Series synopsis
No Pain No Gain, also known as 年少有为 is a Chinese comedy drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tencent Video on January 31, 2026. It ended on February 12, 2026. It was created by Qing Shan Qu Zui. It stars Peng Yuchang, Lin Yun, Liu Guanlin and Wang Tianfang.
Pei Qian accidentally gets an invitation from a mysterious big brother to start a company that must aim to lose money, and eventually becomes a conscientious boss in the hearts of his employees and an industry-recognized business whiz!
Premise
Pei Qian accidentally gets an invitation from a mysterious big brother to start a company that must aim to lose money, and eventually becomes a conscientious boss in the hearts of his employees and an industry-recognized business whiz!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Peng Yuchang as Pei Qian
- Lin Yun as Lin Wan
- Liu Guanlin as Huang Sibo
- Wang Tianfang as Ma Yang
- He Ruixian as Xin Hailu
- Wu Junting as Lv Mingliang
- Yao Yiqi as Bao Xu
- Chang Long as Li Shi
Supporting cast
- Ye Zuxin as Zhou Muyan
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | January 31, 2026 | February 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 31, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 31, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 31, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 12, 2026 |
| Status | ended |