The Early Spring

Name: The Early Spring
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-08-26
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Jing Boran, Sun Qian

ENDED1 Season24 Episodes★ 7.9

The Early Spring is a drama series on Youku that premiered in 2026, ending after 1 season and 24 episodes.

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NetworkYouku

First AiredAug 26, 2026

Last AiredSep 9, 2026

GenreDrama

Original Title早春晴朗

LanguageChinese

CountryChina

ProductionYouku

New to Beijing, Shang Zhitao crosses paths with Luan Nian, a true creative genius. Bold and open-hearted, she grows stronger step by step and gradually breaks through the defenses around Luan's guarded heart. Drawn to each other, they find themselves caught in an intense, on-again, off-again relationship in the urban jungle. To love is to summon all your courage and leave no regrets, to heal each other, and to grow together. But when love and her career pull her in different directions, she puts her career first. When she has come into her own and he has learned to soften his sharp edges, they finally stand as equals, ready to write a new ending together...

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Cast

Jing Boran

Luan Nian

Sun Qian

Shang Zhitao

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 24 episodes

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A warmhearted new employee and her gifted boss navigate a fast-paced workplace, all while harboring a secret relationship that may jeopardize everything.

E1You Are Not Suitable

Aug 26, 202643m★ 9.3

After botching a job interview at a reputed agency, Shang Zhitao scrambles to find her footing in Beijing while befriending her new roommate.

E2The Workplace Isn’t Some Kind of Child’s Play

Aug 26, 202648m★ 8.7

At a celebration dinner for landing a new project, Nian steps in to help Zhitao. Meanwhile, a mistaken identity threatens the peace at Sun Yu's place.

E3Repaying Favor With Your Life

Aug 26, 202646m

After Zhitao escapes an assailant during a rainy mountain shoot, she and Nian must rely on each other when a landslide leaves them stranded.

E4Follow Me Home

Aug 26, 202649m★ 9.0

A woman from Nian's past derails his dinner with Zhitao, while a chance encounter at a bar brings his growing jealousy to the surface.

E5Can You Control the Feeling of Love?

Aug 27, 202647m

After an unexpected night with Nian, Zhitao insists on keeping their relationship strictly professional despite his efforts to win her over.

E6The First Cup of Osmanthus Milk

Aug 27, 202647m

Determined to distance herself from Nian, Zhitao applies for a job transfer, but his refusal to let her go tests the boundaries they agreed upon.

E7An Ambitious Person Will Never Be Defeated by Life

Aug 28, 202646m

Zhitao tries to focus on work and avoid Nian, but a new project forces her to seek his help as jealousy begins to cloud their judgment.

E8The First Person To Fall in Love Will Lose Everything

Aug 28, 202646m

While Zhitao earns praise for her database, Nian is suspended over a malicious complaint, prompting the two to go on a mountain retreat together.

E9Love Is Stolen Candy

Aug 29, 202647m

With a limited budget, Zhitao secures sponsorship for the basketball tournament, impressing her colleagues as Nian makes a surprising proposal.

E10Being With You Is Like a Leap of Faith

Aug 29, 202649m

A secret romance blossoms between Zhitao and Nian, but a workplace blunder threatens the careful balance they've worked to maintain.

E11Love Begins on a Bittersweet Note

Aug 30, 202649m

When Zang Yao accepts the flowers sent to the office, she unwittingly causes Zhitao to get the wrong idea and take a break from work with her roommates.

E12Snow Falls With You Beside Me

Aug 31, 202648m

Tensions rise between Nian and Zhitao when he tries to take care of her over the holiday break. Meanwhile, Yao decides to make a move on her crush.

E13Do We Have a Future?

Sep 1, 202647m

Zhitao receives an unexpected job offer during a company retreat in Phuket, but a seaside conversation leaves her at odds with Nian.

E14Love Is Making Exceptions

Sep 2, 202649m

While her roommates Yu and Yuanzhu are occupied at the hospital, Zhitao faces harassment from a shady rental agency, prompting Nian to intervene.

E15Two Persons, One Heart

Sep 3, 202648m

While Zhitao wrestles with doubts about her future with Nian, a new general manager works to erode his authority at the office.

E16Thinking of You This Second Seeing You the Next

Sep 4, 202648m

Dony tries to lure Zhitao to his side as Nian grows increasingly wary of his new boss. Meanwhile, Zang Yao prepares to return to the UK.

E17Courage Is Acting Despite Fear

Sep 5, 202649m

After learning of Dony's inappropriate workplace behavior, Zhitao takes matters into her own hands, causing an uproar at work and worrying Nian.

E18Bucket List

Sep 6, 202645m

Nian's jealousy flares after a misunderstanding at a speed-dating event, and a chance encounter with Zhitao's ex deepens the divide between them.

E19Another Leap of Faith

Sep 7, 202647m

Nian grows wary when Zhitao considers pursuing work opportunities outside the city. A health scare finally forces the couple to confront their future.

E20I Will Watch Over You From Beyond This World, Until Your Life Is Whole

Sep 8, 202652m

Yuanzhu finally confesses his feelings to Zhitao, but when devastating news arrives, Nian mistakes her compassion for something more.

E21A Grand Retreat

Sep 9, 202653m

An office scandal dampens Zhitao's chances of winning a company award, pushing her to reconsider her career — and her future with Nian.

E22The Number You Dialed Is Not in Service

Sep 9, 202648m

Nian uncovers the truth behind Zhitao's sudden departure, while she returns to Harbin to care for her father and begin again.

E23Luke Is My Dog Too

Sep 9, 202645m

Nian tries to win Zhitao's forgiveness after finding her in Harbin, using visits with Luke to slowly work his way back into her life.

E24Shang Zhitao, Welcome Back to Beijing

Sep 9, 202643m

A financial crisis draws Nian back to Harbin, where helping Zhitao gives the former couple a chance to confront their fractured relationship.

About The Early Spring

The Early Spring is a drama series on Youku. The show first aired on Aug 26, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 24 episodes. The Early Spring has ended. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 27 votes. The cast includes Jing Boran, Sun Qian.