5 Reasons To Watch "You Are My Hero", A New Military-Medical Romantic Chinese Drama

By Wei Yin on 22 Mar 2021

Digital Editor

An INFP who enjoys watching sappy Korean dramas in her free time. Good food and cute dogs are all she needs.

Looking for a new Chinese drama to watch? Try You Are My Hero (你是我的城池营垒), a new military-medical romantic drama starring well-known names like Bai Jing Ting (白敬亭) and Sandra Ma (马思纯).

Adapted from the novel of the same name, You Are My Hero tells the love story of Xing Ke Lei (Bai Jing Ting), a special ops agent on the SWAT team, and Mi Ka (Sandra Ma), a doctor, as they work together in joint emergency rescues.

Here are five reasons why You Are My Hero is worth the watch.

Read on to find out more!

#1 Bai Jing Ting in uniform

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A good looking male lead in uniform? Yes, please!

Bai Jing Ting's baby face has matured over the years. At the same time, he diligently trained his body to appear in You Are My Hero in tip top condition, helping him fit perfectly into the special ops agent role who takes on dangerous rescue missions.

If eye candies are something you consider when it comes to selecting dramas to watch, we can assure you won't be disappointed.

#2 Main leads' exceptional acting skills

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We know how frustrating it is when the main leads of a drama possess mediocre acting skills as that could prevent viewers from getting immersed. But there's no need to worry with You Are My Hero, as Bai Jing Ting and Sandra Ma both have notable productions under their belts, and have been recognised for their exceptional acting skills. Sandra Ma has also acted in critically acclaimed films such as Soul Mate.

#3 Second lead couple's cute interactions

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While the main couple is usually the one viewers focus more on, the second lead couple in You Are My Hero will give you butterflies in your tummy too!

Shu Wen Bo is a dorky police on the SWAT team and Ruan Qing Xia is a reporter who visits the SWAT team's base to film a promotional video. The characters initially start off on the wrong foot but as time goes by, their adorable romance starts blossoming.

#4 Exciting first episode

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Minor spoiler: Xing Ke Lei and Mi Ka meet in the first episode while he is on a rescue mission to save the hostages from a jewellery store robbery.

The first episode is action-packed and exciting, keeping viewers on their toes waiting to see what happens next. If action mixed with romance is your cup of tea, you will probably really enjoy watching You Are My Hero.

#5 Interesting military-medical storyline

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We have not seen any Chinese dramas with a similar premise as You Are My Hero so it's definitely a breath of fresh air. It's also interesting to see how the characters who have very different jobs come together to save lives.

Watch to see how they emerge stronger and find love while navigating through danger and helping save lives at the same time.

You can watch the first episode of You Are My Hero here: