Love for You
| Love for You | |
|---|---|
| Also known as |
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| Simplified Chinese | 野狗骨头 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Yěgǒu Gǔtou |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Yegou Gutou by Xiu Tu Cheng |
| Written by | Xiao Xiao |
| Directed by | Liu Junjie |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Li Xingjian |
| Production location | Huizhou, China |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | 5 July – 21 July 2026 |
Love for You (Chinese: 野狗骨头; pinyin: Yěgǒu Gǔtou) is a 2026 Chinese youth drama starring Zhang Jingyi and Song Weilong.[1][2] Directed by Liu Junjie, and written by Xiao Xiao, based on the web novel Ye Gou Gu Tou (野狗骨头) by the author Xiu Tu Cheng.[3][4] The story focuses on themes of childhood trauma, resilience, and complex family dynamics.[5][6] In Hong Kong, the series was exclusively released on Viu on 5 July 2026.
Synopsis
[edit]In the 1990s, the lives of Chen Yi (Song Weilong) and Miao Jing (Zhang Jingyi) become intertwined after their parents meet. Initially met with hostility from Chen Yi, their relationship shifts when Miao Jing cares for him following an injury. Their burgeoning bond is fractured by family tragedy: Chen's father dies and Miao's mother disappears, leaving the two children to depend solely on each other for survival.
During their university years, Miao Jing confesses her feelings for Chen Yi. However, Chen Yi becomes a key witness in a high-profile arson case. To ensure Miao Jing's safety from the criminals involved, he forces her to leave their hometown of Tengcheng while he cooperates with the police.
Years later, Miao Jing returns to Tengcheng as an auditor for Good Luck Logistics, where she reunites with Chen Yi, who now operates a local billiards hall. Wary of the logistics company's boss, Zhang Bin, due to ties to the past arson incident, Chen Yi attempts to dissuade Miao Jing from her work. As Zhang Bin's involvement in a smuggling syndicate is exposed, Chen Yi enters the conflict to protect Miao Jing. Working alongside the police, the pair eventually bring the criminal organization to justice. In the aftermath, a seriously injured Chen Yi confesses his love to Miao Jing, and the two reconcile as a couple.[7][8]
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Song Weilong as Chen Yi: A young man with a tough exterior but a protective heart.
- Zhang Jingyi as Miao Jing: A resilient young woman navigating family and personal struggles.[9]
Supporting
[edit]- He Ruixian as Tu Li
- Liang Jingkang as Cen Ye [10]
Production
[edit]The series was first officially unveiled during the Mango TV 2024–2025 annual conference as a major 'Youth Healing' project.[11]
On May 15, 2025, the production team released the first official posters during the booting ceremony,[12] and principal photography officially began in Huizhou, Guangdong Province.[13] The production team utilized the coastal city's unique mix of 1990s-style residential alleys and modern logistics hubs to represent the fictional city of "Tengcheng".[14][15] On 10 September 2025, the filming was officially wrapped in Huizhou.[16]
Reception
[edit]The series topped the Weibo Drama Popularity Index, and surpassed 50 million views within two days; the pilot episode surpassed 20 million views within the first two hours.[17] During its broadcast, it remained in Parade's 'Top 3 Contemporary Chinese Dramas' list.[18]
Original Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dreams I Don't Want to Wake From [不愿醒的梦]" (Wild Dog Theme / Ending) | Xu Mingming | Xu Mingming | Tanya Chua | 4:08 |
| 2. | "I Want You to Love Me [我要你爱我]" (Bone Theme / Ending) | Du Kunyang | Shi Youli | Zhang Bichen | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Roaming [漫游]" (Bond Song) | Ding Jiayu | Ding Jiayu | Lars Huang | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Towards the Wilderness [向野]" (Running Song) | Du Kunyang | Shi Youli, Li Miaomiao | 隔壁老樊 | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Wild Heart [野生心脏]" (Growth Song) | Hu Yu | Hu Yu | YAOCHEN | 3:15 |
| 6. | "Want to Ask You If You're Willing [想问你愿意吗]" (Emotional Song) | Hua Xiyue | Hua Xiyue | Song Weilong, Zhang Jingyi | 4:02 |
| 7. | "Bone Flame [骨焰]" (Fate Song) | Shi Youli, Hu Guanyu | Shi Youli, Hu Guanyu | Song Weilong | 3:56 |
| 8. | "Waves [波澜]" (Healing Song) | Wu Zhijing | Zheng Bingbing | Zhang Jingyi | 4:24 |
Ratings
[edit]- The Orange number represents the lowest ratings and the Blue number represents the highest ratings in China.
- Based on the average audience share per day (Yunhe Data).[20]
| Original Broadcast Date | Average Audience Share | National Ranking China |
|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2026 | 6.8% | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | 9.6% | 3 |
| July 12, 2026 | 11.7% | 3 |
| July 13, 2026 | 13.0% | 2 |
| July 14, 2026 | 13.5% | 2 |
| July 15, 2026 | 14.4% | 3 |
| July 16, 2026 | 14.8% | 3 |
| July 17, 2026 | 14.4% | 3 |
| July 18, 2026 | 14.3% | 3 |
| July 19, 2026 | 11.3% | 4 |
| July 20, 2026 | 11.0% | 4 |
| July 21, 2026 | 11.5% | 4 |
| Average |
12.19% | |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Love for You - Song Weilong, Zhang Jingyi". CPOP HOME. 2025-12-11. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "Song Weilong's 'Love for You' Premieres July 5, 2026: What to Expect from the Series". Yahoo Entertainment. 2026-06-26. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Moreno, Carla (2026-07-10). "Rakuten Viki Expands Its Chinese Drama Lineup with New Romance Series Love for You". EIN Presswire. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ Chakraborty, Adrija (2026-07-08). "Love for You complete release schedule - When do new episodes drop and where to watch?". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ 野狗骨头 (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 2025-12-09. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ "Synopsis of the Latest Chinese Drama Love for You Starring Song Weilong and Zhang Jingyi Reportedly Airing in January 2026". En.KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-07-12.
- ↑ "陸劇《野狗骨頭》線上看7看點：小說改編、宋威龍張婧儀主演「偽骨科」愛情！". Harper's BAZAAR (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ "《野狗骨头》首播热度高，宋威龙张婧仪被赞"有戏"__新快网". www.xkb.com.cn. Retrieved 2026-07-13.
- ↑ "Zhang Jingyi: Meet Song Weilong's Love For You co-star". Her World Singapore. 2026-07-16. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "Love for You Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. 2026-07-21. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
- ↑ "芒果一口气官宣88部剧，王鹤棣罗云熙宋威龙新剧扎堆". www.yzwb.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "《野狗骨头》阵容炸裂！宋威龙张婧仪伪骨科禁忌恋，开机路透掀翻内娱尺度天花板". sohu.com. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ 武昊璇. "《野狗骨头》开机！宋威龙张婧仪演绎双向奔赴的当代爱情故事". caijing.chinadaily.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2026-01-27. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ 电视剧导演委员会. "新剧开机 沈严、张开宙等执导新剧开机". Weixin Official Accounts Platform. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "百度". mbd.baidu.com. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ 新浪财经. "《野狗骨头》杀青，张婧仪宋威龙主演". cj.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "From 'Love for You' to 'Dazzling': The 'pseudo-sibling' romance trope taking over Chinese dramas". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-07-16.
- ↑ Yadav, Monica (2026-07-15). "From Love for You to Never Ending Summer, why the 'pseudo-sibling' romance trope is taking over Chinese dramas". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "Love for You OST". Spotify. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ Missy (2026-07-07). "Love for You (2026) Review: Song Wei Long Shines". C Drama Review. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
External links
[edit]- Love for You at IMDb
- Love for You at Douban (in Chinese)
- Love for You on Mango Tv (in Chinese)
- Love for You on Weibo (in Chinese)