Chinese dramas in recent years have become immensely popular, with more and more people looking for new Chinese shows to binge. With their amazing storyline and visually pleasing scenes, Chinese dramas have their flair, making them so unique and eye-catching.
The Forbidden Flower is a Chinese drama that has been adapted from a novel written by Taihou Guilai called ‘ He Stands in the Gorgeous Summer Flowers.’ Based on that novel, The Forbidden Flower tells the story of two strangers who take a shot at love, and the rest is history.
This emotional series is sure to make you shed a tear or two- so keep those tissues close by, for you will need them! The intense love the main characters have for one another and the harsh battles they’re made to fight are sure to keep you hooked on the drama.
Synopsis
He Ran (Xu Ruo Han), our female protagonist, is a young aspiring painter who comes from a prosperous and traditional household. She has been set up to get married, but He Ran no interest in following through with the plans enforced by her family. One day, while at the hair salon, she overhears a man’s voice and is instantly smitten by it.
Xiao Han (Jerry Yan), the man whose voice captured He Ran’s attention, turned out to be a middle-aged horticulturist who seemed to be talented in his field of work but not exactly looking for love. He was a despondent man who was living life for the sake of it. However, for He Ran, she simply could not get his soothing voice out of her head.
She desperately wants to reveal Xiao Han’s identity and build a relationship with him. She pursues Xiao Han and eventually starts an intimate bond with him, who quickly develops strong feelings for her as well. But the couple must overcome what seem to be insurmountable challenges: If He Ran’s family learns of their connection, they will take all possible measures to put an end to it.
And to make matters worse, He Ran has a potentially catastrophic medical issue. What will become of He Ran and Xiao Han’s love story? Will they be able to reach the happy ending they’ve dreamed of together? Or will the harsh circumstances that fat keeps throwing their way shake them?
Streaming Guide for The Forbidden Flower
The Forbidden Flower premiered its first episode on 13th February 2023. The drama is scheduled to release 24 episodes. Out of that, 15 episodes have been released till now, with the fans dying in anticipation of more to release. Available on multiple streaming platforms, the drama has received much love since its initial release.
This heart-wrenching Chinese drama will be available to watch on the Tencent Video app for Chinese viewers. For those streaming outside of China, all episodes of The Forbidden Flower will be released on Rakuten Viki. To watch the show ad-free, a Vikipass subscription is required. So why wait? Binge The Forbidden Flower now with zero interruptions, and begin your journey with this tear-jerking series.
Cast of The Forbidden Flower
Jerry Yan is best known for his role in the Taiwanese Adaptation of Boys Over Flowers (Meteor Garden,2001) as a member of the F4. Jerry Yan is a Taiwanese veteran actor who’s been in the industry for over two decades now. Playing the role of Xiao Han, Jerry showcases his expertise in acting through his role and great chemistry with the female protagonist.
Xu Ruo Han plays the role of our 18-year-old painter, He Ran, in The Forbidden Flower. Scouted by Jackie Chan, Ruo Han has starred in two of his movies, including ‘My Diary’ and ‘Vanguard. Other notable works of our talented young actress include ‘Catch Up My Prince’ and ‘Out with a Bang.’
The Forbidden Flower Episode 16 Release Date
Forbidden Flower Episode 16 is scheduled to release on 23rd February 2023. With only 8 more episodes left till the show reaches its finale, don’t miss out on the launch of episode 16. The release date and time of Episode 16 of The Forbidden Flower for different regions are provided below:
- 23rd February 2023, 6:00 pm (CST)
- 23rd February 2023, 7:00 pm (KST)
- 23rd February 2023, 3:30 pm (IST)
- 23rd February 2023, 6:00 pm (PHT)
- 23rd February 2023, 7:00 pm (JST)
- 23rd February 2023, 5:00 pm (Bekasi, Indonesia)
- 23rd February 2023, 6:00 pm (MYT)
- 23rd February 2023 5:0,0 am (New York City, USA)
- 23rd February 2023, 5:00 pm (Bangkok, Thailand)
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