In the second half of 2023, a wave of sweet romance dramas has been released one after another. First, we had "Love as the Foundation" starring Wang Heti and Bailu, followed by Luo Yunxi's "Healing Lover." Recently, the drama "Missing You So Much" featuring Tan Jianci and Zhou Ye also premiered. These sweet romance dramas have received mixed reviews. While some may not have become blockbuster hits, their storylines are still heartwarming and delightful.

Here are 10 sweet romance dramas from the second half of 2023 that may have had low popularity but received "highly recommended" reviews. "Missing You So Much" surpasses "Love as the Foundation" in positive reviews, and "I May Love You" is also full of sweetness!

1. "Missing You So Much" - Tan Jianci, Zhou Ye: "Missing You So Much" is adapted from a novel by Mo Bao Fei Bao, just like "Dear, Love." It follows a light and sweet style, and the chemistry between Tan Jianci and Zhou Ye is quite good. Although some viewers feel that Tan Jianci's portrayal lacks a sense of maturity, he excels in his acting skills. Moreover, "Missing You So Much" has meticulous production, evident in the ancient-style songs, cuisine, and costumes featured in the drama. While the plot may be somewhat ordinary without major ups and downs, it is full of sweetness.

"Missing You So Much" tells the story of Gu Sheng, a music-loving college senior who dreams of collaborating with the voice acting genius Mo Qingcheng. Through a fortuitous encounter, they meet through their "voices." When Mo Qingcheng recites a recipe to her, it stirs Gu Sheng's heartstrings, and they coincidentally meet again in real life. One-third food, one-third ancient-style songs, and one-third fate form the basis of their love story.

3. "Healing Lover" - Luo Yunxi, Zhang Ruonan: "Healing Lover" features popular stars Luo Yunxi and Zhang Ruonan. Although it didn't generate as much buzz as "Love as the Foundation," it received positive reviews. The early episodes are humorous, with Luo Yunxi impressing viewers with his portrayal of Dr. Gu, who is both reserved and passionate. The female lead is not naive or overly sweet, and the romantic storyline is full of sweetness and warmth. It's a love story that brings both laughter and tears.

"Healing Lover" revolves around Su Weian, a medical student suffering from the rare disease "Huntington's chorea." She encounters neurosurgery expert Gu Yunzheng, and their relationship starts with a mentor-student dynamic but eventually evolves into a close partnership. With Gu Yunzheng's encouragement and support, Su Weian begins to face her limited life and embarks on a love story intertwined with Huntington's chorea research.

5. "25-Hour Love" - He Hongshan, Dong Sicheng: "25-Hour Love" explores the theme of an older woman-younger man relationship, which is usually challenging to portray and gain popularity. However, the chemistry between the main characters is strong, and they have high looks and acting skills, making them a visually pleasing couple.

The atmosphere of the drama is refreshing, and the depiction of work-related struggles resonates with office workers. The portrayal of the ups and downs of love is also delicate and well-received by netizens, who praise the screenwriter for capturing the essence of real-life experiences. "25-Hour Love" tells the story of An Ran, a former campus beauty who pretends to be a "winner in life" to attract investment but is exposed in front of others. In her despair, she gets drunk and has a "one-night stand" with her debt-collecting landlord, Yan Yue.

Shortly after, she discovers that Yan Yue is not only the popular voice actor Heisha but also the next project partner brought in by her business partner Hu Yingjun. Thus, a sweet and high-sugar love story unfolds.

7. "He Emerged from the Flames" - Huang Jingyu, Zhang Jingyi: "He Emerged from the Flames" and "My Brilliant Life" starring Yang Yang are both firefighter-themed romance dramas, aired one after another, inevitably leading to comparisons. Netizens praised the professional depiction of firefighting rescue scenes, which authentically portrayed the dangers and hardships faced by firefighters. Although the ending may have been difficult for some viewers to accept, the overall evaluation is positive. "He Emerged from the Flames" received a score of 72 on Douban, surpassing the mere 28 points of "My Brilliant Life."

"He Emerged from the Flames" is adapted from the novel by Er Dong Tuzi and tells the story of Lin Luxiao, the fire station chief in Beixun City, who is chosen to be a real-life instructor for a popular firefighting knowledge reality show.

In the show, Lin Luxiao encounters Nan Chu, a dancer he rescued from a fire years ago. Nan Chu develops strong feelings for Lin Luxiao, but he keeps his distance from her due to the dangers of his profession, leading to a love story that unfolds.

"Brave Girl Ventures into the Martial World" tells the story of Huo Xingchen, the daughter of the head of the Wuyue Sect, the largest martial arts sect. She resolutely enters the martial world to resist the fate imposed upon her and the unwanted "husband" forced upon her.

The story ultimately unravels various conspiracies and tricks, leading to the realization of her ideals.

One of the highly praised sweet romance dramas of the second half of 2023 is "Yearning in the Ashes," starring Song Yiren and Wang Youshuo. It is a period drama filled with sweetness. The drama received positive reviews, telling the story of He Jiuling, the daughter of a general, who wants to annul her engagement with the male lead, Rong Yu. However, she accidentally causes Rong Yu to become a fool. Unexpectedly, Rong Yu continues to pursue his wife with unwavering devotion, resulting in a deep and unregretful love story.

The male lead in "Yearning in the Ashes" is Wang Youshuo, who previously portrayed Wang Kuan in "The Young Heroes of the Great Song." His acting skills in the drama are still excellent. Typically, when portraying a foolish character, it is easy to become a subject of criticism, but Wang Youshuo portrays the character in an adorable manner, and the chemistry between the main couple is incredibly sweet.