00:05Chinese Dramas With More Than 10 Billion Views
00:07To us C-drama fans, every drama has its own charm. But we can't deny that there are some Chinese
00:13dramas that stood out and hit a chord with audiences in China and across the globe too.
00:18To a non-drama fan, there are many things about dramas that can be merely eye-catching,
00:23like stellar acting, charming visuals, breathtaking settings, and gorgeous soundtracks. But one
00:28thing that will surely grab people's full attention, no matter what, is the staggering
00:32viewership that some dramas achieve. We made a previous video on dramas with more
00:37than 20 billion views, and you seemed to like it. If you missed it, we'll leave the link
00:42in the description down below. So now we decided to present to you the list of 10 dramas with
00:46more than 10 billion views.
00:4910. Sword of Legends We open our list with the legendary Zinzia
00:54that has gained over 10.7 billion views since its release. Swords of Legends revolves around
01:00a young and quiet swordsman, who is infected by a cursed aura of an ancient demonic sword,
01:05known as the Sword of Burning Solitude. Living with dark energy resulted in him growing up
01:10without a family, and even though he secludes himself from others, he yearns for a normal
01:15life. After being accused of murder due to his curse, he runs away in an attempt to discover
01:20the truth behind the murder. His life changes when one day he meets a lovely girl, and he
01:26falls in love with her, and a kind group of heroes who fill his previously lonely life
01:30with joy. Together they wander the land, seeking out destiny and bringing balance to the world.
01:36If you find yourself on the hunt for a binge-worthy ancient fantasy drama, then this drama will definitely
01:42meet your expectations.
01:489. Chinese Hero Zhao Jilong With more than 10.8 billion views, Chinese hero Zhao
01:55Jilong, also known as God of War Zhao Yun, sits at number 9 on our list.
02:01The Chinese-Korean star-studded drama depicts the life of General Zhao Jilong during the Three
02:07Kingdoms era, and his journey of becoming a martial arts hero and finding love. He is
02:12witty, charming, and most importantly, brave. He never hesitates to step forward in dangerous
02:17times. He expected to get into fights on the battlefields, but he never planned to fight
02:22for love. Yet he falls for a lovely daughter of a noble family with a bright personality who
02:28mutually seems to like him. But what will he do when he is accused of killing her father,
02:32and gains a powerfully skilled general, rivaling him in his conquest for love.
02:37Besides the intriguing storyline, the incredible performance of the leads has gained a lot of
02:42praise from viewers, especially the K-pop star Yuna from Girls' Generation.
02:518. Sparrow 2016 casually turned people into couch potatoes with its addictive dramas and Sparrow,
03:00a critically acclaimed drama that was also released in 2016, is enough proof of that.
03:05The spy-themed Republican-era drama follows a double agent under the codename Sparrow.
03:10He works under his best friend and comrade in the Special Operations Division that captures
03:16anti-Japanese revolutionaries. Even though his best friend regards him as a brother,
03:21he still develops suspicions about him, and so he sets up various traps for Sparrow to reveal
03:27his true identity and intentions. If that isn't enough of a hit to Sparrow, his ex-lover and
03:32her fake husband start working undercover in the division, bringing great trouble to him.
03:37Despite finding himself surrounded by people he cannot trust, he relies on his wit and intelligence
03:43to continue his missions. It's no surprise that this drama gained over 11.5 billion views,
03:49with its thrilling storyline and the magnificent performance from its actors. Be sure to add this
03:53one to your list.
04:007. The Mystic Nine
04:02It may be called The Mystic Nine, but it's number seven on our list for today. The drama
04:07has scored over 12 billion views. It follows a group of people traveling to Shanghai in a mysterious
04:13train which leads them to a bizarre mountain area. Among the passengers is the leader of the mysterious
04:20Nine Gates and an expert in digging graves. Upon reaching the strange mountain, three of the group
04:25decide to infiltrate a mine where they discover an ancient tomb. On their mission to unravel the secrets
04:31and conspiracies of the tomb, they gradually become friends and decide to stand together and fight for
04:37their people. Besides being part of a popular series, what people also liked about The Mystic Nine is that it
04:42stars Hong Kong singer William Chun and EXO member Lei. If you like action and mystery dramas with just the
04:49right amount of romance, then this drama is the perfect cup of tea.
04:576. Nirvana and Fire
04:59China is known for producing epic period dramas with mind-boggling plots and amazing special effects. And Nirvana and Fire
05:07is probably the best example of that. The drama depicts the life of a young child who narrowly escapes
05:12its death after his army general father and his troops were massacred, all because the emperor believed them to be
05:18traitors.
05:1912 years later, the boy returns to his former home, using a fake name, and patiently seeks justice. In the
05:25palace, he encounters princes battling for the crown, the empire's greatest warrior, and a beautiful but powerful princess.
05:33He uses his wits to blend in amongst the distinguished and powerful people, and make himself the heart of everything.
05:38He carefully plans the downfall of people who committed the massacre of his people, and helps the right man ascend
05:45to the throne, all while fighting a deadly illness.
05:48With its smart plot, salt-of-the-earth characters, and mesmerizing acting, Nirvana and Fire managed to gain over 13
05:54billion views.
06:005. Empress of China
06:02This drama, starring Fen Bingbing, has gained over 13.5 billion views, making it land on number 5 on today's
06:10list.
06:10The drama revolves around a strong-willed and quick-witted girl, who rises in status from being a mere concubine
06:16to becoming the only empress to ever rule China.
06:19With her enthralling dancing, she captures the attention of the king, who becomes enamored with her, and takes her as
06:25a concubine.
06:26This makes her a target of harassment from the envious harem of concubines.
06:30Her beloved king passes away suddenly, but his son welcomes her with open arms.
06:35Using the knowledge she acquired during her time as a minor consort to the previous king, she helps the new
06:41emperor in becoming effective and in taking back power from his regent.
06:45And so, she co-rules with him until his death, after which she rules the country in her own right.
06:51Everything about this drama is dazzling to say the least.
07:004. To Be a Better Man
07:02Number 4 is a mature drama with complex characters, unique storytelling, intriguing romance, and a splendid cast.
07:09All its strong points made it gain over 14 billion views.
07:13The story depicts the life of a middle-aged man who was a chef at a Michelin restaurant in America,
07:19until he lost his sense of taste.
07:21After a tragic car accident takes away his friend, the former chef returns to China with his friend's ashes.
07:27His daughter who blames him for her dad's death and his suicidal thoughts.
07:31In China, his messy past relationships entangle with his current ones, especially with his ex-girlfriend, his old classmate, and
07:39his troubled younger sister.
07:40For these characters, time seems to have stopped moving three years ago, but when the chance to finally move on
07:46presents itself, all of them take it, albeit hesitantly.
07:50To Be a Better Man is a great blend of romance, comedy, and angst.
07:54And in a clever way, it's full of valuable life lessons.
08:023. Ashes of Love
08:05This epic drama is a love mess sprawling over the heavenly flower and demon worlds.
08:10The drama revolves around the daughter of the flower goddess, who was given a pill that made her not feel
08:15love.
08:16One day, the fire deity falls into a trap laid out by his enemies, and the flower goddess saves him
08:22and nurses him back to health.
08:24Slowly, he falls in love with her, and tries his best to make her fall in love with him too.
08:29Since the flower goddess can't differentiate between liking and loving someone, she's friendly to every man who is kind to
08:36her, including the brother of the fire deity.
08:39The night deity misunderstands her and thinks that she loves him.
08:42Before long, the brothers fight, not only for the control of the six realms, but for her love too.
08:47Ashes of Love completely captivated people while and after airing.
08:51It gained more than 15 billion views.
08:592. Story of Yangzhi Palace
09:02Did you know that even though Google isn't available in China, this drama became the most Googled show in 2018,
09:08and that it got 700 million viewers in a single day, and reached even more than 15 billion views after
09:15it finished airing?
09:16Well, now you do.
09:17The drama follows a witty woman, who enters the palace as a seamstress, to find the truth behind her older
09:23sister's death.
09:24Believing the imperial guard to be her sister's killer, the woman purposely attracts the attention of his sister.
09:29The emperor, the empress, who takes a liking to her and teaches her to write and read.
09:34Afterwards, the empress helps her become a consort to the emperor too.
09:38Over time, she learns that the siblings are honest and kind-hearted people, especially the imperial guard, who she develops
09:44romantic affections for.
09:46But when the empress tragically passes away, the consort has to decide whether she'll remain by the emperor's side or
09:52by the imperial guard's side.
09:58Number 1. Ice Fantasy
10:01Sitting pretty at the top of our list, with more than 16.4 billion views, is the dazzling fantasy drama
10:07Ice Fantasy.
10:09The story is set a hundred years after a war between the Ice Tribe and the Fire Tribe, where the
10:14Fire Tribe was defeated.
10:15However, the war was fatal, leaving the Ice Prince and his younger half-brother the only royal heirs and pure
10:22-blood Ice Illusionists.
10:23Left in the Ice Tribe
10:24Conflict ensues when the Ice Prince reluctantly ascends to the throne, and his lover and his brother go missing.
10:30He goes through many hardships while trying to find them, not knowing that his brother has lost all of his
10:36memories and has become the Fire Prince under his mother's command.
10:39Along the way, a war between the two tribes commences, and the two brothers are forced to fight against each
10:45other.
10:45True to its name, Ice Fantasy is nothing short of fantastical.
10:55This list was surely packed with intriguing dramas.
10:57Which among them is your favorite?
10:59And what drama do you think deserves to achieve similar milestones?
11:02You can let us know in the comments below.
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