The upcoming Chinese web drama Love in the Season of Rain (Ji Yu Qing Cheng, 季雨倾城) has officially announced its premiere date, drawing attention for its blend of romance and suspense. The 20-episode series, also known as An Yong (暗涌), is scheduled to debut on March 16, 2026.
Directed by Lu Licheng and written by Song Suyuan and Wu Zhongtao, Love in the Season of Rain (Ji Yu Qing Cheng, 季雨倾城) brings together a young ensemble cast led by Fan Zhixin and Lu Zhaohua. The drama also features performances from Li Jiabing, Wu Jifeng, Sun Qianyu, Shi Xuanru, Zhong Yulin, Li Hongyu, Zhou Peichen, Xiao Muchen, Min Zheng, and Li Yaojing.
A Story of Love, Loyalty, and Hidden Identities
Set in the fictional overseas port city of Serong Harbor, Love in the Season of Rain (Ji Yu Qing Cheng, 季雨倾城) follows the story of Hao Yu, the adopted daughter of a police commissioner. Under orders from the police, Hao Yu goes undercover within the criminal underworld, acting as an informant while concealing her true identity.
During her mission, she becomes involved with Ji Zhijie, the heir of a powerful criminal organization. Their relationship forms the emotional core of Love in the Season of Rain (Ji Yu Qing Cheng, 季雨倾城), as Ji Zhijie gradually realizes that Hao Yu may be connected to law enforcement. Despite his suspicions, he chooses to protect her, placing himself in increasing danger.
The situation grows more complicated with the return of Zhou Ziheng, Hao Yu’s former lover and a police commissioner. His arrival disrupts the fragile balance between loyalty, duty, and personal feelings, intensifying the conflict among the three characters.
Romance and Suspense Intertwine
Through its narrative, Love in the Season of Rain (Ji Yu Qing Cheng, 季雨倾城) explores the tension between justice and emotion. Hao Yu must navigate her role as an undercover informant while confronting her own feelings, while Ji Zhijie faces the moral dilemma of protecting someone who may ultimately betray him.
The series combines elements of romance and suspense, placing its characters in situations where truth, love, and loyalty collide. With its compact 20-episode structure, Love in the Season of Rain (Ji Yu Qing Cheng, 季雨倾城) aims to deliver a tightly paced storyline centered on hidden identities and emotional conflict.
As the premiere date approaches, Love in the Season of Rain (Ji Yu Qing Cheng, 季雨倾城) is expected to attract viewers interested in dramas that blend romantic storytelling with crime and investigative themes.
