A Love So Beautiful (Chinese: 致我们单纯的小美好; pinyin: Zhì Wǒ Mén Dān Chún De Xiǎo Měi Hǎo) is a Chinese streaming television series starring Hu Yitian and Shen Yue, based on the novel To Our Pure Little Beauty by Zhao Qianqian. It aired on Tencent Video from 9 November to 7 December 2017.
The series received praise for its characterization and storyline. It surpassed more than 10.5 billion views on streaming services.
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Plot
The series focuses on two classmates at Chenxi Secondary School who have been friends since kindergarten: Chen Xiaoxi, a cheerful girl who excels at art but struggles academically, and Jiang Chen, an introverted boy who is popular for his looks and intelligence. Xiaoxi has a crush on Jiang Chen, who has been distant since his father's death. Together with their friends, Xiaoxi and Jiang Chen prepare for the gaokao, a university entrance examination. The series follows their journey together towards adulthood.
Cast
Main
Hu Yitian as Jiang Chen (江辰), a boy known for his looks and intelligence
Shen Yue as Chen Xiaoxi (陈小希), an optimistic girl who excels at art but struggles academically
Supporting
Gao Zhiting as Wu Bosong (吴柏松), a playful student who likes Xiaoxi
Wang Ziwei as Lin Jingxiao (林静晓), as Xiaoxi's best friend
Sun Ning as Lu Yang (陆杨), an energetic student with heart disease
Lü Yan as Li Wei (李薇), the class president who bullies Xiaoxi
Zhang He Hao Zhen as Li Shu (李束), the school's physician
Wang Jiahui as Qiao Lu (乔露), Wei's best friend
Remakes
In July 2020, Kakao M announced production of a Korean remake starring So Joo-yeon, Kim Yo-han, Yeo Hoe-hyun, and Jo Hye-joo. Produced by WhyNot Media, a series premiered on KakaoTV on 28 December 2020. It was also released on Netflix.
In November 2022, GMMTV released a trailer for a Thai remake starring "Prim" Chanikarn Tangkabodee, "Dew" Jirawat Sutivanichsak, "Neo" Trai Nimtawat, "Pentor" Jeerapat Pimanprom, and "Emma" Panisara Yang. The series was co-produced by GMMTV and Insight Entertainment.