C-dramas like Cute Bad Guy

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Out With a Bang
瞄准你的未来
Completed2022· 24 episodes
Professional e-sports player Xiao Yichuan returns to China facing retirement due to a hand injury. He crosses paths with Xiong Jiujiu, a spirited rookie manager determined to build a grassroots team from scratch. Although they initially clash, they recruit a group of talented misfits and work toward a world championship. Amid the high-pressure world of competitive gaming, they resolve past misunderstandings and discover mutual feelings while chasing their professional dreams.
Hao Fushen · Xu Ruohan · Zhang Jiongmin
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 98/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Liars in Love
无法抗拒的谎言
Completed2024· 24 episodes
Jiang Lai, a specialist in exposing deceptive men, assumes the identity of a missing fiancée to infiltrate the Zhou Group and reclaim her family's farm. She crosses paths with Zhou Yu, a returning heir trapped in his own web of corporate secrets and inheritance battles. While both attempt to manipulate the other for their personal agendas, their mutual deceptions eventually give way to a complicated and unexpected romance.
Cui Yuxin · Li Jiaqi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 97/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
My True Friend
我的真朋友
Completed2019· 48 episodes
Cheng Zhenzhen is a dedicated rookie real estate agent who is paired with Shao Pengcheng, the rebellious son of the company’s chairman working under a secret identity. As they navigate the competitive housing market, they assist diverse clients with their personal struggles, gaining insights into the meaning of home and family. Through their shared challenges, they develop a profound bond and discover their true calling.
Angelababy · Deng Lun · Xu Di
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 96/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Dating in the Kitchen
我，喜欢你
Completed2020· 24 episodes
Gu Shengnan is a talented but underestimated chef at a luxury hotel whose career is jeopardized by a corporate acquisition. She encounters Lu Jin, a fastidious and cold-hearted CEO who is won over by her exceptional culinary skills. Despite their significant age difference and initial personality clashes, the two develop an unlikely romance through their shared obsession with gourmet cuisine and professional challenges.
Lin Yushen · Zhao Lusi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Official links: WeTVExplore drama →
Match 96/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Love is Sweet
半是蜜糖半是伤
Completed2020· 36 episodes
Jiang Jun, a woman with a rare allergy to tears, joins a top investment firm to fulfill her father's legacy, only to encounter her childhood protector, Yuan Shuai. However, he has become a cold, ruthless executive who initially tries to push her out. As they navigate the cutthroat financial industry, their childhood connection evolves into a passionate adult romance amidst office rivalry and corporate schemes.
Bai Lu · Gao Hanyu · Luo Yunxi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 95/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Please Classmate
拜托了班长
Completed2021· 24 episodes
High school life at Senyong Academy is transformed when the rival academic and athletic campuses are forced to merge into a single class. Dedicated class monitor Yuan Caixi struggles to maintain peace between the two clashing student factions. Amidst the chaos of their new shared environment, she navigates a complex dynamic with the competitive track star Li He and the brilliant, reserved student Ning Zeyu.
Dai Luwa · Xia Zhiguang · Yan Xujia
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 95/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Time to Fall in Love
终于轮到我恋爱了
Completed2022· 24 episodes
Beauty blogger Su Yanxi is forced to replace her twin sister in a contractual relationship with the cold-hearted CEO Gu Xicheng to satisfy his grandmother's wishes. As they live together, her optimistic personality begins to melt his icy exterior, leading to genuine romantic feelings between them. However, she faces the constant pressure of maintaining her hidden identity while navigating their blossoming romance.
Lin Xin Yi · Luo Zheng
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 95/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Mountains And Ocean
你是我眼中的山川和海洋
Completed2019· 24 episodes
Xia Ruining is a spirited art history student who finds herself at the center of a complicated emotional entanglement with two very different brothers, Ye Lin and Ye Miao. As they collaborate on the intricate work of restoring ancient Chinese paintings, the students must confront their developing feelings, competitive rivalries, and the weight of their family legacies.
Fan Zhixin · Huang Shengchi · Ma Xinyu
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 95/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Fairy From the Painting
你是人间理想
Completed2022· 24 episodes
Gu Yancheng, a perfectionist CEO and sculptor who has lost his creative touch, is shocked to encounter Xun Yuxuan, a woman who looks identical to a figure in an ancient family painting. Realizing her presence restores his artistic ability, he hires her as his personal assistant. As the two opposites navigate their cohabitation and professional relationship, they develop a romantic bond while uncovering the truth behind their shared destiny.
Peter Sheng · Wang Mohan
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 94/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Let's Meet Now
见面吧就现在
Completed2022· 20 episodes
Ji Qiu, a young variety show director, crosses paths with Zhou Ziqian, a competitive shooter who has just returned to China. Though they were childhood friends, Ji Qiu doesn't recognize him at first, leading to a series of playful misunderstandings. As they begin working together on a new television project, their bond deepens, eventually evolving from a bickering friendship into a sweet and sincere romance.
He Yu · Jiang Zhi Nan · Lu Yang Yang
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 94/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Forever Love
盲心千金
Completed2023· 30 episodes
Wealthy heiress Lin Xin Tong loses her sight following the suspicious death of her father and finds herself ensnared in a web of betrayal. She is forced to rely on her mysterious bodyguard, Qin Mo Yao, while uncovering the deceitful schemes of her fiancé and best friend. As they work together, she must distinguish true allies from enemies in her quest for justice.
Chen Fangtong · Dai Gaozheng · Hou Dong
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Match 94/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Conspiracy of Love
谋爱上瘾
Completed2019· 12 episodes
Seeking justice for her parents' suspicious deaths, Xu Shubei intentionally enters the life of corporate successor Sheng Yun to orchestrate her revenge. However, she discovers that Sheng Yun is far more calculating than he appears, leading to a complex game of mutual manipulation. As they clash and bond, they must navigate a web of corporate intrigue and hidden memories.
Chen Ya'an · Meng En
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Match 94/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Assessed as having a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference

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