Born to Be the One – Yin Tao, Wang Xiao
Born to Be the One is an urban romance drama directed by Jian Chuanhe, written by Ji Jingrong, produced by Hou Hongliang, led by Yin Tao and Wang Xiao, co-starring Zhang Ruonan, Qin Junjie, Zhang Zhehua, and Chen Haoyu.
Adapted from Ji Jingrong's novel "Wo Bu Shi Fei Chai (我不是废柴)", the drama revolves around three couples living in Beijing. It depicts urban strivers of different age groups facing pressures and challenges such as job hunting, resignations, and promotions. While safeguarding family bonds, friendships, and love, they confront their inner selves, undergo self-reflection, and ultimately overcome crises to discover new life directions.
Details
English Title: Born to Be the One
Chinese Title: 凡人歌
Other Titles: 我不是废柴
Genre: Urban, Family
Tag: Adapted From A Novel
Episodes: 37
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Jian Chuanhe
Screenwriter: Ji Jingrong
Producer: Hou Hongliang, Ma Jun, Yang Bei, An Ning, Li Jishan, Wang Xiaoyan
Released Date: 2024-08-31
Broadcast Website: iQIYI, 中剧独播, 腾讯视频
Cast
Synopsis
Shen Lin, after being a full-time homemaker for five years, faced her husband Na Wei's unemployment, leaving the couple jobless with a second child to feed and a mortgage looming every month. After repeated setbacks in her return to the workforce, Shen Lin chose to start a street stall selling braised meats to re-enter employment.
Shen Lei, a graduate from a prestigious university, worked in the archives department of his company, leading a peaceful and unambitious life. However, his wife Xie Meilan divorced him for his contentment with the status quo. Devastated, Shen Lei quit his job and retreated to the Zhongnan Mountains to live in seclusion.
Na Jun, a programmer earning a million yuan a year, developed panic disorder due to the intense work pressure. Fearing unemployment, he desperately concealed his condition, which his girlfriend Li Xiaoyue—who embraced a "carpe diem" philosophy—struggled to understand. The two, though deeply in love, grew increasingly distant.
Facing their respective life crises, they neither blamed others nor wallowed in self-pity. Instead, they confronted their inner struggles and worked together to overcome the challenges.
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