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| Zhang Wanyi and Shen Yue Confirmed as Leads in Tencent’s New Urban C-Drama Be With You. (Credits: Tencent Video) |
Tencent Video has officially unveiled the lead cast for its upcoming modern Chinese drama Be With You, confirming Zhang Wanyi and Shen Yue as the central couple in the new urban family series. The project marks the first confirmed collaboration between the two actors and is already drawing attention among drama watchers, particularly those keen on character-driven relationship stories.
The series is adapted from the novel Dan Yuan Ren Chang Jiu by Li Wei, a story that explores marriage, responsibility, and the shifting meaning of family life in modern China. Production is backed by Tencent Video, also known globally through WeTV, which continues to expand its catalogue of contemporary relationship dramas.
Behind the camera, Be With You is directed by Wang Wei, recognised for his work on the drama Sijin. The screenplay is written by Zhou Yong, whose previous project Lighter and Princess gained strong popularity among viewers for its emotional storytelling and modern tone.
Alongside Zhang Wanyi and Shen Yue, the drama features an experienced supporting lineup including Fu Xinbo, Sa Rina, Ding Yondai, and Liu Mintao.
The series is positioned as an urban family drama, combining romance with a deeper look at domestic relationships and personal growth.
The story centres on Zhou Yu and Sun Jingcheng, a married couple who have spent three years together but now find themselves on the brink of separation. Their relationship slowly unravels as differences in personality and expectations about life begin to clash.
Zhou Yu works as a high school English teacher. She appears gentle and calm on the surface but carries a complicated emotional world beneath it.
Her husband Sun Jingcheng, meanwhile, runs a small foreign trade company. He is adventurous, enjoys travelling, and often prioritises personal freedom over family stability.
As tension grows between them, the couple decides that divorce may be the only way forward. Yet just as their marriage seems beyond repair, an unexpected change within the family alters the course of their lives.
The development forces both Zhou Yu and Sun Jingcheng to reconsider their choices, confronting questions about commitment, responsibility, and the true meaning of family.
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Tencent’s Be With You brings together a mix of younger stars and respected veteran actors, a formula the platform has increasingly used in its urban dramas.
The confirmed cast includes:
Zhang Wanyi
Shen Yue
Fu Xinbo
Sa Rina
Ding Yondai
Liu Mintao
With its focus on marriage after the honeymoon phase rather than first love, the series aims to portray a more mature relationship narrative, something that has gained traction in recent Chinese urban dramas.
Online reactions to the casting have been mixed but lively. Many viewers welcomed the pairing of Zhang Wanyi and Shen Yue, calling it a “fresh combination” that could bring a new dynamic to modern romance dramas.
Some fans pointed out that Zhang Wanyi has recently built a strong reputation through serious and emotionally layered roles, making them curious about how he will approach a contemporary relationship story. Others expressed excitement to see Shen Yue return to a modern romance setting, a genre where she first gained widespread recognition.
However, not all reactions have been entirely unanimous. A portion of netizens questioned whether the two actors would deliver strong romantic chemistry on screen, noting their different acting styles.
That debate has already sparked discussion across drama forums and social media, with many viewers saying they will wait for trailers before forming a final judgement.
Despite the differing views, the announcement has successfully placed Be With You on the radar of many drama followers who are watching Tencent’s upcoming slate closely.
With a narrative centred on a struggling marriage rather than a conventional love story, Be With You could offer a more grounded look at modern relationships. The involvement of Wang Wei and Zhou Yong also suggests a drama that leans on character depth and emotional tension rather than spectacle.
Tencent Video has yet to confirm a broadcast date, but the project is expected to stream on the platform once production is completed.
For now, the casting announcement has already stirred conversation among C-drama viewers. Do you think Zhang Wanyi and Shen Yue will deliver strong chemistry in Be With You, or are you waiting to see more before deciding?