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244 short dramas in Tear-Jerker — synopsis, ratings and where to watch.
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Pregnant by My Cold ProfessorSenior college student Theresa works part-time cleaning a luxury mansion to make ends meet. One night, she has a chance encounter with a mysterious man, only to later find out he is Leonard—her university’s cold and distant visiting professor, and also the powerful CEO of the Lu Group, a business empire. Facing her brother’s life-threatening medical bills and an unexpected pregnancy, Theresa is pushed to the edge. With no way out, she signs a marriage contract with Leonard.
My "Good Boy" Runs EverythingStephanie, scarred by her family, has no trust in love. To escape her grandfather’s arranged marriage and secure her claim as the heir, she openly seeks a husband by adoption, choosing the young, handsome, and obedient Caspian to pose as her boyfriend. Caspian, outwardly playing the compliant “kept puppy,” has secretly admired Stephanie for years, maneuvering as both her obedient contract boyfriend and the cunning heir Grayson. Unexpectedly, neither realizes that the other is exactly the match they’ve been desperately trying to avoid.
Reborn and Spoiled by My Rich StepbrothersIn her past life, Stephanie poured her heart and soul into saving the Shen family—only to be repaid with betrayal. Given a second chance, she switches paths with her sister and leaves with her mother for the supposedly “fake” wealthy Gu family. But as she starts over, cracks appear in the lie. The Gu family doesn’t look fake at all—it looks terrifyingly real.
Burning DesireChloe fears dangerous jobs after her father died in combat. She falls for firefighter Ethan—but breaks up after his injuries. Trapped in a fire, Ethan saves her despite his wounds. She realizes love isn't running from loss. They marry and have a daughter. Five years later, Chloe learns to cherish every safe return.
Married Overnight to a Hidden LegendLydia marries Spencer, a seemingly penniless watch repairman, to escape her family's pressure to wed. She soon discovers that her fifty-five-year-old husband in name only is the reclusive master of the Artisan Sect, with powerful disciples across the city. When enemies threaten her company, his daughter, and a major heritage ceremony, Spencer quietly defeats them all. As his true identity comes to light, their marriage of convenience blossoms into lasting love.
The CEO's Contract HusbandRival heirs Adrian and Leo are forced into a secret marriage to save their family empires. As former enemies become lovers, they face jealous exes, family pressure, and Vivian’s power grab. When Adrian finally takes Leo’s hand in public, they expose her scheme, secure the merger, and turn their fake marriage into a love they no longer need to hide.
Mom & Me Take Him DownSadie wants her life to go on the way it has. She is twenty-two, and for all of those years her mother, Serena, has arranged everything for her, and Sadie has never had to manage anything herself.
Serena, a businesswoman with a great deal of power, then marries Simon, who comes from old money. Both of them are marrying late. The wedding is the talk of the whole city and gets held up in business circles as a model match. Simon has a son, Soren, and he and Sadie are now part of one family. Sadie starts wondering whether she still holds the place she used to in her mother's life, and she cannot picture what her own life will be once her mother has a new family.
Dopamine After DarkStella wants her mother out from under Gordon, and while her stepfather controls what her father left there is nothing she can do about it in the open. She is a lawyer with a reputation, and after her father dies Gordon has her and her mother where he wants them.
So she goes about as a socialite, moving through rooms full of money and influence and keeping the real work to herself. Then she runs into Evan, the man she walked away from years ago with bad feeling on both sides. The things they got wrong back then are still between them while she is dealing with Gordon now. Evan wants the two of them repaired and puts himself on her side of the fight.
From Trash to Treasure: My Golden EyeBrooklyn antique hunter Leo gains X-ray vision for artifact analysis. He exposes a theft, enters a container blind auction, faces a counterfeiter, and competes in a premium appraisal tournament—seeing through forgeries and recovering lost national treasures. He outplays greedy rivals for a rags-to-riches rise, winning wealth and admiration.
A Farmer? He's Actually a TycoonJiang Chengye appears to be just a melon farmer in a remote village, but he is secretly the founder of Tianheng, a legendary financial empire that once dominated the capital world. After rescuing Shen Qinghe, the CEO of Shen Group, he gets drawn into a fierce power struggle. Facing enemies, betrayal, and corporate schemes, Jiang uses his unmatched business strategies to protect Shen Group and lead local farmers toward a victorious comeback.Manhattan PrisonerInside busy Manhattan, a young businesswoman becomes trapped in a cage built of wealth and corporate politics. Powerful bosses control her career and personal freedom. She plans her escape carefully and fights to regain control of her own life.
Fake Rose LoveThe heroine falls for a man whose passionate love turns out to be completely fake, just like an artificial rose with no real scent. When she finally uncovers his lies, she ends this empty relationship. She learns to value herself instead of chasing illusory romance.
Runaway HeiressA rebellious young heiress refuses to follow her family’s arranged marriage. Her rich father uses harsh methods to force her to obey. She runs away from home and starts a brand‑new life. However, her powerful family will not let her go easily.Scarlet CurtainBehind the scarlet stage curtain of glamorous high society, endless plots are being planned. Wealthy characters pretend to be polite friends while secretly scheming against each other. Love affairs, revenge and money crimes unfold under the spotlight.BenchwarmerCloseted college hockey captain Cameron reunites with Mason, a talented transfer and former camp roommate. Their rivalry becomes secret romance amid parental pressure, identity anxiety, and a painful split. Without Mason, Cameron loses his edge; he chooses love over image, wins the title, comes out, and builds a future with Mason.
Golden ThornsThe heroine marries into a powerful wealthy family, only to find glamorous life is covered in invisible golden thorns. Manipulation, family fights and hidden dangers surround her. She transforms from a gentle wife into a tough survivor who fights for herself.
Sorry, Mom, I Stand by My WifeLu Jingchen, CEO of Yanyu Group, watches his pregnant wife Lin Zhixia get pushed to the ground by his own mother. After seven years of silence and a divorce ultimatum, he finally fights back—cutting off her power and uncovering her hidden secrets: a seven-year “tonic soup” and a mysterious nephew she protects at all costs. As the truth unfolds, his revenge in the name of love begins.
Husband's Double LifeWhen her husband vanishes, a woman uncovers the double life he hid for years. As shocking secrets unravel, she faces one terrifying question: Was he murdered—or did he abandon her and disappear by choice?
Lost Heir's MemoryAfter a plane crash, a powerful heir is presumed dead—and his family tears itself apart over his fortune. But he survived with no memory. As his past returns, he uncovers the greed and betrayal of those closest to him.
My Father's Fiancée Lost Her Mind When She Saw MeA medical PhD and heiress returns home after a decade abroad. Her father's girlfriend shatters a precious medicine, then attacks her and destroys her late mother's keepsake, not knowing who she is. At the family banquet, she exposes the girlfriend's crimes, and the girlfriend is jailed--then escapes to murder her, who takes over the empire.Red Creek HarvestEthan returns home to save his family farm from foreclosure—crushed by debt and drought. Rival buyer Mason traps them in a risky contract. With Noah and Henry, Ethan bets on premium sweet corn, rebuilds soil, repurposes old machines, and uses data to manage risk. Through setbacks, they prove smart planning beats blind expansion.After the Divorce, Her Empire CrumbledTech genius Marcus spent a decade building his wife's family firm into a billion-dollar empire. On the eve of its IPO, she erases his founder status and demands his tech and shares. Heartbroken, he divorces her and reclaims the cloud services, team, clients, and guarantees. Refusing the truth, Claire blames him--and drives Atlas One to bankruptcy.
Fatal Flight: No One Believed HerLegendary test pilot Aileen hides as a mechanic at Baker Aviation. Before takeoff, she spots a fatal crack in the jet's hydraulics and warns the captain, who ignores her out of grudge. In the air, the hydraulics fail and everyone dismisses her warning. At the critical moment, she activates her dormant FAA authority to guide the plane to safety.
Sinful DowntownVesper moves to the city with Flo—but becomes tenant to heiress Calista. To escape Kaelen's control, Calista asks him to pose as her boyfriend. Their act becomes real love. Flo trades their relationship for money and joins Darrien to sabotage Calista. Vesper and Calista gather evidence, survive ruin, and turn the tables—proving love can beat greed.Illumination UnfadingLaw student Lily gets pregnant after a hotel mix-up with William. Sold into marriage by her stepmother, she fights divorce, slander, and custody battles. William rescues her, discovers he's the father, and becomes her ally. They expose corruption. Just as she finds freedom, an obsessed ex steals her newborn—one final battle.
Oil EmpireCaleb is the poorest young man in Olive Creek, a remote Texas town. Orphaned young, he lives alone in a rundown trailer while neighbors mock him, relatives exploit him, and the grocer refuses him credit. His only inheritance is a vast barren tract everyone calls "God's forgotten dumping ground."
Perfect Stand-InThe heroine is forced to act as a perfect stand‑in for another woman in a fake romantic relationship. She lives in the shadow of someone else’s identity for a long time. When the terrible truth finally comes out, she refuses to stay as a replacement. She steps out on her own path and rebuilds her self‑worth.
Fated ReunionAmnesiac Evelyn spends her wedding eve with a stranger—only to find he's her groom Julian. He cancels the wedding, unaware they're already married. She joins his company, faces bullying and conspiracies. As her hidden identity surfaces, Julian realizes the designer he's fallen for is the wife beside him.
Gilded BargainA luxurious-sounding business contract is actually a cold transaction inside a powerful clan. The female lead is traded as a bargaining chip to settle a huge debt. Glamorous high-society parties hide cruel schemes. She refuses to accept her pre-arranged fate and begins to fight her way out from the bottom.Love Through a MistakeEmma is drugged and framed by her half-sister Lily on her engagement eve. Her fiancé abandons her. She uses a stranger's name—and learns he's Liam, the city's richest man. Lily poses as his wife. Emma is pregnant. When lies collapse, Liam realizes he's always been searching for Emma.
Mess With My Boss's Wife? You're DoneTrained since childhood by a mysterious master, Li Zhe arrives in 1920s Shanghai and gets caught in a power struggle between Qinglong Gang's boss's wife, An Lan, and young lord Xiao Changqing. As he protects her, Sakura forces close in. After witnessing their cruelty, the old steward's death, General Zhang's assassination, and An Lan's capture, Li Zhe storms the Hongkou Dojo alone, smashes the "Sick Man of Asia" sign, and ignites national pride.
The Billionaire's Stand-In WifeUnemployed designer Emily becomes a stand-in for heiress Victoria, serving blind heir Alexander. Her honesty heals him, his support lifts her career. Love grows. But his stepmother forces Emily to betray him for inheritance. She must choose—save her sick brother or protect the man she loves. Deeper schemes lurk beneath.Washer to Millionaire: Cars TalkOnce humiliated in public, a car-washer suddenly gains the ability to hear the inner voices of vehicles. Through what the cars reveal, he exposes the shady practices of the auto-dealer shop. Subjected to suppression and distrust, he teeters on the brink of death, clinging fast to the last glimmer of light within his heart.
The Other Me in the Mirror Is a BillionairePoor, bullied Tiffany sees her wealthy parallel self in a mirror. They secretly communicate. Rich Tiffany gives her money and advice to fight back. In return, poor Tiffany warns her: their father is not what he seems. Slowly, the wealthy Tiffany begins uncovering his dark truth for herself.
Sugar Crystal Tiny KingdomA struggling Manhattan youth discovers a miniature civilization made of sugar crystals beneath the city. Initially driven by greed, he awakens as the reincarnation of its first divine ruler, gives up power to protect the tiny kingdom, and fights corporate exploitation in a sweet tale of redemption.
Sweet Revenge Served Next DoorLena sacrifices her career to save her cousin Luna's failing dessert shop, only to be cheated out of her share of the profits. Humiliated and betrayed, the top pastry chef quits and opens a rival shop right next door. As customers flock to Lena's desserts, a jealous Luna launches a ruthless campaign of fraud, slander, and sabotage. But Lena outsmarts her at every turn, and Luna's desperate schemes ultimately cost her the business, her home, and everything she tried to steal.
Don't Mess With the Billionaire's MotherAfter retirement, renowned medical professor Gwen Grant returns to St. Paul Hospital and treats Emma, her son Ethan's fiancée. One examination exposes Emma's affairs, serious illness, and violent abuse of hospital staff. After Emma sends her to intensive care, Gwen chooses patience over confrontation. At the engagement banquet, with New York's elite watching Emma enter high society, Gwen arrives carrying her medical records and proof of every crime—ready to destroy Emma's perfect image and end her dream of joining the Grant family.Not the Villain Stepmom: A Fox in the DoghouseRetired adult star Ruby marries into a widowed dog-family. Rejected by stepkids and sabotaged by her husband's ex-wife Celeste, she uses wit to outsmart every prank. At a family barbecue, the truth forces confrontation. She wins the kids' trust and becomes the family they never expected to love.
Cream rosettes on the cakeDumped by her fiancé, cake artist Penelope falls ill. After recovering, she abandons perfection and opens an "ugly cake" shop in Chicago—celebrating imperfect desserts and imperfect lives. Her bakery becomes a refuge for the wounded. Even her former rival joins her, learning that true beauty lies in embracing imperfection.Path of ForgivenessFive years ago, Claire framed her sister Erin and forced her out. Erin rebuilt her life in Brooklyn as a baker. Claire became a CEO and mayoral candidate—denying she had a sister. When fate reunites them, Erin seeks truth, not revenge. Claire confesses at her inauguration and loses everything. They find forgiveness and redemption.Blood Pearls of the MerfolkAn act of mercy awakens a terrible greed within Mia's family. After she rescues a member of the Merfolk, her sister-in-law sees only the fortune his pearls could bring. Driven by greed, she tortures the innocent sea dweller and brings disaster upon the entire village. Merfolk pearls may be priceless, but those taken by force carry only blood, tears, and retribution. No fortune can shield the greedy from the judgment of the sea.Starved for LikesSeattle food blogger Harper, loved for her authentic eating and natural body, faces massive body-shaming and brand cancellations. In crisis, she posts a 7-day weight-loss challenge. Top health influencer Sloane invites her to Vivid Fuel's "One-Day Reset Challenge"—a trap wrapped in wellness.
My Long-Lost Sister Is a CEOAfter 28 years, JH Group CEO Liana returns home disguised as a poor woman. Amid family rejection and schemes, her former soldier cousin Ryan protects her like a brother. When Liana develops leukemia, Ryan donates his bone marrow and takes over JH Group to rebuild their hometown. He later returns to the hotpot kitchen and finds love with Nina.
The Secret Tycoon by My SideSophia once saved Lucas from despair with a warm meal. Eleven years later, he is a billionaire CEO, and she is the one in need of saving. Robbed of her family business by her uncle and forced to support her younger sister from a night market stall, Sophia has no idea that Lucas is now a billionaire. Hiding his fortune, he returns to her side, fights to reclaim everything taken from her, reopens the case surrounding her parents' deaths, and proves that true kindness is never forgotten.
Shadow of the Ice QueenWall Street's "Ice Queen" Vesper takes over Hale Group after her father's death, coldly fighting internal power grabs. Desperate Kael begs for help to save his sister with leukemia. Vesper offers full medical coverage in exchange for a one-year contract—he becomes her personal bodyguard, entirely at her command.
Betray Me? I’ll Build My EmpireAt thirty, Lin Min leaves her high-paying job to save her brother’s failing clothing factory after he promises a 50% year-end profit share. She turns it around and makes millions, only to receive $2,000 and insults. Realizing her family used her, she quits and builds her own clothing factory, brand, and sales network. As her brother’s factory collapses again, he begs her to return—only to watch her new empire thrive.
The Fake Heiress Picked the Wrong TargetChloe, the true heiress, hides in plain sight while her stepsister steals her gowns, jewels, and car to pose as rich. When Vanessa swipes her black card for a yacht party, Chloe quietly changes the payment code. The bill comes due, the real cardholder appears, and the two impostors' world of stolen luxury collapses.
Broke HeiressAfter her wealthy family falls and her father is jailed, Sienna loses everything. Moving to an ordinary home, she and three friends create "Reclaimed" from old clothes and a vintage sewing machine. They face rivals, scandal, and betrayal. Sienna learns: her true identity wasn't given—it was built.
Breakfast: His Word Is His BrandZhang Ziqiang, a humble bun vendor, insists on using fresh meat and never cutting corners. After raising prices due to rising costs, he loses customers to a rival selling cheap, spoiled meat and is forced to move to a remote morning market. But his honest buns slowly earn a loyal following. When the rival’s shortcuts cause dozens of people to suffer food poisoning, Zhang’s rule—“Fresh meat for fresh buns”—finally wins back everyone’s trust and respect.
The Brother Took the BrideClara agrees to marry Jasper to save her empire. He humiliates her at the altar. His brother Elias steps in: "I'll marry her." He completes the ceremony. They sign a one-year contract—she plays Mrs. Hale and uncovers her father's bankruptcy while he funds her company. Separate lives, no questions asked.
My Best Friend's SonTrapped in a loveless marriage, 39-year-old architect Isabel takes in her best friend’s 21-year-old son—only to learn he’s loved her for years. Their forbidden romance ignites betrayal, scandal, and divorce. Will she risk everything to choose him?Forbidden OathsForced to marry her comatose fiancé's tycoon father, Celeste inherits his fortune when he dies overnight. Hunted by his two sons and a pregnant rival, she must expose the crash, the murder, and the family's darkest secret.
The Millionaire's SecretaryAilin, a secretary, helps CEO William avert a crisis. He proposes a fake engagement. She hopes to win his heart; he plans to end it. They grow close—but his ex interferes. She learns his kiss was for his position and files for divorce. He admits fear of love. After a pregnancy lie, he resigns, confesses, and wins her back. They marry for real.Your Dad's PerfectRuby, used by her ex-fiancé Jake for inheritance, finds love with his father Alaric. Jake spreads rumors; Alaric's ex-wife plots against Ruby. Alaric protects her. They marry despite opposition, survive an attack, and have a daughter. Ruby breaks free from prejudice and finds happiness.
Into the InfernoSweet 21-year-old Ava falls for Dex, her brother-in-law's rugged 36-year-old friend. She becomes his assistant—forbidden office tension ignites. They start a secret affair. Family discovers the truth. Pregnant, Ava stands by Dex after a fire leaves him burned. They survive, marry, and build a family. Love conquers age, scandal, and fear.
Forbidden ReturnOld lovers reunite as prospective father-in-law and daughter-in-law. Amid forbidden love and revenge, they abandon power and hatred, finding ordinary happiness.
Her Land, Her RulesZhao Guilan grows valuable Dendrobium on her land to save for her son’s home in the city. Her neighbors secretly seize the land and destroy her crops to build their son’s wedding house. Refusing to back down, Zhao gathers surveillance footage and recordings, hires a lawyer, and exposes the family online. Public outrage forces them to pay 34,000 in damages. In the end, Zhao gets justice—and buys her son the home he dreamed of.
My Poor Date Is a BillionaireBillionaire Levi poses as a penniless man with a limp and falls for Zoe, a kindhearted butcher who loves him, unaware of his true identity. When his secret comes to light, their marriage falls apart. Determined to win her back, Levi stands by Zoe through family conflict, trouble from her ex-husband, and a dramatic class reunion until love finally brings them back together.
Forbidden Love: My Mafia QueenEva takes a million surrogacy from Selena for Ethan's cancer. She learns Ethan sold her baby to Cassanos. Eva and Selena become lovers, protect child from attacks. Dante is shot saving Eva, later supports them. Police catch Cassano; Eva divorces Ethan, returns to work, raises daughter with Selena.Tiny Matchmakers Daddy's Secret HeirsSix years after Lina's twins were taken, they find her and bring her home as their tutor. CEO father Alexander recognizes her and shields her from abuse. The twins scheme to reunite them. Lina's memories return. Alexander admits he searched for her for six years. The family finally reunites.