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The Summer You Kissed Me

The Summer You Kissed Me  ·  2026, China
7.1
1,471 ratings
5
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● Completed 🕑 2026

A nostalgic summer romance that follows two young men as they navigate first love, heartbreak, cherished memories, and the emotions that remain long after summer ends. (Source: blseriesreels Instagram)

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Set against the hazy, golden glow of a Chinese summer, *The Summer You Kissed Me* is a tender five-episode web series that captures the ephemeral magic of first love and the bittersweet ache of growing apart. The story follows two young men who meet by chance during a sweltering vacation, forging an intense, whirlwind romance that feels both eternal and fragile. Through sun-drenched days, whispered secrets, and the quiet intimacy of stolen moments, they navigate the exhilarating highs of new connection and the inevitable heartbreak that comes when summer must end. What makes this series special is its lyrical focus on memory—the way a single season can imprint itself on your soul, leaving you to cherish the warmth long after the leaves have fallen. With a compact runtime and a deeply emotional core, it’s a poignant, beautifully shot meditation on love, loss, and the indelible mark people leave on our lives, even when they’re gone.

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E01
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The Summer You Kissed Me Episode 1
Season 1 · Jun 04, 2026
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E02
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The Summer You Kissed Me Episode 2
Season 1 · Jun 04, 2026
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E03
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The Summer You Kissed Me Episode 3
Season 1 · Jun 04, 2026
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E04
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The Summer You Kissed Me Episode 4
Season 1 · Jun 11, 2026
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E05
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The Summer You Kissed Me Episode 5
Season 1 · Jun 18, 2026
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sunset_kiss_bl
June 12, 2026
9/10
I literally cried through the last episode. The chemistry between the leads is so palpable that every scene feels like a stolen memory. This is exactly the kind of pure, aching first love story I live for. Five episodes was too short but absolutely perfect.
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logic_first_bl
July 2, 2026
7/10
The emotions are sincere, but the pacing feels rushed—probably because of the short format. Some character motivations are left unexplored, and the ending relies heavily on nostalgia rather than narrative closure. Still, it's a beautiful mood piece if you don't mind loose threads.
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lens_and_light
May 28, 2026
8/10
Every frame is a painting. The warm color grading, the golden hour shots, the way sunlight filters through leaves—it's a visual love letter to summer. The director’s eye for composition elevates the simple story into something breathtaking. I rewound several scenes just to admire the lighting.
CM
consent_matters_queer
June 18, 2026
8/10
I appreciated how the series respected the characters' emotional boundaries—there's no pressure, no toxicity, just two people exploring their feelings at their own pace. It’s a refreshingly healthy portrayal of a queer romance, even if the brevity avoids deeper discussions of identity or societal challenges.
MF
melody_for_my_soul
July 10, 2026
10/10
The soundtrack is everything! That gentle piano theme and the soft guitar ballad during the climax had me in tears. The music perfectly mirrors the bittersweet tone—longing, warm, and heartbreakingly beautiful. I’ve had the main song on repeat for days.