The Early Spring Season 2 Confirmed: Sun Qian and Jing Boran to Return?
Youku confirms plans for The Early Spring Season 2, reportedly titled Midsummer Sunshine, as fans wonder if Sun Qian and Jing Boran will return.
At a recent promotional conference, Youku officially revealed plans for a follow-up to the hit drama The Early Spring, which became a major online sensation. According to information currently circulating, the new installment will reportedly be titled Midsummer Sunshine, with much of the original production team expected to remain involved in the project.
Immediately after the announcement, the biggest question among viewers centered on the cast. Will Sun Qian and Jing Boran return as Shang Zhitao and Luan Nian, or will Midsummer Sunshine introduce an entirely different story with a new leading couple?
Many viewers are hoping to see Sun Qian and Jing Boran reunite. In the first season, Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao captivated audiences with their romance. Their journey—from their first meeting and growing attraction to falling in love, breaking up, and ultimately finding their way back to each other—ended on a satisfying note. As a result, if Season 2 explores Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao’s married life, it could offer an intriguing new chapter for fans of the couple.
However, others believe that scenario may be less likely. With Luan Nian and Shang Zhitao’s romantic journey already reaching a relatively complete conclusion, Midsummer Sunshine could instead shift its focus to another couple. Some viewers have mentioned Will and Lumi as possible central characters, while there is also speculation that the sequel could introduce two completely new leads.
Choosing a new couple could offer the series a fresh start, but it would also put considerable pressure on the actors taking over the leading roles. The success of The Early Spring guarantees significant attention for Midsummer Sunshine, but the memorable chemistry between Jing Boran and Sun Qian would inevitably invite comparisons with whoever leads the next installment.
The Early Spring follows the romance between Luan Nian, a handsome and capable creative director who is wealthy and kind-hearted despite his sharp tongue, and Shang Zhitao, a gentle and somewhat insecure young woman who moves to Beijing alone to build her career.
The popularity of The Early Spring has not been limited to China. The drama has also attracted attention in international markets, entering Netflix’s global Top 10 most-watched TV shows and, at one point, climbing as high as No. 2.
Sources: kenh14