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| Zhao Jin Mai to Star in Two Summer Dramas Airing Days Apart—Tencent Sets Shine on Me for July 2025 |
Is Zhao JinMai really about to go head-to-head with... herself? Word on the street (and by street we mean reliable insiders) is that Tencent’s gone and pencilled in her new modern romance drama Shine on Me for a late July 2025 premiere.
The twist? Her other drama Our Generation, also led by her, is expected to air around the same time—meaning one of China’s most in-demand actresses is set to pull double duty on-screen and in audience hearts.
Shine on Me, which pairs Zhao Jin Mai with heartthrob Song Wei Long, was filmed after Our Generation but seems to have had a lightning-fast turnaround. Tencent’s move to throw it into the summer lineup might seem sudden, especially since all the buzz lately has been around Our Generation—a nostalgic romance drama that reunites Zhao Jin Mai with her former co-star Zhang Ling He, giving fans that delicious “first love but grown up” energy.
Now, both dramas are apparently eyeing the same broadcasting window, which puts Zhao Jin Mai in the rare position of essentially competing against herself. Not the worst problem to have, sure, but it does make things very interesting from a promo and viewership angle.
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It’s not just about view counts—it’ll naturally open up comparisons across the board:
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Which drama pulls off the better story?
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Which male lead has the stronger chemistry with her?
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Which role lets Zhao Jin Mai really flex her acting chops this time?
Some netizens are already joking it’s the Zhao Jin Mai Cinematic Universe this summer—two parallel timelines, one actress, infinite discourse. But honestly, it’s also a smart play.
With both dramas airing so close together, she’ll basically dominate search trends and stay in the spotlight for weeks, if not longer. Whether the battle of the dramas ends in one clear winner or both taking different lanes successfully, it’s Zhao Jin Mai who’ll walk away with the win either way.
Stay tuned—looks like July’s forecast is sunny with a high chance of Zhao Jin Mai.