Romance Next Door
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| Traditional Chinese | 兄友妹恭 |
| Simplified Chinese | 兄友妹恭 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xiōngyǒu Mèigōng |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Brotherly Love and Sisterly Respect (兄友妹恭) by Po Nao Dai |
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| Directed by | Chen Yue Jin |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Tencent Video |
Romance Next Door (Chinese: 兄友妹恭) is an upcoming Chinese romantic comedy television series directed by Chen Yue Jin, and starring Zhang Miaoyi and Chen Xinhai. The series is adapted from the novel Brotherly Love and Sisterly Respect (兄友妹恭) by Po Nao Dai, with a screenplay is co-written by Chu Liya, Shen Liying, and He Yan. The story follows the professional and romantic reunion of two childhood sweethearts who find themselves working together at a local cinema years after a bitter family conflict. The series is scheduled to release on Tencent Video in 2026.
Synopsis
Lin Xiaogu is a freelance illustrator who moves into a new apartment complex to escape her overbearing family and find creative inspiration. Her life is disrupted when she discovers her next-door neighbor is Lu Zeyu, an ambitious and perfectionist architect who was her academic rival in high school.
While Xiaogu is messy and spontaneous, Zeyu is rigid and disciplined. The two are forced to interact due to a series of apartment mishaps and a shared balcony. As they navigate their professional struggles Xiaogu's creative block and Zeyu's high-pressure firm they begin to rely on one another, eventually transforming their past rivalry into a modern romance.[1]
Cast
Main
- Zhang Miaoyi as Lin Xiaogu[2]
- A talented but disorganized illustrator known for her optimistic outlook.
- Chen Xinhai as Lu Zeyu[2]
- A rising star in the architecture world who hides a warm heart behind a cold exterior.
Supporting
- Xia Haoran as Quan Zirong
- He Qiu as He Xiaomu
- Huang Shengchi as Zhong Ming
- Kong Lianshun as Shen Dafeng
- Zhao Shiyi as Huang Weiwei
- Zhang Yiduo as Tao Yu
- Liu Banghao as An Quan
- Xu Meiling as Grandma Chen
- Yang Xing as Zhang Yu
- Liang Aiqi as Wang Liting
- Zhang Tong as Ye Xiaomei
- Yan Xujia as Shao Kang
- Qu Gaowei as Cheng Dong
Guest appearances
- Zhang Xin as Li Chaoxi
- En Na Zhu Li as Ma Yiting
- Zheng Guolin as Zhong Lin
- Ji Chen as Qin Rui
- Wu Jiajun
Production
Development
The series is based on the novel Brotherly Love and Sisterly Respect (兄友妹恭) by the web novelist Po Nao Dai.[3] The television adaptation was co-written by Chu Liya, Shen Liying, and He Yan.[4] While the production was initially reported to consist of 28 episodes, the final release was adjusted to 26 episodes during the post-production process.[5]
Casting
In early 2024, the production team announced Zhang Miaoyi and Chen Xinhai as the lead actors.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on August 20, 2024.[7] The production officially wrapped in November 2024.[8]
Release
Romance Next Door is scheduled to premiere on Tencent Video in 2026.[9]
References
- ^ 兄友妹恭电视剧剧情介绍，什么时候开机_娱乐频道_中华网 [Synopsis of the TV series "Brotherly Love and Sisterly Harmony," and when will filming begin?]. ent.china.com. August 9, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ a b 《兄友妹恭》演员介绍 电视剧《兄友妹恭》主演表_中华网 [Cast of the TV series "Brotherly Love and Sisterly Harmony"]. 3g.china.com. August 20, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ Chen, Liangyi (June 5, 2025). 《兄友妹恭》線上看劇情6亮點！張淼怡陳鑫海青梅竹馬醉酒吻高甜，雙向奔赴被譽為是暑期檔「現偶黑馬」. Tvbs (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ 网易 (November 18, 2025). 颜值演技双在线！《兄友妹恭》凭破镜重圆剧情圈粉无数. NetEase. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ 《兄友妹恭》在线看剧情6亮点！张淼怡陈鑫海青梅竹马醉酒吻高甜 - 360娱乐，你开心就好. Qihoo 360. July 4, 2025. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ Toshoaki (December 4, 2024). 《兄友妹恭》劇情五大看點＆角色介紹：陳鑫海、張淼怡青梅竹馬破鏡重圓，路透擁吻超甜 [Five Highlights of the Plot and Character Introduction of "Brotherly Love and Sisterly Harmony": Chen Xinhai and Zhang Miaoyi, childhood sweethearts, reunite after a breakup; leaked photos show them sharing a super sweet kiss.]. beauty美人圈 (in Chinese). Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ 都市剧《兄友妹恭》在甬热拍 张淼怡又“恋爱”了 [The urban drama "Brotherly Love and Sisterly Harmony" is being filmed in Ningbo and Zhang Miaoyi is "in love" again.]. Sohu. July 4, 2025. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ 电视剧《兄友妹恭》杀青：陈鑫海张淼怡演绎都市爱情！ [TV series "Brotherly Love and Sisterly Harmony" wraps up filming: Chen Xinhai and Zhang Miaoyi portray urban romance!]. Sohu. November 7, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ 网易 (January 11, 2026). 首播将至！26集都市爱情剧《兄友妹恭》来袭！陈鑫海张淼怡领衔 [Premiere is just around the corner! The 26-episode urban romance drama "Brotherly Love and Sisterly Harmony" is coming soon! Chen Xinhai and Zhang Miaoyi lead the cast.]. NetEase. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
External links
- Romance Next Door at Tencent Video (in Chinese)
- Romance Next Door at IMDb
- Romance Next Door on Weibo (in Chinese)