Episode guide
Shine on Me: Season 1
36 episodes · premiered Dec 22, 2025
After harboring an intense but unrequited college crush, a young woman finds connection with a new colleague who may help her let go of the past.
- Episode 1: Car Accident Dec 22, 2025 · 46m As Nie Xiguang nears graduation, her secret crush, Zhuang Xu, invites her to a group dinner celebrating his new job.
- Episode 2: Being Wronged Dec 22, 2025 · 43m Xiguang prepares for a job interview at a prestigious firm. Former surgeon Lin Yusen proposes a bold strategy at the company's board meeting.
- Episode 3: Graduation Season Dec 22, 2025 · 42m Xiguang quietly refuses Xu's help on her thesis. Meanwhile, her cousin Jiang Rui tries to recruit her to chaperone a college tour in Europe.
- Episode 4: Entering the Workplace Dec 22, 2025 · 45m Xiguang quietly refuses Xu's help on her thesis. Meanwhile, her cousin Jiang Rui tries to recruit her to chaperone a college tour in Europe.
- Episode 5: Moving to Administration Department Dec 22, 2025 · 43m As Xiguang settles into her new role, she has an embarrassing encounter with a handsome executive. Later, she lands in the center of a finance mishap.
- Episode 6: Passing By Dec 23, 2025 · 44m After a tense meeting with Yusen, Xiguang looks for a chance to prove herself - and shake his icy first impression of her.
- Episode 7: Visiting Lin Yusen's Home Dec 23, 2025 · 45m Feeling guilty about wishing Yusen harm, Xiguang volunteers to deliver documents to his home while he recovers from an accident.
- Episode 8: Misunderstanding Resolved Dec 24, 2025 · 44m Yusen rushes to help Xiguang after she suffers a serious fall - revealing a gentler side of his personality she's never seen.
- Episode 9: Getting Closer Dec 24, 2025 · 43m As Xiguang recovers in the hospital, Yusen starts to see her as a friend. Back at work, he suggests a team lunch to lift spirits.
- Episode 10: Attending Wedding Dec 25, 2025 · 43m While attending a wedding as Yusen's plus-one, Xiguang meets his former medical colleagues and learns more about his past career as a surgeon.
- Episode 11: Love Triangle at the Wedding Dec 25, 2025 · 45m Yusen and Xiguang escape the busy wedding festivities to visit an arcade, where they bond over drinks and a lighthearted competition.
- Episode 12: Confession Dec 26, 2025 · 45m At the wedding reception, Xu confronts Xiguang about her new friendship with Yusen — forcing her to reckon with her feelings for both men.
- Episode 13: New Mission Dec 26, 2025 · 44m After visiting her grandparents, Xiguang decides to keep her distance from Yusen at work while she makes sense of their unorthodox friendship.
- Episode 14: Business Trip Dec 27, 2025 · 45m Xiguang decides to accompany Yusen on a business trip — but before they leave, she sets a ground rule that could shake up their relationship dynamic.
- Episode 15: Guangzhou In-depth Tour Dec 27, 2025 · 45m After their business trip to Guangzhou ends, Yusen and Xiguang explore the city together as she eases her nerves before the flight home.
- Episode 16: Unexpected Appearance of Ma Nianyuan Dec 28, 2025 · 44m Xu organizes a skiing holiday with his family. While setting up for a company annual party, Xiguang defends a coworker from a rude patron's insults.
- Episode 17: Unexpected Reunion at Changbai Mountain Dec 28, 2025 · 45m Xiguang unexpectedly runs into Xu at a shop during a family trip to Changbai Mountain. Meanwhile, Yusen visits his mother in Beijing.
- Episode 18: Ski Coach Dec 29, 2025 · 46m Yusen surprises Xiguang at her family's chalet and pretends to be a ski instructor, allowing him to spend more time with her.
- Episode 19: Skiing Battle Dec 30, 2025 · 44m Xiguang sneaks out to surprise Yusen with an intimate excursion, while Jiang Rui grows jealous and challenges him to a snowboarding race.
- Episode 20: Emergency Rescue Dec 31, 2025 · 44m After Xu's colleague Kevin suffers a serious injury in a collision on the slopes, Yusen draws on his medical expertise to assist the first responders.
- Episode 21: Let Go of the Past Jan 1, 2026 · 44m As an apology for their miscommunication, Yusen invites Xiguang to a personal fireworks display. Meanwhile, Xu extends his trip to look after Kevin.
- Episode 22: Inheritance Rights Jan 1, 2026 · 44m Suspicious of Yusen's professional motives, Xiguang's powerful father Nie Chengyuan launches a private investigation into his affairs.
- Episode 23: Seize the Opportunity Jan 2, 2026 · 46m Chengyuan discovers a shocking truth about Yusen's car accident and confronts his former lover Qian Fangping and her daughter for answers.
- Episode 24: Confirming the Relationship Jan 2, 2026 · 44m After finalizing the design for her photovoltaic garden project, Xiguang opens a heartfelt letter from Yusen, which sheds light on their first meeting.
- Episode 25: Making the Relationship Public Jan 3, 2026 · 43m Xu probes Kevin's memories from before his accident. Xiguang tells her mother about her new relationship, inspiring Yusen to share the news as well.
- Episode 26: Long-distance Relationship Jan 3, 2026 · 43m Before departing on an important work trip, Yusen invites a few close colleagues out to dinner - publicly revealing that his bachelor days are over.
- Episode 27: Rekindling His Dream Jan 4, 2026 · 44m Yusen opens up to Xiguang about his past and admits that he hopes to leave Shuangyuan Photovoltaic and return to the medical field despite his injury.
- Episode 28: Veto Jan 4, 2026 · 44m At the kick-off of a new Shuangyuan project, Xiguang displays her newfound confidence while showing her mother Jiang Yun around the company.
- Episode 29: Knowing the Truth Jan 5, 2026 · 44m Jiang Yun seeks to buy a major share of Shuangyuan, helping to secure Xiguang's future. Later, she expresses her feelings after the divorce.
- Episode 30: Win Back Her Heart Jan 5, 2026 · 46m After learning the truth from Chris, Xu rushes to a friend's birthday party, determined to finally confess his true feelings for Xiguang.
- Episode 31: Stay Firm by Your Side Jan 6, 2026 · 45m While pitching a new major project, Yusen and Xiguang visit a sought-after building site - only to cross paths with a rival company's arrogant leader.
- Episode 32: Meeting Her Grandparents Jan 6, 2026 · 44m When Xiguang hears her grandfather is having dizzy spells, Yusen eagerly volunteers to go with her to the village and diagnose the issue.
- Episode 33: Illness of Xiguang’s Dad Jan 6, 2026 · 46m After Chengyuan collapses, paramedics rush him to the hospital, and Xiguang learns he requires a complicated surgery to treat the issue.
- Episode 34: Successful Bid Jan 6, 2026 · 44m As he prepares for surgery, Chengyuan tries to mend his relationship with Xiguang. Ms. Shen turns to Shuangyuan for support on a key project bid.
- Episode 35: Reaching a New Level Jan 6, 2026 · 43m As Fangping's empire crumbles around her, Xiguang and her family gather to celebrate Shuangyuan's success — and toast to the company's new direction.
- Episode 36: Shining Light Jan 6, 2026 · 43m Years later, as they flourish in their respective careers, Xiguang and Yusen look to the future and plan the next chapter of their shared life.