Sammy's Children's Day
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| Traditional Chinese | 初三的六一兒童節 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 初三的六一儿童节 | ||||||||||
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| Country of origin | Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Original language | Cantonese | ||||||||||
| No. of seasons | 1 | ||||||||||
| No. of episodes | 9 | ||||||||||
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| Running time | 43–58 minutes | ||||||||||
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| Release | March 13 – May 1, 2026 | ||||||||||
Sammy's Children's Day (traditional Chinese: 初三的六一兒童節; simplified Chinese: 初三的六一儿童节) is a Hong Kong Chinese romantic drama television series with a boys' love (BL) theme, starring He Changxi and He Yanchao. The drama is based on a novel of the same name.[1][2] The series premiered in March 2026 and was made available for streaming on Viki and GagaOOLala.[3][4]
Synopsis
Set in Kowloon Walled City during the 1980s, amidst rampant triad activity and police corruption, He Chusan dreams of studying and escaping the chaos. His plans are changed when Xia Liuyi, a triad deputy leader, drags him into a criminal scheme. As conspiracies unfold and power struggles intensify, the two men evolve from reluctant allies into partners seeking revenge. He Chusan, a calculating yet loyal financial strategist, and Xia Liuyi, a fierce but unexpectedly tender enforcer, fight side by side in a lawless city where love becomes the most dangerous gamble.[5]
Cast
Main
- He Changxi as He Chusan / Sam[6]
- He Yanchao as Xia Liuyi
Supporting
- Matthew Han as Detective Xie Jiahua / Jay
- Zhang Mingbo as Lu Guangming
- Huang Shichao as Qing Long
- Meiqing Cao as Cui Dong Dong
- Chu Xiao Long as Father He (Chusan's father)
Soundtrack
The original soundtrack (OST) for Sammy's Children's Day (《初三的六一儿童节》) was released in 2026 and features performances by the lead actors, including He Yanzhao and He Changxi.[7]
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "执迷 (Obsession)" (Opening theme) | He Yanzhao[8] | 3:27 |
| 2. | "你會回來嗎 (Will You Come Back?)" (Theme song) | He Yanzhao, He Changxi[9] | 2:56 |
| 3. | "請相信 (Please Believe)" (Ending theme) | He Yanzhao, He Changxi[10] | 2:56 |
| 4. | "是你愛了我 (It Was You Who Loved Me)" (Romantic theme) | He Changxi | 3:55 |
| 5. | "追沙 (Chasing the Sand)" (Insert song) | Matthew Han, Zhang Mingbo | 3:48 |
| 6. | "歧 (Divergence)" (Insert song) | Matthew Han, Zhang Mingbo | 3:48 |
Production
The series was announced in 2025 and officially released in March 2026. It consists of 9 episodes of approximately 45 minutes each. Sportskeeda highlighted the release schedule and storyline,[11] while Zhihu discussed the historical setting and the mix of action and romance.[12]
Broadcast
Sammy's Children's Day premiered on 13 March 2026, with weekly episodes released on Fridays. The series is available internationally on Viki and GagaOOLala.[13]
Reception
The series attracted international media attention before and after its release. Sportskeeda described it as a Chinese BL drama set against a backdrop of crime and corruption,[14] while MyDramaList recorded positive user ratings. On Viki, Sammy's Children's Day received a score of 9.4 out of 10 based on 246 user reviews.[15]
Marketing
In May 2026, lead actors He Changxi and He Yanzhao attended the 2026 Cannes Film Festival together in connection with Sammy's Children's Day. Their appearance attracted attention from international entertainment and fashion media, with some outlets describing the moment as a milestone for Chinese BL productions.[16][17]
Accolades
Listicles
| Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| GQ India | 7 Best C-dramas of 2026 | Included | [18] |
References
- ↑ "無懼《逐玉》AI換臉 陸劇男神何昶希「原著破億」新戲曝光". TVBS News (in Chinese). 16 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ↑ "遭《逐玉》AI換臉沒在怕！ 陸男星「官宣BL男搭檔」震驚陸網". ETtoday (in Chinese). 16 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ↑ "Sammy's Children's Day Viki". Viki. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ↑ "Sammy's Children's Day GagaOOLala". GagaOOLala. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ↑ "O Dia das Crianças de Sammy: história". Papo de Dorama (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ↑ "He Changxi e He Yanzhao estrelam a estreia de Sammy no Dia das Crianças, dia 13 de março". Boys Love Insider (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ↑ "Sammy's Children's Day (Original Soundtrack)". Spotify. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "何衍朝《執迷》官方MV". YouTube. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Sammy's Children's Day (Original Soundtrack)". Spotify. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "He Changxi / He Yanzhao – "Please Believe" (Official MV)". YouTube. Taihe Music. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "When to watch Sammy's Children's Day full release schedule". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ↑ "初三的六一儿童节 Zhihu". Zhihu (in Chinese). Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ↑ "Sammy's Children's Day IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ↑ "When to watch Sammy's Children's Day full release schedule". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ↑ "Sammy's Children's Day Viki". Viki. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ↑ "Best Dressed at Cannes Film Festival 2026". Metro.Style. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "He Changxi and He Yanzhao Make History as First Chinese BL Pair to Walk Together at Cannes 2026". Overseas Idol. 2026-05-16. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
- ↑ "What to watch: 7 best C-dramas of 2026". 9 April 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.