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Shining For One Thing

In 2019, renowned physicist Ye You Ning returns to his native China after a long time abroad to care for his sick grandfather

The story unfolds as a poignant and enigmatic adventure involving Tang Yi Xun and his beloved, Ye Hai Tang. When Hai Tang inexplicably disappears, Yi Xun finds a letter in the mailbox addressed to him. In his response, he comes to understand that their separation is not just a matter of distance but also transcends time. Through a series of twelve letters exchanged over thirty-five years, their bond persists as they pursue truth and hope, intertwining themes of love, yearning, and the trials posed by destiny.

High school student Yan Ze has a crush on her classmate Ji Xiao, who is known for being the most attractive and intelligent boy in school. Yan Ze, on the other hand, is not considered beautiful, lacks a good figure, and has average grades. Her best friend Gu Xi Ye, who is also her adopted sister, is the complete opposite - beautiful and an excellent student. Yan Ze feels like she will always be overshadowed by Xi Ye. When Yan Ze realizes that Ji Xiao may have feelings for Xi Ye, her negative emotions towards her friend intensify. Transfer student He Xin Liang is able to see through Yan Ze's facade and always manages to lift her spirits with his positive attitude. Xi Ye, however, is secretly in love with Xin Liang and becomes jealous of their growing closeness. Interestingly, Xi Ye has always envied Yan Ze's ability to easily connect with others, as she struggles to fit in due to being perceived as arrogant. Ultimately, both friends secretly wish to possess qualities of the other.

After receiving a puzzling phone call from a former classmate who has passed away, Fang Xiao Xun is transported back in time to relive the events of the past. Determined to change his unfortunate destiny, she uncovers hidden truths and embarks on a transformative journey filled with healing, self-discovery, and surprising relationships. (TMDb)

Childhood loves Shi Yi and Xia He reunite in 2008, only to discover that they are entangled in a complex web of relationships. Shi Yi is trapped in an abusive marriage with her future husband, while Xia He's future wife has betrayed him. As they navigate love and hatred, the four individuals find themselves caught in a tumultuous battle for their shared destiny. (WeTV)

Throughout their time from high school to university, Ding Xian and Zhou Si Yue's young romance endures for eternity. Zhou Si Yue, the brilliant and rebellious campus idol, is a prodigy. He shares a desk with the spirited and charming "Cinderella girl" Ding Xian. Despite their initial dislike for each other, they learn to value each other's abilities through their daily interactions, ultimately becoming lifelong partners in their youthful journey. (ChineseDrama.info) Based on the book "Secrets in the Lattice" by Er Dong Tu Zi.

Possessing a unique book that can unlock a gateway to an alternate reality, Zhang Bo Yu never imagined that someone would accompany him on his extraordinary journeys. However, through a fortuitous twist of fate, Xiao Jiu stumbles upon Bo Yu's secret, changing their lives forever. With the power to traverse to a parallel world, Xiao Jiu and Bo Yu set off on a series of adventures across time and space. Guided by a mysterious force, the duo explores unknown realms and befriends Lin Yi Tong along the way. As their bond strengthens and their curiosity deepens, the trio embarks on an unforgettable expedition together.

When Lin Zhao Xi's father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she found out that her crush was going overseas for further studies. Seeing Pei Zhi's dedication to mathematics, Lin Zhao Xi realized she could never match a true genius. However, two journeys to a parallel world helped her uncover her own potential. After graduating with a degree in philosophy, Lin Zhao Xi's life was unfulfilling. Despite her interest in mathematics, her lack of confidence stemmed from admiring her father, Old Lin, and first love, Chu Pei Zhi, who were both math prodigies. But everything changed when she mysteriously traveled through time and space. In the parallel world, she was only 12 years old and with the guidance of Old Lin, she excelled at the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Camp. During her second journey, she revisited her high school senior year and with Pei Zhi's support, she started to face life with courage. Back in her own world, Lin Zhao Xi was preparing for postgraduate exams while entering modeling contests to support her family. To aid Old Lin, who had Alzheimer's, Lin Zhao Xi and Pei Zhi teamed up to advance research on the P=NP problem and reach the pinnacle of mathematics together.

A vintage MP3 player enabled the 30-year-old celebrity Zhao Man Er to connect with her 11-year-old self through old recordings. Hoping to alter her troubled present and escape her haunting past, Zhao attempted to use this opportunity, only to find herself plunging into a deeper crisis involving both her past and present selves.

In 2012, a high school student named An Zhen Zhen finds her phone unexpectedly linked to a future version of her classmate Jiang Ling from 2024. With his guidance through messages, she tries to change the trajectory of her destiny, but her efforts lead to a chain of miscommunications and calamities that connect their lives through time.

The series centers on Ra Eun Ho, an 18-year-old aspiring webtoon artist, who faces challenges in a school that prioritizes wealth and academic excellence. When she is falsely accused of being the infamous Student X, a notorious troublemaker, her future becomes jeopardized. Teaming up with Hyun Tae Woon, the distant son of the school's director with a complicated history, they develop an unexpected partnership. As their bond deepens, they collaborate with fellow students to confront the corrupt educational system and advocate for reform.

Cho Han Gyeol finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day of his high school graduation for the 33rd time. Despite his efforts to escape this cycle, he always ends up back at the entrance ceremony the following day. Frustrated, he created an online fortune teller that proved to be infallible, using it to tease his friends. However, one day, it begins to malfunction. Park Ye Jin, who once had feelings for Han Gyeol, reveals that she no longer likes him. Ahn Se Min, who was nearly overlooked at school, rises to become a prominent influencer associated with the institution. At the same time, Kim Ji Woo, a transfer student who seemingly never existed before, suddenly appears. These unexpected developments disrupt Han Gyeol's once dull yet serene routine. (PlaylistStudio.kr)

In a fantasy romance series, Oh Ha Rin discovers old photographs from her deceased first love, Ji Seo Jun, who had planned to confess his feelings to her before tragically taking his own life a decade ago on her birthday. Ha Rin, currently working at a deserted animal shelter, finds herself transported back in time after burning the photos left by Seo Jun. With only eight chances to revisit the past through the limited number of pictures, Ha Rin must navigate the memories and emotions of her lost love.

The narrative unfolds in a high school setting where Hari goes to school alongside her friends, Ka Eun and Hyun Woo. Whispers are spreading among the students about Park Joo Min, who is rumored to be haunted by a ghost. While Hari doubts these claims, bizarre occurrences begin to take place within the school. A boy named Kang Lim appears, asserting that he and Hari share a friendship. Who is this enigmatic figure, and is there any truth to the rumors?

In a twist of fate, a man in his middle age travels back in time to his high school years where he takes on the role of a teacher to his 17-year-old classmates. Hao Hui Gui, a 36-year-old bachelor teaching at a high school, finds himself in a heated argument with his peers during a social gathering, culminating in a physical altercation with his best friend. After the tense encounter, he retreats home and absentmindedly peruses his diary from two decades prior, triggering a flood of nostalgic memories. As he drifts off to sleep, he encounters his younger self in a dream, leading to a surreal journey of self-discovery. This captivating narrative is adapted from Liu Tong's novel.

With a similar stylistic tone to the initial season, Closer to You 2 depicts Han Fei's journey as she travels back in time to her college years and reconnects with her boyfriend Wu Jing Hao, who should have been in a hospital bed. Despite the challenges they face, they strive to uncover the secrets of destiny. A decade earlier, Wu Jing Hao fell into a coma while saving Han Fei, who has been patiently awaiting his recovery. By a stroke of luck, 28-year-old Han Fei finds herself transported to her university's commencement ceremony. In this altered reality, Wu Jing Hao is not in the hospital as expected, but has instead lost some of his memories. With a mind filled with uncertainties, Han Fei reenters Wu Jing Hao's life to reignite their love story. Along the way, she comes to realize that fate cannot be evaded.

Seung Jae was a high school student whose life was abruptly cut short in a traffic accident. At the time of his passing, he was in a relationship with Su Ah, another student at the school. A year later, Su Ah begins to receive emails that unveil hidden truths about Seung Jae. It is revealed that he had been unfaithful to Su Ah, as he was also involved with Eun Ho, the sister of his friend Du Hyeon. Furthermore, Dong Cheol, a classmate aspiring to be a football player, stopped participating in his extracurricular activities following Seung Jae's death and has since ceased attending school. As Su Ah reads the emails, more of her own secrets gradually come to light.

In 2045, a programmer was charged with the murder of a young man. As he tried to prove his innocence, he found out that the culprit not only looked like him and shared his name, but had committed the crime three decades earlier. He journeyed back in time to prevent his double from committing the crime, and a woman in a photograph from 2015 may hold the key to locating the man.

The upcoming season will narrate the tale of how the kids harness the forces of lightning to safeguard the enigmatic future energy and combat the antagonists.

"Operation Love" follows the journey of a man who journeys through time to alter his destiny with his first love, who is on the verge of marrying someone else in the present. (Soompi)

When the past collides with the present, what mysteries will the future unveil? Yun Xiao Xi, once a student framed for plagiarism and forced to endure her mother's death on the same day, now leads a desolate and isolated existence as an outcast, scorned by her boss and coworkers. A mysterious individual gifts her a "pill of regret," granting her the ability to journey back in time and rectify her past mistakes, ultimately transforming her life. (ChineseDrama.info, edited) Created for the final eight contestants on the Chinese talent show I ACTOR.

Zhang Yang and Zhou Jing Mang are classmates in high school who have very different personalities. While Zhang Yang is bold, mischievous, and likes to challenge others, Zhou Jing Mang is innocent and tends to trust people easily. Initially, Zhang Yang enjoys playing pranks on Zhou Jing Mang, such as causing her to be embarrassed over the school's public address system. However, as they spend more time together, they start to develop a mutual respect and connection that could potentially lead to something more. Meanwhile, their classmates Shen Li, Hua Feng, Wan He, Ling Chen, and others are also on their own journeys of self-discovery. This story is adapted from the novel "I Remember That Boy" by Jian Ma.

In a tale featuring a youthful scholar/judge named Lei Yuen, he unintentionally transitions into a deity/immortal when he delves into the guidebook called Yuen Tin King, requesting to understand the essence of genuine love. Following Lei Yuen's request, the manual guides his spiritual form on a voyage where he meets lovers from different historical periods, spanning both the past and the future.

Can Ming Dynasty imperial guards who find themselves transported to the future adapt to the modern world? Hong Xi Dong is the head of Emperor Zhu Yun Wen's personal bodyguard team in the Ming Dynasty. After a valuable pearl treasure goes missing and is suspected to be in Xi Dong's possession, two imperial military guards, Peng Ze and Xu Xiao Tian, pursue him. By a stroke of fate, the trio is transported to the 21st century, where Ze and Xiao Tian come across the contemporary Hong Xiao Dong, who bears a striking resemblance to his historical counterpart. Will Ze and Xiao Tian be able to navigate their way through modern life while unraveling the mystery of the missing treasure?

Nishihama Junior High School has a spooky legend surrounding a character named Sayoko. Every three years, a student is selected to take on the role of Sayoko, inheriting three important missions. The completion of these tasks is crucial for the school's well-being. Shuu is the latest student chosen to portray Sayoko, but he passes the role to his friend Rei, not believing in the legend. However, when the new school year begins, one of the tasks has already been accomplished. The mysterious events that follow are just the beginning of a series of eerie occurrences at the school.

Tomorrow's tale unfolds across a period of 8 years, delving into themes of love and friendship. The protagonist, Yuan Cheng Mei, is a high school athlete who sustains an injury during a practice session. It is during this moment of need that a stranger comes to her rescue, setting the stage for the beginning of this story. (DramaWiki)

Xia Dong Qing, a seemingly invisible individual, possesses a unique ability to perceive the existence of otherworldly beings. Raised in an orphanage, he recently completed his university studies and is now focused on preparing for a postgraduate entrance exam and seeking employment. In the midst of his endeavors, Dong Qing lands a job at 444 Convenience Store. Rumored to be haunted after midnight, the store actually serves as a portal connecting two distinct dimensions in space. (iQiyi)

Passionate about literature, Su Can Can forms close bonds with her best friends during her teenage years. Xu Mei Li is known for her lively and cheerful nature, while Lan Tian Ye is described as handsome and carefree. Lin Jia Ze is gentle and refined, and Tao Ya Ting is noted for her beauty and melancholy demeanor. Throughout high school and college, they confide in each other, share happy moments, and navigate challenges together. Now at 28, Su Can Can looks back on the treasured memories they have made and realizes that the companions she held dear at 18 remain by her side, embodying the warmth of love, friendship, and kinship.

In a drama, a surgeon is given the opportunity to relive his final year in order to rectify previous mistakes

In the past, Yan Ke harbored a secret admiration for his classmate Xiong Yi Fan, which she was unaware of

Zhong Xiao Xiao, a 27-year-old woman living a typical life, experiences a significant change when she gives a DV recording to her crush, Xu Yang, at a class reunion. Unexpectedly, she is transported back to her 17-year-old self when the DV is played. Xu Yang, previously known as a reserved academic genius, maintains his distant demeanor. Zhong Xiao Xiao soon realizes that she time travels unpredictably, with time flowing normally only when she is near Xu Yang. As she uncovers his secret side, circumstances lead to Xu Yang moving in with her, resulting in a series of ironic and surprising events.

Sprout is adapted from a well-known manga created by Nanba Atsuko, which has been running in the magazine 'Bessatsu Friend'. The romantic tale in 'Sprout' unfolds as two high school classmates, Souhei and Miku, find themselves sharing a living space when Miku's parents transform their house into a boarding house.

At a high school where students are legally allowed to marry without needing their parents' permission under the new law granting adulthood at 18, the narrative explores themes of young love, pregnancy, matrimony, and unfaithfulness

Tae Kyung, an 18-year-old student, has always been a loner. However, he decides to change that by expressing a desire to make new friends to one of his teachers. The teacher suggests joining the school's student council as a way to meet new people. Tae Kyung agrees, but finds it challenging to connect with others. He meets Shin Woo, the Vice President of the council, who is aloof towards him. On the other hand, he also encounters Da On, the attractive President of the council, who seems to show interest in him. As a potential romance blooms between Da On and Tae Kyung, Shin Woo seems disapproving. Adding to the complexity, Da On's jealous female friend, who has feelings for Da On, tries to come between them.

Haunted by the memory of his alcoholic father who took another man's life before succumbing on the same day without facing justice, Seo Do Won dedicates his life to secretly atoning for his father's wrongdoing by helping Han Seo Kyung while concealing the truth. Currently, he works as a detective, pushing himself to the limit to escape his feelings of guilt, while Seo Kyung, a prosecutor, continues her pursuit of her father’s murderer. One day, Do Won discovers bodies buried at a dilapidated, old train station. Classifying it as a case of serial murder, he and the police launch an investigation. The case takes a bizarre turn when one of the deceased is found alive, and shortly after, Seo Kyung is murdered alongside the revelation of another corpse. As he uncovers that the enigmatic train appearing in the abandoned station serves as a gateway to parallel universes, Do Won journeys to the alternate world to hunt down the serial killer, aided by the other Seo Kyung.

A teenage love story featuring So Dam, a sixteen-year-old girl who has yet to experience dating

Derived from the KO One Series, this web TV series is currently being broadcast.

Four women of varying personalities and abilities journey through time to ancient China, where they work together to unravel mysterious cases

Shen Xi Ling, known for his intimidating demeanor, instills fear and disorder at his school. On the other hand, Su Xiao Xiao, a dedicated member of the swimming team, strives to see the best in others and offers support, solace, and encouragement. Their paths cross when they unintentionally become part of the same club, which aims to address various student issues. Initially, their contrasting personalities and outlooks on life not only complicate their interactions but also hinder their ability to provide sound advice to troubled students. However, with the assistance of fellow club members, they gradually improve their teamwork. Little do they know, a looming school conspiracy and Xin Lin's hidden truth will soon present a much larger challenge for the duo.

Li Hao Tian is a demon who may seem cold on the outside but has a kind heart, whereas Chen Si Si is an angel with a soft exterior but a resilient spirit. Their paths crossed unexpectedly, leading to a deep love that faced numerous challenges due to their contrasting identities and characters. (

Zhou Nan Feng goes back in time in an attempt to prevent Zhong Zi Ye from seeking revenge on Qin Zhi Yi. However, Zhong Zi Ye manages to manipulate the situation, causing a rift between them. Following Zhong Zi Ye's unexpected death and Zhou Nan Feng's sacrifice, Qin Zhi Yi discovers the truth and travels back in time once more, only to realize that everything revolves around Zhong Zi Ye's love for Song Xing Yue. The four individuals find themselves trapped in a never-ending cycle of fate, love, and vengeance, with the truth hidden within the themes of blood and destiny.

Chen Bing Bing, Ai Mei Li, and Lin Yue Chu are three homemakers who find their mundane marriages unfulfilling. They stumble upon an enigmatic store that also serves as a detective agency, prompting them to transform into amateur detectives while balancing their family responsibilities.

Minami is feeling extremely anxious about the upcoming college entrance exams. He is relying on the support of his closest friend during this challenging period. History brings together both emotions and intellect to provide encouragement and motivation for the upcoming exam.

Yeo Reum, a musician going through a rough patch, is supported by Kim Geon, her biggest admirer and director. Both individuals collaborate on music videos for personal motives. Despite being known as the "Icon of First Love," the true identity of her first love remains a mystery. The narrative revolves around the production of a music video that delves into her past summer romance.

Transitioning from Junior High School to High School can feel like entering a completely new environment. A concise miniseries consisting of 9 episodes follows the journey through the eyes of three freshmen in high school. (thetv.jp and WOWOW)

The tale of a regular girl who becomes infatuated with the most popular boy in her high school. Xia Miao Miao, a reserved and creative student, finds herself attracted to a charming and skilled senior at her school, leading her on a path of self-discovery during her time in college. Inspired by Liang You Nian, Xia Miao Miao resolves to make some changes in her life. With the support of her friends, she delves into the world of fashion, joins various school clubs, and dedicates herself to improving her grades. Each day, her once mundane existence becomes more vibrant and exciting.

A high school student named Li Jin Bu travels back in time 20 years to encounter her mother during her youth. Li Jin Bu and her mother have always relied on each other for support. This magical journey transports Li Jin Bu to a time when she befriends her mother, Li Qing Tong. Despite their different personalities and generations, they find themselves in amusing situations. As they spend time together, Li Jin Bu learns about her mother's resilience and courage.

A remarkable young woman encounters a swimming icon despite having no experience in romantic relationships. What will transpire when a single glance causes him to instantly fall for her? Mei Wei Wei possesses a unique charm that can captivate men with just a look, a trait she tries to conceal as she begins college in hopes of blending in. However, her plans are disrupted when Mai Si Chong, everyone's ideal man, is drawn to her. He is a famous swimmer who is outgoing, confident, and sensitive. Despite his lack of experience in romance, he boldly expresses his feelings and pursues her relentlessly. How will their courtship unfold when a sports hero, unfamiliar with matters of the heart, falls deeply in love? (WeTV)