Reborn (Chinese: 焕羽) is a 2025 Chinese television drama based on the Web novel Huan Yu by Qiang Yu (蔷屿），directed by Liu Ziwei and starring Zhang Jingyi and Zhou Yiran. The series follows Qiao Qingyu investigates the truth behind her sister’s death, finding mutual redemption and growing together with a young boy named Ming Sheng.
The series premiered on Tencent Video on June 19，2025, concluding its 23-episode run on July 6, 2025.
Synopsis Troubled by rumors, young Qingyu decided to investigate the cause of her sister Beiyu's death. She was determined to avenge her sister but ended up getting her family into even worse trouble. Ultimately, the encouragement of Ming Sheng and other friends allowed Qingyu to reconcile with her mother, find out the hidden love of her family and achieve personal growth.
Cast and characters
Main
Zhang Jingyi as Qiao Qingyu
Qiao Qingyu is an innocent, kind-hearted, brave, and resilient young woman. Convinced that her sister’s death was not a suicide, she teamed up with her classmate Ming Sheng to investigate the truth after her family moved in 2007, ultimately exposing the hidden injustices behind the incident.
Zhou Yiran as Ming Sheng
Ming Sheng is Qiao Qingyu’s classmate. Born into a well-off middle-class family, his complicated family circumstances caused him to mature early. He often comes across as aloof and rebellious, but he helps Qiao Qingyu uncover the truth behind her sister’s death and quietly stands by her side.
Supporting
Wu You as Qiao Beiyu
Qiao Qingyu's sister, she died in an accident as a result of her parents' long-tern neglect.
Huang Xiyan as Qiao Jinrui
The eldest grandson of the Qiao family and Qiao Qingyu’s cousin. Though he appeared to be a model citizen, he had actually sexually assaulted Qiao Beiyu, an act that ultimately led to a tragedy, yet the family covered it up.
Reception The series’ notable narrative and stylistic innovations, its thematic content have been recognized by major media outlets including the People’s Daily, Guangming Daily, Xinhua News Agency, China News Service, China Youth Daily, and China Women’s News. Through a cross-industry collaboration with the China Foundation for the Prevention of STDs and AIDS to promote scientific awareness, the series has explored new ways for cultural works to contribute to social governance. The series ranked No. 1 on Weibo’s TV Series Influence Chart and No. 3 on Douyin’s TV Series Chart; No. 2 on Maoyan’s All-Network Popularity Chart and No. 2 on Maoyan’s Online Popularity Chart; No. 1 on Yunhe’s Comprehensive Public Sentiment Popularity Chart; No. 1 on the Detawen TV Drama Prosperity Index; No. 2 on Kuyun’s All-Platform Popularity Ranking; No. 2 on Vlinkage’s TV Drama Viewing Index; and No. 2 on Xunyi’s Web Series Index Chart.
References
External links
Reborn on WeTV Reborn on Viu Reborn on IQIYI Reborn on Youtube Reborn on Rakuten Viki Reborn on Tving Reborn on EYE TV
Breakthrough drama wins viewer fan base - China Daily