5 Costume Period C-Dramas With Perfect Chemistry

Costume period C-dramas have an undeniable charm, whether it is for the beautiful cinematography, the astonishing wardrobe styles, or the intriguing plots that combine history, martial arts, and fantasy. But sometimes, what draws people in the most is the incredible chemistry between the main leads. Sometimes a pairing turns so iconic that it redefines the standards for what to expect in these types of shows. Here are some C-dramas that will definitely change your brain chemistry with their perfect pairings!

Dou Zhao ( Meng Zi Yi ) has lived as a fine noblewoman her entire life, despite her political family being a mess and her husband cheating on her with her own sister. However, when her family is framed for treason, she tries her best to save her own life. That’s when she encounters General Song Mo ( Li Yun Rui ). Although his life has been far from easy, having to fight injustice after injustice and even facing a mortal illness, when he meets Dou Zhao, something in him flourishes instantly. Sadly, they are already too deep into disgrace, and both tragically die at the hands of the real traitors. However, their lives are far from over.

After her early death, Dou Zhao wakes up as her younger self, before her mother passed away. She realizes that the heavens have given her a second chance at life to change her destiny and in the process, probably saving Song Mo’s life as well. This story follows a convoluted plan, devastating truths, and unexpected villains, but it is also filled with a romance that burns slow and deep. As Dou Zhao and Song Mo challenge every obstacle, going from reluctant acquaintances to fierce lovers, you will find yourself invested in their story, which not only vindicates their tragic past lives but also opens the door for a brighter and warmer future for them together.

This C-drama shows us what the true definition of enemies to lovers is. Not even Romeo and Juliet could have had a worse beginning than this couple; however, their love story proves to be all the more epic for it. Wei Shao ( Liu Yu Ning ), one of the last remaining members of the Wei family, has lived his entire life with only two things in mind: to recover his family’s lost territory and to get revenge on the Qiao family, the clan that betrayed them, resulting in his father’s and brother’s deaths. However, as he is returning to conquer his land, the Qiaos offer a last olive branch by proposing a marriage between him and their youngest daughter.

Sick at the idea of marrying the daughter of a traitor, Wei Shao does everything in his power to prevent their union until he meets Xiao Qiao ( Song Zu Er ), the Qiao’s eldest daughter. In an attempt to protect her family, she accepts the marriage proposal without ever guessing the turbulent journey ahead of her. Their relationship doesn’t exactly have smooth sailing, with resentment and bitterness standing between them. However, the charm of their dynamic lies in that.