A Timely Rain

FormatChinese live action Premiere2026-08-14 RegionChina / Hongguo

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Hongguo 89 eps

Shi Sui learns that her husband and Song Zhijie's wife have been having an affair. She takes the evidence directly to the other betrayed spouse, and the two strangers begin a quiet journey of mutual support, recovery, and love after the same betrayal brings them together.

A Timely Rain short-drama poster

TypeChinese live action

Episodes89 eps

RegionChina / Hongguo

Premiere2026-08-14

Genres and tropes

Slow-Burn Romance Healing Redemption Urban healing romance Betrayed spouses

Stills

Meeting with evidence — Meeting with evidence
At the table, Song Zhijie listens to concerns about the marriage.
Watch 4:12 ↗

Reading alone — Reading alone
Shi Sui sits alone and looks through the material in her hands.
Watch 10:14 ↗

Questions over the phone — Questions over the phone
During a nighttime call, Shi Sui questions what she has been told.
Watch 15:30 ↗

Making her own decision — Making her own decision
Song Zhijie urges her to decide what outcome she wants.
Watch 18:18 ↗

The past resurfaces — The past resurfaces
The woman opposite recalls a past illness and a visit in the rain.
Watch 21:42 ↗

Distracted at work — Distracted at work
At work, Shi Sui is asked why she has seemed distracted.
Watch 26:21 ↗

Questions about her feelings — Questions about her feelings
The conversation turns to whether she has feelings for someone else.
Watch 29:28 ↗

Clearing up a misunderstanding — Clearing up a misunderstanding
The man explains a misunderstanding involving his mother and his marriage.
Watch 40:00 ↗

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Setting and world

A 2026 Chinese short drama framed by betrayed spouses and mutual healing.

Main character relationships

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Shi Sui Lead protagonist

Character

Guo Yuxin plays Shi Sui.

Song Zhijie Principal counterpart

Character

Wang Haozhen plays Song Zhijie.

Qin Chengjin Source-credited role

Character

Li Jiaming plays Qin Chengjin.

Lin Nuannuan Source-credited role

Character

Bai Jingyun plays Lin Nuannuan.

Shi's mother Source-credited role

Character

A Mo plays Shi's mother.

Su Qin Source-credited role

Character

Qi Yi plays Su Qin.

Song Chen Source-credited role

Character

Sun Hong plays Song Chen.

Vice President Chen Source-credited role

Character

Shan Huaqing plays Vice President Chen.

Aunt Lin Source-credited role

Character

An Xin plays Aunt Lin.

Core story elements

Betrayed spouses

Betrayed spouses shapes the title's main conflict.

Mutual healing

Mutual healing shapes the title's main conflict.

Slow-burn romance

Slow-burn romance shapes the title's main conflict.

Marriage exit

Marriage exit shapes the title's main conflict.

A Timely Rain cast and actors

Actor	Role / credit	Same-actor trail
Guo Yu Xin 郭宇欣 / Guo Yu Xin	as Shi Sui	View actor works
Wang Hao Zhen 王皓祯 / Wang Hao Zhen	as Song Zhijie	View actor works

2 cast credits

Known titles, pinyin, and aliases

SceneTrace title: A Timely Rain
Chinese title: 好雨知时节
Pinyin / search spelling: Hao Yu Zhi Shi Jie

Good Rain Knows Its Season Good Rain Knows the Season Strangers Again

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FAQ

Where can I watch A Timely Rain, and how much does the available player cover?

Official listings include Hongguo.

How many episodes does A Timely Rain have?

A Timely Rain is listed with 89 episodes.

What roles do Shi Sui, Song Zhijie, and Qin Chengjin play in A Timely Rain?

Shi Sui: Lead protagonist. Song Zhijie: Principal counterpart. Qin Chengjin: Source-credited role.

Which alternate titles can help when searching for A Timely Rain?

Other useful title forms are 好雨知时节, Hao Yu Zhi Shi Jie, Good Rain Knows Its Season, Good Rain Knows the Season, and Strangers Again.

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