Hidden Love and First Frost fans, rejoice! Lin Yi and Lu Yu Xiao team up for When I Meet the Moon, based on Zhu Yi's novel
Directed by Elson Chang (Moonlight), the series continues the signature emotional depth and gentle realism that author Zhu Yi's fans have come to cherish.
When I Meet the Moon: A love story written in phases
The plot about When I Meet the Moon is about Yun Li, a quiet yet unwavering girl who has loved Fu Shi Ze for as long as she can remember. Though naturally reserved and uncomfortable in social settings, Yun Li dares to step into the light - her light - just to be near him.
But Fu Shi Ze isn't the same boy she once admired. Life has changed him - he's colder now, withdrawn, a shadow of the vibrant soul he used to be. Their growing distance and unresolved emotions eventually push Yun Li to walk away, giving Fu Shi Ze the space to confront the turmoil within himself.
What follows is a quiet, powerful transformation. Through time, self-reflection, and emotional healing, Fu Shi Ze slowly begins to rediscover who he is - and what Yun Li truly means to him. When he reenters her life, it's not just to rekindle the past, but to fight for a future they were always meant to share.
Zhu Yi's love for shared universe
Adapted from the beloved novel Folding Moon by Zhu Yi - the same author behind Hidden Love and The First Frost -this latest installment promises an emotionally rich tale of unspoken feelings, personal growth, and a love that defies time and transformation.
Zhu Yi has built a deeply interconnected world of modern youth, emotional vulnerability, and slow-burning love. Fans of Hidden Love and The First Frost will find familiar emotional echoes in When I Meet the Moon - and possibly even subtle crossover threads.
More about Hidden Love and First Frost
In Hidden Love, fans watched Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu navigate the delicate line between youthful infatuation and deep love. In The First Frost, Sang Yan and Wen Yifan offered a story of reconciliation and second chances.
Now, with When I Meet the Moon, Zhu Yi gives us a quieter but no less compelling pairing - where growth, healing, and timing are just as powerful as romance itself.
Want to dive into the story before the drama drops?
The novel Folding Moon by Zhu Yi is currently available to read online via mydramanovel. For fans who want to understand Yun Li and Fu Shi Ze's emotional journey in full, now is the perfect time to start reading.
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