Drama: The Early Spring
Type: Drama
Format: Standard Series
Country: China
Episodes: 24
Aired: Aug 26, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026
Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Genres: Romance, Life, Drama
Duration: 48 min.
Content Rating: 13+ – Teens 13 or older
Synopsis
Shang Zhi Tao, a determined recent graduate from an ordinary background, unexpectedly lands a job at a prestigious, top-tier global advertising agency in Beijing. Stepping into the corporate world as a complete rookie, her first day begins with a harsh wake-up call when her brilliant yet ruthlessly sharp-tongued boss, creative director Luan Nian, bluntly tells her to resign.
Undeterred by the fierce environment and intense professional pressure, Shang Zhi Tao pushes forward, determined to grow through the challenges and prove her worth as a capable professional. What starts as an uphill battle against a demanding mentor gradually evolves into a complex, hidden workplace romance. As intense career ambitions, personal choices, and underlying misunderstandings pull them in different directions, the two are forced to navigate the heavy costs of love and success.
Cast
Main Roles
- Jing Bo Ran as Luan Nian / Luke
- Sun Qian as Shang Zhi Tao / Flora
Support Roles
- Liu Xiao Bei as Sun Yuan Zhu
- Qi Tian Qing as Sun Yu
- Zhang Ye Zi as Lu Mi
- Ning Xin as Kitty
- Zhang You as Zhang Lei
- Zhao Zhen Yu as Tan Mian
- Peng Yang as Liang Xin / Tracy
- Cristy Guo as Zang Yao
- Li Chuan as Alex
- Yu San as Jack
- Vicky Wang as Yao Bei
- Ma Zi Wei as Lucy
- Wen Xiang Ji as Li Tian Ran
- Stuart Forbes as Long Zhen Tian
- Liu Chang as Will
- Liu Yong Xi as Du An Ni
- Qu Gao Wei as Chen Kuan Nian
- Mu Rui Ni as Zhang Xin
- Zhu Jia Qi as Xing Yi
- Yang Zhi Ying as Song Ying
- Xiao Han as Luan Si Yuan
- Zheng Wei Li as Liang Su Yun
- Sean Zheng as Xin Zhao Zhou
- Zheng Qi as Lin Yi
- Pang Han Chen as Song Qi Huan
- Zheng Jia Bin as Wan Jun
- Zhao Qian as Da Zhai
- Hu Tian Yi as Fu Dong
- Dong Mu Sha as Dony
Guest Roles
- Lin Peng as Lao Shang
- Huang Yao Hong as Luan Nian [Young]
- Dai Xiang Yu as General Manager Li
- Li Si Bo as [Security guard]
Final Thoughts
“The Early Spring” is an engaging workplace romance drama that captures the high-stakes environment of a top-tier advertising agency alongside the emotional complexities of modern romance. With its focus on professional growth, personal resilience, and the delicate balance between ambition and love, the series offers a compelling and relatable journey of perseverance and connection.
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