Drama Info:
Title: Be Your Self (机智的上半场) Ji Zhi De Shang Ban Chang
Episodes: 24
Release Date: August 18, 2021
Film Location: Chongqing
Summary: The Chinese drama is a youth drama following the life experiences and personal growth of four females during their four years in college.
Plot Synopsis:
Xiao Yan, an independent woman in the workplace, is determined to enter the senior level of Thea Group and create an original domestic makeup brand.
Because of Xiao Yan’s outstanding performance, the company appoints her to be in charge of maternity section. This is a great challenge for Xiao Yan, who advocates that true love only comes from oneself.
With the help of her good friend You Ya, a full-time mother, she gradually understands the difficulty and hardships of being a mother. Her strong and independent values gradually changes You Ya’s personality of relying on people.
When Xiao Yan makes full preparations for the maternal and infant project, Chen Jiao Rui, also a competitor, has to quit due to an unexpected pregnancy.
When Chen Jiao Rui returns to the workplace after giving birth, she is unable to balance family and work and gets extremely anxious. Xiao Yan helps Chen Jiao Rui regain her confidence and at the same time helps her confirm that her love for her children is selfless and sincere.
At the same time, Xiao Yan becomes touched by the love of the two mothers. From a person who only loves herself, she learns to love her relatives and friends, and slowly respects those who are mothers, learning to empathize and understand the meaning of “true love”.
In the end, three women with different positions, with their own love and perseverance, joins hands to start a business, support each other, explore together, and create an inspirational life.
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Cast & Characters:
Shen Yue 沈月 as Xia Lang Lang 夏朗朗
A tomboy. With the understanding and encouragement of her counselor Mai Meng, she breaks through her shell of inferiority and regains an innocent and pure female heart.
Zhang Ruo Nan 章若楠 as Huangfu Shu Min 皇甫淑敏
Used to being a princess, Huangfu Shu Min gradually falls in love with Zhou Yu, a Chongqing boy, and learns to be independent while reaping love.
Supporting Characters
Liang Jing Kang 梁靖康 as Fan Qing Zhou 范轻舟
Fan Xiao Yu’s senior, he starts a business with Fan Xiao Yu, and they slowly fall in love.
Wei Wei An 薇薇安 as Fan Xiao Yu 樊潇雨
A rich lady, she wants to be rid of her father’s shadow, and always tries her best to support herself. During the process of starting a business with her senior Fan Qing Zhou, she gets closer to him and falls in love.
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Airing Schedule:
Start: August 18, 2021
Frequency: 1 episode every Tuesday to Friday
End: September 28 2021
OST Playlist:
Yi Wu Suo You Shi De Ai Qing 一无所有时的爱情 by A-Lin
