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Find Yourself
View on Wikipedia| Find Yourself | |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 下一站是幸福 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xiàyízhàn Shì Xìngfú |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Written by | Shui Qianmo Wang Xiongcheng |
| Directed by | Ding Xinguang |
| Starring | Victoria Song Song Weilong Wang Yaoqing |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 41 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Long Ya |
| Production company | Huace Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hunan TV |
| Release | January 26, 2020 |
Find Yourself (Chinese: 下一站是幸福; pinyin: Xiàyízhàn Shì Xìngfú; lit. 'Next Stop Is Happiness') is a 2020 Chinese television series starring Victoria Song, Song Weilong and Wang Yaoqing.[1] The series airs on Hunan TV and Netflix starting January 26, 2020.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]He Fanxing (Victoria Song) - a director of administration at a design company - is relentlessly pursued by the company intern Yuan Song (Song Weilong). Despite him being much younger, she eventually agrees to enter into a relationship on the condition of a three-month secrecy because she is highly concerned about how her parents and others may view their large age gap. Facing problems in their relationship, mature and dependable Ye Luming (Wang Yaoqing) - CEO of an advertising agency - appears in her life under the guise of a relationship mentor. Yet, Ye Luming has a secret agenda - to win He Fanxing over from Yuan Song.
The appearance of Ye Luming causes Yuan Song to feel insecure about his relationship with He Fanxing, which spurs the creation of misunderstandings between them. For He Fanxing, the choice between Yuan Song and Ye Luming is not merely about love, but also the expectation that she should uphold traditional relationship and marriage rules. As the misunderstanding between He Fanxing and Yuan Song worsens, Yuan Song attempts to reveal their relationship to the public at a masquerade ball, yet He Fanxing finds herself unable to accept this, and decides to break up with Yuan Song. To worsen her situation, her company faces the threat of acquisition by a rival design company Aijia, plunging her into a "mid-life" crisis.
Unbeknownst to all, He Canyang (Zhang Yujian) - He Fanxing's younger brother - enters into a relationship with Cai Minmin (Yu Shuxin) - Ye Luming's niece and Yuan Song's schoolmate - which dramatically complicates the already complex situation between the characters. He Fanxing tries to start a relationship with Ye Luming, which becomes immediately viewed by others as a highly compatible couple. He Fanxing's father is diagnosed with early-stage dementia, which makes her increasingly impatient to get married and have children for the sake of her parents. She decides to make a more conscious attempt to fall in love with Ye Luming. He Fanxing and Ye Luming attends the birthday party of Steven's - chairman of Aijia - daughter. Yet, they unexpectedly run into Yuan Song, who is revealed as Steven's son.
Eventually, He Fanxing finds that no matter how hard she tries to fall in love with Ye Luming, she is just unable to do so. Realising that his pursuit has become a lost cause, Ye Luming decides to end their relationship, and return to being friends. After breaking up, He Fanxing has become much clearer of what she wants in a relationship. Finding out that Yuan Song has gone to Suzhou with another girl to attend an architectural conference, He Fanxing abruptly rushes to follow him there, eventually reconciling and making their relationship public straight away. Yuan Song decides to study overseas, yet their relationship is not affected in any way because of the long distance. He Fanxing has also resigned from her job, instead opening a store and becoming a florist, finally achieving a sense of fulfilment in both her career and relationship.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Song | He Fanxing | A career woman who is inexperienced in love. |
| Song Weilong | Yuan Song | A university student in love with He Fanxing. |
| Wang Yaoqing | Ye Luming | CEO of a company. He is romantically interested in He Fanxing. |
| Zhang Yujian | He Canyang | He Fanxing's younger brother. Yuan Song's advisor and close friend. |
| Yu Shuxin | Cai Minmin | He Canyang's love interest, Yuan Song’s University’s Junior and Lu Ming’s niece. |
Supporting
[edit]| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Fu Jia | He Qingfeng | Fanxing and Canyang's father. |
| Mary Ma | Shen Hongmei | Fanxing and Canyang's mother. |
| Yang Zhiying | Cong Xiao | Salesperson at Amazing Decoration. |
| Wei Zheming | Chang Huan | Designer at Amazing Decoration. |
| Cai Yatong | Yang Xiaoyu | Fanxing’s best friend |
| Zeng Li | Wu Meiyin | AIJIA’s director |
| Zhou Qiqi | Song Xue | Professor in University and Fanxing’s best friend. |
| Li Xian | Jin Tian | |
| Zhang Lei | Li Mingliang | |
| Wang Yuhao[3] | Ding Da |
Production
[edit]Filming took place in Shanghai and Suzhou. The series began filming in September 2018, and wrapped up in November 2018.[4]
Ratings
[edit]- Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue
| Air date | Hunan TV CSM59 City ratings[5] | CSM National Network | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rank | Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rank | |
| 2020.1.26 | 1.657 | 4.98 | 3 | 1.02 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 2020.1.27 | 1.648 | 4.7 | 4 | 1.22 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 2020.1.28 | 1.78 | 4.95 | 3 | 1.3 | 4.01 | 1 |
| 2020.1.29 | 1.841 | 5.15 | 3 | 1.3 | 4.07 | 1 |
| 2020.1.30 | 1.834 | 5.11 | 3 | 1.53 | 4.78 | 1 |
| 2020.1.31 | 2.031 | 5.58 | 2 | 1.48 | 4.51 | 1 |
| 2020.2.1 | 2.432 | 6.78 | 1 | 1.56 | 4.81 | 1 |
| 2020.2.2 | 1.868 | 5.07 | 3 | 1.51 | 4.54 | 1 |
| 2020.2.3 | 2.162 | 5.89 | 1 | 1.7 | 5.08 | 1 |
| 2020.2.4 | 2.108 | 5.69 | 2 | 1.71 | 5.12 | 1 |
| 2020.2.5 | 2.461 | 6.63 | 1 | 1.87 | 5.62 | 1 |
| 2020.2.6 | 2.441 | 6.56 | 1 | 1.87 | 5.47 | 1 |
| 2020.2.7 | 1.977 | 4.87 | 3 | 1.6 | 4.28 | 1 |
| 2020.2.9 | 2.144 | 5.75 | 3 | 1.66 | 5.05 | 1 |
| 2020.2.10 | 2.413 | 6.94 | 1 | 1.85 | 6.06 | 1 |
| 2020.2.11 | 2.288 | 6.48 | 3 | 1.82 | 5.79 | 1 |
| 2020.2.12 | 2.533 | 7.26 | 1 | 1.98 | 6.46 | 1 |
| 2020.2.13 | 2.238 | 6.44 | 4 | 1.85 | 6.15 | 1 |
| 2020.2.14 | 2.191 | 5.6 | 3 | 1.78 | 5.06 | 1 |
| 2020.2.15 | 2.073 | 5.2 | 3 | 1.6 | 4.48 | 1 |
| 2020.2.16 | 2.415 | 6.56 | 2 | 1.84 | 5.6 | 1 |
| 2020.2.17 | 2.968 | 8.77 | 1 | 2.05 | 6.86 | 1 |
| 2020.2.18 | 2.363 | 6.19 | 3 | 1.91 | 5.5 | 1 |
Award and nominations
[edit]| Award | Category | Nominee | Result | ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th China TV Golden Eagle Award | Outstanding Television Series | Find Yourself | Nominated | [6][7] |
| Audience's Choice for Actress | Victoria Song | Nominated | ||
| Yu Shuxin | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "《资深少女的初恋》宋威龙搭档宋茜上演浪漫姐弟恋". Xinhua News Agency (in Chinese). July 30, 2018.
- ^ 《下一站是幸福》今晚19:30开播 宋茜宋威龙逆龄初恋甜爱贺岁. China.com (in Chinese). January 26, 2020.
- ^ "《资深少女的初恋》杀青 呆萌王禹皓助攻宋威龙". Sohu (in Chinese). November 27, 2018.
- ^ "宋茜宋威龙《资深少女的初恋》杀青 定义都市新女性". Netease (in Chinese). November 15, 2018.
- ^ "电视剧收视率排行榜 | 收视率排行" (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2020-06-07.
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- ^ "30届金鹰奖获奖名单 任达华童瑶分获最佳男女演员_电视". www.sohu.com. October 18, 2020.
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[edit]Find Yourself
View on GrokipediaPlot and themes
Plot summary
He Fanxing, a 32-year-old director of administration at MZ Advertising, encounters a significant career crisis when her company faces an impending acquisition, threatening her professional stability.[1] Concurrently, she experiences a painful breakup with her boyfriend Shen Jing, stemming from conflicting life goals, leaving her navigating emotional turmoil alongside her work pressures.[1] Amid these challenges, He Fanxing meets Yuan Song, a young intern at her company who strikingly resembles her ex-boyfriend and quickly develops feelings for her, introducing tense workplace interactions and the gradual emergence of a romantic connection.[1] Following the acquisition, Ye Luming assumes the role of company president, forging a key professional partnership with He Fanxing that shapes her career decisions and adds layers to her personal growth.[1] The narrative also explores a subplot centered on He Fanxing's best friend Song Xue, whose long-term relationship faces strain from relational discord.[1] Spanning 41 episodes, the series charts He Fanxing's progression from these lows—marked by doubt and instability—to a path of self-empowerment, emphasizing resilience amid evolving relationships and opportunities.[1]Central themes
"Find Yourself" delves into age-gap relationships by presenting a nuanced romance between an older woman and a younger man, emphasizing mutual respect and emotional maturity rather than stereotypical power imbalances or superficial attractions. This portrayal challenges conventional narratives, showcasing how such dynamics can foster genuine connection and personal empowerment for both partners.[5][6] Central to the series is the theme of self-discovery and personal growth for women in their 30s, as the protagonist navigates the tension between ambitious career pursuits and the pursuit of emotional fulfillment. Through her experiences, the drama illustrates the importance of introspection and resilience, allowing the character to redefine her priorities beyond societal expectations of marriage and family. This motif resonates with contemporary viewers by highlighting the ongoing journey toward authenticity in mid-life.[5][7] The narrative critiques workplace gender dynamics, exposing the obstacles women face in male-dominated corporate settings, such as bias and unequal opportunities, while underscoring the role of mentorship in overcoming them. It portrays supportive professional relationships that blend objectivity with empathy, demonstrating how guidance from peers can empower women to thrive amid competitive pressures.[5] Friendship and support networks among women form a vital backbone, exemplified by the close bond between He Fanxing and Song Xue, which provides emotional sustenance and practical advice during personal and professional trials. This theme celebrates female solidarity as a counterforce to isolation, reinforcing the value of communal strength in addressing life's challenges.[5] Subtly woven throughout is a commentary on modern dating pressures, urging a redefinition of success away from traditional milestones like early marriage toward individual happiness and self-actualization. The series reflects broader societal shifts, encouraging viewers to prioritize personal agency over conformity in romantic pursuits.[6][5]Cast and characters
Main cast
Victoria Song stars as He Fanxing, a 32-year-old administrative manager at a design company who faces professional challenges and explores unexpected romantic possibilities after a decade-long relationship ends.[8] Song Weilong plays Yuan Song, a 22-year-old university student and optimistic intern at He Fanxing's company, whose youthful enthusiasm and design talents make him both a valuable colleague and her primary romantic partner, driving the series' exploration of age-gap relationships.[9] Wang Yaoqing portrays Ye Luming, the 37-year-old CEO of an advertising firm who mentors He Fanxing through her career uncertainties while developing a subtle romantic interest in her, creating tension in the central love triangle.[9] These lead performances anchor the narrative's focus on self-discovery, professional growth, and unconventional romance, with Yuan Song's alliance providing comic relief and emotional support amid He Fanxing's dilemmas.[1]Supporting cast
The supporting cast in Find Yourself contributes to the central narrative by depicting family dynamics, workplace rivalries, and secondary romances that underscore the protagonists' struggles with love, career, and societal expectations. Fu Jia portrays He Qingfeng, He Fanxing's father, a supportive yet traditional figure who appears in key family gatherings to offer guidance on her romantic decisions and career ambitions, emphasizing intergenerational perspectives on independence for women in their thirties.[10] Ma Li plays Shen Hongmei, He Fanxing's mother, who provides emotional backing amid her daughter's uncertainties but also exerts gentle pressure toward marriage, to illustrate familial influences on personal growth.[10] Zhang Yujian depicts He Canyang, He Fanxing's younger brother and a charismatic university professor, whose interactions with his sister offer comic relief and sibling solidarity; his subplot involving concern over relationships enriches the family support system without overshadowing the leads.[11] Complementing this, Yu Shuxin as Cai Minmin, Ye Luming's niece and a spirited second-year student and He Canyang's love interest, injects youthful optimism and parallel age-gap romance themes, with her persistent pursuits creating lighthearted conflicts that highlight mismatched life stages in supporting interactions.[11] In the professional sphere, Wei Zheming's Chang Huan, a dedicated designer at Amazing Decoration, and Yang Zhiying's Cong Xiao, a capable sales employee, form a recurring couple whose workplace flirtations and collaborations provide comic relief and mirroring He Fanxing's own romantic tensions through shared office banter and minor conflicts.[11] Zeng Li embodies Wu Meiyin, head of investments at rival firm Aijia, who generates business antagonism for He Fanxing via competitive deals and strategic maneuvers, appearing in pivotal corporate scenes to amplify themes of professional discord.[12]Production
Development
The development of Find Yourself began with an original screenplay co-written by Wang Xiong Cheng and Shui Qian Mo, marking the duo's first collaboration after previous individual works like My Amazing Boyfriend.[13] The story centers on a professional woman in her thirties navigating career pressures and an unexpected romance with a younger colleague, drawing from contemporary urban life experiences without adaptation from any novel.[1] This narrative choice aimed to portray a positive depiction of an age-gap relationship, deliberately challenging traditional societal views on intergenerational romance in China, where such pairings are often stigmatized.[14] The project was officially announced on July 31, 2018, with Victoria Song and Song Weilong cast as the leads.[15] Directed by Ding Ziguang, it was produced by Huace Media and greenlit for production in 2018, with principal photography commencing that year and wrapping up by November.[16] Trailers and promotional materials were released in 2019, building anticipation ahead of its 2020 broadcast on Hunan TV.[17]Filming
Principal photography for Find Yourself commenced on September 3, 2018, and concluded on November 14, 2018, primarily in Shanghai and Suzhou, with an emphasis on capturing urban office environments and apartment interiors to reflect the story's contemporary setting.[15] To enhance realism, the production utilized actual offices of advertising firms for key workplace sequences, supplemented by constructed studio sets for controlled interior shots. Filming encountered logistical hurdles, including coordination around the cast's existing obligations—such as lead actress Victoria Song's commitments to previous endeavors—and interruptions from inclement weather that affected exterior scenes.[2] The approximately three-month schedule accommodated the production of all 41 episodes through intensive daily shoots, with post-production finalization achieved by late 2019. Cinematographic techniques highlighted the pulsating rhythm of modern urban existence, employing fluid camera movements and natural lighting to underscore Shanghai's dynamic skyline and daily life.[5]Music
Soundtrack
The original soundtrack album for Find Yourself was released on January 28, 2020, via Tencent Music Entertainment's QQ Music platform, featuring four tracks that enhance the series' romantic and emotional narrative.[18] These songs, performed by established Chinese artists, integrate seamlessly with key plot moments to amplify themes of love and self-discovery.[19] The album's opening theme, "Letter From the Wind" (风的来信) by Jin Wenqi, introduces the protagonists' budding relationship with its gentle, windswept melody evoking hope and serendipity; it plays during early episodes highlighting He Fanxing's professional life and initial encounters with Yuan Song. The ending theme, "Amazing" (迷人的你) by Lin Shimin, serves as a poignant ballad that closes each episode, reflecting the couple's growing affection and the age-gap romance's tender moments.[20] Additional tracks include "Light in Heart" (心光) by Hu Xia, a soft ballad underscoring intimate age-gap interactions, and "The Gentleness of the Left Hand" (左手的溫柔) by He Yi Chen, featured in workplace and heartfelt scenes to convey emotional warmth.[21]| Track No. | Song Title | Artist | Duration | Episode Integration Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Letter From the Wind (风的来信) | Jin Wenqi | 4:36 | Opening credits and initial romantic setups |
| 2 | Amazing (迷人的你) | Lin Shimin | 3:56 | Ending credits and romance climax scenes |
| 3 | Light in Heart (心光) | Hu Xia | 3:52 | Age-gap emotional dialogues |
| 4 | The Gentleness of the Left Hand (左手的溫柔) | He Yi Chen | 4:04 | Workplace tension and affectionate moments |
