Fated Hearts Season 1 (2025) is a sweeping Chinese historical romance drama that ignites with battlefield fury and blooms into a tale of enemies-to-lovers redemption amid political intrigue and personal reckonings. In the brutal Battle of Pingling, Fu Yixiao (Li Qin), the fierce red-clad archer of the beleaguered Jinxiu Kingdom, unleashes a legendary arrow that pierces the heart of Feng Suige (Chen Zheyuan), the cunning crown prince of rival Sushaβyet spares his life, turning the tide of war and forging an unbreakable karmic bond. A month later, fate reunites them as reluctant allies in the treacherous city of Yujing, where Suige, haunted by family betrayals and a thirst for vengeance, must navigate a web of deception orchestrated by shadowy forces. Yixiao, grappling with amnesia from her near-fatal wound and a fractured sense of self, joins him in unraveling conspiracies that threaten both kingdomsβ from arranged marriages and hidden identities to unrequited desires and the Storm Alliance's machinations. As hatred simmers into profound trust and passion, the duo confronts their shared scars, proving that in a world of pawns and players, love is the ultimate act of defiance against destiny's cruel design. Directed by Chu Yuibun with lavish wuxia visuals and emotional depth, this 38-episode epic (adapted loosely from web novel elements) captivates with high-stakes action, slow-burn chemistry, and themes of loyalty, forgiveness, and unbreakable fates, earning acclaim as one of 2025's top C-dramas.
Movie Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Fated Hearts (Original Chinese: δΈη¬ιζ; Yi Xiao Sui Ge; also known as Wan Xin Ji or Glazed Heart Chronicles) (Season 1) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Directors | Chu Yuibun (main; known for Ashes of Love, Story of Kunning Palace), Francis Nam (Moonlight Mystique), Gu Zhiwei (Story of Kunning Palace) |
| Writers | Qing Mei, Wu Cong, Wang Xiaodan (screenplay team) |
| Genre | Historical, Romance, Action, Political Drama |
| Number of Episodes | 38 |
| Runtime per Episode | Approximately 45 minutes |
| Rating | TV-14 (violence, romance, mature themes) |
| Language | Mandarin (with English subtitles) |
| Production Company | iQiyi, Bodi (Ningbo) Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. |
| Distributor/Network | iQiyi (China and international); available on YouTube (playlist subs), Rakuten Viki |
| Release Date | October 2, 2025 (premiere; daily episodes through October 16, 2025) |
| Cast | Li Qin (Fu Yixiao), Chen Zheyuan (Feng Suige), Xia Meng (supporting), Chen Heyi (key ally), Zuo Ye (rival), Xin Kaili (ensemble); featuring warriors from Susha and Jinxiu Kingdoms |
| Premiere | October 2, 2025, exclusive streaming on iQiyi with VIP early access |


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