Love for You
2026 Chinese TV series or program
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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.
- Wild Dog Bones
- Yegou Gutou
| Love for You | |
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| Also known as |
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| Simplified Chinese | 野狗骨头 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Yěgǒu Gǔtou |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Yegou Gutou by Xiu Tu Cheng |
| Written by | Xiao Xiao |
| Directed by | Liu Junjie |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Li Xingjian |
| Production location | Huizhou, China |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | 5 July – 21 July 2026 |
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
- He Ruixian as Tu Li
- Liang Jingkang as Cen Ye [10]
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
Original Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dreams I Don't Want to Wake From [不愿醒的梦]" (Wild Dog Theme / Ending) | Xu Mingming | Xu Mingming | Tanya Chua | 4:08 |
| 2. | "I Want You to Love Me [我要你爱我]" (Bone Theme / Ending) | Du Kunyang | Shi Youli | Zhang Bichen | 4:12 |
| 3. | "Roaming [漫游]" (Bond Song) | Ding Jiayu | Ding Jiayu | Lars Huang | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Towards the Wilderness [向野]" (Running Song) | Du Kunyang | Shi Youli, Li Miaomiao | 隔壁老樊 | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Wild Heart [野生心脏]" (Growth Song) | Hu Yu | Hu Yu | YAOCHEN | 3:15 |
| 6. | "Want to Ask You If You're Willing [想问你愿意吗]" (Emotional Song) | Hua Xiyue | Hua Xiyue | Song Weilong, Zhang Jingyi | 4:02 |
| 7. | "Bone Flame [骨焰]" (Fate Song) | Shi Youli, Hu Guanyu | Shi Youli, Hu Guanyu | Song Weilong | 3:56 |
| 8. | "Waves [波澜]" (Healing Song) | Wu Zhijing | Zheng Bingbing | Zhang Jingyi | 4:24 |
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]
| Original Broadcast Date | Average Audience Share | National Ranking China |
|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2026 | 6.8% | 2 |
| July 6, 2026 | 9.6% | 3 |
| July 12, 2026 | 11.7% | 3 |
| July 13, 2026 | 13.0% | 2 |
| July 14, 2026 | 13.5% | 2 |
| July 15, 2026 | 14.4% | 3 |
| July 16, 2026 | 14.8% | 3 |
| July 17, 2026 | 14.4% | 3 |
| July 18, 2026 | 14.3% | 3 |
| July 19, 2026 | 11.3% | 4 |
| July 20, 2026 | 11.0% | 4 |
| July 21, 2026 | 11.5% | 4 |
| Average |
12.19% | |