The Early Spring drama explores mental health as star Jing Boran faces dating rumors

The Chinese drama series ‘The Early Spring’, starring Jing Boran and Sun Qian, is gaining attention on Netflix for its portrayal of mental health struggles. The plot follows Luan Nian, a creative director, and Shang Zhitao, an advertising professional, as they navigate their relationship.

A central storyline involves the character Sun Yuanzhu, played by Liu Xiaobei. Despite acting as a reliable support system for his friends, the character faces extreme emotional exhaustion and financial pressure due to family responsibilities, eventually leading to suicide. The series has seen viewership success, reaching the top three most-watched titles on Netflix in Brazil during early September.

In a separate development, actor Jing Boran and supermodel Liu Wen were seen together at a Chanel exhibition in Shanghai on September 24, 2026. Their appearance has fueled ongoing dating rumors, as the pair have been linked since working on a campaign together in 2019.