S01E01 The Ninth Hurdle in Life
After a fall, Xia Cha wakes in his grandson’s body—only to face youth, college, and a first kiss.
The Promise of the Soul
Overview
After a fall swaps his soul into his grandson’s body, a 69-year-old man confronts college, queer romance, and the chaos of first love—all at once.
Episodes
S01E02 After the Soul Swap, I Became My Grandson
Trapped in his grandson’s body, Xia Cha searches for a way back—until his own body is cremated.
S01E03 Young People’s World Is Beyond Expectation
Posing as his grandson at college, Xia Cha clings to Haiyuan as he fumbles through modern life.
S01E04 I Don’t Mind My Own Business. I Mind Yours and Mine
To escape Riqing, Xia Cha moves in with Haiyuan—where nightly closeness sparks quiet attraction.
S01E05 Student Life All Over Again
As Xia Cha adapts to campus life, Haiyuan’s jealousy grows—forcing him to face his true feelings.
S01E06 That Sudden Flash of Red
A dream reveals a red thread linking Xia Cha and Haiyuan—love tied by fate and past lives.
S01E07 What’s Mine Is Mine
After injury and a night together, Xia Cha and Haiyuan’s love deepens—until they’re discovered.
S01E08 Was That Person Really You?
A misunderstanding fuels jealousy and their first fight, testing Xia Cha and Haiyuan’s fragile bond.
S01E09 Filming Our Happy Daily Life
Working together draws them closer—and when Haiyuan confesses, he suddenly vanishes.
S01E10 If I Can’t Get Him, You Won’t Either
Haiyuan rescues Xia Cha from Riqing, but fate twists again when the red thread shifts hands.
S01E11 If the Red Thread Snaps, a Bond Ends
Doubt and heartbreak tear them apart as souls clash and Xia Cha makes a life-changing choice.
S01E12 It’s You, Just You, Only You
Through sacrifice and reunion, Xia Cha and Haiyuan prove that love transcends bodies and time.
Cast
Martin Wong
Xia Cha / Xia Ze-fang
Kenji Fan
Ye Hai-yuan
Yaron Qiu
Guan Ri-qing
Hong Wei
Jiang Bai-ling
Li Ting
Chen Qian-sui
Kelly Liao
Haru
Mariko Okubo
Hana
