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Series · 2026 · Drama

Live up to Your Youth

★6.0 2026 1 Season TV-MA

In 1990s Beijing, a small inn bears witness to the lives of a group of young men and women who have come from all corners of the country, to chase their dreams in the city. Xu Shengli, obsessed with scriptwriting, never gives up despite constant rejection. Singer Zhuang Zhuang, yearning to perform on prestigious stages, can only make a living through commercial gigs. Shen Ranran, hoping to play leading roles, faces opportunities and tough choices in the flashy entertainment industry. Talented cellist Tao Liangliang plays under overpasses, pursuing his musical dreams. Guo Zongbao, a background actor and an artist at heart, juggles odd jobs in order to treat his wife and children's illnesses. Painter Cao Ye struggles in a world that does not understand him. They work tirelessly for their dreams, yet reality is always cruel and unyielding. As the new millennium arrives, some continue to persevere while others are forced to give up, but the flame of art never dies in their hearts.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 32 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Mar 22, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Mar 22, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Mar 22, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Mar 22, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Mar 23, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Mar 23, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 7

Episode 07

Episode 7

Mar 24, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 8

Episode 08

Episode 8

Mar 24, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 9

Episode 09

Episode 9

Mar 25, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 10

Episode 10

Episode 10

Mar 25, 2026 · 46 min

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Episode 11

Episode 11

Episode 11

Mar 26, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 12

Episode 12

Episode 12

Mar 26, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 13

Episode 13

Episode 13

Mar 27, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 14

Episode 14

Episode 14

Mar 27, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 15

Episode 15

Episode 15

Mar 28, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 16

Episode 16

Episode 16

Mar 28, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 17

Episode 17

Episode 17

Mar 29, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 18

Episode 18

Episode 18

Mar 29, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 19

Episode 19

Episode 19

Mar 30, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 20

Episode 20

Episode 20

Mar 30, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 21

Episode 21

Episode 21

Mar 31, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 22

Episode 22

Episode 22

Mar 31, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 23

Episode 23

Episode 23

Apr 1, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 24

Episode 24

Episode 24

Apr 1, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 25

Episode 25

Episode 25

Apr 2, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 26

Episode 26

Episode 26

Apr 2, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 27

Episode 27

Episode 27

Apr 3, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 28

Episode 28

Episode 28

Apr 3, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 29

Episode 29

Episode 29

Apr 3, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 30

Episode 30

Episode 30

Apr 3, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 31

Episode 31

Episode 31

Apr 3, 2026 · 45 min

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Episode 32

Episode 32

Episode 32

Apr 3, 2026 · 45 min

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About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.0 /10

based on 2 votes

Synopsis

In 1990s Beijing, a small inn bears witness to the lives of a group of young men and women who have come from all corners of the country, to chase their dreams in the city. Xu Shengli, obsessed with scriptwriting, never gives up despite constant rejection. Singer Zhuang Zhuang, yearning to perform on prestigious stages, can only make a living through commercial gigs. Shen Ranran, hoping to play leading roles, faces opportunities and tough choices in the flashy entertainment industry. Talented cellist Tao Liangliang plays under overpasses, pursuing his musical dreams. Guo Zongbao, a background actor and an artist at heart, juggles odd jobs in order to treat his wife and children's illnesses. Painter Cao Ye struggles in a world that does not understand him. They work tirelessly for their dreams, yet reality is always cruel and unyielding. As the new millennium arrives, some continue to persevere while others are forced to give up, but the flame of art never dies in their hearts.

Drama

Cast

6 principal cast

Bai Yu

Bai Yu

Xu Shengli

Zhang Ruonan

Zhang Ruonan

Zhuang Zhuang

Lin Yun

Lin Yun

Shen Ranran

Wang Yanlin

Wang Yanlin

Tao Liangliang

Song Jiateng

Song Jiateng

Xiao Dongbei

Alvin Cao

Alvin Cao

Cao Ye

Where to watch Live up to Your Youth

Live up to Your Youth is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 1 season and 32 total episodes, rated 6.0/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Live up to Your Youth have?

Live up to Your Youth has 1 season with 32 episodes in total.

Is Live up to Your Youth still on the air?

Live up to Your Youth has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Live up to Your Youth?

Live up to Your Youth airs on CCTV-8, iQiyi.

When did Live up to Your Youth first air?

Live up to Your Youth first aired on March 22, 2026.

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