Born to Be the One

Plot Synopsis

"Boto Be the One", adapted from Ji Jingrong's novel "I Am Not Useless(我不是废柴)", follows the lives of three couples living in Beijing as they confront theirpersonal challenges and navigate life crises.

The story centers on Shen Lin and Lao Na, whose middle-class lifestyle is threatened by a corporate upheaval. They are forced to take matters into their own hands, making drastic changes in their careers. Meanwhile, Li Xiao Yue, a carefree worker living for the moment, Shen Lei, a laid-back young man within the system, and Na Juan, a competitiveprogrammer facingpressures in her job, along with Xie Mei Lan, whose marriage with Shen Lei is in trouble, all face their own life challenges—somepassively, others actively.

As these characters confront their inner struggles and externalpressures, the series explores themes of resilience, love, and self-discovery in the face of adversity.

Where to Watch "Born to Be the One"

iQIYI (Subscription)TencentVideo (Subscription)

Episodes Recap

  • 1-5
  • 6-10
  • 11-15
  • 16-20
  • 21-25
  • 26-30
  • 31-35
  • 36-37

Cast & Role

Na Juan

Na Juan
(Zhang Zhe Hua)

Qin Ling Ling
(Fu Miao)

Jiang Shan
(Cao Zheng)

Qin Feng
(Fang Zi Bin)