Ding Yuxi & Meng Ziyi Reunite: Everything You Need to Know About ‘Endless Summers’ (爱在无尽夏)
C-drama fans, the wait is over! Ding Yuxi and Meng Ziyi are officially co-starring in Tencent Video’s upcoming urban romance drama, Endless Summers (爱在无尽夏, also romanized as Ai Zai Wu Jin Xia, and referenced by some outlets as Hai Bian Wu Jin Xia). After their brief, heart-wrenching pairing in Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Love in Pavilion left audiences begging for a full-length series together, the duo has returned to lead this highly anticipated modern romance — and production has now officially begun in Guangzhou.
The Teaser Has Arrived
WeTV Official just dropped a dreamy first teaser for the series, and it’s already setting the tone. The clip leans hard into soft coastal visuals, nostalgia, and quiet, unspoken emotion, built around the line: “Endless summer, endless love. Hao Nian’s story begins.”
The roughly 47-second video follows Meng Ziyi’s character through a string of evocative, atmospheric shots: holding a spotted seashell and asking “Can you hear it?”, raising a camera to the sky, walking quiet streets at dusk, tending blue hydrangeas by the water, and lingering close-ups of hands and a subtle ring. It closes on a black screen with the title Endless Summers rendered in elegant red script — melancholic yet hopeful, exactly the mood you’d want from a love story that outlasted the season it started in.
The Plot: Old Flames, Deep Secrets, and a Second Chance
Endless Summers centers on Shen Yan (Ding Yuxi) and Hao Nian (Meng Ziyi), high school sweethearts who parted ways under painful, unresolved circumstances years ago.
The series reportedly unfolds across a dual timeline. In their youth, Shen Yan and Hao Nian are high-achieving students carrying a mutual, unspoken crush — until family upheaval forces them apart. As adults:
- Shen Yan has grown into a sharp, guarded man shaped by everything he’s carried since their goodbye.
- Hao Nian has made a name for herself as a prominent television host and media professional.
Their reunion is sparked when Shen Yan appears as a guest on Hao Nian’s program, reigniting everything that was left unfinished between them. As buried memories surface, they’re forced to navigate the delicate boundary between old wounds and lingering feelings, working through regrets and misunderstandings toward a healing, second-chance summer romance. Reports suggest the show favors emotional restraint and mutual healing over over-the-top drama — a slow-burn built on delayed love rather than big twists.
Cast & Character Breakdown
| Actor | Character | Role Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Ding Yuxi | Shen Yan | A sharp, guarded man whose calm exterior masks deep emotional vulnerability. |
| Meng Ziyi | Hao Nian | A resilient media professional finding the strength to rebuild her life after past turmoil. |
| Ke Chun | Li Bo Yan | A sardonic yet fiercely loyal elite lawyer who forms a key pillar of the main conflict, as the second lead. |
Rounding out the ensemble are Myolie Wu, Gao Zhiting, and Song Yanfei in notable supporting and special appearance roles.
Behind the Camera
Endless Summers is directed by Han Yan, known for The Wind Blows from Longxi and The Lost You. It’s produced by Tencent Video and Kaihuo Culture, runs for 24 episodes, and carries Tencent’s coveted S+ rating as a modern urban romance. Filming officially kicked off around August 21, 2026, in the Guangzhou area of Guangdong, with a planned shoot of roughly 90 days.
3 Reasons ‘Endless Summers’ Is an S+ Tier Project
- Ding Yuxi’s Modern Drama Return: This marks his first full-length modern idol romance series since Moonlight (2021), after a stretch focused on costume projects.
- Micro-Drama King Joins the Cast: The inclusion of top-tier micro-drama actor Ke Chun in a major second-lead role is drawing massive industry interest.
- Heavyweight Supporting Lineup: Special appearances from Myolie Wu, Gao Zhiting, and Song Yanfei bring serious star power across the 24-episode run.
Why Fans Are Excited
This is the second pairing between Ding Yuxi and Meng Ziyi, following their memorable guest arc (nicknamed the “Zheng Yuan CP”) in the period drama Huai Shui Zhu Ting. Many viewers felt that storyline ended too bittersweet, so a full-lead, modern, second-chance romance feels like the payoff fans have been waiting for. Meng Ziyi returns to a modern idol-drama lead after several years focused on costume dramas, while Ding Yuxi steps back into contemporary romance territory for the first time in years.
The teaser’s focus on Hao Nian’s perspective already hints at the female lead’s quiet intensity and the show’s visual language — soft lighting, water, flowers, and lingering glances that say more than dialogue does.
Where to Watch
Endless Summers is set to stream on Tencent Video / WeTV. No premiere date has been announced yet since the project is still filming, but the official campaign is already heating up under the hashtag #EndlessSummers. Stay tuned for character posters and future trailers.
Summer may end, but this love story is just getting started.
