Romance Next Door

Lin Xiaogu is a freelance illustrator who moves into a new apartment complex to escape her overbearing family and find creative inspiration. Her life is disrupted when she discovers her next-door neighbor is Lu Zeyu, an ambitious and perfectionist architect who was her academic rival in high school. While Xiaogu is messy and spontaneous, Zeyu is rigid and disciplined. The two are forced to interact due to a series of apartment mishaps and a shared balcony. As they navigate their professional struggles Xiaogu's creative block and Zeyu's high-pressure firm they begin to rely on one another, eventually transforming their past rivalry into a modern romance. == Cast ==

Main • Zhang Miaoyi as Lin Xiaogu : A talented but disorganized illustrator known for her optimistic outlook. • Chen Xinhai as Lu Zeyu : A rising star in the architecture world who hides a warm heart behind a cold exterior. Supporting • Xia Haoran as Quan Zirong • He Qiu as He Xiaomu • Huang Shengchi as Zhong Ming • Kong Lianshun as Shen Dafeng • Zhao Shiyi as Huang Weiwei • Zhang Yiduo as Tao Yu • Liu Banghao as An Quan • Xu Meiling as Grandma Chen • Yang Xing as Zhang Yu • Liang Aiqi as Wang Liting • Zhang Tong as Ye Xiaomei • Yan Xujia as Shao Kang • Qu Gaowei as Cheng Dong Guest appearances • Zhang Xin as Li Chaoxi • En Na Zhu Li as Ma Yiting • Zheng Guolin as Zhong Lin • Ji Chen as Qin Rui • Wu Jiajun == Production ==

Development The series is based on the novel Brotherly Love and Sisterly Respect () by the web novelist Po Nao Dai. The television adaptation was co-written by Chu Liya, Shen Liying, and He Yan. While the production was initially reported to consist of 28 episodes, the final release was adjusted to 26 episodes during the post-production process. Casting In early 2024, the production team announced Zhang Miaoyi and Chen Xinhai as the lead actors. Filming Principal photography began on August 20, 2024. The production officially wrapped in November 2024. == Release ==

Romance Next Door is scheduled to premiere on Tencent Video in 2026. == References ==