The Promise of the Soul (Chinese: éÂÂéÂÂç´Âå®Â) is a 2025 Taiwanese Boys' Love television series produced by VBL Series. It stars Martin Wong and Kenji Fan in the lead roles and premiered on June 27, 2025. The series was broadcast on SET Metro, and is available for streaming on VBL Series official YouTube channel, GTV Drama Youtube channel, iQIYI, GagaOOLala and Rakuten TV.
After a life-altering accident, Xia Cha finds himself inhabiting the body of his grandson, Xia Zefang. With his family gone and only memories left behind, he decides to continue his grandsonâÂÂs daily life, attending college and sharing a dorm with Ye Haiyuan. As the two navigate their new reality, they begin to uncover a deeper connection that transcends time, identity, and the boundaries of love.
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The series received generally favorable reviews. On MyDramaList, it holds a rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 2,700 users. On IMDb, it has a score of 7.0 based on 104 ratings.
Critics praised the emotional depth and performances of the lead actors. HK01 highlighted the seriesâ exploration of body-swap dynamics and its bold romantic scenes. Liberty Times noted the seriesâ supernatural themes and its resonance with older audiences. MSN Taiwan covered the emotional finale and cast interviews.