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Back to the Origin

Back to the Origin

20258.01 Season40 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Former financial anchor Zhang Ran, dissatisfied with an ordinary life abroad, returns to China with her husband Fu Yudong to pursue a career as a comedy influencer. Unexpectedly, her handyman husband, with a PhD, becomes the mascot CEO of a startup before she can find success. As they both navigate their own comedic and chaotic paths, the couple faces challenges, grows individually, and ultimately rediscovers love and purpose.

Created by 张陈琛
Written by 张陈琛, 钟濛, 王庐璐
Produced by 王柔媗
NetworksHunan TelevisionMango TV

Top Cast

Luo Jin

Luo Jin

Fu Yudong

Ren Suxi

Ren Suxi

Zhang Ran

Zhou You

Zhou You

Ge Kaiyang

Myolie Wu Hang-Yee

Myolie Wu Hang-Yee

Cheng Man

Wang Zichuan

Wang Zichuan

Li Daoqi

Sun Anke

Sun Anke

Lu Xinying

About Back to the Origin

Back to the Origin is a drama, family series that first aired in 2025. Created by 张陈琛, it stars Luo Jin, Ren Suxi, Zhou You. Former financial anchor Zhang Ran, dissatisfied with an ordinary life abroad, returns to China with her husband Fu Yudong to pursue a career as a comedy influencer. Unexpectedly, her handyman husband, with a PhD, becomes the mascot CEO of a startup before she can find success. As they both navigate their own comedic and chaotic paths, the couple faces challenges, grows individually, and ultimately rediscovers love and purpose.

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