Concluding Zhu Yi’s Celebrated Nanwu Trilogy on iQIYI
The romantic drama series When I Meet the Moon, starring Lu Yuxiao and Lin Yi, officially premiered on iQIYI International on 5 November 2026, delivering an emotional narrative woven around a seven-year unrequited crush and a fateful second-chance reunion. Helmed by director Zhang Boyu and adapted from the popular novel by author Zhu Yi, the 27-episode production also features special guest appearances by Lu Yangyang and Li Geyang. Marking a significant milestone for fans of Chinese contemporary romance, the drama stands as the third and concluding installment in Zhu Yi’s beloved Nanwu Trilogy, following the worldwide successes of Hidden Love and The First Frost.
Emotional Second Chances in When I Meet the Moon
The plot follows Yun Li (Lu Yuxiao), a reserved postgraduate student who relocates to the fictional city of Nanwu to pursue higher education and assert her independence. While attending an event at a virtual reality experience centre as a creator, she crosses paths once again with Fu Shize (Lin Yi), the high school peer she quietly admired from afar for seven years, who has now achieved his doctorate in Physics. Gathering her resolve, Yun Li takes the initiative to pursue the reserved academic, sparking a genuine bond that deepens through quiet moments and heartfelt vulnerability. However, contrasting life approaches and deep-seated personal dilemmas eventually lead to an emotional estrangement, only for their paths to intertwine once more years down the line with Fu Shize actively seeking to mend what was lost.
Exclusive Kuala Lumpur Fan Watch Party and Streaming Details
To mark the drama’s international launch, iQIYI Malaysia is convening a dedicated When I Meet the Moon Watch Party in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, 14 November 2026, running from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at INC, KL Eco City (Xsolla Curine Academy). The physical fan gathering will feature a shared drama screening, immersive photo stations, interactive stage activities, and exclusive promotional merchandise. Entry to the limited-capacity showcase is open to local fans who register after purchasing a quarterly or annual iQIYI VIP subscription between 4 and 10 November, while the full series remains available for global viewers via the iQIYI International application and IQ.com.
