Summer's Desire () is a 2018 Chinese romance television series directed by Yu Zhongzhong and co-produced by iQiyi and Youhug Media. It is based on the 2007 novel Summer of Foam by Ming Xiaoxi, and the third adaptation following the 2010 television series version and the 2016 film version. It stars Zhang Xueying, Qin Junjie, Madina Memet and Huang Shengchi. The series is premiered on Zhejiang Television in China on 8 May 2018. The series centres on the love story of Yin Xiamo, Ou Chen and Luo Xi.
Synopsis Yin Xiamo (Zhang Xueying) becomes an orphan during her childhood. She pursues her acting career and takes care of her sick younger brother at the same time. She signs up with an entertainment company and won the second place in a selection contest. She rose to fame after releasing her debut solo album. She is discovered by Ou Chen (Qin Junjie), the co-founder of Oushi Group, a game company. She stars in a television series produced by Oushi Group, which received critical and popular acclaim. However, in the fierce market competition, the company has encountered operational difficulties. On the verge of bankruptcy, they go through the difficulties together and finally achieves the cause of both sides, and also gains a happy love.
Cast Main Zhang Xueying as Yin Xiamo, an actress who met Ou Chen during her childhood before she lost her parents. Lü Chenyue as young Yin Xiamo. Qin Junjie as Ou Chen, the co-founder of Oushi Group, a game company. Wen Chundi as young Ou Chen. Huang Shengchi as Luo Xi, an orphan who loves Yin Xiamo. Madina Memet as Shen Qiang, an Asian superstar who loves Luo Xi.
Supporting Chen Xinyu as Yao Shu'er, the senior sister apprentice of Yin Xiamo. Huang Deyi as Yin Cheng, Yin Xiamo's younger brother. Yuan Ziyun as Zhen En, Yin Xiamo's close friend. Song Haijie as Dai Wei (David), Ou Chen's partner. Liu Jia as Fang Jinhua Zhu Xiangyang as Song Yamin Li Yinan as Xi Meng (Simon) Xie Xintong as Pan Nan, Yin Xiamo's friend. Ding Ke'er as Lin Kexin Duan Ziyi as Wei Yin Wang Yijia as Jie Ni (Jenny), the broker of Luo Xi.
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Production Production started in July 2017 in Suzhou and ended in Sanya in October of the same year.
Ratings +Zhejiang TV CSM52 city ratingsAir dateEpisode #RatingsAudience share8 May 20181-20.315%2.224%9 May 20183-40.338%2.469%10 May 20185-60.437%3.098%15 May 20187-80.533%3.82%16 May 20189-100.556%3.963%17 May 201811-120.547%3.837%22 May 201813-140.518%3.793%23 May 201815-160.53%3.837%24 May 201817-180.537%3.823%29 May 201819-200.462%3.291%30 May 201821-220.495%3.470%31 May 201823-240.556%3.848%5 June 201825-260.476%3.359%6 June 201827-280.507%3.727%7 June 201829-300.511%3.728%12 June 201831-320.465%3.370%13 June 201833-340.597%4.4174%14 June 201835-360.656%3.927%
Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue
Awards and nominations Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.Golden Bud - The Third Network Film And Television FestivalTop 10 Web DramaSummer's Desire
Broadcast Television Reign/ Country Date Time Notes iQiyi mainland China 8 May 2018 22:00 from Tuesday to Thursday Zhejiang Television 22:00 to 23:30 from Tuesday to Thursday iQiyi in Taiwan Taiwan Shuang Xing Malaysia 21 May 2018 18:00 to 19:00 from Monday to Friday Channel 9 MCOT HD (30) Thailand 28 Jul - 28 Oct 2020 (Wednesday, August 12 And October 13; No Broadcasting) 23:05 to 00:00 from Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
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