Unknown () is a 2024 Taiwanese boys' love television series starring Chris Chiu and Huang Hung-hsuan. It is adapted from the novel Big Brother (大哥) by Chinese author Priest. It is the fourth BL project from the same team behind We Best Love: No. 1 For You, We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd and My Tooth Your Love.
The series aired from 24 February to 20 April 2024 on Youku and Viki (worldwide) and YouTube (Taiwan).
Synopsis
Wei Qian (Chris Chiu) lost his parents at a young age and was forced to raise his younger sister Wei Li-li (Lin Si-ting) on his own. One day, he rescues a boy from an orphanage, Wei Zhi-yuan (Huang Hung-hsuan), and brings him home, raising him as a brother. Years later, Wei Qian has become the founder and general manager of a gaming company, while Wei Zhi-yuan has grown into a young man who secretly harbors romantic feelings for his adoptive brother. The series follows their complicated relationship as they navigate family obligations, societal expectations, and their own desires.
Cast
Main Chris Chiu (Chiu Yu-chen) as Wei Qian Huang Hung-hsuan as Wei Zhi-yuan (Xiao Yuan) Lin Si-ting as Wei Li-li (Xiao Bao) Kim Jae-hoon as Tan Yu (San Pang)
Special appearances Liang Cheng-chun as Xiong Da-fang (Lao Xiong) Yang Tzu-i as Wang Jun-le (Le Ge) Chang Kai-yi as A Hu Liang Hsiang-hua as Feng Ning Lin Yun-hsi as Lin Dai-ling Lin Tzu-hung as Lin Zu-yuan Chiu Sheng-i as Qiu Qian
Supporting Chao Po-yu as Noodle shop owner / A Long Lung San as Pool hall colleague / middle school classmate Chen Yin-kuei as Pool hall owner Hsiung Chun, Liu Hsiang-chi, Shih Chieh-jui, Huang Yu-chi as Le Ge's men Liu Yi-sheng, Hsin Li as Wei Qian's university classmates Lin Yu-hsin, Chi Wen-chieh, Tsao Hsin-yu, Yang Kai-fan as blind date women Chou Tzu-yang as Photography club college student Li Wei as Client boss Lai Wei-chung, Hsieh Yi-lun as Client's subordinates Chou Chien-yu, Lin Yu as H.O.T. male colleagues Kuan Ho as H.O.T. female colleague Chu Tien-yu as BEAUTY male colleague Cheng Chia-i, Chen Li-ting as BEAUTY female colleagues Lei Kuo-hsuan as young Xiao Bao Yang Chi-yin as BTS signing footage Lin Li-yang as Boxing opponent Shao Lin as Boxing referee
Episodes
Episode Title (Opening) Title (Ending) Original air date 1 "I Want to Go Home with You" "The First Kind of Family: They Never Abandon You"24 February 2024 2 "Who Owes Us?" "The Second Kind of Family: They Always Leave a Light On Waiting" 3 "If We Throw It Away, Will It Be Less Tiring?" "The Third Kind of Family: They Always Make You Want to Stay" 2 March 2024 4 "Can It Be Like This Forever?" "The Fourth Kind of Family: They're Always There When You Turn Around" 9 March 2024 5 "Is Longing a Habit or Destiny?" "The Fifth Kind of Family: They're Too Good to Let Go" 16 March 2024 6 "If You Forget to Say Goodbye, Can We Meet Again?" "The Sixth Kind of Family: They Pretend to Be Strong and Never Say Goodbye" 23 March 2024 7 "Return to the Place Where We Belong" "The Seventh Kind of Family: They Wait in the Distance, Never Leaving" 30 March 2024 8 "The Distance Between Us and Love" "The Eighth Kind of Family: They Care in Their Own Way" 6 April 2024 9 "The Day Before the End of the World" "The Ninth Kind of Family: They Protect You When Doomsday Comes" 13 April 2024 10 "Scars of Hurt" "The Tenth Kind of Family: They're So Hurt They Want to Throw You Away and Ignore You"20 April 2024 11 "Only by Accepting the Regret of Missing Out Can We Amplify the Shock of Courage" "The Eleventh Kind of Family: They Indulge You Unconditionally Because They Like You So Much" 12 "Us" "The Twelfth Kind of Family: Never to Be Separated for Life"
Soundtrack
Events
A press conference was held on 23 February 2024, attended by the main cast as well as special guests Yang Tzu-i, Liang Cheng-chun, Chang Kai-yi and Liang Hsiang-hua.
A fan meeting was held on 21 April 2024 at Legacy Taipei, with the four main actors along with Yang Tzu-i and Hong Wei-zhe.
A photo book signing event was held on 4 May 2024 at Citiarena in Banqiao.
The first overseas fan meeting was scheduled for 27 July 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Reception
In March 2025, Lifestyle Asia included Unknown in its list of the 12 best Taiwanese romantic dramas, highlighting the chemistry between the lead actors and the series' emotional depth.
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result 2024 Splash Awards BL of the Year Unknown
References
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