Shadow Love

与晋长安 ‧ Drama ‧ 2025
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Li Shuang, a female general of Taijin, takes in an amnesiac man she finds by chance, and names him Jin An. Jin An accompanies Li Shuang wholeheartedly, and the two secretly fall in love. However, when Jin An remembers that he is actually the prince of an enemy state, the two devoted lovers have no choice but to take up arms against each other. Jin An also has another identity where he is a supernatural warrior named Xuan Yi Ke, who remembers Li Shuang, loves her unconditionally, and swears to protect her no matter what. Jaded by war, they decide to join forces to resolve the crisis and uphold justice. (Source: iQiyi; edited by kisskh) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Yu Jin Chang An" (与晋长安) by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang (九鹭非香). Edit Translation

  • English
  • 中文(简体)
  • Русский
  • हिन्दी
  • Country: China
  • Type: Drama
  • Episodes: 38
  • Aired: Aug 24, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
  • Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Original Network: iQiyi
  • Duration: 40 min.
  • Score: 8.6 (scored by 3,060 users)
  • Ranked: #436
  • Popularity: #1598
  • Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

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Cast & Credits

  • Song Yi in Shadow Love Chinese Drama
    Song Yi
    Li Shuang / General Zhenbei
    Main Role
  • Ryan Cheng in Shadow Love Chinese Drama
    Ryan Cheng
    Duan Ao Deng / Prince Annan / Jin An / Xuan Yi Ke
    Main Role
  • Bi Wen Jun in Shadow Love Chinese Drama
    Bi Wen Jun
    Su Mu Yang / Crown Prince
    Main Role
  • Shi Ce in Shadow Love Chinese Drama
    Shi Ce
    Lu Xin
    Main Role
  • Darren Chen in Shadow Love Chinese Drama
    Darren Chen
    Mo Yin [Wuling mountain leader]
    Support Role
  • Gao Mao Tong in Shadow Love Chinese Drama
    Gao Mao Tong
    Ji Ran [Changfeng army captain; Taijin]
    Support Role

Reviews

Completed
Chander
36 people found this review helpful
14 days ago
38 of 38 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

A Breathtaking and Emotional Journey

Shadow Love is a cinematic masterpiece that fully immerses you in a compelling and beautifully crafted world. From the first episode, the story captivates with its emotional depth and intricate character relationships. The plot is so unique—one man, three identities—and it kept me guessing and completely hooked. I found myself completely invested in the journey of each character as they navigated crazy politics, wars, and a romance that feels truly epic.

The performances by the cast are nothing short of phenomenal. I especially adored Li Shuang's character; her portrayal of a soft, gentle, and utterly cute personality was a highlight. Even as a brave general, she maintains this wonderful, human warmth that makes her so easy to love. And Cheng Lei's ability to play three distinct versions of the male lead is a true testament to his talent. The chemistry between the leads is incredible, conveying a powerful range of emotions that felt authentic and deeply moving. Every actor, down to the supporting roles, brings a high level of dedication and nuance to their part, making the entire ensemble feel incredibly real.

The show's production is stunning. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the costumes and music perfectly fit the mood of every scene. The fight choreography is also top-notch—it's the kind of action that makes you genuinely grip your seat. And the OST? It's beautiful and really adds to the charm of the drama.

This is a series that demands to be rewatched. The complex storytelling and subtle details mean you'll discover something new with every viewing. I highly recommend Shadow Love to anyone who appreciates a well-told story with remarkable acting. It's an unforgettable show that lingers in your mind long after the finale.

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KinnPorsche Finger Heart Award1
50 people found this review helpful
26 days ago
38 of 38 episodes seen
Completed 3
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0

The female general and her- Lover boy, Protector and Arch Nemesis.

I have a question- what will you do if your life is suddenly surrounded by 3 very mysterious people!?
-One is the shy and sweet LOVER BOY who gives you sweet promises and flowers. Swearing to always be by your side to protect you.
-Second is the supernatural, powerful and mystical PROTECTOR with silver hair and a sexy mask who just appears out of nowhere to protect you whenever you are in danger.
-Third is the ruthless, cunning and formidable ARCH NEMESIS who you are sworn to kill as duty.

This my friends is a classic recipe to a 'disaster' or 'an epic romance' because the real plot twist is THEY ALL ARE THE SAME PERSON.


PLOT-
1 man. 3 identity. And a bond forged in blood.

Shadow love follows the story of a female general and a prince/general who both are sworn enemies whose kingdoms are at war with each other but somehow get their fates entangled together after a series of events which lead the ML to transform into a shadow puppet with the FL as his blood master. In the process the ML loses his memory and his identity. Together they navigate through blood connections, crazy consorts, insane crown princes, sly court politics, wars, hidden identity, supernatural powers/ artifacts and hidden enemies. This drama follows the thin line of love and hate, loyalty and duty, obsession and indifference.

MUSIC, COSTUME, DIRECTION AND CINEMATOGRAPHY-
The cinematography of the drama is just top notch, the colour grading and costumes go well with the whole vibe of the drama and suit the character well.
The background music add to the charm of the drama. The OST specially is beautiful. All the BGM played during the soft romance scene and intense fight scenes compliments the tone of the drama.
The fight scene are also immaculate, like you actually grip your seats while watching them. With the supernatural element in the drama we see quite a lot of high quality VFX.
The director are the same as from 'the prisoner of beauty' so you can totally imagine the unique and beautiful way the scenes are portrayed. The way of story telling hooks you to the drama immediately.

ACTORS-
Both the main cast have been a spot on casting, they are literally made for their role. I had reservation about the FL in the start but as the episodes progressed she did really good in portraying her role a female general.
I have to take a moment and appreciate the ML, like cheng li had 3 characters to play and he played them soo well. From soft and determined to ruthless and unhinged, he played all his 3 characters really well. His eyes sing emotions. I am not shy to say I have become a fan. The total 180 degree change in between his character was insane and he did such commendable job playing them.
And I mean if a character makes you hate their guts it means the actors slayed and in this case the villains slayed hard. Both the crown prince and empress dowager were character that made me want to throw things.

OVERALL MY THOUGHT-
The plot is intriguing, and keep you hooked from the very beginning. It may get a bit slow in the middle but catches up with the plot very soon. Watching the drama, you feel the love, anger, hate, happiness, sadness through the screen. You actually connect with the character's and theirs story.
If you are fan of 'vampire', 'fantasy', 'flash' I think you will love this drama.
The music and cinematography gives the drama a different vibe that makes it addicting to watch.
The scenes are done soo perfectly, like the whole direction of fight scenes and intimacy scenes is next level. I mean I can clearly see the director of TPOB and this is same by the way the scenes are presented.
I love the romance part of the drama, the small touches and kisses are really well done. There are alot of intimacy scenes which doens't really have kisses but like small touches, act of service, them protecting each other, the whole blood sucking thing. All this just adds to the romance vibes.
I love how it was more romance plotted than political which was nice, the attention was the main leads and their dynamics.
And one thing I think made me fall even more in love with this drama was the trust, love and act of service between the main leads. Like they literally would fight the whole world for each other, protect each other even when they hate the other, have forgotten them . The love between them was between the souls. The way they trusted each other and were ready to protect each other made me so immotional.
During the climax of the drama so many things were not said between them but their hurt, love, betrayal and loyalty to each other was expressed through their eyes.
Even when the ML at a point forget her he still knew deep down in his heart that she meant something so much more than just her enemy. Even when the FL knew she should hate him and kill him for her duty she could just not stop being kind to him, stop loving him, stop hurting.
At the end I just had one thought- 'oh to be loved like they love each other'.

Overall the drama is a must watch. And deserves the time you invest in it. It might not be perfect but it deserves the recognition.

SOME of my favorite scenes till now-
-the transformation scene/ blood pool scene (ep 1)
-the charcter introduction scene (ep 1)
-the blood sucking scene (ep 5)
-the general killing scene with a sword (ep 11)
-the sword dance scene
-the battle in general house with prince li
-the scene where she disguised as a dancer and went to save him
-the marriage scene
-his entry scene in the court when he gets his memory back
-their first battle against each other when he forgot him memory
-the interrogation scene between them
-when he as prince annan saved her from the torture chamber
-the whole confrontation scene and forced kiss (ep 34)
-her celebrating his birthday and dancing for him (ep 36)

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Details

  • Title: Shadow Love
  • Type: Drama
  • Format: Standard Series
  • Country: China
  • Episodes: 38
  • Aired: Aug 24, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
  • Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Original Network: iQiyi
  • Duration: 40 min.
  • Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

  • Score: 8.6 (scored by 3,060 users)
  • Ranked: #436
  • Popularity: #1598
  • Watchers: 14,008

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