Chinese romantic drama Shine On Me has set several new records as performance, chemistry and storyline all garner high praise from audiences.
The workplace romance drama has become the modern idol drama with the highest heat index on Tencent Video since 2024, surpassing 30000 and also entering Tencent Video’s hit drama club.
Starring Zhao Jinmai as recent grad Nie Xiguang and Song Weilong as executive Lin Yusen, the drama follows Xiguang’s professional challenges and her blossoming romance.
Exploring relatable themes of family meddling, ex drama, and sweet confessions, fans have been praising the leads’ easy and healthy relationship dynamic.
Reflecting the viewers’ love character of Nie Xiguang also exceeded 100 million character popularity, making Jinmai the first actress born after 2000 to reach this milestone on the platform
Adapted from the web novel Blazing Sunlight by Gu Man and filmed in just one and a half months, the drama which premiered December 22, 2025 has kept viewers hooked throughout episodes.
With 30 of 36 episodes currently out, the drama continues to be much-talked about as it unfolds with heartwarming romance and maturity.
Watch the drama on WeTV, Viki or Netflix.
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