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Chinese drama “Dream of Golden Years” (Hello 1983) is gaining attention once again after officially premiering on Jiangsu TV on July 21, 2026.

The series first debuted exclusively on iQIYI on March 17, 2026.

Adapted from Bao Zhuang Cheng’s popular novel “Rebirth of the 80s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy”, the drama follows the inspiring journey of a modern businesswoman who unexpectedly travels back to 1983 and starts her life from scratch.

Drama Details

Chinese Title: Nihao 1983
English Title: Dream of Golden Years
Genre: Romance, Time Travel, Business, Inspirational, Drama
Based on: Rebirth of the 80s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy
Directors: Zhu Dongning, Huang Chun
Screenwriters: Hou Ying, Liu Lingyan
Production: iQIYI, Hainan Huayu Culture Technology Co., Ltd.
Premiere: March 17, 2026 (iQIYI)
TV Broadcast: July 21, 2026
Broadcast Time: Every evening at 7:30 PM (China Standard Time) on Jiangsu TV

Synopsis

Modern executive Xia Xiaolan suddenly finds herself transported back to 1983 after facing a major crisis in her company. She awakens as an 18-year-old village girl with no wealth, power, or social status.

Determined to change her fate, Xia Xiaolan believes education is the key to a better future. Through persistence and hard work, she earns admission to her dream university.

At the same time, she begins building a business from selling duck eggs and pancakes before expanding into clothing trading and real estate. Along her entrepreneurial journey, she also finds love with Zhou Cheng, and together they grow through life’s challenges.

The drama delivers an inspiring story about perseverance, ambition, family, friendship, and chasing dreams despite difficult circumstances. (Overseasidol.com)