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| 10 Chinese Drama Couples So Good, Fans Are Praying They Fall in Love for Real |
Chinese drama land is packed with pairs that just click – so well, in fact, that fans start dreaming of wedding bells off-screen too.
From stolen glances to subtle hand brushes that get replayed a thousand times on TikTok, some on-screen duos have basically turned viewers into full-time relationship detectives.
So, who are the top 10 on-screen couples that fans are manifesting into reality?
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Let’s get into it.
1. Dilraba Dilmurat & Yang Yang – “You Are My Glory” (2021)
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Real talk: the way these two lit up the screen had people convinced it wasn’t just acting.
Playing a superstar actress and her childhood crush turned aerospace engineer, Dilraba and Yang Yang served us heart-fluttering romance with a side of sizzling eye contact.
Fans? Obsessed.The shipping? Relentless.
2. Chen Zheyuan & Zhao Lusi – “Hidden Love” (2023)
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These two owned the slow-burn game.
As two people hiding their feelings while falling deeper in love, they gave us sweet, soft tension that felt too real.
Behind-the-scenes clips? Even sweeter.
No wonder the hashtag “#ZhaoChenShip” went viral.
Fans want that fated love to leap off the screen and into real life.
3. Bai Lu & Luo Yunxi – “Love Is Sweet” (2020)
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Workplace romance? Check.
Childhood friends to lovers? Double check.
Add in a few intense stares and interviews with way too much natural banter, and you’ve got a fandom convinced there’s more going on here than just acting.
Honestly, we’re not saying they’re soulmates… but we’re not not saying that either.
4. Cheng Xiao & Xu Kai – “Falling Into Your Smile” (2021)
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Gaming romance has never looked this good. As an esports dream team, Cheng Xiao and Xu Kai had viewers clutching their hearts.
Their flirty moments sent fans into over-analysis mode, with online forums compiling “evidence” of real-life sparks.
If chemistry were a game, they’d be MVPs.
5. Dylan Wang & Bai Lu – “Only for Love” (2023)
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Oh, the longing gazes. The near-kisses. The kind of emotional tension that makes you scream at your screen.
Dylan Wang Hedi and Bai Lu had it all.
Fans were quick to pick up on their electric dynamic and started wondering: “Is it just acting… or something more?” Even off-set, they can’t hide that something in their eyes.
6. Xu Kai & Tan Songyun – “As Beautiful As You” (2024)
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Fresh drama, but the shipping is already sky-high.
From their press interviews to red carpet glances, fans are zooming in on every little thing.
People are convinced these two are the next power couple – if only they’d admit it.
The way Xu Kai looks at Tan Songyun? Suspiciously not acting.
7. Lin Yi & Xing Fei – “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” (2019)
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This campus romance drama had all the fluff – and so did the actors’ real-life interactions.
Lin Yi and Xing Fei were so natural together that fans started rooting for them even off-screen.
Throw in some playful banter on social media and boom: instant shipping nation.
8. Arthur Chen Feiyu & Zhang Jingyi – “Lighter and Princess” (2022)
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Opposites attract, and these two proved it.
As moody coder and sunshine girl, their dynamic was full of spark.
They’re pretty low-key IRL, but that didn’t stop fans from analysing every joint appearance like they’re solving a crime.
A shy smile here, a stolen glance there – the evidence builds.
9. Shen Yue & Dylan Wang – “Meteor Garden” (2018)
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The OGs. The icons.
The couple that sparked a fandom so massive, it’s still going strong. Shen Yue and Dylan gave us Dao Ming Si and Shan Cai with all the angst, all the heart, and all the chemistry.
Fans still follow their every move hoping for a real-life love story reboot.
10. Yang Zi & Xiao Zhan – “The Oath of Love” (2022)
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A music student and a young doctor fall in love – and so did the fans, with the actors.
With both being massive stars, expectations were sky-high, and guess what?
They delivered.
The slow-burn warmth between Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan made fans believe. And they’re still believing, fingers crossed.
Bonus – Zhang Ruonan and Bai Jingting – The First Frost (2025)
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This pair has become the most viral C-Drama couple of 2025 so far. Their strong on-screen chemistry, combined with a heart-fluttering romantic storyline, has completely swept viewers off their feet.
Fans can’t get enough of their sweet moments, and some are even starting to wonder if the sparks have carried over into real life.
So… which couple has you losing sleep over fan edits and behind-the-scenes crumbs?Whether you’re a casual shipper or deep in the “they’re definitely dating” rabbit hole, one thing’s clear: these Chinese drama couples know how to make us feel everything – even when the cameras stop rolling.