Series synopsis
Road to Success, also known as 灿如繁星 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on iQiyi on July 5, 2026. It ended on July 19, 2026. It was created by Gia Lee. It stars Yu Shuxin, Chen Jingke, Victor Ma and Chloe Xie.
When Lin Wanxing returns to her hometown and takes a job at a local high school, she’s unexpectedly tasked with reviving its long-disbanded soccer team. With help from her mysterious tenant, former coach Wang Fa, they work to rebuild the team, guide the students toward their dreams, and face the shadows of their own pasts along the way.
Premise
When Lin Wanxing returns to her hometown and takes a job at a local high school, she’s unexpectedly tasked with reviving its long-disbanded soccer team. With help from her mysterious tenant, former coach Wang Fa, they work to rebuild the team, guide the students toward their dreams, and face the shadows of their own pasts along the way.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yu Shuxin as Lin Wanxing
- Chen Jingke as Wang Fa
- Victor Ma
- Chloe Xie
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 32 | July 5, 2026 | July 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rebuilding the Soccer Team Lin Wanxing comes out on top in the teacher recruitment process. However, she chooses the easy position of sports equipment manager, seeking a quiet and simple life. This is when the school decides to rebuild the soccer team to compete in the Youth Super League. Lin Wanxing is selected to serve as the team's supervising teacher. |
July 5, 2026 |
| 2 |
The First Match Among the students in the soccer team, only the captain, Fu Xinshu, still wants to keep playing. Lin Wanxing and Fu Xinshu manage to gather enough players to take the field, only to be demolished by their opponent. |
July 5, 2026 |
| 3 |
Turning the Tide Lin Wanxing introduces Wang Fa to the team and bluntly states that he can help them win the match. However, they have doubts about this "former Nanton coach" who appeared out of nowhere. |
July 5, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | iQiyi |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 5, 2026 |
| Last aired | July 19, 2026 |
| Status | ended |