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please note: most of these dramas are not canonically gls. this is only a compilation of dramas with female leads that we could find. however, the donghua is said to be canonically a gl

Dang Jia Zhu Mu 当家主母

Starring popular female leads, Jiang Angel and Yang Rong, also known as “The Matriarch,” the show portrays the story of strong-willed women who, despite being archenemies, work together to promote the art of weaving.
The drama is set during the Qing Dynasty, where Gusu’s weaving industry dominates the textile industry with its embroideries. The Ren family of Suzhou is particularly popular for their style of weaving. The master of the house, Ren Xuetang, has a gentle personality. At the opposite end of personalities, his wife Shen Cuixi is headstrong. One day, Ren Xuetang unexpectedly gets into an accident while trying to track down smugglers. With his whereabouts unknown, Shen Cuixi endures her grief, as she does everything to rein in control over the family business. She later joins forces with her rival Zeng Baoqin as they put on a united front against their enemies to protect the art of weaving from a rapid decline. IQIYI has released some interesting posters of the female leads, and their chemistry appears quite poignant and daring. The show will have 24 episodes and is set to premiere in 2021.

Dear Missy 了不起的女孩

The drama stars the two beauties, Li Yi Tong and Gina Jin, and secondly, it is being marketed as a loose adaptation of the popular American sitcom “Gossip Girl.” Yes, you heard it right. Dear Missy might not have the original content and will take a detour, but the storyline seems interesting.

Also known as Liao Bu Qi De Nv Hai, Dear Missy is a classic retelling of best friends Lu Ke and Shen Si Yi’s journey through life. They both have contrasting personalities but are each other’s closest friends. Their friendship ends after graduation, but nine years later, they meet and reconcile while working for the same magazine company. The two encourage each other, face difficulties, and overcome the setbacks in work and life together. The show will have 36 episodes and is set to premiere in 2021.

Couple of Mirrors 双镜

Also known as Shuang Jing, “Couple of Mirrors” is a suspense drama about the friendship between the main leads, Xu You Yi and Yan Wei. Starring popular actors Zhang Nan and Annie Sun, the drama follows the journey of a well-known author and an assassin, who support and encourage each other as they carve out their own paths. IQIYI has released some stills which paint quite vibrant dynamics between the two main leads. It’s obvious from the pictures that their relationship is beyond friendship and more than Sismance.

Soulmate Adventure 风灵玉秀

The story takes place in a martial world where a mysterious white-haired girl suddenly appeares around the thief Feng Ling Er. She is so powerful that many martial arts masters can’t defeat her. The girl’s identity, the source of her power, and her influence on the world cause discussion among the public. But Feng Ling Er and the white-haired girl named Bai Yu Xiu never care about it. They travel the world with pleasure, unaware of a great conspiracy coming towards them.

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My Best Friend’s Story 流金岁月

Adapted from the popular Hong Kong-based show “Last Romance,” My Best Friend’s Story revolves around two women with different backgrounds and personalities who forge a deep friendship as they support each other through hard times in life.
Set in 20th century Shanghai, Zhu Suo Suo is born into poverty and is taken in by Jiang Nansun’s family. The two girls became close friends. After they step out into society, Zhu Suo Suo quickly made a name for herself in the workforce with her talents and exemplary performance. Jiang Nan Sun continues to pursue academics, earning a reputation as an intellect. However, the Jiang family later meet with financial troubles and quickly fall into despair. Zhu Suo Suo helps Jiang Nan Sun settle into the workforce by assisting her with living accommodations and work opportunities. With her hard work and knowledge, Jiang Nan Sun gradually transforms into an outstanding white-collar lady. Liu Shishi plays the affluent family girl Jiang Nan. On the other hand, Ni Ni will play the character of Suo-suo, whose only goal in life is to be rich and uses her beauty and wiles to achieve just that. The two main leads are gorgeous and are said to share a warm camaraderie.

Legend of Yun Qian 云芊传

The disciples of the Lingchuan Sect have guarded the Fans of Heaven and Earth for nearly a century. Mu Yun and Hua Yue are the only disciples of the sect that are left. The stubborn and disobedient Hua Yue unintentionally discovers that the Fan of Heaven possesses the power to travel through time. To escape being forced to study and practice martial arts by Mu Yun, Hua Yue travels to the future to have fun. Hundreds of years in the future she meets Xiao Qian who looks exactly like her. Secrets come to the surface, and adventures take place.