One of Netflix’s Most Addictive New Romances Is Getting a Follow-Up—and Fans Think They Know the New Leads

Fans of The Early Spring may not have to say goodbye to its romantic world just yet.

Youku, the Chinese streaming platform behind the surprise Netflix hit, has teased a follow-up project using the hashtag #盛夏晴朗, which can be translated as “Midsummer Clarity” or “A Clear Midsummer Day.” Although official story and casting details have not been announced, viewers already believe the new series could shift its focus from Luke and Flora to another couple introduced in The Early Spring: Lumi and Will.

Here’s everything we know so far about the potential companion series, including what its title could mean, which characters may return and whether it should be considered The Early Spring Season 2.

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What is Weibo?

Weibo is China’s main social media platform. Created by Sina Corporation, it is often called “Chinese Twitter,” but it is more a fusion of Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. While Sina is privately-held company, it does follow China’s strict censorship guidelines and frequently monitors and pulls posts for violating those guidelines.

What is Youku?

Youku is a Chinese streaming platform that is often called “Chinese YouTube,” because it started off as a site for people to upload content much like YouTube was, but it has since evolved into a streaming platform that is more melding of YouTube and Netflix.

What is The Early Spring on Netflix about?

New to Beijing, Shang Zhi Tao/Flora (Sun Qian) crosses paths with Luan Nian/Luke (Jing Boran), a true creative genius. Bold and open-hearted, she grows stronger step by step and gradually breaks through the defenses around Luan’s guarded heart. Drawn to each other, they find themselves caught in an intense, on-again, off-again relationship in the urban jungle. To love is to summon all your courage and leave no regrets, to heal each other, and to grow together. But when love and her career pull her in different directions, she puts her career first. When she has come into her own and he has learned to soften his sharp edges, they finally stand as equals, ready to write a new ending together…

Where can I watch The Early Spring?

The Early Spring is streaming internationally on Netflix.

Where was the announcement for the sequel to The Early Spring made?

The announcement for the sequel to The Early Spring was made Youku’s official social media accounts like Weibo and Threads. It teased a second season with a poster that featured caricatures of a male and female walking together, away from the camera. Check it out below.

What is the sequel to The Early Spring about?

No details have been made about the sequel so it’s unclear whether it’s a continuation of Luke and Flora’s story or if it will be a new story. We believe it’ll be a new story following a new couple, specifically two other employees at Lime Advertising – Lumi (Yezi Zhang) and Will (Chang Liu).

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What is the title to the sequel to The Early Spring?

An official title has yet to be announced, but based on Youku’s official social media account, the working title is Midsummer Clarity or A Clear Midsummer Day.

Related: ‘The Early Spring’ Finale Delivers the Moment Flora and Luke Fans Have Been Waiting For—Here’s What the Ending Means

When will The Early Spring sequel come out?

No date has been announced yet.

What will The Early Spring sequel be about?

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Details about the sequel have yet to be announced, but we believe it will follow the romance between two workplace workers Lumi (Yezi Zhang) and Will (Chang Liu). The two begin with a someone antagonistic, power-struggle relationship. But the two have an opposites attracts-vibe with Lumi being a carefree, bohemian spirit while the scholarly Will is conservative and tight-laced. Their chemistry in the novel was so palpable, the author of The Early Spring ended up writing a squel about Lumi and Will called Miss Talkative.

The same creative team and head writer Gao Xiaxian will lead the sequel to The Early Spring.

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