LayarHijau– Chinese BL drama Revenged Love (逆愛), produced and written by Chai Jidan—the writer behind the cult classic Addicted—has officially resumed airing after an abrupt pause on July 13 that left fans in suspense. On the night of July 17, streaming platform GagaOOLala surprised audiences with the announcement that new episodes were on the way. The news sparked immediate celebration from fans across the globe, many of whom had feared the worst.
GagaOOLala confirmed that episodes 11 and 12 will be released on July 18 and 19 at 8:00 PM, with episodes 13 and 14 scheduled for July 21 and 22. The drama will return to its regular weekly schedule starting next week. The announcement quickly went viral on social media, with fans expressing overwhelming relief and excitement: “I can finally breathe again,” “This is the best notification ever,” and “It feels like a dream come true.”
Revenged Love has become one of this summer’s most unexpected breakout hits. Due to restrictions on male-male romance dramas in mainland China, the series was distributed internationally, airing in regions like Taiwan and Southeast Asia instead. Despite not being available on domestic Chinese platforms, the drama still exploded in popularity. Thousands of viewers in China reportedly used VPNs to keep up with the story, and related topics frequently trended online, Upmedia reported.
After the release of episodes 9 and 10, the production team announced a brief break to improve the show’s quality—but provided no timeline for the return. This uncertainty caused concern among fans, who feared a repeat of what happened to Addicted, which was famously pulled midway through its broadcast in 2016 due to censorship. Before Revenged Love went on hiatus, rumors also circulated that its lead actors, Tian Xuning and Ziyu, were facing a potential “soft ban” from public appearances.
So when the announcement finally dropped, fan communities on GagaOOLala’s official pages erupted with joy. “I’ve been surviving on behind-the-scenes clips,” one user wrote. Another said, “Revenged Love is the best BL drama I’ve watched in years.” Others couldn’t hide their anticipation: “I need a time skip to Tuesday so I can binge the next episodes!”
The drama stars 190cm-tall Tian Xuning as Chi Cheng—a wealthy, domineering yet unexpectedly tender young heir who finds himself drawn to Wu Suowei, a struggling young man played by the naturally charming Ziyu. Initially, Wu approaches Chi Cheng to get back at his ex, but their twisted encounter slowly transforms into an emotional bond neither expected. Their powerful chemistry and layered performances have been widely praised.
Beyond the leads’ performances, Revenged Love has earned acclaim for its intense plot twists, sharp character arcs, and high production values. The show has become a shining example of how male-male relationship dramas can be presented with emotional depth and narrative sophistication, connecting with audiences far beyond its country of origin.
