China Synopsis
欢乐颂
Can five single, independent career women who live in the Ode to Joy apartment building find fulfillment on their own terms? An Di is a successful business woman who has returned to China after studying in New York to find her younger brother. Qu Xiao Xiao is only 25 but already owns her own small business. Fang Sheng Mei grew up in poverty but has shed her “Princess of the Streets” background to work for a multinational company. Qiu Ying Ying is a 20-year-old small-town girl who is trying to make it in the big city. Guan Ju Er is a 20-year-old from a highly educated family, but she must discover what she wants out of life when enters the workforce for the first time. For these women, there is a man (or two) who is trying to get their attention. Dr. Zhao is a flirtatious, handsome doctor. Qi Dian is the stoic businessman. Wang Bai Chuan is Sheng Mei’s steadfast friend who has always carried a torch for her. Yao Bin is a second-generation chaebol. Tan Zong Ming is An Di’s boss who has been friend-zoned by her despite knowing her since their schooldays.
Also On Zhejiang Television
Other series that aired on Zhejiang Television.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 61 other China seriess in 2016.
The 432nd China title from China we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1935).
Our China catalog contains 946 titles in total (199 seriess).
Audience Engagement
12 audience reviews — more than 20% of China seriess in our index.
Popularity (89th percentile) outruns review volume (20th) — a trending, discussed title among China seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #570 of 946 China seriess indexed here (40th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among China Drama productions specifically: #361 of 547 (top 66%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 5 / 173 |
| Release Date | April 18, 2016 |
Questions Answered
When did Ode to Joy end?
Ode to Joy finished its run with its final episode airing on June 16, 2023.
Where did Ode to Joy air?
Ode to Joy aired on Zhejiang Television, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.