The online gay drama 'Shang Yin' causes a stir.

This Chinese romantic drama series has garnered attention from fans thanks to its faithful adaptation of the original storyline and the natural performances of its two attractive actors.

Shang Yin is a web series that has been airing on Iqyi (China) since the beginning of February. Having reached episode 10, the series is currently attracting attention among online viewers due to its sweet gay romance story and a cast considered handsome and well-rounded in their acting.

A scene from the drama "The Hidden Truth"

The film, adapted from the novel of the same name by author Sai Ke Dan, tells the story of the romantic relationship between two high school students, Bai Luo Yin and Gu Hai. While Bai Luo Yin comes from a poor family with separated parents, Gu Hai is a rebellious young master living with his single father. After Gu Hai's father becomes Bai Luo Yin's stepfather, Bai Luo Yin and his mother move in with Gu Hai. From here, a series of quirky, humorous, and romantic events, both at home and at school, begin.

Fans praised the series for its script closely following the original novel, with a series of romantic, witty, and innocent details set in a high school environment. The film resonated with viewers thanks to the natural performances of its attractive cast. Newcomer Huang Jingyu played the cold Gu Hai, while Xu Weizhou portrayed the strong and resolute Bai Luoyin. Both had virtually no prior film or television work before participating in *Shang Yin*. Furthermore, the visuals and cinematography showcased the meticulousness expected of a work released online.

One user commented on the film on YouTube: "Having just finished reading 300 chapters of the novel, watching the film feels like the two main characters stepped right out of the book. Their acting is flawless, even though they're amateur actors. The camera angles are beautiful, the supporting actors are all great, and the soundtrack is amazing. This is the best gay romance film adaptation I've ever seen."

Another viewer commented: "The first few episodes were so sweet it gave me cavities. No other drama has captivated me from beginning to end like this one. The innocent school theme and the two handsome actors are very endearing."

The film is considered an online version of the famous Thai high school gay love story, The Love of Siam.

Besides the main episodes, behind-the-scenes footage in which the actors share their preparation process for difficult or romantic scenes also attracts attention from fans.

According to VNE