With K-dramas beginning to dominate the entertainment world, many of these top-rated shows have been adapted into Chinese dramas. Characterized by their beautiful storylines, these titles delve into a variety of genres including romance, slice-of-life, thriller etc. From Meteor Garden to Pretty Li Hui Zhen, here is a list of Chinese dramas that are actually adaptations of Korean shows:

This Chinese drama romcom for kids is a remake of the popular South Korean show, Boys over Flowers (2009). The series is based on the Japanese manga of the same name, which has been adapted into several languages, including an anime adaptation and a Taiwanese version.

Meteor Garden follows the story of Shan Cai (Shen Yue), a girl from an average family who is accepted into a prestigious elite school. She constantly clashes with her elite classmates, who do not want her there. Four of her classmates, known as the F4, make her life a living hell. But Shan Cai does not give up and stands her ground. Her determination and diligence wins their hearts and they slowly form a bond. Meteor Garden is available to stream on Netflix.

It is an adaptation of the popular K-drama She Was Pretty. It follows the story of Li Hui Zhen (Dilraba Dilmurat) who used to be beautiful, but her beauty faded with age after she went through a family crisis. Bai Hao Yu (Peter Sheng), on the other hand, looks unrecognizable after he became successful. When Li Hui Zhen crosses paths with him years later, she is too embarrassed to face him and asks her handsome roommate to pretend to be her.