Two of Chinese drama’s brightest young stars are finally sharing a screen — and the pairing couldn’t be more unexpected. Zhang Wanyi and Shen Yue, fresh off individual breakout runs, are set to play a crumbling married couple in the eagerly anticipated C-drama Be With Me (但愿人长久). And the story behind their characters is far more layered than your typical romance.

Be With Me — C-Drama’s Info Table

Detail	Info
Drama Title	Be With Me (但愿人长久)
Filming Start	March 2026
Booting Ceremony	March 13, 2026 — Foshan, Guangdong
Source Material	Novel by Li Wei
Genre	Realistic Family Drama
Male Lead	Zhang Wanyi as Sun Jingcheng
Female Lead	Shen Yue as Zhou Yu
Supporting Cast	Ding Yongdai, Sarina, Zu Feng, Liu Mintao, Fu Xinbo, Li Chun, Wang Ju
First Pairing?	✅ Yes — debut on-screen collaboration

📖 What Is Be With Me About?

Be With Me is a realistic Chinese family drama adapted from the novel of the same name by Li Wei. Zhang Wanyi plays Sun Jingcheng, the owner of a trade company who is easygoing and carefree but lacks a sense of responsibility — but undergoes significant personal growth over time. Shen Yue portrays Zhou Yu, a middle school English teacher whose gentle appearance conceals a rebellious personality. Khel Now

Zhou Yu and Sun Jingcheng’s marriage falls apart due to their incompatible personalities and the two plan to divorce. However, Sun’s mother Hu Suying strongly opposes the separation. Family crises force the estranged couple to continue living together and they gradually rediscover the true meaning of family. Khel Now

Beyond the couple’s arc, the story explores the lives of family members across three generations of the Sun family. Khel Now It’s a rich, multi-layered narrative — the kind of slow-burn family drama that Chinese television does better than almost anyone.

Star-Studded Supporting Cast

The ensemble behind the leads is equally impressive. Veteran Ding Yongdai, 67, and Sarina, 57, play Sun Jingcheng’s parents, with Zu Feng and Liu Mintao also featured. Fu Xinbo plays Sun Jinghui, the family’s second son and a restaurant owner, alongside Li Chun and Wang Ju. Khel Now This depth of experienced talent alongside the younger leads suggests a production that’s serious about its storytelling.

First-Time Pairing — Fan Reactions

Be With Me marks the first time Zhang Wanyi and Shen Yue are paired together on screen. Some of Zhang Wanyi’s fans were initially against her casting, saying she was not suitable for the role. While Shen Yue is known for idol romance dramas, her recent guest role as the younger version of the heroine in the family drama Six Sisters showed that she has the potential to take on more serious roles. Khel Now

The consensus among fans is that this is a solid production worth the investment of time — and any initial resistance seems to be fading fast.

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FAQ

Q1. Who are the leads in the C-drama Be With Me (但愿人长久)?

Be With Me stars Zhang Wanyi as Sun Jingcheng and Shen Yue as Zhou Yu — a married couple whose incompatible personalities push them toward divorce, only for family circumstances to force them back together. Khel Now

Q2. Is Be With Me based on a novel?

Yes — Be With Me is adapted from a novel of the same name by author Li Wei, and began filming in Foshan, Guangdong in March 2026 after its booting ceremony on March 13.