I watch a lot of Kdramas, it's literally all I watch now. I'm learning Chinese and I want to watch Chinese dramas to feel more immersed. I watched Love020 and started Rush to the Dead Summer but I did not like them as much as the Kdramas I've watched. I'm not sure if it has to do with the style of Cdramas but I find them a little tacky? I LOVE Chinese culture and the language so I have no intention of bashing their entertainment but I just can't get into them the way I do with Kdramas! I've seen some great Chinese movies (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, To Live, House of Flying Daggers) but I've had no luck with Cdramas at all. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong genre? Should I watch the period dramas instead of romantic comedy dramas?

Recommend me Cdramas that have similar style to Kdramas or are good in storyline and acting, I look for dramas that are original with less cliches than most. Thanks!