C-Dramas Like Shining for One Thing
Loved Shining for One Thing (2022), iQIYI, and want more with the same feel? It is known for suspense, shy male lead and secret crush. Here are 10 Chinese dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Hidden Love
偷偷藏不住
Sang Zhi develops a quiet crush on Duan Jia Xu, a boy five years older who often visits her home to play games with her older brother.
Same feel: Secret Crush, Romance
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Never-Ending Summer
炽夏
Zhou Wan is a determined top student who will do anything to pay for her grandmother's surgery.
Same feel: High School, Youth, Romance
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Blossom
九重紫
After a life of betrayal and injustice, noblewoman Dou Zhao unexpectedly wakes up years in the past, carrying her memories and a strange prophetic book.
Same feel: Second Chance, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
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Unsoiled Starlight
今日宜偏爱
Shu Tinglan carries the scars of a difficult childhood and has grown into a sensitive woman who longs to be loved.
Same feel: Second Chance, Romance
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Story of Kunning Palace
宁安如梦
Jiang Xuening once schemed her way to the top of the palace, only to meet a tragic end.
Same feel: Second Chance, Romance
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Year After Year
岁岁年年
A thousand years ago, Jiang Shiwei, the daughter of a noble family, and Xie Chen, the son of a military man, fell in love. Their families kept them apart, and both died.
Same feel: Second Chance, Romance
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The Spirealm
致命游戏
Ling Jiu Shi is pulled without warning into a virtual game where he must make it through twelve doors to escape.
Same feel: Suspense, Fantasy, Mystery
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The Blood of Youth
少年歌行
Lei Wu-jie is an eager young martial artist who travels to the world of the jianghu hoping to become a true hero.
Same feel: Friendship, Youth, Fantasy
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Love Between Lines
轧戏
Xiao Zhi-yu and Hu Xiu meet during a murder mystery game set in Republican-era China, each playing a made-up character and curious about the person behind the mask.
Same feel: Friendship, Mystery, Romance
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Love Express
云边不打烊
Yun Qingqing's life has fallen apart, and she goes looking for a quiet place to be alone.
Same feel: Second Chance, Romance
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About Shining for One Thing
Lin Bei Xing is about to turn thirty when her fiancé, the boy she loved since high school, ends things to be with her best friend. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Shining for One Thing
What are the best dramas like Shining for One Thing?
Our top picks are Hidden Love, Never-Ending Summer, Blossom, followed by Unsoiled Starlight. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as suspense, shy male lead and secret crush, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Shining for One Thing?
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