Love’s Ambition, also recognized as Let Me Shine, is generating considerable buzz as new reports indicate a potential release date in June 2025. This highly anticipated Chinese drama features talented actors Zhao Lusi and William Chan in pivotal roles.
Gao Rong, who plays a supporting character, has recently engaged with her fans via her XHS account, revealing that she is currently in the dubbing process for the series. This detail serves to heighten fan anticipation for the show.
In addition, a member of the production team disclosed on Weibo that the drama’s premiere is slated for June 2025, further intensifying interest among viewers.
Overview of Love’s Ambition: Plot and Cast Insights
This drama adapts the novel Da Qiao Xiao Qiao (大乔小乔) by Zhang Yue Ran, following the life of Xu Yan, a young woman who is raised in a small town by her grandmother. Her determination and perseverance earn her a place at a prestigious university, leading her on a challenging journey to establish a successful career in the competitive city environment.
Throughout her ascent, Xu Yan encounters Shen Hao Ming, a man of privilege and wealth. Their contrasting backgrounds and perspectives gradually create distance between them, although they eventually marry, presenting themselves as the ideal couple.
However, beneath this polished exterior, tensions brew, with Xu Yan heavily influenced by Shen Hao Ming’s public image. Following a significant argument, Xu Yan decides to walk away from the relationship, marking the end of their marriage. After the divorce, she faces additional challenges, including job loss, yet she remains resolute and determined.
With newfound resilience, Xu Yan embarks on a transformative journey, seeking to redefine her career and rediscover the true essence of family and love. Meanwhile, Shen Hao Ming grapples with the realization of his true feelings and embarks on a mission to win her back. Their evolving emotional landscapes pave the way for potential reconciliation as they confront their realities.
Initial insights hint that Love’s Ambition promises to be a captivating mix of romance and family drama, rich with emotional layers and opportunities for character development.
The show features Zhao Lusi and William Chan as the lead characters, Xu Yan and Shen Hao Ming, respectively.
A notable detail is the 13-year age gap between the leads—Zhao Lusi being 26 and William Chan 39—yet their undeniable on-screen chemistry has already won over fans. Behind-the-scenes footage released by WeTV portrays their natural rapport, underscoring their dynamic.
The supporting cast adds depth with actors such as Wan Peng (known for My Girlfriend Is An Alien), Tang Xiao Tian (from Put Your Head On My Shoulder), along with Guan Zi Jing and Zhong Ya Ting contributing to a robust ensemble.
Helming the direction is Chen Chang, acclaimed for previous works such as As Beautiful as You and Nothing but You.
With production progressing smoothly, the excitement for Love’s Ambition continues to build among fans as they eagerly await its arrival in the coming months.
A Closer Look at the Main Cast
Zhao Lusi, also known as Rosy Zhao, embarked on her acting career with her debut in 2017 in a supporting role on the web drama Cinderella Chef. Since then, she has garnered fame through standout performances in several popular dramas, including The Romance of Tiger and Rose (2020), Dating in the Kitchen (2020), The Long Ballad (2021), Who Rules The World (2022), Love Like the Galaxy (2022), Hidden Love (2023), and The Story of Pearl Girl (2024).
William Chan Wai-ting, at 39, is an accomplished singer, dancer, and actor who ventured into the entertainment industry in 2003 after winning accolades at the New Talent Singing Awards. He has enjoyed success as both a member of the Cantopop group Sun Boy’z and as a solo artist since 2008, with seven albums and six singles to his credit.
His acting career took off with the 2009 film Overheard, and he is now a well-known presence in Mainland China’s entertainment landscape, acclaimed for his roles in dramas such as Swords of Legends (2014), The Mystic Nine (2016), Lost Love in Times (2017), Age of Legends (2018), and Novoland: Pearl Eclipse (2021).
While an official confirmation is still awaited, the excitement surrounding Love’s Ambition shows no signs of waning.