Ode to Joy 2016

Overview

Ode to Joy is a Chinese urban drama television series that premiered on April 18, 2016. Jointly produced by Shandong Television Media Group and Daylight Entertainment Television Ltd., the show features a central cast including Tao Liu, Ziwen Wang, Xin Jiang, and Xin Qiao. The narrative follows five independent, career-driven women living on the 22nd floor of the same apartment building in Shanghai. These women, who possess distinct personalities, navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and personal growth while pursuing fulfillment in the big city. Throughout the series, each character faces unique challenges and romantic entanglements as they strive to define their identities and determine who they truly want to be. The production, which focuses on women in the workplace, was overseen by producer Hou Hongliang. The series aired on Dragon TV and Zhejiang TV, with the broader project spanning five seasons and a total of 208 episodes. The drama is also known by its Chinese title, Huānlè Sòng.