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| Zhang Miaoyi and Chen Xinhai Bring Sparks in “Romance Next Door” (Photo: WeTV) |
Here’s one for the C-drama crowd. The upcoming Chinese series Romance Next Door (兄友妹恭) has fans proper giddy online, and for good reason.
Starring Zhang Miaoyi as Cheng Le Le and Chen Xinhai as Chen An, this one’s shaping up to be a right emotional rollercoaster mixed with that everyday slice-of-life charm.
The story follows Cheng Le Le, who gets quietly demoted and sent back to her hometown to manage a struggling cinema — only to find her ex, Chen An, is now her boss. Awwkward.
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They were childhood mates turned lovers once upon a time, but a messy family row pulled them apart.
Six years later, she’s gotta work under him again while trying to save the Star Cinema from goin’ under.
It’s all about rekindled feelings, misunderstandings, and that kinda slow-burn love that gets you in the feels.
Light-hearted, funny in bits, and full of that neighbourly warmth that makes you go “yeah, I’ve been there”.
Fans Already Buzzing
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Netizens have been losing it since the cast reveal.
Some are shouting “the visuals are unreal”, while others are sayin’ they’d love a behind-the-scenes variety show too.
Loads reckon Zhang Miaoyi and Chen Xinhai are the dream pairing — a proper “visual feast”, as they put it.
The chemistry between the two is already turning heads, with Chen Xinhai fresh off The Double (Mo Yu Yun Jian), where he charmed the nation as Ye Shijie, and Zhang Miaoyi continuing her reign as the queen of youthful, sweet-girl roles.
Put the two together and, well, you can already feel the sparks flying off the screen.
How to Watch Romance Next Door Drama
No stress — you’ll be able to catch Romance Next Door streaming exclusively on WeTV (Tencent Video) once it drops.
It’s said to have 26 episodes, each around 45 minutes long, directed by Ding Ying Zhou and Chen Yue Jin.
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International viewers can watch it on the WeTV app or website, which usually offers English subtitles, so no worries there.
Just sign in, search the title, and keep your notifications on — the premiere’s expected by the end of 2025, though Tencent’s teasers make it look like it could land even sooner.
If you’re outside China, just make sure you’ve got the regional settings sorted on WeTV (they tend to drop subs a few hours after the local broadcast).
What Makes It Worth Watching
If you’re into realistic romance — y’know, not too dramatic but still heart-fluttering — this one’s bang on.
It’s got a mix of workplace tension, childhood nostalgia, and them warm “what-if” vibes.
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Think old-flame-returns story, but with better lighting and cheekier banter.
The setting’s dead cosy too: small-town cinemas, familiar faces, the kinda spots that make you feel like you’re watching your own memories play out.
So yeah, grab your snacks and keep WeTV on standby — Romance Next Door might just be your next comfort drama when the year winds down.
TL;DR – Quick Bits
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🎬 Title: Romance Next Door (兄友妹恭)
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💑 Cast: Zhang Miaoyi & Chen Xinhai
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📅 Premiere: Expected late 2025
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📺 Platform: WeTV / Tencent Video (with English subs)
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🎞 Episodes: 26 × 45 mins
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🎥 Directors: Ding Ying Zhou, Chen Yue Jin
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📖 Based on: Novel by Po Nao Dai