The second season of "Fragrance of the First Flower (第一次遇見花香的那刻)," starring Taiwanese actresses Zaizai Lin (林辰唏) and Lyan Chen (程予希), is officially in production in response to the fervent anticipation of fans worldwide for the new season.
The popularity of the first season has led to distribution deals in South Korea, Australia, Spain, Portugal, and other countries since its global launch on GagaOOLala streaming platform in 2021. There were theatrical releases in South Korea for the first season as well. With enhanced production value and twice the number of episodes compared to the first season, season two will have 12 episodes and is scheduled for global release in 2024.
The first season garnered exceptional acclaim for its captivating storytelling and emotional depth. It reached remarkable milestones, such as being Taiwan's first and only title to enter Series Mania in 2021, earning recognition as one of the 13 Best International TV Shows of 2021 by Variety, and making waves across Asia, America, Europe, and Australia. The series was officially selected by over ten international film festivals, and won the Golden Bell Awards for Best Writing, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries/TV Movie.
Season one follows the life of Yi-Ming, a married woman with a son, who finds herself reunited with Ting-Ting, a girl from her past. Their encounter sparks a connection that opens the door to the possibility of escaping Yi-Ming's monotonous married life. In season two, Yi-Ming embarks on a new chapter as a newly divorced single mother and a career woman. This fresh start brings challenges as she navigates the hardships of single parenthood and societal pressures.
