceive, Hard to Coax, Nan Hong
- Director: Chu Yu Ning
- Genres: Romance
- Cast: Bai Jin Ting, Zhang Ruo Nan
- Number of Episodes: 32
- Date of Release: February 18, 2025
- Original Network: Youku
- Where to Watch; Youku, Netflix
- Adapted from the web novel: First Frost by Zhu Yi
Hidden Love drama fans, let’s gather together! This is the spin-off of that famous drama that tells the story of Sang Zhi’s brother, Sang Yan. Although we loved Hidden Love so much, we still have doubts about this First Frost.
Sang Yan in Hidden Love was a silly man who never seemed to be serious, let alone mellow. But the trailer of First Frost showed otherwise. Anyhow, lets just wait to see the first episode, we might be overthinking about this one.
Wen Yi Fan and Sang Yan were no strangers. Back in high school, Sang Yan is Wen Yi Fan’s classmate and the guy she fell in love with. Now Wen Yi Fan was a dedicated reporter while Sang Yan worked as a department manager.
They meet again in a bar where Sang Yang is one of the owners. They run towards each other but act as if they don’t know each other. Still destiny brings them together. After a series of problems, they ended up as roommates and pick up what has left back in their high school years.
So, dear readers. What do you think about the new Chinese dramas February 2025 line-up? Have you decided which Chinese dramas you will watch? Or maybe you already picked some or dropped some. Anyway, we hope this list will be a great help for you. You can also read the list of January 2025 Chinese dramas article.
Don’t forget to check back of this post. We might update this list soon. Happy watching!
