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This World Is Not Real

This World Is Not Real

20248.01 Season18 EpisodesEnded

Overview

After a car accident, game designer Qing Wan falls into a coma. Her fiancé, Lin Xian, CEO of a gaming company, tries to revive her by connecting her consciousness to a simulation called "Dreamscape." As Qing Wan slowly regains her memories, they face growing threats from Lin Xian's rival, who seeks to steal the technology, endangering both the real and dream worlds.

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Top Cast

Zhang Jiongmin

Zhang Jiongmin

Lin Xian

Sissi Bao

Sissi Bao

Qing Wan

Li Quanzhe

Li Quanzhe

Qing Tian

Huang Xing

Huang Xing

He Fan

Zhang Ruyi

Zhang Ruyi

Deng Deng

He Ziqi

He Ziqi

He Lanxue

Wang Chuyu

Wang Chuyu

Song Kun

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Themes & Keywords

romance

About This World Is Not Real

This World Is Not Real is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2024 exploring themes of romance. it stars Zhang Jiongmin, Sissi Bao, Li Quanzhe. After a car accident, game designer Qing Wan falls into a coma. Her fiancé, Lin Xian, CEO of a gaming company, tries to revive her by connecting her consciousness to a simulation called "Dreamscape." As Qing Wan slowly regains her memories, they face growing threats from Lin Xian's rival, who seeks to steal the technology, endangering both the real and dream worlds.

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