10 Best Chinese Dramas Starring Zhao Lusi You Shouldn't Miss Out

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Zhao Lusi is one of the most talked-about young actresses in Chinese television today. Born in 1998 in Chengdu, she made her acting debut in 2017 and has been steadily building a strong body of work ever since. All Chinese dramas starring Zhao Lusi showcases a different side of her talent, whether she plays a bold historical heroine or a quiet modern-day girl navigating first love. Her ability to bring warmth and sincerity to her characters has earned her a loyal fanbase both in China and internationally.

If you are new to Chinese dramas or simply looking for your next watch, a Chinese drama starring Zhao Lusi is always a good place to start. Here are ten of her best works across different genres and eras.

This slow-burn modern romance is a great starting point for new viewers. It follows Sang Zhi, a girl who has secretly liked her older brother's friend, Duan Jiaxu, since high school. He never sees her as more than a kid. Years later, she moves to the the same city where he lives, and the two begin spending more time together. As the distance closes, so do their feelings. The chemistry between Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan makes every moment worth watching.

If Hidden Love shows her softer side, this 2020 series is where Zhao Lusi proved she could carry a comedy. She plays Chen Xiaoqian, a screenwriter who falls asleep and wakes up trapped inside her own script as the Third Princess, a character she wrote to die by episode three. The world she lands in is a kingdom where women hold most of the power. Using her knowledge, she has to outsmart her own story just to stay alive.

Moving from comedy to something weightier, this historical romance shows a side of Zhao Lusi that many fans consider her best. She plays Cheng Shaoshang, whose parents left her to serve in the military when she was very young. Raised by an indifferent grandmother and scheming aunt, she learned to hide how sharp she really is. When the capital's most feared general, Ling Buyi, played by Wu Lei, sets his eyes on her, their bond grows through hardship and trust.

For viewers who want action with their romance, this wuxia drama delivers on both fronts. The story follows Bai Fengxi and her rival Hei Fengxi, played by Yang Yang, two of the world's greatest martial artists who are secretly royals living double lives. The two have competed for years without knowing each other's true identities. When political unrest forces them together, rivalry slowly turns into something deeper. Few C-drama couples are as equally matched and exciting to watch.

Set in the early Tang Dynasty, this series takes Zhao Lusi into darker territory than most of her work. She plays Duan Wu, a young woman who escapes a brutal pearl farm after years as a slave, then forms a partnership with Yan Zijing, a sharp merchant played by Liu Yuning, and fights her way into the jewelry trading world. The road is full of betrayal and shifting loyalties, and Duan Wu never stops adapting to face what comes next.

Also known as Let Me Shine, this modern romance is one of her most talked-about recent works. She plays Xu Yan, a television anchor from a humble background who builds a polished image and marries into a wealthy family. On the surface the two seem like a perfect match, but unspoken secrets slowly pull them apart. When the marriage fractures, both are forced to face who they truly are. Many viewers consider this her most emotionally mature performance to date.

Long before she became a household name, Zhao Lusi was already charming audiences in this playful 2019 fantasy. It follows Chun Hua, a woman from the distant future who gives up her immortality and travels back in time to a martial arts world just to experience love. Once there, she finds herself caught between two very different men: Qiu Yue, a witty troublemaker, and Xiao Bai, an honorable fighter. It is lighthearted and fun, perfect for fans of fantasy romance.

In the same year as Hidden Love, Zhao Lusi starred in this xianxia fantasy, showing just how wide her range truly is. She plays A-Yin, a divine water beast who has lived through twenty-seven short lifetimes without knowing why. Everything changes when she meets Gu Jin, a god's son whose powers are sealed, and the two travel together to recover the immortal essence of the Phoenix Queen. The mystery unravels steadily across 40 visually stunning episodes.

Back in a modern setting, this 2021 romantic comedy proves Zhao Lusi can make a familiar setup feel fresh. It follows Gu Anxin, a manga artist who also works as a motorcycle courier. One rainy night, she crashes into Ling Yue, a wealthy company president who wakes up with no memory of who he is. Rather than report the accident, she takes him in and calls him Xiao Ba. The chemistry between her and Liu Te carries it well.

Rounding out the list is one of her most underrated works. In this modern drama, she plays Sun Tou Tou, a feisty young orphan with no family and no direction in life. After getting into trouble for standing up for a stranger, she meets Professor Ren Xinzheng, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who gives her a spot in his private class. She joins a group of very different students, including the professor's son, with whom she constantly clashes at first.