Hello dear readers! April is finally here. We have been wondering what this month has in store for us. After we gave you list of Chinese dramas released in March 2024, we were hoping that April 2024 would bring us more fascinating new Chinese dramas. We still waiting for Yang Mi’s Fox Spirit Match Maker: Red-Moon Pact to be released. Hopefully, it will happen this month. In the meantime, let’s take a look at what this month has brought us.
New Chinese Dramas Release in April 2024
1. Sword and Fairy 1
- Drama Title: Sword and Fairy 1
- Also Known As: 又见逍遥, Sword and Fairy, Paladin Legend, Chinese Paladin, You Jian Xiao Yao, Xian Jian Qi Xia Chuan
- Cast: He Yi, Yang Yu Tong, Xu Hao, Li Chuan, Hu Yi Xuan, Ye Sheng Jia
- Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
- Episodes: 40
- Date of Release: April 2, 2024
- Original Network: iQiyi, Tencent Video
- Where to watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
This is another series from the Chinese Paladin franchise. Last January, we had two Chinese Paladin drama adaptations, Sword and Fairy 6 (starring Xu Kai and Xu Yu Shin) and Sword and Fairy 4 (starring Chen Zhe Yuan and Ju Jing Yi).
The current drama is the first season. There is no need to watch these dramas in order because all the stories were independent. So, just treat them as totally different dramas with the same title.
Li Xiao Yao always dreamed of being a hero like his parents. So they set out to roam the world and left him under the care of Mrs. Li, an innkeeper. Li Xiao Yao accidentally met Zhao Ling Er, a descendant of the goddess Nuwa, who created 5 pearls and scattered them around the world to suppress beasts.
Now, Li Xiao and Zhao Ling Er embarked on a journey to find the Water Spiritual Bead that could stop the drought and end the suffering of all beings. Along the way, they also come across Lin Yue Ru and Liu Jin Yuan. Now the four of them will have to face numerous dangers and eventually face the Moon Worship Sect that aims to destroy the world.
2. Hard to Find
- Drama Title: Hard to Find
- Also Known As: 难寻, Nan Xun
- Cast: Zhao Yi Qin, Shen Yu Jie
- Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama
- Episodes: 28
- Date of Release: April 2, 2024
- Original Network: Hunan TV, Mango TV
- Where to Watch: iQiyi, MGTV
If you’re looking for a drama that’s just the right length – not too short, but not too long – this one is for you. The drama starts off strong and intense. However, it seems that the story will progress as a romantic tale.
Liang Chan, the Crown Princess of Shuoyun, lost her memories three years ago and always dreamed about two entwined trees. When she tried to find the origin of the trees, she met Helian Xi, who came from the Linchuan Clan. This mysterious clan was said to be protected by divine power.
After meeting Helian Xi, Liang Chan learned that her real identity is Feng Yuan, the princess of Yongzhao Kingdom who was sent to marry Helian Xi and was the key person who could revive the Linchuan tribe.
3. Blossoms in Adversity
- Drama Title: Blossoms in Adversity
- Also Known As: 惜花芷, The Story of Hua Zhi , Xi Hua Zhi
- Cast: Hu Yi Tian, Zhang Jin Yi
- Genres: Historical, Business, Romance
- Episodes: 40
- Date of Releaser: April 2, 2024
- Original Network: Youku
- Where to watch: Youku
- Adapted from the web novel: “Xi Hua Zhi” by Kong Liu
It feels like ages since we last saw Hu Yi Tian’s See You Again in 2022. Back then he was looking great in a republican era suit, and now we get the chance to see him in a costume drama. Together with the beautiful Zhang Jing Yi, we already ship Hua Zhi and Gu Yan Xi from the very first episode.
Hua Zhi is not like other girls. She has concealed her intelligence and lived as a low-key person for years. When the Hua family faces sudden tragedy, the men are sent to exile while the women are left in dire straits.
Hua Zhi had to lead the women of her household to avoid starvation and danger, which changed everyone’s lives, including Gu Yan Xi, the leader of the Seven Constellation Bureau and the emperor’s nephew. Throughout this experience, Hua Zhi transformed from a sheltered young lady into the head of the family.
- Read the review here: Blossoms in Adversity drama review
- Read the ending explained here: Blossoms in Adversity ending explained
4. The Expect Love
- Drama Title: The Expect Love
- Also Known As: 夫君大人别怕我, Fu Ren Ni Bu Dui Jing, Qing Ben Wu Shuang , Fu Ju Da Ren Bie Pa Wo
- Cast: Winnie Zhang, Li Jiu Lin
- Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
- Episodes: 36
- Date of Release: April 2, 2024
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to watch: iQiyi
A short drama about transmigration into a novel is always tempting us to turn on the screen. We take a peek at the first episode, and it seems that this one is quite entertaining.
Du Ruo Fei, a chemical engineering student, transmigrates into the world of a historical novel and becomes the wife of Xun Chang Hao, the minister of punishment. Du Ruo Fei’s modern language and knowledge are incompatible with the ancient era.
However, she finds herself compatible with her ancient-era husband. They gradually fall in love and work together to solve strange cases.
5. Live Surgery Room
- Drama Title: Live Surgery Room
- Also Known As: 手术直播间, Surgery Live Room, Shou Shu Zhi Bo Jian
- Cast: Vin Zhang, Dai Xu, Su Li
- Genres: Drama, Medical
- Episodes: 28
- Date of Release: April 6, 2024
- Original Network: JSTV, Youku
- Where to Watch: Youku
- Adapted from the web novel: “Shou Shu Zhi Bo Jian” by Zhen Xiong Chu Mo
Vin Zhang’s name on a Cdrama cast never fails to entice us to watch. He has played a firefighter instructor in Fireworks of My Heart and a tech genius in Here We Meet Again. This time, he will act as a doctor with unorthodox methods. In this drama, we will surely be indulged by the brotherhood of him and Dai Xu. We are eager to watch them.
Zhen Ren becomes a successful surgeon to fulfil his father’s dying wish. Su Yun, the genius doctor of the ER department, is attracted to Zhen Ren and his unconventional methods of healing people. Together, they form a strong bond and overcome difficult diseases one after another.
The duo also handled the case of conjoined twins and formed an extremely skilled team for the ‘Siamese Twin Separation Technique’ with several medical professionals, including equipment nurse Xie Yiren, attending physician Lin Yuan (Wei Wei), consulting physician Chang Yue, and German professor Rudolph. While on the other hand, Zhen Ren stay at Hiacheng Hospital to uncover an unjust case that happened eighteen years ago.
6. To The Wonder
- Drama Title: To The Wonder
- Also Known As: 我的阿勒泰, My Aletai, My Altay, Wo De A Lei Tai
- Cast: Ma Yi Li, Zhou Yi Ran, Yu Shi
- Genres: Drama, Life
- Episodes: 8
- Date of Release: April 7, 2024
- Original Network: iQiyi
- Where to Watch: iQiyi
- Adapted from the novel “Wo De A Lei Tai” by Li Juan
To the Wonder has been announced as part of the 2024 Official Selection for Long Form Competition by Canneseries (The Cannes International Series Festival), making it the first Cdrama series to compete in this festival.
The drama is an adaptation of the award-winning essay collection My Altay by Li Juan, a renowned Chinese writer. The cast included top-notch actors, such as Ma Yi Li, who won the Best Actress Award at the 2018 Shanghai Magnolia Awards, the most prestigious TV awards in China. With so many exciting facts like this, we are determined not to miss this one.
Li Wen Xiu grew up in a small town in Altay. She had a big dream and was determined to pursue it. However, it was not easy as she faced many challenges. In the end, she was forced to return to her hometown where she relies on her mother’s provision store for a living. While in her hometown, Li Wen Xiu met Batay, a Kazakh boy, and followed a nomadic Kazakh family into the pastoral area.
Living in this area proved to be challenging for Li Wen Xiu. However, she eventually found creative inspiration in the magnificent nature and gradually fell in love with Batay.
- Read the review here: To The Wonder drama review
- Read the ending explained here: To The Wonder ending explained
7. Best Choice Ever
- Drama Title: Best Choice Ever
- Also Known As: 承欢记, Story of Joy, Cheng Huan Ji
- Cast: Yang Zi, Xu Kai
- Genres: Romance, Life, Drama, Family
- Episodes: 38
- Date of Release: April 9, 2024
- Original Network: CCTV, Tencent Video
- Where to Watch: WeTV, Tencent Video
- Adapted from the novel: “Stories of Mai Chenghuan” by Yi Shu
The Best Choice Ever trailer promised us an engaging plot with a hint of comedy here and there. After the massive hit of Lost You Forever last year, Yang Zi became a sought-after actress in China. Many of us are still waiting for season 2 of Lost You Forever, where Yang Zi is surrounded by handsome male leads.
Meanwhile, Xu Kai has shown great chemistry with Yu Xu Shin in Sword and Fairy. Now, two great actors like them will be on the same screen. We are sure that Best Choice Ever will brighten up your April.
Mai Cheng Huan proposed to her boyfriend Xin Jia Ling at her mother’s urging. However, their relationship became unstable due to Xin Jia Ling’s family’s favorable economic state. Things worsened when Mai Cheng Huan’s mother intervened, eventually leading to their breakup.
Now, Mai Cheng Huan must choose between being filial to her mother or being loyal to herself. She gradually breaks away from her mother’s control and focuses on her job. Yao Zhi Ming, the hotel manager where Mai Cheng Huan works, slowly understands and approves of Mai Cheng Huan as they work together.
Now, as partners, they advance together and Yao Zhi Ming gradually develops feelings for Mai Chang Huan. This is a story of a young girl who embarked on an extraordinary growth journey.
- Read the review here: Best Choice Ever drama review
- Read the ending explained here: Best Choice Ever ending explained
So, dear readers… Have you decided which drama to start in April 2024? Excitingly, this is just the beginning. We can’t wait to see what comes next in April 2024. This post will be updated with the latest information on newly released Chinese dramas, so don’t forget to check back. Thank you!
