# Youku's 'The Early Spring' Reaches No. 2 on Netflix's Global Non-English TV List

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- Published: 2026-09-04T14:46:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

BEIJING, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —_ The Early Spring_, a workplace romance produced
by Youku, Alibaba’s online video platform, has reached the highest-ever ranking 
for a Chinese mainland drama on Netflix’s Global Non-English TV list, at No. 2 for
the week of Aug. 24-30. The achievement is a testament to Youku’s long-term commitment
to developing high-quality original content.

The 24-episode series premiered simultaneously on Youku and Netflix on Aug. 26. 
Despite being available for only five days during the tracking period, it recorded
2.4 million views and 21.5 million hours viewed on Netflix.

[⌊Screenshot shows Netflix’s Top 3 Global Non-English TV Shows for Aug. 24-30.⌉⌊
Screenshot shows Netflix’s Top 3 Global Non-English TV Shows for Aug. 24-30.⌉[
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shows Netflix’s Top 3 Global Non-English TV Shows for Aug. 24-30.

The series ranked among Netflix’s weekly Top 10 in 22 markets, including Indonesia,
Malaysia, Brazil, Venezuela and Qatar, and topped the weekly TV charts in China’s
Hong Kong and Taiwan regions, Thailand and Vietnam.

Within two days of its premiere, _The Early Spring_ also reached No. 6 on Netflix’s
global daily chart and entered the daily Top 10 in 54 countries and regions. It 
topped the daily charts in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, China’s Hong
Kong and Taiwan regions, while securing the No. 2 spot in Brazil.

The series stars Jing Boran as Luke Luan, a sharp-tongued creative director, and
Sun Qian as Flora Shang, a newcomer to the corporate world. As they navigate the
pressures of a fast-paced workplace, their growing relationship develops into a 
secret office romance.

The series’ global performance comes amid a strong summer season for Youku’s original
dramas, underscoring the platform’s sustained focus on quality-driven content. Crime
thriller _Unsettled Case_ received a 7.6 rating on Chinese review platform Douban,
while mystery-adventure series _The Mystic Nine_ surpassed 10,000 on Youku’s heat
index within 50 hours of its premiere. _The Early Spring_ continued that momentum,
surpassing 10,000 on the platform’s heat index within three days of its premiere.

_The Early Spring_ also follows strong international performances from previous 
Youku romance dramas. _Hidden Love_, released in 2023, appeared on Netflix’s weekly
charts across multiple markets for a cumulative 53 weeks, while _The First Frost_,
released in 2025, reached No. 6 on Netflix’s global daily chart and topped the rankings
in China’s Hong Kong and Taiwan regions, and Singapore.

**About Youku**

Youku is a leading online video platform in China that produces and distributes 
high-quality video content in a variety of content forms. Content types include 
original production, joint production, rights acquisition, user-generated content(
UGC), professional-generated content (PGC), and live broadcast. It enables users
to search, view, and share content quickly and easily across multiple devices. Youku
is driven by a dedication to excellent content. It is committed to providing users
with high-quality premium content and exceptional audio-visual experience through
the synergy of quality content and digital technology.

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