The Early Spring locks Netflix premiere date, unveils cast and plot details

Debashri Roy Sat, August 22, 2026 at 12:26 PM UTC

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The Early Spring locks Netflix premiere date, unveils cast and plot details ©Instagram/@ youkuofficial

C-drama The Early Spring recently revealed its premiere date. The C-drama starring Jing Boran and Sun Qian will premiere on August 26, 2026. Along with airing on Youku, the workplace drama will be available to watch on Netflix globally.

The C-drama revolves around the story of a 'rookie' professional who is trying to maneuver through the corporate world while also dealing with a complex workplace romance with a superior. The upcoming drama promises a story filled with complex dynamics between the two leads as they try to maintain their relationship amid the power imbalance that their professions bring into their lives.

More on this in our story.

The Early Spring: Release date and streaming details

Based on Gu Niang Bie Ku's webnovel, Zao Chun Qing Lang, the C-drama is set to premiere on August 26, 2026. Apart from Youku, The Early Spring will also premiere simultaneously on Netflix, for an international audience.

To watch it on Netflix, you can subscribe to any of the three plans mentioned below:

Standard (with ads) Plan - $8.99 per month

Standard (ad-free) Plan - $19.99 per month

Premium Plan - $26.99 per month

The C-drama consists of 24 episodes, which will air daily until September 5, 2026, when the final episodes are released. The first four episodes will be released on the premiere day, with the rest following a two-episode per day format.

Here's the complete release schedule:

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The Early Spring: Plot and cast details

As per Wikipedia, the synopsis of the upcoming C-drama reads:

"Shang Zhitao, a young woman from an ordinary background, unexpectedly lands a job at a world-class advertising agency, entering the high-pressure world of elite marketing. There, she encounters the brilliant but aloof industry veteran Luan Nian."

It further reads:

"The story follows her professional growth from a workplace novice to a seasoned professional, exploring the complexities of modern office politics and the blossoming of a mature romance. Years later, after returning to her hometown to lead a simpler life as a restaurant owner, their paths cross again, leading to a profound re-evaluation of their past and future."

It stars popular C-drama actor Sun Qian, known forMeteor Garden and Love Song in Winter, as Shang Zhitao. The male lead Luan Nian will be portrayed by Jing Boran (Monster Hunt, The Love of Hypnosis).

The supporting cast of the upcoming drama includes:

Qi Tianqing as Sun Yu

Ning Xin as Kitty

Liu Xiaobei as Sun Yuanchu

Zhang You as Zhang Lei

Zhang Yezi as Lu Mi

Zhao Zhenyu as Tan Mian

The workplace romance drama is directed by Jiang Ji Zheng, who is known for directing the popular thriller C-drama Had I Not Seen the Sun, Seasons 1 and 2.

Keep reading to know more aboutThe Early Spring.

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