Lin Beixing, an "experienced woman" who is about to enter her thirties, missed out on achieving her dream of love as her boyfriend, Zhan Yu, broke up with her, and her life and work have become a mess. However, unsure if this is God playing tricks on her, Lin Beixing suddenly finds herself back at the age of eighteen. The third year of high school is a nightmare, but Lin Beixing decides to retake the college entrance examination and start anew for herself, without Zhan Yu. However, Lin Beixing's sweet dream is shattered by a boy named Zhang Wansen. The accidental encounter with Zhang Wansen after the college entrance examination becomes the catalyst to end Lin Beixing's time and space journey. Lin Beixing begins to investigate the cause of Zhang Wansen's death and embarks on a difficult journey to save him. The days in high school are filled with romance but fleeting, and Lin Beixing's changes allows her to reap the beautiful moments that she had once overlooked. With the arrival of summer, Lin Beixing realizes that she not only saved Zhang Wansen, but also saved the boy's love for her since their youth, a love that is deeper than the sea.
The series began filming in December 2020 in Xiamen, China, and wrapped up in February 2021.[12]
On January 12, 2022, the drama officially announced the "Nanchuan Sky" version of the character poster and pilot trailer.[13] On January 17, the drama was officially announced and released character trailers.[14]
Film adaptation
A movie adaptation of the same name was announced on July 10, 2023, with the original cast reprising their roles.[15] On August 22, 2023, the "Reunion" version trailer was released.
^Xu, Ke (2022-01-12). "《一闪一闪亮星星》官宣，张佳宁屈楚萧开启时空之旅" ["shining for one thing" official announcement, Zhang Jianing and Qu Chuxiao embark on a journey through time and space]. ent.ifeng.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2023-11-10.
^"张佳宁屈楚萧《一闪一闪亮星星》定档，孙天宇参演" [Zhang Jianing and Qu Chuxiao's "shining for one thing" is scheduled to be released, with Sun Tianyu participating]. changchun.ifeng.com. 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
^"《一闪一闪亮星星》影版开机，原班人马回归——人民政协网" [The movie version of "shining for one thing" is launched, and the original cast returns]. www.rmzxb.com.cn. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
