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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.
ICYMI: January 2026 CDramas.
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Speed and Love — Esther Yu Shuxin, He Yu | iQIYI
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Premiere: 12 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: (Postponed to January 14)
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: 12 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.
ICYMI: The Vendetta of An Ending Recap.
Shine on Me — Song Weilong, Zhao Jinmai | Tencent Video
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Premiere: 22 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: 27 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: 5 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. (Based on a true story)
Born with Luck — Tian Xiwei, Lawrence Wang | iQIYI
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Premiere: Postponed to February, has opened pre-air sponsorship placement.
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: 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.
Sniper 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.
Update: Sniper Butterfly Ending Recap.
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/Early 2026
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: 31 December/Early January
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: 9 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: (Update: Postponed)
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.
Back To The Origin — Luo Jin, Ren Shuxi, Zhou You, Hu Xinger | Mango TV
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Update:
• Uncle — Tencent Video, iQIYI (December 15). Starring: Guo Jingfei, Wang Jiajia, Chen Minghao, Zhang Xianyi
• The Miracles — Tencent Video (December 22). Tencent Video. Starring: Bai Yu, Hu Ge, Lei Jiayin, Song Jia, Wang Jiajia
• Strange Chronicles of Tang — iQIYI (December 17). Starring: Yang Xuwen, Yang Zhigang, Hao Siwen, Chen Chuang, Sun Xuening
• The Company — Tencent Video (December 17). Starring: Gao Weiguang, Zhang Miaoyi, Mao Xiaohui, Liang Jingkang.
• The Truth — Tencent Video & iQIYI (December 30). Starring: Gong Jun, Jiang Wu, Sun Yi
• The Truth Within — Youku (December 29). Starring: Luo Yunxi, Cya Liu, Jiang Qilun
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?