Season 1 Plot
During a campus play, a 'relationship training' game turns real as lifelong friends cross boundaries and slip into a secret romance.
Secret Lover Season 1 aired on July 22nd, 2025.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Crossing the Line, Just to Be Close to You
Junxi and Atuo grew up together and have a close relationship. Now in college, Jun Xi asked Tuo to help him with love, from watching a movie to almost kissing, with every step challenging their relationship. When they travel to the beach, the two stay in the same room, and the ambiguous atmosphere becomes more and more exciting.
2. The Beginning of Us
After the trip, Tuo and Jun Xi are forced to play the leads in a school play and end up kissing. Tuo admits his feelings towards Jun Xi and the relationship guidance was just an excuse, but Jun Xi struggles to accept his own feelings and the two start fighting.
3. Love’s Hide-and-Seek
Jun Xi doesn’t know how to deal with A Tuo’s confession, and keeps his distance. Eventually, the two reconcile and try to have a romantic relationship, but Jun Xi remains uneasy putting forth conditions
4. Does a Hug Mean Love?
Jun Xi and Tuo start to get along, but they are unable to be more intimate, while a confession from a female classmate causes the two to argue again. Jun Xi takes the initiative and breaks a rule…
5. Liking and Love Both Happen in an Instant
Junxi prepares a birthday gift for Tuo, but they end up in a fight. After learning the truth, they reconcile, but a new obstacle awaits them…
6. Wishes Come True
Junxi proposes living together, but Atuo’s father forces him to leave, straining their love.
