Is Hearts in Play coming back?

Hearts in Play ended on December 4, 2025. The series concluded its first season with a total of 16 episodes, all of which aired on the same day. There is no confirmed return date for a second season, and the show is no longer in production.

Hearts in Play was a romance series that premiered in December 2025 on the iQIYI web channel. It told the story of Xia Fanxing, a warm-hearted high schooler known as the campus "hidden gem," who sought to bring light into Sheng Yang’s life. Sheng Yang, a former national table tennis champion, had to give up his sport for personal reasons, and his world grew darker until he met Xia Fanxing. The show depicted their journey from humorous and heartfelt mishaps to a deeper understanding of each other's hidden pains, ultimately portraying a tender love story about healing and emotional support.