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Esther Yu and Ryan Ding's landlord-tenant romance heats up in 'Can We Be Together?'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The drama "Can We Be Together?" stars Esther Yu and Ryan Ding as they navigate a relationship as landlord and tenant.
  • Yu plays a psychology PhD who returns home to lead a struggling high school football team.
  • The series features romantic sparks alongside the team's journey to success.

Esther Yu and Ryan Ding star in the iQiyi drama "Can We Be Together?" The production team behind the series also worked on popular shows like "Go Go Squid!" and "Hidden Love," with Taiwanese director Lee Ching-jung at the helm.

The story follows Yu as Lin Wanxing, a psychology PhD who returns to her hometown after a personal setback. She intends to live a quiet life as a sports equipment custodian but is unexpectedly appointed to lead a high school football team on the brink of disbandment. During this journey, she develops a sweet and fiery romance with the tough ace coach Wang Fa, played by Ding.

Beyond the on-field action, the two characters share a landlord-tenant relationship. Ding's character frequently appears shirtless after baths, showcasing his impressive physique, much to the blushing admiration of his landlady, Yu.

Be my boyfriend

— Lin Wanxing (Esther Yu)Lin Wanxing's desperate plea to the ace coach to lead the football team, shifting their relationship dynamic.

To persuade the ace coach to lead the team, Lin Wanxing employs various psychological tactics, though they initially fail. Desperate, she blurts out, "Be my boyfriend," transforming their antagonistic dynamic into a budding romance filled with romantic tension.

Yu shared that her biggest challenge was immersing herself among a large group of boys. Initially overwhelmed by their presence, she worked to find the charm in each student, eventually experiencing the fulfillment and sense of accomplishment that comes with being a teacher.

The most difficult part of filming "Can We Be Together?" was completely integrating myself among a large group of boys.

— Esther YuEsther Yu describing the challenges of acting alongside a large male cast.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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