A newly released chart ranking the most-watched Chinese dramas on TikTok has stirred huge buzz among netizens, especially because the No.1 spot went to a controversial title.
1. Revenged Love (6.079 billion views)
The BL drama Revenged Love skyrocketed to first place with over 6 billion views. Despite China’s ban on BL series, producers circumvented restrictions by filming in Taiwan before releasing it in the Mainland. However, regulators quickly removed the series after the first few episodes, restricting related search terms. Authorities considered this a serious “unforgivable offense.” Yet, its popularity only grew stronger, and leads Tian Xu Ning and Zi Yu became overnight stars with massive fandoms.
2. The First Frost (3.965 billion views)
Starring Zhang Ruonan and Bai Jingting, this romance series drew over 3.9 billion views. Even before its release, it broke records on Youku with 7.9 million pre-reservations — the highest in the platform’s 21-year history. Adapted from Zhu Yi’s novel, it follows the complicated love story of Sang Yan and Wen Yifan, from classmates to reluctant roommates, eventually healing each other’s past wounds.
3. The Prisoner of Beauty (2.426 billion views)
This historical romance featuring Song Zuer and Liu Yuning amassed more than 2.4 billion views. The plot revolves around Xiao Qiao and Wei Shao, whose rivalry and scheming slowly evolve into love amid political chaos. Its blend of intense drama and chemistry turned clips into viral sensations on TikTok.
4. Moonlight Mystique (1.838 billion views)
With Bai Lu and Ao Ruipeng as leads, this fantasy costume drama tells the story of Bai Shuo’s quest for immortality and her romance with Fan Yue, leader of the demon clan. Crossing 1.8 billion views, it proved the enduring appeal of xianxia-style dramas.
5. The White Olive Tree (1.716 billion views)
Starring Chen Zheyuan and Liang Jie, this modern romance about a TV reporter and a bomb disposal engineer resonated deeply with viewers, achieving over 1.7 billion views.
6. Feud (1.249 billion views)
Featuring Bai Lu and Joseph Zeng, this reincarnation tragedy revolves around lovers cursed in an endless cycle of marriage, betrayal and rebirth. Though criticized for recycled plotlines, its 1.2 billion views highlight the enduring star power of its leads.
7. The Best Thing (1.125 billion views)
A healing romance between a hotel manager (Xu Ruohan) and a traditional medicine doctor (Zhang Linghe) charmed viewers, surpassing 1.1 billion views and boosting Zhang Linghe’s popularity.
8. A Dream Within a Dream (1.105 billion views)
With Liu Yuning and Li Yitong, this fantasy series about a struggling actress who enters a script world and faces 108 deaths won unexpected success, reaching over 1.1 billion views.
9. Perfect Match (849 million views)
A costume drama with young rising stars, it was criticized for cliché writing but still managed nearly 850 million views thanks to its ensemble cast.
10. ABO Desire (826 million views)
Another BL drama, ABO Desire, combined romance with business and political intrigue. It racked up 826 million views, cementing BL’s powerful underground fandom.
Sources: K14
You must be logged in to post a comment.