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| TOO YOUNG TO LOVE (2026) Campus Romance Preview. (Photo: Sina/Weibo) |
Too Young To Love (校服的裙摆) is officially set to premiere on 25 February 2026, and it is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about youth romance Chinese dramas of the year. The 24-episode series will stream exclusively on iQIYI, bringing a heartfelt campus love story packed with music, friendship, family expectations, and first love jitters.
Adapted from Rao Xue Man’s popular web novel Xiao Fu De Qun Bai (校服的裙摆), this upcoming romance youth drama centres on Yi Lan, a gifted cello student who has been trained since childhood under the inspiration of her mother. When she steps into high school, fate reconnects her with her childhood sweetheart Tong Xiao Le, and together they decide to form a trio to compete against the school orchestra for the annual campus celebration.
Yi Lan is described as a “little sun” — bright, warm, and unstoppable. Her relentless energy slowly reignites Tong Xiao Le’s abandoned music dream. As rehearsals intensify and pressure builds, their friendship gently evolves into something deeper.
But it’s not all sweet glances and shy smiles. Family expectations, academic stress, and the realities of chasing artistic dreams create emotional layers that feel relatable rather than overly dramatic.
Directed by Lin Chu Han, the series promises a soft yet vibrant visual tone, complete with bright campus scenery, light humour, and strong character chemistry.
Main Cast Breakdown:
Xie BinBin as Tong Xiao Le
Zhang XinYi as Yi Lan
Supporting Cast:
Cui Yu Xin as Shan Li
Gong Wan Yi as Luo Ning Zi
Simon Chen as Zhao Zheng Hao
Yuan Ye as Chen Fan
Liu Zi Mo as Zhong Lun
Liu Yi Ting as Qiao Meng Meng
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The pairing of Xie Binbin and Zhang Xinyi has already drawn strong interest. Behind-the-scenes clips circulating on Weibo show their natural chemistry during filming, with fans praising their easy interactions and believable dynamic.
Many netizens are calling it a “visual couple with genuine spark”, while others are cautiously optimistic, saying they hope the script delivers emotional depth rather than just aesthetic sweetness.
Some viewers are excited about the nostalgic campus theme, especially those who grew up reading Rao Xue Man’s novels. Others are curious whether the drama will stand out in a crowded youth romance market in 2026. Discussions online vary — from confident predictions of a breakout hit to measured expectations about storyline execution. Either way, anticipation is clearly building.
How and Where to Watch Too Young To Love
Too Young To Love will premiere on iQIYI on 25 February 2026. International fans can stream the drama directly through the iQIYI app or website. For viewers outside China:
• Download the iQIYI app from your device’s app store or access it via web browser.
• Search for “Too Young To Love” or its Chinese title “校服的裙摆”.
• Check subtitle availability — iQIYI typically provides English subtitles for major youth romance titles.
• Some regions may require a VIP subscription for early access episodes.
It is expected that the drama will follow a standard release schedule, possibly dropping several episodes during premiere week before switching to weekly updates.
This series leans heavily into warm, healing youth vibes rather than exaggerated melodrama.
Expect plenty of rehearsal room scenes, cello performances, shy hallway glances, and heartfelt conversations about dreams and future plans. The music element could become a strong highlight if executed properly, especially with live performance sequences.
Beyond romance, the story also explores friendship bonds within the trio, rivalry with the school orchestra, and the quiet pressure from families who want stability over artistic ambition. That mix of sweetness and realism may give the drama broader emotional appeal.
Now that the release date is locked in, are you adding Too Young To Love to your 2026 watchlist? Do you think Xie Binbin and Zhang Xinyi will deliver the next iconic youth romance pairing?