If you loved The Early Spring, these 5 C-dramas should be next on your watchlist

The Early Spring emerged as one of the addictive C-dramas of 2026, with Jing Boran and Sun Qian playing the titular roles of Luan Nian (Luke) and Shang Zhi Tao (Flora). The story is based on a web novel by Gu Niang Bie Ku and follows the relationship between Luan and Shang.

It starts with Shang Zhi Tao joining Lime Advertising and facing a boss who is cold but handsome. Initially, Luan Nian mistakes Tao as an incompetent employee and tells her to quit. But as time passed and Tao proved her skills and talent, Luan Nian grew closer to her.

So, eventually they started a passionate relationship but also had to deal with issues like miscommunication and trust problems. But eventually, they both saw how much they loved each other despite all the hardships they went through.

And now that The Early Spring has come to an end, fans are struggling to move on from it. So if you're also one of them, make sure to explore the list below!

5 C-dramas to watch if you loved The Early Spring

Fans of The Early Spring are missing Shang Zhi Tao and Luan Nian. After all, they kept viewers hooked until the very end. So, here's a list of five C-dramas that will give you similar romantic tension vibes between the main leads:

1) Only for Love

Only for Love C-drama (Image via Netflix)

Only for Love is a 36-episode Chinese romantic comedy-drama starring Bai Lu as Zheng Shu Yi, a determined financial reporter. She is joined by Dylan Wang as Shi Yan, a successful young CEO focused on investing in startups.

After a misunderstanding brings them together, Shi Yan agrees to the interview, but asks Shu Yi to also highlight small local startups that don't get much attention. As they keep meeting for work, they slowly develop feelings for each other.

Their relationship is packed with teasing, misunderstandings, and getting to know each other better. In this C-drama, their tension turns into love. And if you watch The Early Spring, you know that the tension between Luan Nian and Tao also turned into real feelings.

Where to watch: Viki

2) My Boss

My Boss is about Cheng Yao, a cheerful young lawyer who gets a job at a prestigious law firm. Her new boss, Qian Heng, is strict, demanding, and not easy to deal with. This sounds quite similar to the kind of boss Luan Nian is, who met Shang Zhi Tao unexpectedly in The Early Spring.

Things get awkward when Cheng Yao discovers that Qian Heng is also her new roommate. Their very different personalities and habits lead to plenty of funny clashes. But as they spend more time together at work and at home, the tension slowly changes into understanding, respect, and eventually romance.

Where to watch: Viki

Also Read: The Early Spring finale reveals what really happened between Luan Nian and Shang Zhi Tao - ending breakdown

3) Fake It Till You Make It

Fake It Till You Make It is about Tang Ying, a smart junior lawyer, and Xu Ziquan, a confident young investor. They meet unexpectedly on a flight and quickly fall into a playful relationship filled with flirting and teasing.

But things get complicated when Tang Ying also catches the attention of a wealthy older man. This happens while she is dealing with pressure from her job and family and only adds to her problems. As Tang Ying and Xu Ziquan spend more time together, they slowly stop pretending to be unaffected and become more honest with each other.

Where to watch: Viki

4) Love's Ambition

Love's Ambition C-drama (Image via Viki)

Love’s Ambition follows Xu Yan, a successful TV host who worked her way up after growing up in a small town. On the other hand, there is Shen Hao Ming, a wealthy businessman who tends to be controlling.

They get married and seem like a perfect couple from the outside, but their different backgrounds and Shen Hao Ming’s behavior create problems in their marriage. After a major argument, Xu Yan decides to divorce him.

The divorce makes Shen Hao Ming realize how much he actually cares about her. He then tries to win her back, just as Luan Nian goes to Harbin to win back Shang Zhi Tao in The Early Spring C-drama.

Where to watch: Viki

5) Love is Sweet

Love Is Sweet is another C-drama that follows Jiang Jun, a smart young woman with a background in economics and psychology. After her father has an accident, she joins an investment bank because she wants to fulfill his wish.

There, she unexpectedly meets Yuan Shuai, her childhood friend who is now a powerful executive at the company. Instead of welcoming her, he initially tries to stop her from getting the job.

Their relationship starts with plenty of workplace rivalry and tension, but things gradually change. As Jiang Jun proves that she is capable and also handles people with empathy, Yuan Shuai begins to see her differently. Their professional clashes eventually develop into romantic feelings.

Where to watch: iQIYI