It Has Always Been You: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Lin Zhixia moves into her brother-in-law's home to care for her ill sister but faces harassment. In a twist of fate, she marries Shen Yanci, the powerful figure behind Jingshi Group. Unbeknownst to her, he has kept a pendant she lost three years ago and orchestrated their meeting by acquiring a matchmaking agency. He protects her from troubles while she endures in silence to shield her sister. When her brother-in-law threatens her sister, leading to her collapse, Lin finally stands up for herself. Shen arrives just in time, proving his long-standing affection. Overcoming hardships together, they announce their relationship at a gathering and hold a belated wedding with her sister as a witness.

Series details

• Title: It Has Always Been You
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Romance
• Premiere date: 2026-08-18
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-08-18
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Hongguo
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 2 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 94711

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-08-18; final listed air date 2026-08-18; episode order: 60.

Source and licence

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