The Best Thing (TV series)
| The Best Thing | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | For Love |
| Simplified Chinese | 爱你 |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Loving You, Is the Best Thing I'll Ever Do by Sheng Li |
| Directed by | Che Liangyi |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Hangzhou, Nanjing, China |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | iQIYI |
| Original release | |
| Release | 25 February – 13 March 2025 |
The Best Thing (Chinese: 爱你) is a 2025 Chinese romantic television series starring Zhang Linghe and Xu Ruohan.[1][2][3] The plot is adapted from the Chinese novel (Chinese: 爱你，是我做过最好的事, lit. 'Loving You, Is the Best Thing I'll Ever Do') by Sheng Li.[4][5] On 25 February 2025, it was released on iQIYI.[6] It tells the story of a doctor and a woman with chronic insomnia, and the healing bond that unfolds between them.[7][8]
Synopsis
Shen Xifan (Xu Ruohan), a hotel housekeeping manager, experiences insomnia and migraines following the end of a difficult relationship. At her family’s suggestion, she visits a nearby traditional Chinese medicine clinic, where she meets He Suye (Zhang Linghe), the doctor assigned to her care. Their relationship begins on professional terms but gradually deepens as they discover they live in the same neighborhood and frequently cross paths. Both having been hurt by past relationships, they slowly learn to open their hearts again. He Suye's dedication to traditional Chinese medicine and his commitment to his career inspire Shen Xifan to pursue her own aspirations. Through shared experiences and mutual understanding, they find healing and develop a sincere and enduring love.[9][10]
Cast
Main cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zhang Linghe | He Suye | Chief Physician of Oncology Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. He hails from a medical family.[11] |
| Xu Ruohan | Shen Xifan | Housekeeping Manager at Gunan Huating Hotel , emotionally scarred by a failed relationship, endures severe insomnia.[12] |
Supporting cast
| Cast | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wang Youjun | Lin Yishen | Shen Xifan’s close friend, the Marketing Manager at Gunan Huating Hotel, has secretly loved Xu Xiangya since their university days. He never confessed his feelings, fearing it would ruin their friendship.[13] |
| Tang Jiuzhou | Li Jie | He Suye’s junior apprentice, an intern doctor in the oncology department at Jiangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital.[14] |
| Huang Cancan | Xu Xiangya | Shen Xifan’s best friend and Lin Yishen’s lover, Food and Beverage Manager at Gunan Huating Hotel. |
| Zhou Yiru | Fang Kexin | He Suye’s junior apprentice and student of He Suye's maternal grandfather. An intern doctor in the gynecology department at Jiangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital. |
| Fang Zibin | Shen Jiaping | Shen Xifan's father. |
| Liu Weiwei | Liu Xiaoming | Shen Xifan's mother. |
| Li Jianyi | You Liren | He Suye's grandfather. |
| Caesar Wu | Yan Heng | Shen Xifan's ex-boyfriend, who subjects his partner to psychological PUA-style manipulation.[15] |
| Guo Jinglin | He Sheng | He Suye's father. |
| Wang Ziming | Zhao Ze | He Suye's young patient. |
| Wu Yue | Mr. Ding | |
| Zhang Yuning | Ding Wei | |
| Zhang Lu | Liu Yunci | |
| Osborn Ma | Song Feng | |
| Zhao Kaiyi | Yu Nianxiang |
Soundtrack
| English Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "You Are in the World I Love" Theme song |
Silence Wang | 3:42 |
| "The Best Time" | Fu Yaning & Du Zhiwen | 3:16 |
| "Loving You" | MiKa | 3:01 |
| "The Best Thing" | Sa Ji | 4:14 |
| "My Love for You" | Yan Renzhong | 4:12 |
| "White Lover" | Cao Yang | 4:15 |
| "Heavy Scent" | Bo Yuan | 3:52 |
| "Two Little Hearts" | Ray Hou | 3:28 |
| "Fate" | Lauren Woo | 3:22 |
Production
On 21 March 2024, the filming for the series began, and it concluded on 5 July 2024.[16][17][18] Zhang Linghe studied traditional Chinese medicine in preparation for his role in the drama.[19]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30th Busan International Film Festival (Asian Content & Global OTT Awards) |
Best Newcomer Actress | Xu Ruohan | Nominated | [20] |
References
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- ^ Staff, G. Q. (7 August 2025). "The First Frost, Our Generation, The Best Thing — Best C-dramas of 2025". GQ India. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
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- ^ "The top Chinese dramas that'll take over your watchlist this year". Her World Singapore. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
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- ^ "在《爱你》中上演"恋人未满" 专访王宥钧：拼尽百分之百努力去完成角色｜谈艺录". Sohu (in Chinese). 7 March 2025. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "没有那些神助攻们，《爱你》CP无法甜蜜撒糖". Sohu (in Chinese). 13 March 2025. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "《爱你》同样演"爱上沈惜凡"，28岁的张凌赫和29岁的吴希泽没有对比就没有伤害". Tencent QQ (in Chinese). 6 March 2025. Retrieved 23 November 2025.
- ^ "电视剧《爱你》开机，张凌赫、徐若晗领衔主演". New York News (in Chinese (China)). 21 March 2024. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "电视剧《爱你》开机，张凌赫、徐若晗领衔主演 — 新京报". www.bjnews.com.cn. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "电视剧《爱你》杀青，张凌赫、徐若晗领衔主演 — 新京报". www.bjnews.com.cn. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
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- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (24 August 2025). "'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' 'Nine Puzzles' win at Global OTT Awards 2025". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
External links
- The Best Thing at IMDb
- The Best Thing at Douban (in Chinese)
- The Best Thing at iQIYI
- The Best Thing on Weibo (in Chinese)