Unknown (TV series)
2024 Taiwanese boys' love television series
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Unknown (Chinese: 關於未知的我們) is a 2024 Taiwanese boys' love television series starring Chris Chiu and Huang Hung-hsuan. It is adapted from the novel Big Brother (大哥) by Chinese author Priest.[1] It is the fourth BL project from the same team behind We Best Love: No. 1 For You, We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd and My Tooth Your Love.[2]
by Priest
- Tsai Fei-chiao
- Hsiao Yi-wei
| Unknown | |
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| 關於未知的我們 | |
| Genre | Boys' love |
| Based on | Big Brother (大哥) by Priest |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Chiang Jui-chih |
| Starring |
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| Opening theme | "Unknown" by Chris Chiu feat. Kim Jae-hoon |
| Ending theme | "Geek" (怪咖) by Hong Wei-zhe |
| Country of origin | Taiwan |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
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| Production location | Taiwan |
| Running time | 25–37 minutes |
| Production company | Interesting International Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | Youku |
The series aired from 24 February to 20 April 2024 on Youku and Viki (worldwide) and YouTube (Taiwan).[3]
Synopsis
Wei Qian (Chris Chiu) lost his parents at a young age and was forced to raise his younger sister Wei Li-li (Lin Si-ting) on his own. One day, he rescues a boy from an orphanage, Wei Zhi-yuan (Huang Hung-hsuan), and brings him home, raising him as a brother. Years later, Wei Qian has become the founder and general manager of a gaming company, while Wei Zhi-yuan has grown into a young man who secretly harbors romantic feelings for his adoptive brother. The series follows their complicated relationship as they navigate family obligations, societal expectations, and their own desires.[4]
Cast
Main
- Chris Chiu (Chiu Yu-chen) as Wei Qian[3]
- Huang Hung-hsuan as Wei Zhi-yuan (Xiao Yuan)[3]
- Lin Si-ting as Wei Li-li (Xiao Bao)[3]
- Kim Jae-hoon as Tan Yu (San Pang)[3]
Special appearances
- Liang Cheng-chun as Xiong Da-fang (Lao Xiong)
- Yang Tzu-i as Wang Jun-le (Le Ge)
- Chang Kai-yi as A Hu
- Liang Hsiang-hua as Feng Ning
- Lin Yun-hsi as Lin Dai-ling
- Lin Tzu-hung as Lin Zu-yuan
- Chiu Sheng-i as Qiu Qian
Supporting
- Chao Po-yu as Noodle shop owner / A Long
- Lung San as Pool hall colleague / middle school classmate
- Chen Yin-kuei as Pool hall owner
- Hsiung Chun, Liu Hsiang-chi, Shih Chieh-jui, Huang Yu-chi as Le Ge's men
- Liu Yi-sheng, Hsin Li as Wei Qian's university classmates
- Lin Yu-hsin, Chi Wen-chieh, Tsao Hsin-yu, Yang Kai-fan as blind date women
- Chou Tzu-yang as Photography club college student
- Li Wei as Client boss
- Lai Wei-chung, Hsieh Yi-lun as Client's subordinates
- Chou Chien-yu, Lin Yu as H.O.T. male colleagues
- Kuan Ho as H.O.T. female colleague
- Chu Tien-yu as BEAUTY male colleague
- Cheng Chia-i, Chen Li-ting as BEAUTY female colleagues
- Lei Kuo-hsuan as young Xiao Bao
- Yang Chi-yin as BTS signing footage
- Lin Li-yang as Boxing opponent
- Shao Lin as Boxing referee
Episodes
| Episode | Title (Opening) | Title (Ending) | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "I Want to Go Home with You" | "The First Kind of Family: They Never Abandon You" | 24 February 2024 |
| 2 | "Who Owes Us?" | "The Second Kind of Family: They Always Leave a Light On Waiting" | |
| 3 | "If We Throw It Away, Will It Be Less Tiring?" | "The Third Kind of Family: They Always Make You Want to Stay" | 2 March 2024 |
| 4 | "Can It Be Like This Forever?" | "The Fourth Kind of Family: They're Always There When You Turn Around" | 9 March 2024 |
| 5 | "Is Longing a Habit or Destiny?" | "The Fifth Kind of Family: They're Too Good to Let Go" | 16 March 2024 |
| 6 | "If You Forget to Say Goodbye, Can We Meet Again?" | "The Sixth Kind of Family: They Pretend to Be Strong and Never Say Goodbye" | 23 March 2024 |
| 7 | "Return to the Place Where We Belong" | "The Seventh Kind of Family: They Wait in the Distance, Never Leaving" | 30 March 2024 |
| 8 | "The Distance Between Us and Love" | "The Eighth Kind of Family: They Care in Their Own Way" | 6 April 2024 |
| 9 | "The Day Before the End of the World" | "The Ninth Kind of Family: They Protect You When Doomsday Comes" | 13 April 2024 |
| 10 | "Scars of Hurt" | "The Tenth Kind of Family: They're So Hurt They Want to Throw You Away and Ignore You" | 20 April 2024 |
| 11 | "Only by Accepting the Regret of Missing Out Can We Amplify the Shock of Courage" | "The Eleventh Kind of Family: They Indulge You Unconditionally Because They Like You So Much" | |
| 12 | "Us" | "The Twelfth Kind of Family: Never to Be Separated for Life" |
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Unknown" (Opening theme) | Kim Jae-hoon | Kim Jae-hoon | Chris Chiu feat. Kim Jae-hoon | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Geek (怪咖)" (Ending theme) | Chang Chieh, Chen Chiung-chen | Chang Chieh | Hong Wei-zhe | 5:05 |
| 3. | "Unknown of Us (未知的我們)" (Insert song) | Kim Jae-hoon | Kim Jae-hoon | Kim Jae-hoon | 4:20 |
| 4. | "When I Miss You (我想你的時候)" (Insert song) | Chiu Chien-hao, Tsai Fei-chiao | Chiu Chien-hao | Huang Hung-hsuan | 4:21 |
| 5. | "The Most Beautiful Existence (最美好的存在)" (Insert song) | Fang Wen-liang | Fang Wen-liang | Chu Yu-ching | 3:07 |
| 6. | "How Silly You Are (你有多傻)" (Insert song) | Roger Yo, Liu Yi-erh | Roger Yo | Liu Yi-erh | 3:45 |
| 7. | "How Silly You Are (你有多傻) (duet version)" (Insert song) | Roger Yo, Liu Yi-erh, Tung Hsin, Chen Ching-fei | Roger Yo | Chris Chiu, Huang Hung-hsuan | 3:43 |
| 8. | "but I" (Insert song) | Kelly Pan, Roger Yo, Tung Hsin | Roger Yo | Roger Yo | 3:42 |
| 9. | "If We Are Destined to Be a Movie (若我們註定是場電影)" (Insert song) | Chen Ching-fei | Roger Yo, Chen Ching-fei | Chen Ching-fei | 3:28 |
| 10. | "My Heart Is Dancing (我心在跳舞)" (Insert song) | Chang Hsuan | |||
| 11. | "I Don't Really Miss You (我沒有很想你)" (Insert song) | Kerk Hock Han | Kerk Hock Han | Kerk Hock Han | 4:47 |
Events
A press conference was held on 23 February 2024, attended by the main cast as well as special guests Yang Tzu-i, Liang Cheng-chun, Chang Kai-yi and Liang Hsiang-hua.[4]
A fan meeting was held on 21 April 2024 at Legacy Taipei, with the four main actors along with Yang Tzu-i and Hong Wei-zhe.[5][6]
A photo book signing event was held on 4 May 2024 at Citiarena in Banqiao.[7]
The first overseas fan meeting was scheduled for 27 July 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.[8]
Reception
In March 2025, Lifestyle Asia included Unknown in its list of the 12 best Taiwanese romantic dramas, highlighting the chemistry between the lead actors and the series' emotional depth.[9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Splash Awards | BL of the Year | Unknown | Won | [10] |