Shine on Me cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the latest C-drama

Shine on Me is the latest C-drama that has every fan waiting for new episodes every day. Adapted from Gu Man's novel, the story is about two individuals, Nie Xiguang and Lin Yusen, who cross paths at work and gradually develop a bond.

What's good about this C-drama is that it doesn't follow a typical love story. Instead, it also highlights the ups and downs in everyone's life and how they overcome them. Nie Xiguang had a long crush on her classmate Zhuang Xu, who took too much time to realize that he also liked her.

Since Zhuang Xu didn't return her feelings, Nei Xiguange moves on gradually and finds peace with Lin Yusen. He was a brilliant doctor whose career ended after a fatal accident that resulted in his left hand being damaged forever.

They both belong to wealthy families, but have built independent careers. Their relationship feels natural, and even other characters make the story quite engaging. As it's not just about Lin Yusen and Xiguang, the C-drama also focuses on workplace dynamics and chaos.

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Shine on Me cast and character guide: Here's a look at the main characters in the C-drama

As explained above, Shine on Me has turned out to be one of the most popular C-dramas of 2025, focusing on emotional growth, career struggles, and evolving relationships. The drama brings together two well-known actors, Song Weilong and Zhao Jinmai, who lead the story.

The show is directed by Chen Zhoufei and is based on the online novel Blazing Sunlight. Notably, the original author, Gu Man, has also served as the screenwriter, ensuring that the novel's emotional depth is preserved while adapting the story for a TV series.

So, here's a look at the main cast members:

1) Song Weilong as Lin Yusen

Lin Yusen was a doctor who made a name by completing a complex surgery, and was on his way to a blind date when he met with a deadly accident. This day marked the end of his career as a doctor, as Lin Yusen's left hand was damaged, due to which he would not be able to perform surgeries.

However, he didn't stop and moved on in his life. He joined his family company and later rose to ranks. Lin Yusen is a calm personality who has faced a harsh time in his life. Despite all of this, he maintains a positive attitude towards everyone.

When Lin Yusen first met Nei Xiguang in Shine on Me, he didn't seem to like her much. But as they get to know each other and Yusen works with Xiguang, he starts admiring her presence. He has even proposed to her in the latest episode, but Xiguang is still moving on from her crush.

Other C-dramas where Song Weilong has appeared include The Seven Relics of III Omen, Youthful Glory, Everlasting Longing, and more.

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2) Zhao Jinmai as Nei Xiguang

The female lead, Nei Xiguang, is played by none other than Zhao Jinmai, one of the most beloved actresses in the Chinese entertainment industry. Xiguang is a bright and spirited young woman at the beginning of her adult life. She starts off as a college student who is known for being the most cheerful among her groupmates.

She had a crush on her classmate, Zhuang Xu, who happened to be a bright student with a decent background. Unlike Xiguang, Zhuang Xu didn't enjoy a luxurious life. So, he only focused on studying until her gets a good job.

When Xiguang confessed her feelings, Zhuang Xu turned her down. And when she gets along with Lin Yusen, Zhuang Xu accuses her of breaking the promise to keep liking him until he starts loving her.

Nei Xiguang feels broken but eventually moves on with Lin Yusen, the man who prioritized her and let Xiguang choose who she wants to be with.

Other C-dramas where Zhao Jinmai has appeared include Our Generation, Drifting Away, The Princess Royal, and more.

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The supporting cast of Shine on Me explored

Beyond the main couple in Shine on Me, the drama features a wide range of supporting characters who drive the plot. Here's a look at the supporting cast and characters in Shine on Me:

Lai Weiming as Zhuang Xu: He's the young man Nei Xiguang had a crush on. When Zhuang Xu realized his feelings, Xiguang had moved on with Lin Yusen.

Bai Bingke as Ye Rong: She's among the groupmates who grew up with Zhuang Xu. Ye Rong has feelings for Zhuang Xu since childhood, and she feels jealous of Nei Xiguang.

Fan Shiran as Yin Jie: She's Xiguang's best friend at work, who always supports her.

Other cast members in Shine on Me include Gu Zicheng as Zhuang Fei, Han Haolin as Jiang Rui, Zhao Xin as Ou Qiqi, Qin Xiaoxuan as Fang Shengyi, and more.

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