'LIVE UP TO YOUR YOUTH' Shooting Completed, A Chinese Drama Starring Zhang Ruonan and Bai Yu

Kapanlagi.com - The Chinese drama titled LIVE UP TO YOUR YOUTH is ready to entertain fans with its inspirational story. Starring Zhang Ruonan, this drama depicts the struggles of young people chasing their dreams in the arts

The drama is set in Beijing from the early 1990s to 2018. Live Up to Your Youth presents the life journey of a group of young people struggling in the entertainment industry. Since the first rumors of its production surfaced in late June, Chinese social media has been buzzing with discussions about this drama genre of life, youth, and romance.

With the genres of Life, Youth, and Period Drama, this drama will air on the iQIYI platform, adding to the interesting viewing list for drama fans.

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1. Synopsis of a Touching Story

The drama Live Up to Your Youth has completed filming starring Zhang Ruonan (credit:mydramalist)

The story of Live Up to Your Youth focuses on a group of young people who gather at a small inn called Winter Gone, Spring Comes. They struggle to pursue their artistic dreams amidst harsh realities.

Each character has their own dreams and challenges, such as Xu Shengli, who is obsessed with screenwriting despite often facing rejection. Zhuang Zhuang, a singer, struggles to perform on a big stage.

2. Interesting Main Cast

Drama Live Up to Your Youth completes shooting starring Zhang Ruonan (credit:mydramalist)

This drama features several talented actors, including:

• Bai Yu as Xu Shengli
• Zhang Ruonan as Zhuang Zhuang
• Lin Yun (Jelly Lin) as Shen Ranran
• Wang Yanlin as Tao Liangliang
• Tian Yu as Guo Zongbao

3. Shooting Process Started in Summer 2025

Drama Live Up to Your Youth completes shooting starring Zhang Ruonan (credit:mydramalist)

The shooting process of LIVE UP TO YOUR YOUTH began on July 1, 2025, right at the start of summer in Beijing. The filming lasted for 130 days, with the main location in the historic Dongcheng district, known for its preserved 1990s atmosphere.

According to production reports, the team chose this location to authentically depict the social and cultural transition period in China at that time. This also reaffirms the commitment of director Zheng Xiao Long and Leon Li to maintain a realistic feel in every scene.

4. The Struggles of Each Character in the Entertainment World

The drama Live Up to Your Youth has completed filming starring Zhang Ruonan (credit: mydramalist)

Guo Zongbao (Tian Yu), an extra, struggles hard to support his family with odd jobs. Meanwhile, Cao Ye, a painter with avant-garde ideas, seeks recognition in the conservative art world.

They are all depicted as fighting without losing spirit, facing failures, betrayals, and dreams that gradually fade away. However, it is precisely from this lowest point that the spirit of LIVE UP TO YOUR YOUTH feels the strongest, that youth is not just an age, but the courage to dream amidst reality.

5. Production Team and Promising Streaming Platform

Drama Live Up to Your Youth wraps up shooting starring Zhang Ruonan (credit:mydramalist)

This drama is written by Gao Man Tang and Li Zhou, two experienced screenwriters in the urban life genre. The project is directed by Zheng Xiao Long, the legendary director behind EMPRESSES IN THE PALACE, along with Leon Li, known for RESET LIFE.

With the support of the production house Ju Xing Tian Xia, this drama is scheduled to be exclusively aired on iQIYI in the first half of 2026. Fans are optimistic that the quality of cinematography and a strong script will make LIVE UP TO YOUR YOUTH one of the most touching dramas of that year.

6. Popular Q&A About the Drama Live Up to Your Youth

Q: When will the drama Live Up to Your Youth air?
A: This drama is scheduled to air on the iQIYI platform in the first half of 2026, after completing post-production by the end of 2025.

Q: Who are the main cast members in this drama?
A: Bai Yu plays Xu Shengli, Zhang Ruonan plays Zhuang Zhuang, and Lin Yun plays Shen Ranran.

Q: What is the main genre of the drama Live Up to Your Youth?
A: This drama is of the Life, Youth, and Romance genres, depicting the journey of young people pursuing their dreams amid the social realities of Beijing in the 1990s.

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7. Q&A Popular About the Drama Live Up to Your Youth

Q: When will the drama Live Up to Your Youth air?
A: This drama is scheduled to air on the iQIYI platform in the first half of 2026, after completing the post-production process by the end of 2025.

Q: Who are the main cast members in this drama?
A: Bai Yu plays Xu Shengli, Zhang Ruonan as Zhuang Zhuang, and Lin Yun as Shen Ranran.

Q: What is the main genre of the drama Live Up to Your Youth?
A: This drama is in the genres of Life, Youth, and Romance, depicting the journey of young people in pursuing their dreams amidst the social realities of Beijing in the 1990s.

Come on, read articles about other recommendations for Chinese dramas at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

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