Interested in watching Chinese dramas for free and legally? Below, I have compiled a list of sites and apps. Firstly, I want to tell you guys that I am from the Philippines, so it is worth noting that most of these video streaming platforms are mostly accessible in Southeast Asia (SEA) and its nearby Asian regions.
Now, let me recall some of my cherished Cdrama experiences. Chinese dramas, especially fantasy romances, are good. Start watching them, and you'll never stop. C-dramas are my passion. I still remember the charming duo of Huang Xiao Ming and Crystal Liu (as Dada) in Love of the Condor Heroes, the first Cdrama to air in the Philippines in 2006. I always watch Chinese TV shows because they have the best plots, costumes, romances, actors, visual effects, and music, from wuxia to rom-coms.
If you want to stream C-dramas but don't have a Netflix subscription or KissAsian is down, don't worry; there are several websites and mobile apps where you can watch your favorite Chinese drama series online for free and legally.
Watching Chinese dramas on legal CDrama sites brings some advantages. Of course, English subtitles (or Eng Sub, as most call it) are available. Further, you can select a video quality/resolution ranging from 240p to 1080p or download C-drama episodes for offline viewing, depending on the site or app. Meanwhile, the disadvantages include ad breaks and a lack of a comprehensive library of Chinese dramas.
In this post, you will see the top free Cdrama websites available in the Philippines. You can visit these websites and watch dramas for free, whether you're using a smartphone or a PC. Below is the list of free CDrama websites to watch legally in 2024. They are listed in no particular order.
#1. iQIYI
You can watch Chinese dramas online for free via iQIYI. This Chinese online video platform provides different Asian shows such as Chinese dramas, Korean dramas, Asian variety shows, as well as anime series with English subtitles. To access the freemium video streaming service, you can go to iq.com or download the iQIYI app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. iQIYI also produces original content since 2011.
On iQiyi, you can watch C-drama series for free, except for those marked as VIP. If you want to binge-watch, under the "Drama" filter menu, select "Chinese Mainland" in Region and "Free" in Subscription. Depending on your preference, you can choose your preferred video quality from 360p to 720p. Moreover, it keeps track of your viewing history, allowing you to resume where you left off.
#2. WeTV
WeTV, a freemium streaming service operated by Tencent Video, offers Chinese dramas with English subtitles. You can access the WeTV service via its official website (wetv.vip) or download the WeTV app on the iOS App Store, Google Play, or Huawei App Gallery. Episodes without VIP tags can be watched for free. The mobile app offers more content and features compared to its website. You can watch C-drama with English subtitles and video quality of up to 1080p.
It features a filter option that allows you to sort shows by category so that you can see your preferred Cdrama genre in one place. Also, you can download episodes using the app and watch them later.
#3. Iflix
Iflix is a freemium video-on-demand service that offers Chinese dramas, as well as Western and Asian shows, with English subtitles. In 2020, the collaboration between Iflix and WeTV, dubbed WeTV iflix, has allowed both platforms to share licensed and original content. As a result of the partnership, Iflix and WeTV's C-drama lineups are relatively similar.
To access Iflix and watch Chinese dramas, visit iflix.com or download the Iflix app on iOS App Store, Google Play, or Huawei App Gallery.
#4. Viu
OTT video streaming provider Viu offers content in different genres from Asia's top content providers with English subtitles. You can stream Chinese episodes with up to 480p (SD) video resolution.
To access this free Cdrama streaming service, you can visit viu.com or download the Viu app on iOS App Store or Google Play.
#5. Viki
Viki, or Rakuten Viki, is one of the longest-running legal video streaming services where you can watch Chinese dramas, Taiwanese dramas, Korean Dramas, and Japanese dramas with English subtitles. Despite its massive collection of drama series, it only has limited offerings for the Southeast Asian region.
You can visit viki.com or download Viki through the Apple App Store or Google Play to access this C-drama streaming site.
#6. Bilibili
The streaming platform Bilibili mainly offers anime series. However, it also provides Asian dramas, including C-dramas. It has a website and mobile app for Android and iOS, offering free C-drama series with English subtitles and HD quality.
You can download C-dramas for free and watch them offline any time you want using the Bilibili app. Some series require you to have an account before watching them.
#7. Mango TV
Mango TV is an online video platform that includes original and exclusive content from Hunan TV and Mango TV, as well as other famous Chinese dramas, varieties, and entertainment videos in HD. It is available online via mgtv.com or mobile app through Google Play or Apple App Store.
Episodes with no VIP labels can be watched for free. You can watch C-drama with English subtitles and video quality of up to 720p.
#8. Chinese Drama Channels on YouTube
Several Chinese Drama Channels on YouTube broadcast Chinese dramas, movies, and web dramas with English subtitles. The genre ranges from ancient dramas and period dramas to modern dramas. For example, you can watch Hidden Love and South Wind Knows on the Youku YouTube channel.
The following are the channels on YouTube that upload Chinese dramas with English subtitles:
- Youku
- Youku English
- Youku Movie
- MangoTV Drama
- MangoTV Drama English
- MangoTV Sparkle
- MangoTV Short Play
- China Huace TV Official Channel
- Huace Global Fun
- YoYo English Channel
- YoYo Television Series Exclusive
- YoYo Fun Station
- Fresh Drama
- Idol & Romance
- Tencent Video
- WeTV English
- Kukan Drama Channel
- CN Drama
- China Zone
- China Zone - English
- China Huanyu Ent. Official Channel
- LeTV
- OnDemandChina Official Channel
- Croton MEGA HIT
- Caravan
- Hotspot!
- Chinese Drama Head Quarter
- NewTV Hit Drama
- HLBN English Channel
- Q1Q2 Chinese Drama Channel English
- Moxi Romance Movie Channel English
- Q1Q2 Movie Channel Official
- China Drama
- CCTV6 China Movie Official Channel
- MZTV Exclusive Chinese Drama
- Top Chinese TV Series
- MQ Media
- Youhug Media Official Channel
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My Final Thoughts
Watch Chinese drama free online with Eng Sub through the free Cdrama sites and apps listed above. You can enjoy any Chinese drama genre, such as romance dramas, action dramas, rom-com dramas, school dramas, costume dramas, wuxia, medical dramas, legal dramas, time travel dramas, family dramas, or even sports dramas.
These legit Cdrama websites are the best alternatives for Dramacool, KissAsian, MyAsianTV, Kisskh, FDrama, ViewAsian, New Asian TV, DramaGo, and other similar sites.
What are your thoughts about these best websites for watching Chinese dramas for free? Simply leave your comment below and I will be glad to read them.
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