Life is Elsewhere: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In the age of new media, Jiang Zi is an ordinary and unlucky girl who keeps pushing forward, longing to be seen. Determined to become a content creator, she quits her stable job in her hometown and moves alone to Beijing. There, she gets the opportunity to work with her former idol, Ivy. The two become both rivals and friends — admiring each other while constantly competing. Smart, capable, and fearless, Jiang Zi gradually carves out her own place in the fast-paced world of new media. Along the way, she meets Luo Xin, an adorably awkward engineer. What begins as a bickering relationship slowly turns into deep companionship. Luo Xin becomes her refuge from the pressures of the workplace and the person who pulls her out of despair. But just as Jiang Zi reaches the peak of success, she begins to question the true meaning of her work in the new media industry. After a major mistake, she is sidelined by her company and falls to the lowest point in her career. With the support of Luo Xin and Ivy, Jiang Zi eventually finds the strength to reinvent herself, achieving both personal growth and a new breakthrough in her career.

Series details

• Title: Life is Elsewhere
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 2026-05-27
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-05-31
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Sohu TV
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 46 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 91944

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-05-27; final listed air date 2026-05-31; episode order: 30.

Source and licence

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