Latest Short Dramas

Fifty & Hidden Identity, I Met True Love (五十岁隐藏身份，我遇见真爱) is a 69-episode Chinese urban romance vertical drama. It follows Lu Tianhong, a man in his fifties who hides his powerful identity to seek a peaceful life, only to fall for the gentle and sincere Fang Wanyi. Their quiet connection is tested by his ambitious son Lu Yu, who pressures his father to reveal his status and targets Fang. The story explores late-life love, family conflict, and hidden pasts. Ideal for viewers who enjoy emotional family dynamics and mature second-chance romance in a compact short-drama format.

30,000 Feet, She Didn’t Bow Down (三万英尺，她没有低头) is a completed Chinese urban short drama with 43 episodes. It follows Lin Wan, a passenger removed from a flight due to premium member arrogance, crew bias, and overbooking. Unknown to them, she is an aviation law expert. After leaving the cabin, she legally obtains records and exposes identity fraud and the practice of targeting easy victims. The story delivers a satisfying blend of legal thriller and social commentary, perfect for fans of smart, justice-driven vertical dramas.

Baozi Li De Zhen Xin (包子里的真心) is a 41-episode Chinese vertical drama about steamed bun vendor Qiao Yongfu, who refuses to cut corners when a rival uses spoiled fillings to undercut his prices. After being forced out of an industrial park, he rebuilds his business at a morning market, earning trust through fresh ingredients and honest practices. When the rival’s cheap buns cause mass food poisoning, the park realizes the true cost of low prices and invites Qiao back to supply their canteen. This short drama suits viewers who enjoy slice-of-life stories with moral lessons about integrity, food safety, and small-business resilience.

A Fated Gift: The Cynical Prince and His Life-Sustaining Chef is a 98-episode Chinese short drama in the ancient romance genre. It follows Song Sanyuan, a庶女 (concubine’s daughter) who is forced to replace her runaway half-sister as the bride of Prince Wei Feng, a blind and disabled war hero. Despite the cold welcome and public mockery, she wins his heart with her courage and a bowl of hot porridge. This series suits fans of vertical dramas featuring strong female leads, slow-burn romance, and palace intrigue.

Pretending to Be Cute on the Moon Season 3 (Chinese: 假装在月亮心口撒个娇第三季) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the youth sweet romance genre. It follows Zhou Suisui as she accidentally wakes her brother from a love spell, exposes the suspicious Su Wan, and fights back to reclaim control while uncovering secrets behind her family’s downfall. Meanwhile, Jiang Zongyan pursues her openly, but her protective brother blocks him at every turn. With 119 episodes, this season blends family protection, wealthy family power games, and sweet romantic tension. Ideal for fans of short-form romance dramas with strong sibling bonds and revenge plots.

Candle Dragon Season 3 (烛九阴第三季) is a completed Chinese fantasy short drama with 108 episodes. It follows Cang Xue, who, after her adoptive mother’s death, flees with her brother Cang Yu and a theater trunk, seeking refuge in the chaotic city of Dragon City. She becomes a disciple of Zhu Jiuyin, learning martial arts and facing inner demons, while a deadly conspiracy involving the ancient god Candle Dragon unfolds. This vertical drama suits fans of traditional fantasy, revenge stories, and character-driven cultivation narratives.

Who Said You Can’t Cultivate Without a Spiritual Root? (Season 12) is a completed Chinese fantasy short drama with 113 episodes. It follows an underdog who, despite lacking a spiritual root, discovers a mysterious broken sword that lets him absorb spiritual power by cutting things. This season continues the comedic and inspiring journey of the protagonist and his two loyal followers. Perfect for fans of cultivation stories, underdog tales, and fast-paced vertical dramas.

Hardcore Daughter-in-Law, Online Support (硬核儿媳，在线撑腰) is a 64-episode Chinese family ethics short drama. It follows Xu Ying, a woman who uses her sharp wit and understanding of family dynamics to protect her in-laws from her husband’s manipulative grandmother. The drama is perfect for fans of vertical dramas that blend domestic conflict, clever heroines, and satisfying resolutions. With a cast including You Ya and Zeng Yitong, this completed series offers a binge-worthy mix of tension and heart.

Du Chen Yuan (渡尘渊) is a completed 75-episode Chinese vertical short drama that blends time travel, revenge, and romance. The story follows a modern film actress who wakes up as Su Yaoyao, a noble daughter in ancient times who has been humiliated by her half-sister and former fiancé. Instead of staying weak, she reclaims her mother’s dowry and sets her sights on the cold and aloof Crown Prince Xiao Chenyuan, determined to make him her new husband. As she systematically destroys her enemies, the prince sees through her schemes yet falls for her anyway. This drama suits viewers who enjoy fast-paced revenge plots, strong female leads, and slow-burn romance with a ‘cold man melts for one woman’ dynamic.

想你的第七个春日 (The Seventh Spring of Missing You) is a completed Chinese urban romance vertical drama with 86 episodes. It follows Wen Yao and Xing Yu, who secretly dated for two years but separated due to a misunderstanding. Years later, Wen Yao returns as a single mother with a changed appearance, and Xing Yu, now her boss, slowly realizes her true identity. The story explores rekindled love, family bonds, and the resolution of past misunderstandings. This guide covers the cast, plot, and ending, and recommends similar short dramas for fans of second-chance romance and secret-identity tropes.

Rules Are Set by You (规矩是你定的) is a 71-episode Chinese vertical short drama that blends workplace tension with romance. It follows chef Lu Zhengchuan, who, after saving a major hotel deal, is fined for a trivial rule violation by his supervisor Shao Minghui. Frustrated, Lu decides to follow every rule literally, exposing the absurdity of the system. When Shao sabotages the hotel’s star review and frames Lu, Lu uses evidence and his culinary skill to reveal the truth, leading to Shao’s downfall and Lu’s promotion to a group consultant. This drama appeals to viewers who enjoy stories about standing up to workplace injustice, clever revenge, and satisfying resolutions.

Spirit Girl Cultivates Mecha Season 3 (精神小妹也要修机甲吗第三季) is a completed Chinese sci-fi short drama with 142 episodes. The story follows Wang Tianwei, a post-apocalyptic repair team captain who transmigrates into the body of a lovesick ‘spirit girl’ who died after exhausting herself to enter the First Military Academy for her crush. Determined to change her fate, she abandons the romance-obsessed path, transfers to mecha engineering, and uses her B-level spiritual power to design mechas, building a new life through her own skills. This drama suits fans of transmigration, strong female leads, and sci-fi mecha themes.