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| Republican-Era Love and Betrayal: MGTV’s The Lament of Autumn Sparks Buzz |
Chinese drama fans might want to mark their calendars — Mango TV is cooking up a fresh republican-era romance called The Lament of Autumn (玉簟秋), and it’s already turning heads before cameras even start rolling.
Adapted from Ling Xi’s novel 玉簟秋, this 38-episode series is shaping up to be one of MGTV’s big S-tier projects for 2026.
Ling Xi is no stranger to the genre, with her works like Love in Time and The Day of Becoming You already transformed into fan-favourite dramas.
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At the helm is director Kuk Kok Leung, best known for Till The End of the Moon, which cemented his reputation for delivering visually rich and emotionally charged storytelling.
Industry chatter — particularly strong rumours via Weibo — suggests that The Lament of Autumn could pair up Song Weilong and Lu Yuxiao in the lead roles.
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If true, this casting would make it a visual feast, with fans already buzzing about their chemistry.
Set during the Republic of China, the drama follows Ye Ping Jun, a young student working at a meeting house in western Hunan to pay for her mother’s medical bills.
Her first day spirals into chaos when she’s accused of plotting an assassination against Yu Chang Xuan, the formidable fifth son of a military family.
To clear her name, Ye Ping Jun strikes a deal: Yu has ten days to uncover the real culprit.
But Yu sees more than just a mystery to solve — he sees a chance to get close to her, sparking a romance that’s equal parts tender and dangerous in a world of warlord politics and hidden agendas.
According to early teasers, viewers can expect a mix of classic republican drama tropes: the icy scholar versus the domineering young commander, love laced with conflict, and the slow burn of affection set against a backdrop of betrayal and ambition.
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The novel leans into tragic romance, twists of fate, and characters trapped between love and duty — exactly the kind of emotional rollercoaster Ling Xi fans know and crave.
Netizens are already weighing in:
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“The cast look so promising! It’s a visual feast!”
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“Exciting, hope this drama comes with a spin-off variety show too.”
With filming set to begin in December 2025, expect The Lament of Autumn to hit MGTV’s slate sometime in 2026.
If the rumours prove true, this could be one of the most talked-about historical romances of the year.
Meanwhile, Song Weilong’s upcoming drama Love For You is expected to premiere between late 2025 and early 2026, as Mango TV has already released posters, stills, and a “coming soon” teaser.
Source: Weibo/Sina