Summer in Your Name () is a 2025 Chinese coming-of-age television drama starring Zhai Xiaowen, Wu Shile, Ma Yinyin and Peng Chuyue. It follows two high school students whose initial misunderstandings gradually give way to a deep and irreplaceable bond. The drama is adapted from a novel of the same name by Chinese writer Ren Pingzhou.
Synopsis
In her final year of high school, Sheng Xia transfers to Nanli High School, where she meets Zhang Shu. Initial misunderstandings lead her to form a poor impression of him, but through daily interactions she gradually finds herself drawn to him. Two seemingly opposite young people slowly become irreplaceable to each other. After supporting one another through their final year of high school, they ultimately pursue their respective dreams side by side.
Cast Main characters Character Actor Voice Description Zhang Shu Zhai Xiaowen Zhai Xiaowen Male lead. Outgoing and flamboyant, Zhang Shu has pushed himself relentlessly to become a top student, determined not to be a burden to his older sister. Initially seen by Sheng Xia as arrogant and unconventional, he has in fact long been moved by her quiet strength. Sheng Xia Wu Shile Wu Shile Female lead. A transfer student in her final year of high school, Sheng Xia has always followed the rules — average in grades, introverted in personality, and seemingly fragile, yet possessed of a gentle and resolute inner strength. She gradually finds herself drawn to Zhang Shu's passion and freedom. Zhang Sujin Ma Yinyin Ma Yinyin Lu Zheng Peng Chuyue Peng Chuyue
Supporting characters Actor Character Description Wang Jiaxuan Lu Youze Lin Xinyi Xin Xiaohe Chen Jiaxin Chen Mengyao Zhang Haolei Tao Zhizhi Geng Yizhan Hou Junqi Kou Weilong Yang Linyu Deng Ying Wang Lianhua Tan Kai Sheng Mingfeng
Production Summer in Your Name was directed by Zhang Boyu and produced by Youku and Wajijiwa Entertainment. It was adapted from a web novel of the same name by Chinese writer Ren Pingzhou. Filming was completed on December 9, 2024, when the cast was officially announced. Summer in Your Name has 24 episodes.
Promotion and broadcast
On December 9, 2024, the series officially announced its cast and released posters and wrap-up photos. In 2025, the drama received its distribution licence, with licence number (Zhe) Web Drama Approval (2025) No. 019.
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