C-dramas like The Girl Who Sees Smells

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Taste of Love
绝配酥心唐
Completed2023· 24 episodes
Former popular idol Tang Su falls from grace after a weight-gain scandal and a series of career-ending misunderstandings. She unexpectedly finds work as a private housekeeper for Huangfu Jue, an eccentric and overbearing CEO who suffers from face blindness. Ironically, the man she now serves is her most notorious online detractor, leading to a comedic and heartfelt journey of hidden identities and blossoming romance.
Chen Xin Hai · Deng Kai · Lin Junyi
- 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
- Reviewed as not centring a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
I Won't Get Bullied by Girls
我才不会被女孩子欺负呢
Completed2018· 24 episodes
High school student Ye Lin is determined to stay strong and avoid being bullied by girls after a childhood of being picked on by his rival, Ren Xiaoqin. When she returns to his life and attempts to win his heart, Ye Lin must balance his cold attitude toward her with his goal of forming a lion dance club. Along with his eccentric classmates, he learns to navigate friendship and the complexities of growing up.
Cai Xukun · Jiang Yuwei · Lu Yang Yang
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 93/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Reviewed as not centring a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
A River Runs Through It
上游
Completed2021· 36 episodes
After transferring to a new school just before her final exams, Xia Xiaoju struggles to adapt until she befriends a group of classmates, including the compassionate Cheng Lang and the mischievous Lu Shiyi. The story spans their youth into adulthood, exploring the complexities of hidden crushes and enduring friendships. As they navigate university and life's challenges, Xiaoju remains oblivious to the growing feelings of her constant protector, Lu Shiyi.
Chen Bohao · Hu Yixuan · Judy Qi
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 92/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Reviewed as not centring a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
A Little Thing Called First Love
初恋那件小事
Completed2019· 36 episodes
Xia Miaomiao is an ordinary, shy student who develops a deep crush on the popular and talented senior Liang Younian. Determined to become worthy of him, she embarks on a journey of self-transformation, improving her appearance, grades, and confidence. As she navigates the ups and downs of school life, Miaomiao discovers her own potential while hoping to eventually win the heart of her first love.
Chai Wei · Edward Lai · Wang Runze
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 89/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Reviewed as not centring a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Since I Met U
遇见你之后
Completed2022· 16 episodes
Cheng Mu is a reserved dessert shop manager whose life changes when he crosses paths with Jiang Sihan, a bubbly food vlogger. Linked by a young boy named Rui Rui, the two begin an unexpected cohabitation arrangement as a temporary family. As their romance blossoms, they navigate personal insecurities and professional challenges, finding emotional healing in each other's company while pursuing their shared love for sweets.
Chang Bin · Jacky Zhou · Jin Zixuan
- Modern
- Comedy
- Romance
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Match 87/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Reviewed as not centring 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 87/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Modern setting, matching your preference
- Comedy, matching your preference
Closer To You
我的刺猬女孩
Completed2020· 24 episodes
A surgeon named Wu Jing Hao gets a mysterious chance to travel back to his high school years. Determined to rewrite the past, he attempts to save his classmate Han Fei from a tragic accident that defined her youth. While she is initially defensive and prickly, Wu Jing Hao patiently tries to break through her shell to change their future and heal old wounds.
He Ze Yuan · Li Yi Nan · Wang Rui
- Modern
- Drama
- Mystery
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Match 86/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Reviewed as not centring a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Wonderful Life
美好生活
Completed2018· 45 episodes
After a failed career and marriage in the United States, middle-aged Xu Tian returns to China but immediately collapses with a heart condition. Following an emergency heart transplant, he encounters Liang Xiao Hui, a woman struggling with her own grief. Their lives intertwine as they seek new beginnings, though the connection between Xu Tian's new heart and Xiao Hui's past complicates their burgeoning relationship.
Li Naiwen · Li Xiaoran · Song Dandan
- Modern
- Drama
- Romance
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Match 86/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Reviewed as not centring a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Turn on the Right Way of Life
打开生活的正确方式
Completed2023· 40 episodes
Bian Liang is a forty-something sales executive whose stable life suddenly unravels due to career bottlenecks and domestic friction. When a former flame reappears and his teenage son rebels, he is forced to confront his failures and re-evaluate his path. The drama explores the complexities of mid-life transitions as he seeks a meaningful way to balance professional ambition and family harmony.
Huang Bo · Mei Ting · Tian Yu
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 86/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Reviewed as not centring a strong female lead
- Modern setting, matching your preference
Cute Bad Guy
可爱的坏家伙
Completed2023· 23 episodes
Aspiring cartoonist Xia Yumeng is stunned when the villainous antagonist of her latest manga, Shen Mingxi, suddenly manifests in the real world. Suffering from amnesia, the cold-hearted character becomes a chaotic addition to her life, complicating her pursuit of a long-time crush. Xia Yumeng must manage the villain's transition into modern society while navigating a growing and unexpected bond with the man she once only drew as a monster.
Wang Luqing · Zhang Yijie
- Modern
- Comedy
- Drama
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Match 85/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Modern setting, matching your preference
- Comedy, matching your preference
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 85/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Modern setting, matching your preference
- Comedy, 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 85/100A fit index from reviewed traits, not a quality score.
- Assessed as having a love triangle
- Modern setting, matching your preference
- Comedy, matching your preference

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