Smile Code - Chinese Drama 2024

Smile Code is an urban romance drama directed by Che Liangyi, starring Lin Yi and Shen Yue, with Ye Xiaowei, Tian Ai, Zhao Haiyan, Zou Tingwei and Yang Ziyan in supporting roles.

The show is based on Zu Le's novel "失笑/Shi Xiao" and tells the story of Gu Yi, a Shanghai-based stand-up comedian whose dream is to bring joy to her audience and who is dedicated to her career in comedy. However, during her work, she encounters a cold and detached audience member, Liang Daiwen. Determined to make him smile, they begin to interact and get to know each other, gradually falling in love.

Details

English Title: Smile Code
Chinese Title: 失笑
Genre: Romance, Urban
Tag: Healing, Cold man/Warm woman, Cold Male Lead, Trauma, Height Difference, Alexithymia
Episodes: 34
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Che Liangyi
Screenwriter: Li Peisheng, lIU Qian, Xu Jie
Released Date: 2024-11-08
Broadcast Website: WeTV, Viki, iflix, 中剧独播

Cast

Lin YiLiang DaiwenMain Role
Shen YueGu YiMain Role
Ye XiaoweiXu GuanruiSupport Role
Tian AiGuan XingxinSupport Role
Zou TingweiYu DuleSupport Role
Fang ZibinLiang XunSupport Role
Sun KaiZhou HuaizhiSupport Role
Han YeZhang QingyaSupport Role

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Synopsis

Gu Yi, a Shanghai-based stand-up comedian, works at a magazine by day and performs stand-up at night. She has no grand ambitions—her only goal is to make her audience laugh. One night, however, a man named Liang Daiwen sits in the front row, and no matter what she tries, she can’t make him smile. Frustrated, Gu Yi vows to win over his laughter, sparking a playful romance between the cheerful comedian and the stoic audience member.

Meanwhile, at Ounce Bar, a group of young professionals in Shanghai gather to find moments of happiness amidst the struggles of urban life. Each has their own work-related challenges, but they all enjoy the stand-up routines that humorously address the trials they face, providing both comic relief and optimistic perspectives. Through her commitment to comedy, Gu Yi ultimately wins over the “unsmiling” Liang Daiwen, and as she finds love, she also establishes her roots in the city.