A story about a group of university students who join the army and become soldiers for the rocket force. Under the leadership of old soldiers with special skillsets, their bodies and minds are put to the test in order to become full-fledged soldiers.
Hapless romantic Xia Zhuo, 2nd generation military man Ouyang Jun, flower boy Lin An Bang and the sloppy king Yi Zi Meng are four roommates who go to the same university and live in the same dorm. For reasons of their own, they have become student recruits for the rocket force. However, one look at the army troops and a feeling of regret sweeps over them.
In the coming days, Xia Zhuo and the boys come to realize the hierarchy within the organization. Only men who have been soldiers for over 10 years can be considered soldiers. Only those in the army for over 20 years can be considered veterans. Those who have been in the army for over 25 years are treasures. As they face different seniors with different skills, the new recruits find themselves at odds with the old soldiers. Nonetheless, their journey serves as the finest example of what youth has to offer.
Childhood playmates Li Tao and Zhang Sheng get to know each other by fate and mutually support each other through tennis. Facing family’s objection towards the path of tennis, Zhang Sheng supported Li Tao’s decision; Li Tao gave her encouragement to move forward when faced with accidental injury which could endanger her professional tennis career. They gradually fell in love after overcoming obstacles after another.
Zhang Sheng’s eternal protector, Wei Chang and Fu Meng Meng who likes him, both pursue their dreams and love bravely. They are fearless even if they got hurt in the process. These youngsters finally grew up with the will and morale of Youth.
Can five single, independent career women who live in the Ode to Joy apartment building find fulfillment on their own terms? An Di (Liu Tao) is a successful business woman who has returned to China after studying in New York to find her younger brother. Qu Xiao Xiao (Wang Zi Wen) is only 25 but already owns her own small business. Fang Sheng Mei (Jiang Xin) grew up in poverty but has shed her “Princess of the Streets” background to work for a multinational company. Qiu Ying Ying (Andy Yang Zi) is a 20-year-old small-town girl who is trying to make it in the big city. Guan Ju Er (Bridgette Qiao Xin) is a 20-year-old from a highly educated family, but she must discover what she wants out of life when enters the workforce for the first time. For these women, there is a man (or two) who is trying to get their attention. Dr. Zhao (Wang Kai) is a flirtatious, handsome doctor. Qi Dian (Zu Feng) is the stoic businessman. Wang Bai Chuan (Zhang Lu) is Sheng Mei’s steadfast friend who has always carried a torch for her. Yao Bin (Zhang Xiao Qian) is a second-generation chaebol. Tan Zong Ming (Jin Dong) is An Di’s boss who has been friend-zoned by her despite knowing her since their school days. Can the women find the personal happiness they seek? “Ode to Joy” is a 2016 Chinese drama series directed by Sheng Kong. It is based on a novel by the same name.
Adapted from the novel "Ode to Joy" (欢乐颂) by A Nai (阿耐).
Episodes: 42
Duration: 45 min.
Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older
Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Cinematographer: Wang Yi Wei [王逸伟] and Wang Dong [王栋]