With our shared sentiments, I observed that there's a lot of scenes which are so symbolic and so meaningful in every episode there. My friends in China are also rewatching this engaging drama and even visited its location shooting where it will be preserved as a National Site and as a tourist spot.
Wow! I am re-watching, too. And mostly listening its amazing OSTs on YouTube. As for me and my associates who…
Yes, you are right! The OSTs of this beautiful drama are all Masterpieces. I have all their songs in my YouTube playlists.
Consider the following songs:
The Main Theme Song 1) (Return From A Great Dream) – Sung by Zhou Shen This is the magnificent main theme song that leaves everyone breathless. The legendary Zhou Shen brings his signature ethereal, angelic vocals to this track, turning it into a sweeping, cinematic experience. It perfectly narrates the grand scale of their journey, sounding like a beautiful, haunting dream that lingers in your soul long after the final notes fade.
2) Flowers Bloom Along the Courtyard Walls – Sung by Liu Xueyi Our male lead completely surprises us here! Beyond his masterclass acting skills, Liu Xueyi is a highly talented musician who plays both the piano and the guitar, and it truly shows in his vocal control. His voice is incredibly gentle, deep, and soothing. When he sings this track, it feels like a warm, comforting embrace, perfectly reflecting Lin Jinqi’s silent, protective devotion to Lanxiang. It is the perfect song to listen to when you want to feel completely at peace.
3) Flowers Bloom Along the Courtyard Walls) – Sung by Tan Songyun Sharing the exact same melody as Liu Xueyi's version, Tan Songyun delivers a performance that is absolutely soft, tender, and heavy with emotion. Her delicate, airy vocals beautifully capture the quiet resilience, vulnerability, and hidden grace of Xu Lanxiang / Shen Jialan. Hearing her sing this melody gives the song a completely different, deeply moving feminine strength.
And the Composer? **** The primary mastermind behind the beautiful instrumental and melodic landscape of "Against the Current" is the acclaimed Chinese composer "Dong Dongdong" *** He composed the core foundational melodies and background instrumental themes—including tracks 1 through 38—that hold the entire show's score together. He also composed the haunting theme song you love, "Return From A Great Dream" sung by Zhou Shen
Have the sabotage voters come back again? The drama has suddenly dropped to 8.8 from 8.9.
Very good and sensible question! It seems so. I read that they are trying to compare this captivating drama to Pursuit of Jade or The Story of Minglan. I have not seen these two dramas, and I am not interested.
There is 'Thank You' party to ATC organized by Tencent today.
Wow! That's great then! Do you have link on it? We're very interested to see it, considering this engaging drama is the Best Drama on Tencent for 2026!
Guys, It’s 2 weeks already and I can’t find anything else to watch 😭 Now I’m on my second watch and found…
Wow! I am re-watching, too. And mostly listening its amazing OSTs on YouTube. As for me and my associates who have watched this captivating drama, this is our last Chinese drama for 2026. Will just wait for next year, for another drama of Liu Xueyi.
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My friends in China are also rewatching this engaging drama and even visited its location shooting where it will be preserved as a National Site and as a tourist spot.
I have all their songs in my YouTube playlists.
Consider the following songs:
The Main Theme Song
1) (Return From A Great Dream) – Sung by Zhou Shen
This is the magnificent main theme song that leaves everyone breathless. The legendary Zhou Shen brings his signature ethereal, angelic vocals to this track, turning it into a sweeping, cinematic experience. It perfectly narrates the grand scale of their journey, sounding like a beautiful, haunting dream that lingers in your soul long after the final notes fade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNAM37ZOvSE&t=13s
2) Flowers Bloom Along the Courtyard Walls – Sung by Liu Xueyi
Our male lead completely surprises us here! Beyond his masterclass acting skills, Liu Xueyi is a highly talented musician who plays both the piano and the guitar, and it truly shows in his vocal control. His voice is incredibly gentle, deep, and soothing. When he sings this track, it feels like a warm, comforting embrace, perfectly reflecting Lin Jinqi’s silent, protective devotion to Lanxiang. It is the perfect song to listen to when you want to feel completely at peace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCjX2WB0Bro&t=3s
3) Flowers Bloom Along the Courtyard Walls) – Sung by Tan Songyun
Sharing the exact same melody as Liu Xueyi's version, Tan Songyun delivers a performance that is absolutely soft, tender, and heavy with emotion. Her delicate, airy vocals beautifully capture the quiet resilience, vulnerability, and hidden grace of Xu Lanxiang / Shen Jialan. Hearing her sing this melody gives the song a completely different, deeply moving feminine strength.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwmMX3cufL8&t=2s
And the Composer?
**** The primary mastermind behind the beautiful instrumental and melodic landscape of "Against the Current" is the acclaimed Chinese composer "Dong Dongdong" ***
He composed the core foundational melodies and background instrumental themes—including tracks 1 through 38—that hold the entire show's score together. He also composed the haunting theme song you love, "Return From A Great Dream" sung by Zhou Shen
It seems so.
I read that they are trying to compare this captivating drama to Pursuit of Jade or The Story of Minglan.
I have not seen these two dramas, and I am not interested.
Episode 1 is something else. 🥲🥲🥲
As for me and my associates who have watched this captivating drama, this is our last Chinese drama for 2026. Will just wait for next year, for another drama of Liu Xueyi.
Best regards.
Thank you and regards.