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| AKA Fold the Moon / Bend the Moon, this third instalment might just be Youku’s next romantic obsession |
After Hidden Love swept us off our feet and The First Frost melted our hearts all over again, Youku’s clearly not done with this dreamy cinematic universe. Word on the street (and Baidu Baike) is that they’re gearing up for round three with a brand-new drama adaptation of Zhu Yi’s novel Fold the Moon, officially titled When I Meet the Moon (Mandarin: 折月亮).
The catch? None other than Tian Xiwei and Lin Yi are rumoured to be taking the lead roles. But wait – it’s not confirmed just yet. As of now, Douban’s only got Tian Xiwei listed, while Weibo’s running wild with speculation about the male lead: Wang Anyu? Miles Wei? Wu Xuanyi? Some even reckon it’ll be a triple-threat twist. One thing’s for sure – Youku’s keeping tight-lipped.
🎬 The Drama Rundown: What’s When I Meet the Moon All About?
The story follows Yun Li, a socially awkward but determined girl who decides to prove her independence by enrolling in a graduate programme at Nanwu University. But before uni life even kicks off, she gets invited to test out a local VR arena as a content creator – and who does she bump into? None other than Fu Shizhe, the cold and brilliant high school genius she once crushed on hard.
Cue the start of an emotional slow-burn: from one-sided pining to full-on pursuit, Yun Li makes it her mission to melt Fu Shizhe’s frosty exterior. As their relationship deepens, old traumas and personal differences tear them apart. Yun Li heads overseas, and Fu Shizhe hits rock bottom – but instead of wallowing, he rises. New success, same heart, and one goal: to win her back at all costs.
Expect romance, heartbreak, glow-ups, and probably a few misunderstandings that’ll have netizens yelling at their screens.
🌟 How It All Connects: When I Meet the Moon, Hidden Love, and The First Frost
This isn’t just a spiritual sequel – it’s literally set in the same world. Fu Shizhe, our new male lead, is none other than Fu Zhengchu’s uncle. Remember Fu Zhengchu? Sang Zhi’s classmate who had an epic (and totally tragic) one-sided love arc in Hidden Love?
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Yep, that guy. His love life was a hot mess: confessing to Sang Zhi, bawling in public, accidentally making Duan Jiaxu jealous, and even thinking Sang Zhi was dating her own brother (no, really – poor lad never figured out Duan Jiaxu was just pretending to be her brother at school).
Fast forward to The First Frost and he pops up again, still tragically clueless, bumping into Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu at the airport, then again at a supermarket. And just when you thought things couldn’t get more awkward, he meets Sang Yan and Wen Yifan – plus a certain tall, aloof mystery man: Uncle Fu Shizhe.
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Fu Shizhe’s icy stare and too-handsome face instantly ruffle some feathers. Sang Yan can’t stand how Wen Yifan keeps glancing at him. Duan Jiaxu? Jealous, too. Sang Zhi cheekily stirs the pot by calling Fu Shizhe the best-looking bloke in the room – chaos ensues.
But that moment also plants the seed: there’s more to Fu Shizhe than his cold vibe. And now we’re finally about to see what makes him tick.
📺 What We Know So Far
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Title: When I Meet the Moon (aka Fold the Moon, Bend the Moon, 折月亮)
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Episodes: 30 (planned)
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Platform: Youku
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Rumoured Leads: Tian Xiwei & Lin Yi (unconfirmed); Wang Anyu, Miles Wei, Wu Xuanyi also mentioned
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Filming Start Date: TBA
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Source Material: Fold the Moon (Zhu Yi)
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Shared Universe: Yes – same as Hidden Love and The First Frost
💬 Netizens Say...
“Wait, Fu Shizhe is that cold hottie from the supermarket chapter? I’m in.”
“Please give us Lin Yi and Tian Xiwei – their visuals would be illegal together.”
“Three dramas, one universe. I feel like a Marvel fan now.”
“Can someone please protect Fu Zhengchu from more emotional damage? 😂”
“I need the full gang back – Sang Yan, Duan Jiaxu, Sang Zhi. Even just cameos!”
🔍 FAQs
Is this drama related to Hidden Love and The First Frost?
Yup! It’s all connected – think of it like a shared rom-com cinematic universe with overlapping characters and timelines.
Will Sang Zhi or Duan Jiaxu appear in When I Meet the Moon?
No official word yet, but fingers crossed for cameos. Especially if we get to see Fu Shizhe stir up more jealousy.
When is it airing?
Still in the rumour and pre-production stage, so no release date for now. But if casting gets locked in soon, it could drop in late 2025 or early 2026.
Where can I watch it?
It’ll be exclusive to Youku (just like the other two).
Final Thoughts
With Zhu Yi’s stories already racking up fans and Youku looking to keep the momentum going, When I Meet the Moon is shaping up to be another swoon-worthy hit. Whether Tian Xiwei and Lin Yi end up leading or not, this one's got the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and sentimental to keep us hooked.