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| December 2025 Chinese Drama Schedule and Rumoured Releases (Photo: iQIYI/Tencent/Youku/MGTV) |
December 2025 is shaping up to be absolute chaos (the good kind) for C-drama fans. Romance, xianxia, wuxia, mystery, idol drama, sports, historical, modern workplace — you name it, it’s dropping this month. Some titles were meant to air earlier, some were pushed, and a few are very much rumoured-but-likely.
To save you scrolling Weibo like a detective on night shift, here’s the full rundown of the strongest contenders set for release — mixing official announcements, crew hints, and previously delayed dramas now circling December.
Most Anticipated Chinese Dramas Premiering December 2025
The Month Every Genre Girlie Has Been Waiting For
Speed and Love — Esther Yu Shuxin, He Yu | iQIYI
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Premiere: 9–11 December
Synopsis: Jiang Mu reunites with Jin Zhao in Thailand after years apart, only to find the cheerful boy she once knew has turned into a hardened underground racer. Their bond shifts from estranged siblings to lovers as she fights to reach the real him.
Glory — Hou Minghao, Gulinazha | Mango TV & Hunan TV
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Premiere: 29 December
Synopsis: A rising young official loses his memory after being framed for his wife’s death. Hidden as a stable hand by a crafty tea heiress, he’s drawn into family schemes, power struggles, and an unexpected romance.
Veil of Shadows — Kiku Ju Jingyi, Joseph Zeng Shunxi | Youku
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Premiere: 31 December
Synopsis: A wuxia fantasy weaving fox-spirit legends and identity swaps. Lovers and rivals from different sects face illusions, martial conflicts, and a truth that blurs the line between human and spirit.
The Vendetta of An — Cheng Yi, Liu Yijun | Youku
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Premiere: 17 December
Synopsis: Amid political upheaval, Xie Huai’an takes on a deadly mission to eliminate the Huben forces, seeking justice for his father. The path drags him into old rivalries and a bitter clash of loyalty and revenge.
Shine on Me — Song Weilong, Zhao Jinmai | Tencent Video
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Premiere: 7 December
Synopsis: A lively graduate steps into the real world with a lingering crush on a top student. In her new job, she meets a former surgeon turned solar-energy specialist, sparking a fresh connection.
The Unclouded Soul — Hou Minghao, Tan Songyun | iQIYI
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Premiere: 17 December
Synopsis: A carefree girl stumbles into the demon realm, drawing the reborn Demon King into a journey of mysteries, battles, and self-discovery as they search for the fabled Jade Wine Divine Spring.
Silent Tides — Allen Ren Jialun, Lan Yingying | iQIYI
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Premiere: 8 December
Synopsis: Set in wartime Macau, three allies work across finance, intelligence, and transport to protect crucial resources. Their efforts turn the neutral city into a hidden battleground of strategy.
Born with Luck — Tian Xiwei, Lawrence Wang | iQIYI
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Premiere: 15 December
Synopsis: A seasoned detective uncovers a criminal network in Sanjiangkou with unexpected help from a group of clumsy thieves whose chaotic actions oddly push the case forward.
The Punishment (The Imperial Coroner 2) — Huang Jingyu, Wang Chuanjun | iQIYI
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Premiere: 20–25 December
Synopsis: The young San Fa Si team returns with Prince An as they solve fresh mysteries and track down complicated cases that threaten peace in the capital.
Snipper Butterfly — Michelle Chen Yanxi, Daniel Zhou Keyu | Tencent Video
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Premiere: 4 December
Synopsis: A woman at her lowest receives a call from a boy she once helped. Their reunion sparks a soft, emotional journey filled with quiet healing and warm cinematography.
The Legend of Rosy Clouds — Joseph Zeng Shunxi, Li Yitong | iQIYI
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Premiere: Mid-December
Synopsis: A fallen noble and a cunning city lord form a fragile alliance across nine legendary cities. Suspicion turns into trust as their political partnership grows into layered affection.
How Dare You?! — Wang Churan, Ryan Cheng Lei | iQIYI
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Premiere: Rumoured Late December
Synopsis: A worker slips into a novel world and meets a man also trapped inside. To survive the shifting plot, they must work together while facing a prophecy that threatens their fate.
Our Dazzling Days — Johnny Huang, Guan Xiaotong | iQIYI
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Premiere: Rumoured December / Early Jan
Synopsis: Three childhood friends reunite in the 1990s after chasing different dreams. Their homecoming unravels old warmth, missed chances, and the grit of a generation building its future.
Ga Xi — Lu Yuxiao, Chen Xingxu | iQIYI
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Premiere: Late December
Synopsis: Two strangers meet in a murder-mystery role-play and cross paths again in reality. Their story switches between fictional plots and real-life encounters as they fall for each other.
Chao Gan Mi Gong — Duan Yihong, Dou Xiao | Tencent Video
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Premiere: 11 December
Synopsis: A police academy professor returns to crack a strange case, joining forces with his late brother’s friend to expose a hidden gang and solve an old mystery.
The City Maker — Zanilia Zhao Liying, Mark Huang Xiaoming | Tencent Video
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Premiere: 22 December
Synopsis: In the 1980s, visionary local officials and villagers transform a rural county into a modern city through sheer determination, teamwork, and bold reforms.
My Destiny — Tan Songyun, Dong Qing | Youku
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Premiere: Mid–Late December
Synopsis: A young woman from the mountains heads to Shenzhen seeking a better life. There, she and her friends navigate work, dreams, and the struggles of building a future in a booming city.
So… Which One Is Entering Your December Watchlist First?
December’s line-up is honestly stacked, and if even half of these titles stick to their schedule, we’re eating well all month. Which drama are you keeping an eye on? Or should I prep a full watch guide for whichever gets the most hype?