Modern Drama Short Dramas
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Game of DraftsMaria Smith takes on a series of residential design projects, only to find herself trapped in a web of rivalry, romance, and revenge. She must survive betrayal by a business partner, stolen designs, a suspicious accident, and a power struggle that tears her family apart. In the end, her design proposal, “Celestia,” wins. Her father comes under investigation. Morgan Chandler dies. And Maria, reborn, walks away from the wreckage into a new life, with Wilder Stone by her side.
Begging for the Wife He LostBruce Thorne thought Yara Vale would never leave, no matter how deeply he hurt her. But when her mother's jewels become the price of escape, Yara signs the divorce and disappears. By the time Bruce begs for her back, the woman he once cast aside has become someone he can no longer reach...
Justice in Heels: The Outcast’s RevengeReborn as the true heiress of the Jensen family, Lynn uses her legal expertise to fight the Jensens and her foster parents. She endures cold neglect, school bullying, financial lawsuits and kidnapping. In court, she exposes their crimes and refuses any settlement. Will she claim the Jensen Group and start her new life in Oceanport…
The Clouds Part, the World AwakensAfter years of believing her children were lost, Yancy discovers her husband, Zephyr Shane, gave their children to his mistress. Devastated but resolute, she allies with tycoon Jace Cullen, re-enters the medical field, and plans to expose the truth at a global summit, seeking revenge and the recovery of her children while Zephyr loses everything.
When Spring Came Too LateAfter my father went bankrupt, my mother abandoned him and ran away. Later, when my father became famous, my mother would bring me to our house every year to ask for money. In the first year, she knelt at the door holding me who was sick. The next year, my mother went to see my father again with a report card that I couldn't understand. In the third year, my mother could not wake up for several days. I'm so hungry. When Lu Tingwen went bankrupt, Jiang Yun lied about his need for money and left due to advanced gastric cancer. He gave birth to his daughter Jiang Niannian alone and eventually died of illness in a rented house. Nian Nian starved to find his father but met Lu Tingwen. The truth about Jiang Yun's death was revealed. Lu Tingwen regretted deeply after learning everything.
Framed Before the VowsAt a dinner before a powerful family wedding, Shen Xue accuses Lu Sheng’s younger sibling Lu An of assault and demands that the Lu family answer for it. Lu Sheng counters by revealing that the family’s supposedly young male heir is actually their second daughter, making the accusation look like a staged scandal. Just as the crowd begins to dismiss Shen Xue’s claim, Lu Sheng’s husband Gu Yanche suddenly turns against her, leaving the sisters trapped in a renewed public crisis.
The Amnesia Was Just His ActAcross Shawford's leading families, Jojo, Ian King, and the others are drawn into a tangled web of love, marriage, and corporate power after a car accident leaves Ian’s memories scrambled. As amnesia, a fake marriage, a battle for shares, online exposure, and a shareholder meeting set off one conflict after another, everyone fights for their own agenda. In the end, Ian regains his memory, reveals the truth, and the relationships take a dramatic new turn.
Escape from My Billionaire ExLaura married into wealth as the adopted daughter, but her husband Bryan only loved Emma, the real heiress. When Emma got hurt, Laura took the blame. Heartbroken and pregnant, she vanished without a word. Five years later, her sick son brings her back to the one place she swore she'd never return—right into her ex-husband's path.
Bride WarA woman in her thirties faces a fierce battle of love and weddings as she competes with two other women for the man she wants in a desperate, emotional wedding race.
Who’s the Fake?A top satellite engineer, Stella Summers, is blinded and framed by an impostor, Loretta Quincy, who poses as the director's daughter. While Julian Sinclair, Stella's blind fiancé, stands by the impostor, a satellite failure threatens national security. When the truth finally surfaces, who will pay the price?
You’ll Always Be MineFu Mingshuang's father, Fu Zhenchuan, has arranged who she will marry and considers the matter settled. Her way of refusing is to attach herself to Lu Shiyu, the heir to CM Entertainment, on the excuse that she wants a leading role and he can give it to her. Lu Shiyu has his own weight to carry, a family that expects a great deal of him and a depression he manages quietly, and at first he has no patience for her. What holds his attention is that her rebellion is not a performance, she really does intend to break the arrangement, and being near her loosens something in him. The bargain between them turns into something neither of them planned for. Her father moves against the relationship, misunderstandings between the two of them turn into open fights, and there are engagement obligations and business interests on both sides pulling them in opposite directions. They go from testing each other to standing on the same side. With help from Fu Qingzhou and others, they get out from under the arrangements made for them and decide to marry.
What the South Wind KnowsShunned by her family, Nora Lane struggles to raise her daughter alone. The Chase family is torn by inheritance feuds and resentment. Fiona Wells’s plot to seize control through fraud unravels, leading to a kidnapping that forces Nathan to risk everything. As the matriarch falls critically ill, hidden truths are about to surface…
When I Got the Villain‘s ScriptRaised in the countryside and crippled by timidity, Rachel Atwood returns to her elite family only to be bullied by the scheming Aria. But the tide turns when Chloe, Rachel’s fierce confidante from an ancient life, transmigrates to her side. Seeing her mistress’s weakness, Chloe vows to transform the shy girl back into the formidable leader she once was. Under Chloe’s guidance, Rachel will reclaim her voice, dominate the stage, and take back the legacy that was always hers.
The Sweetest TrapA chance encounter on the West-Stream Trail binds Jace and Sylvia together. Amidst family secrets and a deadly "accident," trust is their only weapon. As Sylvia risks everything to expose a dark crime, can their bond survive the wreckage? The trial is over, but a new contract awaits. This time, how long will it last?
Game over: The real Heiress Strikes BackAt Vanguard Group, an intern claims to be the CEO’s only daughter. Iris loves the spotlight and the title of heiress, and no one dares question her rise. But behind the glamour, decisions turn reckless and whispers spread. The true heiress, Rachel, slips into the shadows as the empire begins to tremble. When a lie wears a crown, how long can it stand?
My Haunted Marriage, My Perfect RevengeLuna discovers Victor Reed's affair and insurance scam after strange events in their home expose the truth. Misunderstood by her family, she gets a second chance and plans her revenge. With a neighbor's help, Victor Reed and Chloe Martin face the consequences of their schemes. Victor loses everything and leaves the marriage with nothing, Chloe walks away, and Luna moves to a new city with her son, who refuses to ever call Victor his father again.
No More Mornings with YouVivian Ingram divorced Simon Holloway after his betrayal, took back billion-dollar investments, and removed him from his position. As the heir of Ingram Group, she revived the family business with the help of her former love, Brandon Pierce. Amidst business battles and Simon's attempts to win her back, Vivian grew through emotional challenges and patent bids, ultimately opening a new chapter in her career and life.
Dead to Me, Back for HerAfter breaking up with Michael Li, Grace Jiang finds her family ties exposed by Lucas Ji, drawing herself and her daughter Emma into a fierce battle over inheritance, marriage, love, and business interests. As family members clash and secrets come to light, Grace ultimately rises to become heir, marries Lucas, stands by her family and her career, and Emma finally finds comfort.
The Swapped Child Back to MeOn the tenth anniversary of her marriage, Emily is preparing to sign her shares of the family group over to her husband when she learns that the boy she has raised for ten years is not related to her. Her husband and the woman he had been with before their marriage swapped the babies at birth and kept seeing each other for years afterward. Her biological son has been living with that woman, in rags and covered in bruises. Emily gathers the evidence and lays it out in front of the board, takes back control of the company and files for divorce. She gets custody of her son and stays close to him while he works through what was done to him.
Carrying the ThroneVivian's hard-won IVF pregnancy carries the only remaining bloodline of an heir believed dead. A clinic used Leo Hale's sperm instead of her husband's, drawing the Hale family's search to her. Leaving her cheating husband puts Vivian in the midst of a dangerous succession struggle over the billionaire family and her unborn child.
Island of Second ChancesYvonne and her husband Henry start a new life on a remote island after a difficult past. Through misunderstandings and personal growth, she finds her place among military families. A devastating flood unites the community in rescue and rebuilding, testing resolve with hidden dangers and shifting relationships. Deepening love and trust draw the family closer, leading to a heartwarming new beginning.
Reborn 1980: Family GloryIn their past life, the elderly couple favored their selfish sons and ignored their loyal second son, ending up frozen to death. Reborn in 1984, they swear to protect the dutiful son, and discipline their ungrateful children. With future knowledge, wiil they lead the family to get rich? Will they finally embrace lasting harmony?
My Calculated RomanceIn the 1980s, two sisters from the ordinary Rivers family are both desperate to marry the factory director's sons to avoid being sent to the countryside. The beautiful Mavis uses every trick in the book to capture the heart of the younger son, eventually turning the wild rebel into her devoted "loyal dog." Meanwhile, despite being the "golden child" of the family, Selina's pursuit of the eldest son is far from lucky. Why did these two sisters end up with such drastically different fates?
Revenge: Taking Back My CrownNatalie Harrington's world shatters when her father remarries, bringing a scheming stepmother and sister into her home. They want her inheritance, while she wants justice. From a marginalized daughter to a powerhouse CEO, Natalie outplays them at their own game. But as scandals break and crowns fall, how far will she go to reclaim her empire?
She Married Me By Accident, I Married Her by DesignTo save her brother's struggling company, Queenie Jones mistakenly identifies Tyrone Yale—who has secretly loved her for 11 years—as her blind date. A rushed marriage follows, binding two strangers by a single certificate. After the wedding, Queenie faces workplace sabotage from an old classmate, pressure from her mother-in-law, and constant attacks from a romantic rival, while her troubled family continues to weigh on her. Behind the scenes,Tyrone stands firmly by her side—shielding her at work, confronting every scheme, and slowly revealing the truth of his long-hidden feelings. What begins as a marriage of convenience turns into something real. Through every crisis they face together, love grows, misunderstandings fade, and hearts finally open. A mistaken marriage leads her to the love she was meant for—a tender, triumphant romance of redemption and devotion.
When the Stalker Gets StalkedShen Nanxing's secret love for Yu Bei lasted for three years, and she silently followed his life by stalking him. Yu Bei lost his memory due to an acetonitrile poisoning accident in the laboratory. Shen Nanxing took the opportunity to lie about being his girlfriend and took him home to take care of him, creating the illusion of love. Yu Bei intuitively saw through the lie, but he enjoyed her nervousness and clumsiness, her counter-control of the relationship, and her yandere possessiveness. Shen Nanxing struggles between deception and sincerity, and the memory of fear returns. Yu Bei found out that she followed her in the past and had long been addicted to chasing her. When the disguise is peeled off and the dominance changes, the two people move toward an unknown ending in a dangerous entanglement. In the end, they reconciled, officially fell in love, and faced reality together.
From Crash to VowsShu Yan pursued Pei Zhixing, the aloof academic tycoon, for three years, and finally became a couple after his carefully prepared confession. However, due to parental reasons, Grandpa Pei took the opportunity to threaten her to break up, warning her that the daughter of a murderer was not worthy of entering the Pei family. In order to protect Pei Zhixing, Shu Yan proposed breaking up and then disappeared abroad. Six years later, Shu Yan, who became a designer, returned to China and rear-ended a luxury car on a snowy night, and reunited with Pei Zhixing, who was now the leader of the business empire. He said he didn't know her, but forcefully proposed to her and tricked Shu Yan into going home. He talks about revenge, but sneaks into Shu Yan's room late at night and accuses her of cruelty like a puppy.
Before the Vows Were SaidHeiress Audrey Winthrop hides her identity through seven years with her fiancé and quietly advances his career, planning to reveal everything after their wedding. When his family humiliates her and downgrades the ceremony, she exposes who she is, cancels the marriage, and strips them of the future she provided.
Revenge at the Weddingfter being publicly humiliated by her fiancé and his "best friend," a sharp-tongued heiress turns her wedding day into a spectacular act of revenge, trading up for an even more powerful husband and exposing decades of her fiancé's family secrets.
Fate Led Me to YouLyra, Goddess of the Phoenix Clan, hid her identity to protect the Sterlings for three years, enduring humiliation. Once exposed, the Sterlings fell for their disrespect. She left, uncovered conspiracies, became a guest of the Sullivan Family, upheld justice in Riverdale, and grew close to Julian Sullivan, leaving the Sterlings full of regret.
Mess with Me, Meet My DadAudrey is a student who lives frugally, but because of this, she becomes a target of the student council president, Kira. Taking advantage of her wealthy background, Kira enjoys bullying students like Audrey. But she's picked the wrong target this time. Audrey isn't as poor as she seems, and her father is a powerful figure no one dares to provoke.
Clear BreakLyra owes a debt to the elder Sterling, and to repay it she goes to work under his son and promises the old man she will support him. The son lets his girlfriend push Lyra around at the office, and Lyra puts up with it for three years because of that promise. Then someone drugs her in an attempt to set her up. She resigns and takes the company's core team with her to the Sullivan family's firm. The Sterling son only begins to see what he has done once she is gone.
Inside the Sterling group the balance of power breaks down and the infighting gets worse. At the Sullivans, Lyra rebuilds the business piece by piece and keeps landing wins, and the standing of the firms in the industry shifts around her. The Sterling side slides out of control as one scandal after another comes to light. She uncovers several schemes along the way, the Sullivans come to trust her, and she and Julian Sullivan grow closer. She is pushed further up the Sullivan firm and has a new decision to make about her own position. The rivalry between the two companies comes down to a bid for a contract that both of them want.
Watch Me RiseIT engineer Su Ying creates the system that wins her company an investment worth hundreds of millions, only for the new CEO to cut her promised bonus below zero and award three million to his inexperienced lover. Su stops donating unpaid labor, and the launch collapses without her. When management tries to saddle her with a billion in losses, the supposedly angry investors greet Su with deference instead.
Echoes That ShatterAfter his coronation, Blake Sterling was torn between duty and love. Emily Harrington remained loyal but proud, while Emma and Vera Sutton schemed for power. A mysterious jade pendant revealed secrets of time travel and ignited war. Betrayal and vengeance ensued, ultimately shattering both the pendant and their bonds.
Boy or Girl? Who's the Pro?Lydia’s brother was forced to quit the esports tournament due to an eye injury. To fulfill his dream, Lydia disguises herself as a boy to join an esports team. She rises to fame overnight and makes it to the Finals. But problems follow: now living under the same roof with three male teammates, how can she keep her secret that she's actually a girl?
Alliance to Win: From Broken Union to BlissElias Mercer abandons Eleanor Sinclair at their wedding for Julia Foster while still coveting the Sinclair assets that funded him. Eleanor answers by allying with his rival Liam Bradford, whose steady support helps her confront Elias and Julia in business as their strategic partnership begins to warm into love.
Walton's Banquet ShowdownThe Walton family faces fierce disputes over inheritance and status. Amidst severed ties and marriage conflicts, Alexander Stanton and Roger Stanton intervene, exposing hidden truths and resolving tensions at the banquet. Justice prevails, revealing the true identity of key characters.
The Notorious Lady Takes OverSkylar returns to the Sutton family as the long-lost biological daughter. Her parents favor the adopted daughter Brianna more? She couldn't care less. She has one goal: claim her share of the family fortune and restore the village’s ancestral hall. Anyone who stands in her way will be crushed. This time, she plays for keeps.
My Resignation, Your DepressionLucille Holt is engaged to the son of the chairman of Graham Group. To help him, and to prove she can make it on her own, she hides that she is the only daughter of the richest man in the city and takes a job in the company's sales department. She becomes its top seller and brings in half of its business.
The chairman falls seriously ill. He knows the company runs on her figures and on her family's backing, and he tells his son several times to treat her well when the son comes home from studying abroad to take over. The son comes back arrogant and already involved with a woman on the staff. She resents Lucille's numbers and uses his authority to push her down. Lucille refuses to give way and answers back. He sides with the other woman, dismisses what Lucille has brought in, and announces in front of everyone that she is fired.
Word of the insult reaches her father. He arrives at Graham Group with bodyguards, ends every contract with the family, calls off the engagement, and pulls the support that had been quietly propping the company up. With Lucille's identity out in the open, a fight over the succession starts inside Graham Group, the son loses ground, and another member of the family comes forward as heir. Lucille begins digging into the corruption inside the company and who has been behind it, and her family starts short-selling Graham Group's stock.
Kindness with a TwistA man plots to completely love his enemy's daughter as part of his revenge in a twisted romance.
Blue Crush On YouWen Man's father, Wen Boyan, is facing prison on charges that Gu Changqing arranged. Gu Changqing had been Wen Man's boyfriend for years, and she learned on their anniversary that he had gotten engaged to Huo Mingzhu, the daughter of the Huo Group. The lawyer she needs for her father is Huo Shaoting, Huo Mingzhu's older brother and a top lawyer in Hai City. She had already met him once, on a night she drank too much after the engagement came out and ended up in his bed. He took an interest in her after that, though she kept her distance.
Now she tries every way she can think of to get close to him. He wants her for her youth and her body, and he offers his help in exchange for it. Gu Changqing will not let go of her either. The woman Huo Shaoting never got over comes back, and everyone around them gets pulled into the mess. Through all the back and forth, Huo Shaoting starts to feel something for her.
[Dubbed] My Exclusive SweetheartNuan Nuan's mother Wen Suxin and her sister Wen Xian are caught in a family crisis. With no other choice, Nuan Nuan is forced to sign a strange love agreement with Ye Nanjue, who comes from a wealthy family and has a flamboyant personality. Ye Nanjue has deep affection and strong possessiveness towards Wen Nuan. Although Wen Wen has a weak personality, he is always striving for self-improvement and has complicated feelings for him. Few people know that the two were childhood sweethearts - Wen Nuan was the child of Ye Nanjue's nanny. It was only because Ye Nanjue's mother looked down on her from the bottom of her heart that this fate was deeply buried.
When Love Is GoneIsaac Merrill believes the kidney that saved his life after an accident came from Olivia Hale. It came from Emma Sterling, who gave it and said nothing, and Olivia took the credit for it while working to frame Emma and keep her from the truth.
On the eighth anniversary of Isaac and Emma's relationship, Isaac kisses Olivia in front of a crowd and leaves Emma standing there. Emma walks away from the eight years and marries Gavin Whitaker, the match arranged between the two families. Isaac learns where the kidney came from after that and falls apart. Olivia, once she is exposed, tries a kidnapping and fails at it. At a charity auction Isaac decides to give the kidney back. He spends a long stretch trying to win Emma back, through misunderstandings, revenge, betrayals and trouble around the wedding.
From Heartbreak to HeadlinesAfter realizing the truth about Peter Langley's neglect and Kelly Porter's intrusion, Julie Sanders donates a kidney and divorces him. She then becomes an acclaimed international war journalist. At the celebration party, Julie uncovers a conspiracy and severs ties with Peter, choosing to study abroad. During an awards ceremony, Harold Turner reveals her identity and presents her the top journalism award.
Reborn from the Ashes of LiesAfter 33 rounds of IVF, Lily finally achieved her miracle pregnancy. Her joy shattered when she discovered her husband Jack's affair and the devastating truth that the baby wasn't even his. It all turned out to be a scheme. Jack and his mistress, Chloe, were plotting to steal Lily's company shares. Knowing the cruel reality, Lily decided to leave.
The Closest StrangerA mother sacrifices everything for her family, battling illness and revelations for family reconciliation and connection with her autistic son.
Death, End Our Bond!Bae Muso's marriage to the younger Cha Gang-jun takes a darkly comic turn when she realizes that his affection comes with designs on her money. Their mismatched romance becomes a dangerous contest between a wealthy wife and the husband waiting to profit from her.
Flowers BloomShelly Lynn lifts coffins at funerals to save her “terminally ill” son. But a shattered marriage certificate, hidden accounts, and a forbidden affair hint at a darker truth. Was her sacrifice ever real? Exposing the truth, she returns to her wealthy family, and files for divorce… He lied for five years. Now, cry me a river!
A Love That Shouldn't BeA woman falls in love with the brother of her husband's mistress, even though their love is filled with reasons they shouldn't be together.
Embers of LoveMatthew and Nora’s marriage had unraveled under tragedy and betrayal. As family and corporate tensions mounted, a fire and a false-pregnancy scheme deepened the chaos. His mother’s death, inheritance disputes, and an affair with his secretary tore them apart. When the truth emerged, Matthew was filled with remorse…
The Boy Who Made Her QueenWhen Evelyn rescues little Cole from danger, the powerful Hoffman family offers her something unthinkable: control of their empire. A poor woman suddenly wielding unimaginable power.
But her own son Richard and his family have spent years abusing her. And now their cruelty is about to be exposed to the family that can destroy them.
What happens when the woman they tortured becomes the one person they need mercy from?
They Mocked the Wrong WomanAt Summers Department Store, Claire Summers clashes with the Howard family over a stolen and fake bag incident, involving mistaken identity, slander, and family conflicts. After intense arguments and conspiracies are exposed, Claire's real identity is revealed, the Howard family's misconduct is condemned, and family tensions worsen as the truth emerges.
Return of the Lioness: A Mother’s JusticeHe was once the overlord of the Binjiang underground world and the helmsman of the Black Gold Group. After avenging his father's death, he retired and focused on running the hotel "Baiweiju". He values love and righteousness, and treats his adopted children Sun Tianyang and Sun Tianfang as if they were his own children, and even went to jail for five years for their illegal fund-raising and tax evasion. After being released from prison, he suffered multiple blows such as betrayal by his adopted son and domestic violence by his son-in-law and his daughter, but he always maintained his bottom line and resilience. After his identity was revealed, he regained his aura. He not only upheld justice in the world to punish evildoers, but also retained a trace of kindness. In the end, he sought justice for his daughter and regained control of the Black Gold Group.
Heiress at WarKathy Grant exposes Yvonne Carter and her mother's scheme, leading to conflicts over property and identity, involving impersonation, debt collection, and inheritance. The Grant family faces internal strife, including dismissing the butler, tense father-daughter relations, and acts of revenge, revealing a complex web of fraud and familial discord.
Architect of Her Own DestinyLauren Hayes faces betrayal in work and love, dealing with plagiarism accusations and identity doubts. Reunited with twin sister Abigail Hayes, she exposes Julia Hayes' deceit. With Colin's help, Lauren proves herself, protects the Starshore Tower project, and DAS Design Studio takes over. Lauren grows and resolves conflicts.
Ex Weeps to Win Me BackAmy Sullivan, the hospital’s elite heiress, loved Daniel Harris for 7 years. Then his longtime crush Cindy Carter arrived, fracturing their marriage, and Daniel always took Cindy’s side. When Daniel learns Cindy is a fraud, Amy, scorned but unbroken, has her revenge in motion. The heiress is done playing nice, and Daniel is left to beg for mercy...
The CEO's Secret DaughterLiu Yun, the chairman of Jiangnan Group, not only saved her husband's family property after her husband's death, but also built Jiangnan Group into a domestic first-tier enterprise in the following ten years. Liu Yun is usually vigorous and resolute, but when facing Liu Yuxin who is looking for a job, she always feels an inexplicable sense of intimacy and has a completely different attitude towards her. This caused misunderstandings among company employees. Many people thought Liu Yuxin was the long-lost daughter of the chairman. So due to misunderstanding, Liu Yuxin not only successfully joined the job, but also received preferential treatment. But her supervisor regarded her as a thorn in his side because he had plagiarized her work...
Adopted Princess, Cruel BondsMonica Jennings' identity is stolen by Cara Holloway, causing disputes and mistreatment, triggering family conflict with her brother, Henry Jennings. Cara and Derek Rutherford try to leverage the Jennings, leading to impersonation, conflict, and violence. Eventually, Monica's identity is confirmed, and the truth is revealed.
The Secrets She HearsAfter recovering her biological daughter, Tian Yuwei, from a child swap, businesswoman Tian Lu notices that the girl is strangely distant. Her husband persuades her to leave on a business trip, but just before she goes, Tian Lu suddenly hears her daughter’s inner thoughts and learns that Yuwei has returned from a life in which she was abused and killed. Tian Lu stays to protect her, uncover the family’s betrayal, and punish those responsible—including the husband who used her money to support his mistress and diverted resources meant for their daughter to his illegitimate child.
Love PsychedelicA melancholic high school student secretly loves a bright and cheerful classmate, but their contrasting personalities make their connection seem impossible. When a tragic event occurs, the student rushes to protect the classmate, cleaning up a crime scene and becoming their unexpected savior. As they share this dark secret, an unexpected bond begins to form between them