Live up to Your Youth(2026)

Live up to Your Youth is a Chinese drama series set in 1990s Beijing, following a group of young dreamers who converge on a small inn while pursuing careers in entertainment and the arts. Xu Shengli battles constant rejection as a screenwriter, while singer Zhuang Zhuang performs commercial gigs instead of prestigious stages. Actress Shen Ranran navigates tough choices in the entertainment industry, cellist Tao Liangliang plays under overpasses, and struggling painter Cao Ye fights for recognition in an unforgiving world. Background actor Guo Zongbao juggles odd jobs to support his family's medical needs. As the new millennium approaches, these determined artists confront the gap between ambition and reality. Some persevere through hardship while others surrender their dreams, yet their passion for art endures. The series captures the sacrifices and resilience of a generation chasing creative fulfillment against the odds.