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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Our Secret
暗格里的秘密
From high school to university, a shy, stubborn girl and a brilliant, unruly campus star share a bond that lasts for years.
Same feel: Secret Crush, High School, Friendship, Youth
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Back to Seventeen
我回到十七岁的理由
Zhong Xiao Xiao is twenty-seven and leads an ordinary life until, at a class reunion, she tries to give a recording to her old crush.
Same feel: Second Chance, High School, Youth, Fantasy
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Legally Romance
才不要和老板谈恋爱
At twenty-eight, Qian Wei is stuck in a tough job as a paralegal for a former classmate who has been holding a grudge for years.
Same feel: Secret Crush, Fantasy, Romance
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A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower
摩天大楼
A beautiful coffee-shop owner is found dead in her flat at Horizon Tower with doll-like makeup on her face, and the press call it the Doll Murder Case.
Same feel: Suspense, Friendship, Mystery
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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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My Calorie Boy
我的卡路里男孩
Jia Wei and Jing Jing meet in high school and don't get along at first. When they strike a bargain to help each other with grades and weight loss, they become allies and then…
Same feel: Friendship, Youth, Romance
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When We Were Young
人不彪悍枉少年
In 1996 a high school runner is hurt in a lab accident while chasing a bike thief and loses her chance to compete.
Same feel: High School, Youth
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Be Reborn
重生之门
A criminal investigation chief hunting a stolen ancient painting crosses paths with a brilliant university student who comes from a family of thieves.
Same feel: Suspense, Mystery
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The Seven Relics of Ill Omen
七根心简
In ancient times, a strange substance fell upon Fengzi Ridge and twisted the hearts of those it infected.
Same feel: Suspense, Friendship, Fantasy
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Don't Disturb My Study
别想打扰我学习
In 2020, Nan Xiang Wan is a successful human resources director who is secretly anxious after facing discrimination over her academic record.
Same feel: High School, Youth, Fantasy, 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 Our Secret, Back to Seventeen, Legally Romance, followed by A Murderous Affair in Horizon Tower. 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?
Shining for One Thing is listed on iQIYI. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
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