LayarHijau – The week 41 rankings from Kuyun Entertainment Data for the most popular Chinese dramas and characters in 2025, covering the period of October 6–12, have been officially released. Several dramas showed impressive performances, with Love’s Ambition (许我耀眼) maintaining its stronghold as the most-watched series, while the newly released Fated Hearts (一笑随歌) made an explosive debut in character popularity. Meanwhile, Silent Honor (沉默的荣耀) held steady in second place with its distinctive historical setting.
In terms of total views, Love’s Ambition, starring Zhao Lusi and William Chan, continues to shine. The drama recorded 667 million cross-platform views during week 41, once again topping the weekly chart after also leading in week 40 (September 29–October 5). It also ranked first in the video-on-demand category with 631 million views. Since its premiere, the series has earned 13 daily viewership crowns, with each episode averaging over 40 million views — a testament to its consistent popularity.
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Following closely is Silent Honor, starring Yu Hewei and Wu Yue, with a total of 423 million cross-platform views for the same week, Sohu wrote. Centered on covert operations in Taiwan around the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the drama has gained attention for its unique historical narrative and mature tone. It also secured third place in the on-demand rankings with 141 million views.
The newly premiered Fated Hearts, led by Li Qin and Chen Zheyuan, also achieved remarkable results. With 190 million total views across all platforms during week 41, the series ranked third overall and second in the on-demand category. Since its debut, it has consistently remained among the top three on the daily charts, highlighting its strong market appeal and audience enthusiasm.
On the character popularity chart, the stars of Fated Hearts became the biggest winners. Chen Zheyuan’s portrayal of Feng Suige earned him a character popularity score of 17,470, claiming the top spot. His co-star Li Qin, who plays Fu Yixiao, followed closely with a score of 16,896, ranking third.
Meanwhile, Zhao Lusi from Love’s Ambition maintained her steady influence. Her role as Xu Yan garnered a score of 17,397, placing her second on the week 41 character popularity list, further boosting the show’s momentum in an increasingly competitive Chinese drama landscape.
