Chinese Drama Love of the Divine Tree Flooded with Rewatches, Viewers Mesmerized by Visuals and Chemistry Between Deng Wei & Xiang Hanzhi

 

Jakarta, July 23, 2025 — The Chinese drama Love of the Divine Tree has once again captured the attention of Indonesian audiences. Since its premiere in early 2024, the drama has remained a hot topic of conversation, particularly due to the stunning visuals of lead actor Deng Wei and his strong chemistry with actress Xiang Hanzhi.

A fantasy-romance genre, Love of the Divine Tree tells the story of a forbidden relationship between the guardian of the sacred tree from the eternal world (played by Deng Wei) and a human girl (Xiang Hanzhi) bound by destiny due to her ancestral heritage. The drama blends elements of Chinese mythology, the eternal conflict between duty and love, and visually stunning cinematography.

“I watched it twice because Deng Wei's visuals are truly amazing. The story also makes it hard to move on,” said N, a student at a private university in Tangerang, to the editorial team (July 23). She admitted to knowing Deng Wei since his appearance in a previous popular drama and referred to Love of the Divine Tree as one of the actor's best works.

The drama’s popularity is also evident from the high number of rewatches on streaming platforms like iQIYI and WeTV. The hashtag #LoveOfTheDivineTree trended on TikTok and Weibo in mid-2025 after several emotional clips from the drama went viral among drama fans.

In addition to the acting and visuals of the cast, production aspects such as costume design, CGI effects of the eternal tree, and the emotional OST are also reasons why the drama remains popular despite not being a new release. The theme song performed by a renowned Chinese singer is also frequently replayed by loyal fans of the drama.

With a total of 40 episodes, Love of the Divine Tree is considered the perfect drama for fans of epic love stories set in a mythological world. Many viewers are hoping for a sequel or spin-off of the story, especially due to its bittersweet ending and the many speculations it leaves behind.

For those who haven't watched it yet, the drama is available in full with Indonesian subtitles on iQIYI and WeTV. Prepare tissues and storage space, as Love of the Divine Tree might be a drama you'll watch more than once.