25 Popular Rich Boy Poor Girl Chinese Dramas

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If you’re a fan of romantic dramas, then the rich boy poor girl Chinese drama genre is one that you’ll want to explore.

These heartwarming tales feature characters from different social classes who come together and face many obstacles in their pursuit of love.

From wealthy businessmen to struggling students, these stories will have you rooting for the couple as they attempt to make it against all odds.

Rich boy poor girl Chinese dramas also offer plenty of lessons about life and relationships, making them an enjoyable yet educational watch!

Let’s jump in!

Many rich boy poor girl Chinese dramas are easily accessible from anywhere in the world. But there may be certain platforms that will only work with a VPN (i.e. US Netflix or Singapore VIU).

1. Because of Love (2022)

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 30 episodes | Romance, Melodrama, Medical, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Tan Jing is a single mother struggling to make ends meet, but she never loses her positive attitude. Her son Sun Ping has natural heart disease, and Tan Jing works hard to save up for the surgery he needs.

In an effort to find a way to fund Sun Ping’s surgery, Nie Yu Sheng—a heart surgeon and Tan Jing’s long-lost love—joins her on her journey in helping her son.

Together they go through a series of ups and downs as they struggle with their feelings for each other while trying to save Sun Ping’s life.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.2/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Rich Man Poor Girl, Contract Marriage | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Gu Xi Xi is a fashion shopper who runs an online store from home with the desire to own her own fashion line someday.

At a private reception, an unexpected occurrence leads her to meet Yin Si Chen, the owner of a large shopping center who wants to win the business of one of the most popular fashion designers.

They form a contract marriage to help each other out in business. As they get to know each other better and overcome various challenges together, they start to develop feelings for each other despite their opposite personalities.

Will this temporary arrangement turn into something more or will it be too late for them to find love in this contract marriage before it expires?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.4/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Drama, Comedy, Contract Marriage | Watch on iqIYI, Watch on Youtube, Watch on MyAsianTV

He Qiao Yan, CEO of Heshi Group, and Qin Yi Yue, a child psychologist work together to help his son overcome trauma to start talking again.

When He Qiao Yan’s son sees Qin Yi Yue as a mother figure, he asks her to enter into a contract marriage and they start living together as a family.

As they tackle disparate difficulties side by side, their bond steadily strengthens from friendship to love. Can these two conquer every challenge in order for them to experience an enduring romance?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.0/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Please Feel At Ease Mr. Ling is a Chinese drama about Gu An Xin, a “rabbit” who brings home the “big bad wolf,” Ling Yue, after an accident. Ling Yue is a powerful executive at a conglomerate embroiled in an ugly fight for succession.

Despite their differences and his initial appearance of stupidity, he soon reveals himself to be quite intelligent.

As these two people from different backgrounds come together under one roof, what kind of relationship will they form and how will it affect them both in the end?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Historical, Fantasy, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Su Xiao He is a proprietress of a local pet shop in the peaceful Qingqiu Country of Jiangzhou. One day, she finds a mysterious blue stone – the Blue Soul Orb – which has the power to reach across space and time when given certain circumstances.

When Xiao He touches it, it awakens Mo Xiu Ran, a prince from DW Galaxy who now acts as a major general in the Qingqiu army with no idea how he got there or where he is.

Xiao He agrees to help Xiu Ran find his way home after signing an agreement between them and they embark on an unusual adventure together.

Be My Cat is filled with romance, comedy, fantasy elements, and plenty of sass making it one Chinese drama you won’t want to miss!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Xu Nuo is a ruthless corporate executive who has been emotionally shut off since his mother’s death three years ago.

In order to protect himself from those he has wronged in business dealings, he hires Ke Si Yi as his bodyguard. As Si Yi throws herself into harm’s way for Xu Nuo, his long-lost emotions gradually begin to return and with them, a whole new world of possibilities presents itself.

Will Xu Nuo be able to accept the feelings that seem to have developed between him and Si Yi or will their social classes tear them apart before they get the chance to find out what could be between them?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 30 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Rich Man Poor Woman, Contract Marriage | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Gu Nan Zhou is a CEO who avoids crowds. He butts heads with impoverished heiress Zhou Jian Qing, but decides to enter into a contract marriage with her.

Even though they have different personalities, they start to learn how to support each other and soon become each other’s confidants.

Will they be able to make their arranged marriage work?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.7/10 | 41 episodes | Romance, Drama, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Du Xiao Su sneaks into a hospital posing as a nurse to get a picture of an up-and-coming star’s photo after a car accident for her entertainment report. This is when she bumps into the handsome doctor on duty, Shao Zhen Rong.

As they get to know each other and fall in love, Du Xiao Su meets Shao Zhen Rong’s family so they can start talking about plans for the marriage. At the family meeting, Xiao Su finds out that Zhen Rong’s brother is Lei Yu Zheng, a man she had a one-night stand with!

Sadly Shao Zhen Rong loses his life in a rescue mission. As Lei Yu Zheng spends more time with Du Xiao Su, he falls more in love with her. But will she ever forget his brother and return his love?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.5/10 | 40 episodes | Romance, Drama, Action, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Wu Shiyi is a female bodyguard who is hired by Hou Zhirong to protect his son, Hou Jue. When Wu Shiyi first meets Hou Jue, he is resistant to the idea of having her as his bodyguard and makes things difficult for her on purpose.

Despite this resistance, she stands her ground and works hard to prove herself worthy of the job. As they spend more time together, their relationship develops into something more than just boss-employee.

Through facing various death threats and dangerous situations together, they learn that love can conquer all obstacles—even class differences!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.5/10 | 36 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Rich Man Poor Girl, Enemies to Lovers | Watch on iqIYI, Watch on KissAsian

Jiang Jun is a girl with a double degree in economics and psychology who decides to work at an investment company after her father leaves her in a dilemma.

At work, Jiang Jun meets Yuan Shu Ai, her childhood playmate who has now become her rival.

While someone plots against Jiang Jun and sees her as an eyesore, she uses her high EQ and sense of judgment to attain success in both her career and love life.

With the help of those around her, Jiang Jun eventually discovers that true success lies not only in achieving one’s goals but also finding true happiness along the way.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.1/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Food, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Gu Sheng Nan is an underestimated junior chef inside the kitchen at Zijing Hotel. Despite her lack of recognition from her peers and boss, she finds solace in expressing herself through her cooking skills.

Things take a turn when Sheng Nan meets Lu Jin, the sharp-tongued CEO who was ready to condemn Zijing Hotel until he tastes one of Sheng Nan’s dishes and recognizes her talent as a chef.

This sparks an unlikely bond between them based on their shared love for food.As they spend more time together, this unexpected connection leads them to places neither of them ever expected to find themselves in.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.0/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Historical, Crime, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Youtube

Xia Xiaoning is an average girl who dreams of becoming a voice actress. When she lands a job as Gu Chenyu’s assistant, she doesn’t know he has a secret—he’s one of the best in the dubbing industry.

As they interact with each other and grow closer, domineering CEO Xie Fei also begins to pursue her.

With two attractive suitors both falling head over heels for her, will Xia Xiaoning choose love or career success in this captivating tale of romance and ambition set against the backdrop of China’s entertainment industry.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.0/10 | 36 episodes | Romance, Drama, Comedy, Forced Marriage | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Two strangers, Chen Jia Xin and Wang Xi Yi, meet on board a cruise ship bound for the Bahamas.

After Wang Xi Yi helps Chen Jia Xin get revenge on her cheating boyfriend and she helps him accept his proposal to his girlfriend who stood him up, they celebrate too hard and become drunk resulting in a one-night stand.

A couple of months later, they discover that Jia Xin is pregnant and agree to enter into a contract marriage with a divorce clause. The child will remain with Xi Yi while he marries his long-time girlfriend, Shi Anna.

But as they live their daily lives together as a married couple, they start to catch feelings. Will Wang Xi Yi and Chen Jia Xin be able to get their happily ever after despite the challenges they face?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.6/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Luo Tian Ran is a fiercely independent and strong-minded young woman with dreams of making it in the music industry as a songwriter.

When her path crosses with Jin Ze Yi, an arrogant pop superstar, they are forced to live together temporarily. Despite their differences in personalities, over time they begin to develop feelings for each other.

Will love be able to bloom between this odd couple or will their differences get in the way of their happiness?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.7/10 | 47 episodes | Romance, Historical, Crime, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on iqIYI

When Qian Xi Xi is sent to live with Duan Ran at a young age, their personalities are like heaven and earth due to the difference in status.

Through sheer coincidence, Qian Xi Xi gets into the field of live-streaming. Duan Ran who’s a fuerdai (second-generation rich) sees the potential in e-commerce live streaming and acquires the company, thus becoming Qian Xi Xi’s boss.

This throws them into a whirlwind of business problems, love triangles with top star and childhood friend Jiang Zhe Yang, and complicated relationships. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles that life throws their way?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 36 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on iqIYI, Watch on KissAsian

Wen Xiao Nuan is an actress who takes on an unusual job to make ends meet. She must pretend to have a crush on the handsome CEO Ye Fei Mo and becomes an actress in his business Anning.

As she works hard to build her career in acting, she finds herself falling for him and their fake romance quickly turns into something real. Will their love conquer all or will their differences keep them apart?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Youtube

Nie Xing Chen is the new assistant of Yan Jing Zhi, an arrogant CEO with a high IQ who suffers from mild obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Despite their initial meeting being brief, Nie Xing Chen already knows her boss’s difficult daily habits and manages to handle them alone. She is the perfect secretary at work: sweet, capable, independent, and always has a positive attitude toward life.

As time passes, the two experience problems with each other. Will love conquer all or will their class differences tear them apart?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Ling Xun Xun is a newly divorced woman who finds herself in debt after being involved in a minor car accident.

Determined to gain custody of her son and prove she can provide for him, Xun Xun takes on the job as a personal assistant to Cheng Li, the young CEO of a big conglomerate.

Despite their differences, the two find themselves growing closer and developing unexpected feelings for one another.

Will Cheng Li’s love be enough to bridge the gap between them or will class differences and their age gap tear them apart?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.2/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Life, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on iqIYI, Watch on Youtube

Lucky’s First Love is a romantic Chinese drama about Xing Yun, a young woman recruited by Xia Ke to work at his gaming company.

Despite their constant bickering and Xing Yun’s lack of experience in love, the two slowly grow closer as they help each other overcome the obstacles that life throws their way.

When an unexpected rival enters the picture, will love conquer all, or will class differences tear them apart and keep them apart forever?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.6/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Contract Marriage, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on iqIYI, Watch on Youtube

Time Teaches Me to Love is a 2018 Chinese drama about two people from different social classes who enter into a contractual relationship in order to pay for Lin Lu’s younger brother’s medical bills.

Despite their differences, the binding contract paves the way for something more as Lin Lu repeatedly tests Shi Liansen’s limits and a romance ensues. Follow their story as they navigate class differences while trying to find true love with each other.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.9/10 | 21 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Gu Cheng Ze, the adopted son of the Gu family and CEO of Gu Mall Corporation, is tasked by his grandmother with guiding the rightful heir, Gu Jin Yu her biological grandson to become a respectable businessman.

When he finds out that fashion designer Li Yan Shu used to date his brother, he hires her to motivate Gu Jin Yu to work in the company.

Little does he knows that Gu Jin Yu still harbors feelings for her. When Mrs. Gu finds out, she orders Gu Cheng Ze to separate them, but this also creates an opportunity for him and Li Yan Shu to get closer together as they work together to protect their love against their differences.

Note: There is a Thai version of this Chinese drama called You Are My Heart Beat with Mai Davika and Push Puttichai.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.8/10 | 16 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Netflix, Watch on Viki

Eun Ha Won is a junior in high school who wants to become a teacher. Even though her home life is terrible and she works various part-time jobs to save up for college, Ha Won still has a cheery and optimistic personality.

In another part of the city live 3 spoiled and rich cousins with different personalities: Ji Woon, Hyun Min, and Seo Woo who live in their mansion, Sky House.

When their grandfather invites them to his 5th wedding, Hyun Min doesn’t want to go but ultimately hires Ha Won to accompany him to upstage his grandfather.

When his grandfather sees Ha Won’s no-nonsense attitude toward his grandson, he decides to hire her to live in Sky House and become a drill sergeant to his grandsons. What follows is a lot of shenanigans, love triangles, drama, and plenty of sass.

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.4/10 | 24 episodes | Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Viki, Watch on Youtube

Love Me If You Dare is a thrilling Chinese drama about Simon Bo Jinyan, a brilliant criminal psychologist who has the ability to get inside the heads of even the most mysterious and violent criminals.

With his young assistant Jenny Jian Yao by his side, they work together to solve crimes as he delves into the thoughts and intentions of criminals.

As their partnership grows, will they be able to open up emotionally while uncovering secrets that have been hidden away for years or will they succumb to the darkness within them both in order to survive this dangerous journey into crime-solving?

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 7.7/10 | 40 episodes | Romance, Historical, Crime, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Youtube

Rong Jin Xiu is a country girl who travels to Shanghai in search of answers about why her family was killed. There, she meets Zuo Zhen, the leader of a triad organization, and falls in love with him. However, Xiang Ying Dong—a businessman and close friend of Zuo Zhen—also has eyes for Jin Xiu.

Despite this potential rivalry, Zuo Zhen remains fiercely protective of his beloved. When a dangerous Japanese man attempts to finish off what’s left of Jin Xiu’s family, it is only through their combined strength that they are able to survive and protect one another from harm.

Rich boy poor girl Chinese dramas don’t get more romantic than this!

Quick facts: Rating on MDL: 8.1/10 | 33 episodes | Romance, Comedy, Business, Rich Boy Poor Girl | Watch on Netflix

Feng Teng, the president of a big conglomerate, is in need of a blood transfusion for his sister. He finds an employee at his company named Xue Shan Shan and asks her for a donation.

Afterward, Feng Teng’s sister suggests sending Shan Shan nutritious packed lunches as a thank you instead of paying her off with the money.

As Shan Shan enjoys the lunches and her bright personality starts to warm up Feng Teng’s heart, they start to form an unlikely bond that will be tested when their social classes get in the way. Will love conquer all or will class differences tear them apart?

Whether you’re looking for a thrilling mystery, a romantic comedy, or an epic historical drama, these rich boy poor girl Chinese dramas are sure to make your heart soar.

So if you’re ready to dive headfirst into some exciting Chinese romance dramas then look no further than these great picks!

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