Never-Ending Summer

Good And Bad Sides

The Plot vs. The Chemistry: When a script is a complete trainwreck full of incomprehensible plot holes, the entire production essentially rests on the shoulders of the main leads. If their physical chemistry—amplified by that top-tier, classic height difference—is off the charts, it creates a powerful distraction. You end up ignoring the nonsensical writing just to watch them share a frame.

The Solitary Sane Character: Having an entire cast of characters who have seemingly lost their minds, except for one lone sane person on the male lead's side, is a hilarious but common trope. That one character usually becomes the audience surrogate, looking around in absolute disbelief at the chaos surrounding them.

Talent Wasted on Chaos: It is both a blessing and a curse when the casting is phenomenal and the main leads deliver powerhouse acting. On one hand, their talent saves the show from being entirely unwatchable; on the other hand, you can't help but wish their incredible acting had been utilized in a masterpiece rather than a chaotic, messy plot.

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MY TOP 2026 C-DRAMA!!!

All the reviews have been talking about the story, the angst, the acting, yes, which all are amazinggg, but can we appreciate the OSTs!?!?!?! THEY HAVE ME HOOOKEED. Also, the cinematography is just fascinating, the scenes are so well put and honestly just beautiful. If I had to point smt out, it would be to see more of grandma's actual personality and not just her being sick, Yes, its important to her character but as someone who has raised her granddaughter alone after all her family's been through, I believe we can see her point of view of the trauma as well. Right now, it just seems she is bringing her granddaughter down. WDYM she left her college entrance exam for you and you did not even say anything to show remorse?
Other than that, LOVEEE THE CAST, THE ACTING, AND HOLLLYYYYYY THE ANGSTTT!

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Teenage angst badly done

I dropped this half way through ep 19, can't take any more of this nonsense.

It's basically a bunch of teenage pretentious posers playing tough guys, the adults not being any more mature than them. The romance is so cliche it's actually cringe.

The plot is almost non-existent, it just repeats the same situations:
His father alternatively decides to keep him in his room, then let him go, then ground him again, his changes of mind being of course left unexplained.
Bad kids kidnap the FL, ML goes to rescue her and gets beaten up. 10 eps later, what happens? Yes, same thing, same gang kidnap her again, ML goes to rescue her again and gets beaten and stabbed again. At no point does it occur to him to call the police before heading off to get beaten up.

The amount of incredibly irritating details is unbearable:
FL just does the compulsory screaming and crying scene before she decides to call an ambulance.
He wakes up in hospital after being stabbed in his chest. First thing he does is asking her to help him remove his respirator, she immediately complies without a second thought to the fact that this should be a doctor's decision. He actually states there is no need to call a doctor, he knows better.
FL is shouting at ML from behind some bushes. He cannot find her by simply following her voice like any other mammal in the planet, instead he runs around in all directions except the right one.

The ML as one facial expression: broody. So does the FL: dreamy.

To top it all, the ML hairdo is so puffed up it looks like a middle aged western woman.

This is teenage angst really badly done. In fact, it only needs a little push to make it into a parody of it.

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Review based on Episodes 1–12 episodes

**Never Ending Summer** starts with a premise that promises far more than it is ultimately willing to explore.

For a brief moment, a confrontation between mother and daughter makes it seem as if the series is about to leave behind its conventional coming-of-age romance and evolve into a revenge thriller built around abandonment, resentment, and emotional manipulation. Unfortunately, that never happens.

Instead, the drama retreats to the safest possible route. The family conflict becomes nothing more than fuel for the romance, while the story repeatedly falls back on misunderstandings, emotional blackmail, repetitive relationship drama, and conflicts that could be solved if the characters simply had an honest conversation.

The biggest disappointment isn't the romance itself. It's the wasted potential. Every time the series finds a genuinely compelling conflict, it immediately steps back and returns to the familiar cycle of "together, apart, together again." As a result, nothing ever feels truly irreversible, and the emotional stakes gradually disappear.

The mother-daughter storyline had the potential to become the heart of the drama, but it ends up functioning as little more than another obstacle for the main couple. That decision makes the entire narrative feel surprisingly predictable despite having all the ingredients for something much more psychologically engaging.

In the end, **Never Ending Summer** feels less like a character-driven drama and more like a classic melodrama dressed up as a modern youth romance. There is certainly an audience for this kind of storytelling, but if you're expecting the series to fully embrace the darker emotional implications of its own premise, you'll probably come away feeling that its greatest strength was also its greatest missed opportunity.

Background entertainment. Perfect to leave on while doing housework.

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I really love this series. The storyline is perfect. The director and cast did a great job portraying their characters, especially the main leads. Every episode is different from the previous one, and you can learn something from it because this series is not just about the love story between Lu Xixiao and Zhou Wan; it's about how the two of them overcome the challenges and struggles at the age of 18.

I love how they grow independently from being teenagers to becoming adults. They don't rely on each other because both of them succeed in their chosen fields.

Spoiler alert: For me, this is just my personal opinion, but I think Zhou Wan leaving Xixiao had a good effect on him because if Wanwan hadn't left him, he wouldn't have grown up on his own.

However, I noticed one problem while watching some episodes because I could definitely see the cut scenes. If you watch closely, you can see the cuts, and it's like they just patched the scenes together . I don't know if it's because they were taken from different angles or what. And also, you can see some scenes that doesn't make sense.

Additionally, I really love the OST, and you know what they say: if the OST is good, then the series is also good.

Overall, the drama is perfect. Highly recommended. I will give it a 10/10.

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Bank

hai hai ggggggg bheja hai meri ID Chali nahi aa raha tha aur ek baar bhi nahi hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai aur ek nahin hai didi ke liye hai didi ke liye hai didi ke baad bhi nahi hai didi ke liye hai didi ke

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Intensely romantic

**Never-Ending Summer** is a deeply emotional romance that blends the longing of *Lighter and Princess* with the intensity of *The Dazzling*. The chemistry between Lu Xixiao and Zhou Wan was unforgettable, and every glance, silence and reunion carried so much emotion.

Zhou Keyu made Lu Xixiao a memorable male lead—devoted, protective and vulnerable—while Bao Shang En delivered painfully realistic emotional scenes. The beautiful styling and shift from warm youthful tones to a more mature palette also reflected the characters’ growth.

This drama made me cry, stayed with me and has definitely earned a special place in my heart. Zhou Keyu is also quickly becoming one of my favourite male leads.

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The acting was quite good, but the storyline wasn't what I expected. From the plot description, I thought the male lead would constantly make the female lead's life difficult. However, that wasn't really the case. Instead of making things harder for her, he actually helped her most of the time.

I did enjoy their romance and thought they had great chemistry. Their romantic scenes were the highlight of the drama for me. Unfortunately, everything else felt way too slow. The drama dragged on so much that I found myself skipping a lot of scenes. Even after skipping so much, I could still easily understand what was happening, which says a lot about the pacing.

At times, I honestly felt like my time was being wasted. Even though the romance was enjoyable, it wasn't enough to make up for how slow and repetitive the story felt. It took me much longer than usual to finish because I kept getting bored.

Overall, I wouldn't personally recommend this drama. That doesn't mean it's bad—I'm sure many people who enjoy slow-burn, leisurely paced dramas will like it. But if you're someone like me who prefers a tighter, faster-moving story, this one probably isn't for you.

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An Absolute 10/10: Incredible Chemistry, Unforgettable Moments, and a Magical OST

I just finished Never-Ending Summer and I absolutely loved it! It’s such a beautiful, emotional drama. I loved following them when they were 18—seeing them fall in love, sharing their big dreams, and facing all the struggles and obstacles together before everything fell apart.
Seeing them again as adults was so bittersweet at first. Zhou Wan looked like a successful, accomplished woman who has grown up and totally moved on from the past. On the other hand, Lu Xixiao became a famous painter, but you could feel that he is still broken inside by the past and her betrayal. Yet, he was still so ready to forgive her as long as she loves him..
The chemistry between the main leads is amazing, but Lu Xixiao completely stole my heart. I loved how he wears his emotions on his face and is just a total open book. He doesn't hide his feelings at all and makes you feel everything x100000. Episode 20 completely broke me—the scene where he keeps calling her phone until she finally answers, and the scene where he imagines her dancing with him... those moments are just unforgettable. This is my very first drama with Zhou KeYu, but it's definitely not my last!
Also, I have to mention the OST because it is pure magic. It is perfectly in sync with the vibes of the show and makes every single emotional and powerful scene hit so much harder. Highly recommend!

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