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The Promise of the Soul

The Promise of the Soul

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7.7/10(6)

After a fall swaps his soul into his grandson’s body, a 69-year-old man confronts college, queer romance, and the chaos of first love—all at once.

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Production

Vidol, Sanlih E-Television

Language

ZH

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 27, 2025

Last Aired

September 5, 2025

Networks

Sanlih E-Television, GagaOOLala

Created By

Hsu Tzu

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Ninth Hurdle in Life
E1
The Ninth Hurdle in Life
Air date: 2025-06-27
After a fall, Xia Cha wakes in his grandson’s body—only to face youth, college, and a first kiss.
After the Soul Swap, I Became My Grandson
E2
After the Soul Swap, I Became My Grandson
Air date: 2025-06-27
Trapped in his grandson’s body, Xia Cha searches for a way back—until his own body is cremated.
Young People’s World Is Beyond Expectation
E3
Young People’s World Is Beyond Expectation
Air date: 2025-07-04
Posing as his grandson at college, Xia Cha clings to Haiyuan as he fumbles through modern life.
I Don’t Mind My Own Business. I Mind Yours and Mine
E4
I Don’t Mind My Own Business. I Mind Yours and Mine
Air date: 2025-07-11
To escape Riqing, Xia Cha moves in with Haiyuan—where nightly closeness sparks quiet attraction.
Student Life All Over Again
E5
Student Life All Over Again
Air date: 2025-07-18
As Xia Cha adapts to campus life, Haiyuan’s jealousy grows—forcing him to face his true feelings.
That Sudden Flash of Red
E6
That Sudden Flash of Red
Air date: 2025-07-25
A dream reveals a red thread linking Xia Cha and Haiyuan—love tied by fate and past lives.
What’s Mine Is Mine
E7
What’s Mine Is Mine
Air date: 2025-08-01
After injury and a night together, Xia Cha and Haiyuan’s love deepens—until they’re discovered.
Was That Person Really You?
E8
Was That Person Really You?
Air date: 2025-08-08
A misunderstanding fuels jealousy and their first fight, testing Xia Cha and Haiyuan’s fragile bond.
Filming Our Happy Daily Life
E9
Filming Our Happy Daily Life
Air date: 2025-08-15
Working together draws them closer—and when Haiyuan confesses, he suddenly vanishes.
If I Can’t Get Him, You Won’t Either
E10
If I Can’t Get Him, You Won’t Either
Air date: 2025-08-22
Haiyuan rescues Xia Cha from Riqing, but fate twists again when the red thread shifts hands.
If the Red Thread Snaps, a Bond Ends
E11
If the Red Thread Snaps, a Bond Ends
Air date: 2025-08-29
Doubt and heartbreak tear them apart as souls clash and Xia Cha makes a life-changing choice.
It’s You, Just You, Only You
E12
It’s You, Just You, Only You
Air date: 2025-09-05
Through sacrifice and reunion, Xia Cha and Haiyuan prove that love transcends bodies and time.

Cast

Martin Wong

Martin Wong

Xia Cha / Xia Ze-fang

Kenji Fan

Kenji Fan

Ye Hai-yuan

Yaron Qiu

Yaron Qiu

Guan Ri-qing

Hong Wei

Hong Wei

Jiang Bai-ling

Li Ting

Li Ting

Chen Qian-sui

Kelly Liao

Kelly Liao

Haru

Mariko Okubo

Mariko Okubo

Hana

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