The new C-drama Love Between Lines is here, mixing romance with a mystery game. The show stars Chen Xing Xu and Lu Yu Xiao as the main characters who meet inside a game set in the past. They find their story is connected in the real world too. This guide explains all about the actors and the characters they play in this unique series.
Who Are The Main Actors In Love Between Lines?
The heart of Love Between Lines is the relationship between the two leads, played by two popular actors. Their chemistry drives the story both inside the game world and in reality.
Chen Xing Xu plays the male lead, Xiao Zhi Yu. In the game world, his character is named Qin Xiao Yi. His character is very smart and knows how to win. In the first episode, he tricks the female lead to win the game. Outside the game, as Xiao Zhi Yu, he seems like a normal and helpful person, which makes his game personality more surprising.
Lu Yu Xiao takes the role of the female lead, Hu Xiu. Her character is dealing with a recent breakup when her friend takes her to play the mystery game to feel better. Hu Xiu is an optimistic person who trusts others easily. This leads her to fall into Qin Xiao Yi’s trap during the game. However, she is also brave and strong. She returns to the game later to get revenge and stand up for herself.
Meet The Supporting Cast And Their Characters
Beyond the two leads, Love Between Lines has a strong group of supporting actors who add depth to the story. They play friends, rivals, and key figures in the game world.
- Zhao Hao Hong plays Feng You Jin (also known as Gao Bo in some sources). He is a finance minister in the game and is very wealthy. He tries to protect Hu Xiu and asks her to go with him for safety, but she chooses Qin Xiao Yi instead. Feng is a direct opponent to Qin.
- Li Ting Ting plays Zhao Xiao Rou, Hu Xiu’s close and loyal friend. She is the person who takes Hu Xiu to play the Rong City game to help her forget her breakup. She also helps reveal information about Qin Xiao Yi.
- Dai Xu is in the role of Pei Zhen.
- Ren You Lun plays the character Wang Guang Ming.
- Kido Ma portrays Gong Huai Cong.
- Wang Ting plays Zhou Yan.
- Wang Zhi Fei takes on the role of Pei Kang Hua.
- He Qiu appears in a guest role as Luna.
What Is Love Between Lines About?
Love Between Lines is a story that moves between modern times and a historical game. The official description says it is “adapted from the novel of the same name by Zule on Douban Reading”.
The plot begins when Hu Xiu and Xiao Zhi Yu meet inside a murder mystery game. This game is set in the Republic of China era, a period in the early 20th century. In this scripted world of spies and falling snow, a special connection sparks between them. Later, they meet unexpectedly in the real world. This makes them curious about each other’s real identities.
“The two shuttle between the misaligned time-spaces of reality and the script, and finally achieve two-way growth in the cross-dimensional bond,” states the drama’s synopsis.
The show uses this game as a way to blend suspense from the past with modern romance. It aims to create a new kind of immersive experience for viewers. The series is directed by Cattree, who is known for a fresh and aesthetic style.
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Love Between Lines Release Schedule And Where To Watch
The drama Love Between Lines officially premiered on January 9, 2026. New episodes are released regularly. As of now, the first episodes are available to watch.
The series is streaming globally on iQIYI. International viewers can also watch it on Rakuten Viki, where the first episode is free. The drama has a total of 28 episodes.
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