When I Fly Towards You To You Are My Glory: 5 Chinese Dramas Every Beginner Must Watch to Get Started

When I Fly Towards You follows Su Zaizai, played by Zhang Miaoyi, who quickly develops a crush on the quiet and smart Zhang Lurang, portrayed by Zhou Yiran. Their story grows into a sweet coming-of-age romance built on friendship, trust, and steady feelings. The drama keeps things simple and heartwarming, focusing on gentle emotions rather than drama, and is available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

In You Are My Glory, actress Qiao Jingjing, played by Dilraba Dilmurat, reconnects with her former classmate Yu Tu, portrayed by Yang Yang, an aerospace engineer, through an unexpected gaming collaboration. Set between the worlds of celebrity life and scientific ambition, their slow-burn romance beautifully unfolds over time. Built on admiration and emotional growth, the drama mirrors the charm of gradual love stories and is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Put Your Head on My Shoulder follows Si Tu Mo, played by Xing Fei, and Gu Weiyi, portrayed by Lin Yi, whose unexpected cohabitation leads to a slow and sweet romance. The story focuses on simple, everyday moments and how their bond grows naturally over time. This light and heartwarming drama is available to stream on Netflix.

Find Yourself (2020) follows He Fanxing, played by Victoria Song, a successful 32-year-old who enters a relationship with a younger man, Yuan Song, portrayed by Song Weilong, while navigating societal pressure and personal doubts. The drama blends romance with themes of emotional timing and self-awareness, questioning whether love alone is enough. Widely praised for addressing the “leftover woman” stigma, it highlights Fanxing’s refusal to settle for a convenient marriage, and is available to stream on Netflix, iQIYI, and WeTV.

The innocent fairy Xiao Lanhua, played by Esther Yu, unexpectedly becomes bound to the powerful demon lord Dongfang Qingcang, portrayed by Dylan Wang, sparking an intense fantasy romance. Love Between Fairy and Devil stands out for its grand, visually rich storytelling and dramatic scale, while still centering on a heartfelt emotional journey where one falls in love first and the other learns to reciprocate. This blend of epic fantasy and relatable romance makes it a compelling watch, and it is available to stream on Netflix.