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2026 Chinese TV series or program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Love for You (Chinese: 野狗骨头; pinyin: Yěgǒu Gǔtou) is a 2026 Chinese youth drama starring Zhang Jingyi and Song Weilong.[1][2] Directed by Liu Junjie, and written by Xiao Xiao, based on the web novel Ye Gou Gu Tou (野狗骨头) by the author Xiu Tu Cheng.[3][4] The story focuses on themes of childhood trauma, resilience, and complex family dynamics.[5][6] In Hong Kong, the series was exclusively released on Viu on 5 July 2026.

Also known as
  • Wild Dog Bones
  • Yegou Gutou
SimplifiedChinese野狗骨头
Hanyu PinyinYěgǒu Gǔtou
Genre
Quick facts Also known as, Simplified Chinese ...
Love for You
Also known as
  • Wild Dog Bones
  • Yegou Gutou
Simplified Chinese野狗骨头
Hanyu PinyinYěgǒu Gǔtou
Genre
Based on
Yegou Gutou
by Xiu Tu Cheng
Written byXiao Xiao
Directed byLiu Junjie
Starring
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes32
Production
ProducerLi Xingjian
Production locationHuizhou, China
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network
Release5 July (2026-07-05) –
21 July 2026 (2026-07-21)
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Synopsis

In the 1990s, the lives of Chen Yi (Song Weilong) and Miao Jing (Zhang Jingyi) become intertwined after their parents meet. Initially met with hostility from Chen Yi, their relationship shifts when Miao Jing cares for him following an injury. Their burgeoning bond is fractured by family tragedy: Chen's father dies and Miao's mother disappears, leaving the two children to depend solely on each other for survival.

During their university years, Miao Jing confesses her feelings for Chen Yi. However, Chen Yi becomes a key witness in a high-profile arson case. To ensure Miao Jing's safety from the criminals involved, he forces her to leave their hometown of Tengcheng while he cooperates with the police.

Years later, Miao Jing returns to Tengcheng as an auditor for Good Luck Logistics, where she reunites with Chen Yi, who now operates a local billiards hall. Wary of the logistics company's boss, Zhang Bin, due to ties to the past arson incident, Chen Yi attempts to dissuade Miao Jing from her work. As Zhang Bin's involvement in a smuggling syndicate is exposed, Chen Yi enters the conflict to protect Miao Jing. Working alongside the police, the pair eventually bring the criminal organization to justice. In the aftermath, a seriously injured Chen Yi confesses his love to Miao Jing, and the two reconcile as a couple.[7][8]

Cast

Main

  • Song Weilong as Chen Yi: A young man with a tough exterior but a protective heart.
  • Zhang Jingyi as Miao Jing: A resilient young woman navigating family and personal struggles.[9]

Supporting

Production

The series was first officially unveiled during the Mango TV 2024–2025 annual conference as a major 'Youth Healing' project.[11]

On May 15, 2025, the production team released the first official posters during the booting ceremony,[12] and principal photography officially began in Huizhou, Guangdong Province.[13] The production team utilized the coastal city's unique mix of 1990s-style residential alleys and modern logistics hubs to represent the fictional city of "Tengcheng".[14][15] On 10 September 2025, the filming was officially wrapped in Huizhou.[16]

Reception

The series topped the Weibo Drama Popularity Index, and surpassed 50 million views within two days; the pilot episode surpassed 20 million views within the first two hours.[17] During its broadcast, it remained in Parade's 'Top 3 Contemporary Chinese Dramas' list.[18]

Original Soundtrack

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Love for You OST (野狗骨头 电视剧原声带)[19]
No.TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1."Dreams I Don't Want to Wake From [不愿醒的梦]" (Wild Dog Theme / Ending)Xu MingmingXu MingmingTanya Chua4:08
2."I Want You to Love Me [我要你爱我]" (Bone Theme / Ending)Du KunyangShi YouliZhang Bichen4:12
3."Roaming [漫游]" (Bond Song)Ding JiayuDing JiayuLars Huang4:00
4."Towards the Wilderness [向野]" (Running Song)Du KunyangShi Youli, Li Miaomiao隔壁老樊3:53
5."Wild Heart [野生心脏]" (Growth Song)Hu YuHu YuYAOCHEN3:15
6."Want to Ask You If You're Willing [想问你愿意吗]" (Emotional Song)Hua XiyueHua XiyueSong Weilong, Zhang Jingyi4:02
7."Bone Flame [骨焰]" (Fate Song)Shi Youli, Hu GuanyuShi Youli, Hu GuanyuSong Weilong3:56
8."Waves [波澜]" (Healing Song)Wu ZhijingZheng BingbingZhang Jingyi4:24
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Ratings

  • The Orange number represents the lowest ratings and the Blue number represents the highest ratings in China.
  • Based on the average audience share per day (Yunhe Data).[20]
More information Original Broadcast Date, Average Audience Share ...
Original Broadcast Date Average Audience Share National Ranking
China
July 5, 2026 (2026-07-05) 6.8% 2
July 6, 2026 (2026-07-06) 9.6% 3
July 12, 2026 (2026-07-12) 11.7% 3
July 13, 2026 (2026-07-13) 13.0% 2
July 14, 2026 (2026-07-14) 13.5% 2
July 15, 2026 (2026-07-15) 14.4% 3
July 16, 2026 (2026-07-16) 14.8% 3
July 17, 2026 (2026-07-17) 14.4% 3
July 18, 2026 (2026-07-18) 14.3% 3
July 19, 2026 (2026-07-19) 11.3% 4
July 20, 2026 (2026-07-20) 11.0% 4
July 21, 2026 (2026-07-21) 11.5% 4
Average

12.19%

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