The highly anticipated romance series starring Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi joins Rakuten Viki’s growing collection of premium Chinese dramas, combining first love, family bonds, and a decades-old crime mystery.
Rakuten Viki is strengthening its lineup of Chinese dramas with the arrival of the highly anticipated romance series Love for You, starring popular Chinese actors Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi.
The global streaming destination for Asian entertainment continues to expand its premium Chinese drama offerings through its partnership with MangoTV, one of China’s leading streaming platforms. As part of the collaboration, Love for You is now available to stream on Viki, bringing audiences an emotionally layered story that blends romance and family relationships with an underlying crime mystery.
Even before its premiere, Love for You generated significant anticipation among online fan communities. Much of the excitement stems from the drama’s adaptation of the popular novel Wild Dog Bones and the first-ever on-screen pairing of Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi.
Song Weilong is known to drama fans for his performances in titles such as Shine on Me and Go Ahead, while Zhang Jingyi has earned acclaim for her roles in Lighter & Princess and Blossoms in Adversity, establishing herself as one of China’s brightest young stars.
Song Weilong also recently received the People’s Choice Award at the Global OTT Awards in Busan for his performance in Shine on Me, further cementing his position as one of China’s sought-after leading actors.
Beyond its lead pairing, Love for You brings together acclaimed creatives known for crafting emotionally resonant romance stories. Its nostalgic 1990s setting, literary origins, and cinematic storytelling also showcase the continued evolution of modern Chinese dramas beyond conventional romance narratives.
Adapted from the bestselling web novel Wild Dog Bones (Ye Gou Gu Tou) by Xiu Tu Cheng, Love for You follows Chen Yi and Miao Jing, whose lives become intertwined after their parents’ paths cross during the 1990s.
As their initial hostility gradually gives way to unexpected emotions, tragedy and an unforeseen separation eventually pull them apart.
Years later, Chen Yi and Miao Jing reunite in their hometown, where unresolved feelings from their past collide with long-buried family secrets and a decades-old criminal case. Their reunion sets the stage for an emotionally rich journey exploring resilience, redemption, love, and the possibility of second chances.
The combination of romance and mystery adds another dimension to the series, giving viewers more than a traditional love story as the characters confront both their shared history and secrets that have remained hidden for years.
The drama is directed by veteran romance specialist Liu Junjie, whose previous works include fan-favorite dramas Boss & Me, My Sunshine, and Lighter & Princess.
With Liu Junjie behind the camera, Love for You brings together one of Chinese television’s most experienced romance directors with two of the country’s biggest rising stars.
The series arrives at a time when Chinese dramas continue to gain significant international popularity. Global audiences are increasingly seeking premium romance titles featuring acclaimed actors, bestselling literary adaptations, and high production values.
Across social media and streaming platforms, C-dramas have also developed passionate international fan communities, prompting global streaming services to expand their investments in Chinese content to meet the growing demand.
“Love for You perfectly captures what audiences are looking for in today’s Chinese dramas—emotionally layered storytelling, compelling performances and cinematic production,” said Jaehee Hong, Chief Content Officer at Rakuten Viki. “As demand for premium C-dramas continues to grow globally, we’re excited to bring viewers another highly anticipated title featuring two of China’s brightest stars.”
Alongside Love for You, Filipino viewers can also explore newly released Chinese titles on Viki, including Road to Success, Ancient Bracelet, How to Train Your Killer, and The Epoch of Miyu.
With the addition of Love for You and more Chinese titles to its catalog, Rakuten Viki continues to cater to the growing global audience for Asian entertainment and premium C-dramas.
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