12 Unapologetically Silly C-Dramas to Watch When You’re Feeling Down 

There is nothing like a good show to help you unwind after a stressful day. While some prefer to provoke emotional outbursts with melodramatic shows to let it all out, others tend to turn to cheesy romances and the most unrealistic fantasy scenarios imaginable to escape reality altogether.

If you find yourself in the latter group, be sure to check out the list of C-Dramas below. They're sweet, exceptionally cheesy, and always have a happy ending that a wounded heart craves.

The Legendary Life of Queen Lau (2022)

Even though history has proven time and again to break down the stereotypes we may have about the past, there is one image that comes to mind when we think of a queen. A foul-mouthed, loud, and strong woman who is not afraid to brawl with men is not a person that comes to mind.

My Heroic Husband (2021)

This is a story of a XXI century businessman who travels back to ancient times. He lands in the body of a man about to be married as a matriarchal husband into a family of cloth merchants. Then, in order to help his friends and fight corrupt local businesses, he begins to adopt modern methods and ideals. Eventually, he has a hand in the country's political affairs.

Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022)

This C-drama checks all the boxes of every fantasy show you have ever seen. It follows Dongfang Qing Cang of the Moon Tribe, who has risen to power by becoming cold and murderous, and should only be stopped with the help of the powerful Goddess. However, it's a weak fairy who has managed to turn his entire world upside down.

The Romance of Tiger and Rose (2020)

If you are a writer who believes you have a perfect script, wait until you get to hear what actors think. When Chen Xiao Qian’s script gets trashed by the male lead, she agrees to rewrite some parts. Falling asleep, she transports into her own story and has to survive the adventure, armed with nothing but a knowledge of her own characters.

Love Cross (2021)

Like anyone who feels completely lost in her real life, Jiang Ke Le has chosen to escape into the world of VR game that allows her to meet perfect men. Not caring about her absent father, angry boss or ex-boyfriend, she meets Lu Xiao in the game, but soon discovers a terrifying secret and wants to transfer the relationship to reality.

When You Be Me (2022)

There is no way to understand what another person is going through unless you have lived a day in their skin. This soul-swapping story of a privileged boy and a severely bullied girl fighting for her existence is a perfect example of how putting yourself in someone else's shoes can be the beginning of a journey of self-exploration.

Hilarious Family (2023)

There is nothing more important in life than family, for family is often the only source of comfort. However, family can also be a source of many problems, especially when it's led by a widowed single mother trying to find the right approach for each of her four daughters with very different personalities.

Tea of Destiny (2023)

Sometimes all it takes to find love is a long journey, a few white lies, and a tea shop to save. Jing Qi Er, in search of the magic pill that could cure her father's illness, and Huan Yun Hua embark on the journey with their own agendas. However, the company of each other turns out to be much more valuable than they thought.

My Fairy Doctor (2022)

Another time travel story reverses the roles and brings a magical doctor of the Tang Dynasty, Tang Qin Jian, to modern times. He would have been lost immediately if it weren't for Tang Qi Zi and her special bracelets that keep them close to each other all the time, no matter where they go.

Love Unexpected (2022)

As a personal nutritionist, Lu Fan Fan does her best to help one of her potential eating disorder clients, Liu Ruo Chen, but at the end of the day she is fired. However, ending up in the past and meeting him at 20 years old, she introduces herself as his future girlfriend and breaks the laws of time and space to fix all the mistakes.

My Mermaid Boyfriend (2022)

After a painful breakup, Jiang Xiao Man, an art student, is heartbroken. All of a sudden, Anatoly Mercury, a beautiful mermaid, appears and joins her. As he completes the task of obtaining the kiss of true love, they gradually fall in love. Both a help and a crisis in their relationship is Cheng Xi, a soft senior.

Unusual Idol Love (2021)

If you've ever thought something like "they can't be real" about someone, this C-drama will only add to your paranoia. It tells the story of a popular idol, Hu Li, who finds out that he's nothing but an AI creation, and that his label plans to murder him through forced depression. Instead of going through this, he flees to Ji Nian's house to live a life full of love.