My Mr. Mermaid

My Mr. Mermaid is a heartwarming and inspiring Chinese drama series that follows the story of Tang Yi Bai, a former champion swimmer who was wrongfully accused of doping and was forced to leave the sport three years ago. After a three-year hiatus, Yi Bai returns to compete for the South Physical Education College alongside his best friend, Qi Rui Feng, against their biggest rival, Heng Ou Yang, of North Physical Education College. At the competition, Yi Bai meets rookie sports reporter Yun Duo, who is assigned to cover the competition but has a fear of water due to a near-drowning incident in her past. Despite this, Yi Bai and Yun Duo become good friends after he also happens to rent a room in her family home. As Yi Bai navigates his comeback journey, he must confront his past demons and prove his innocence to regain his swimming glory. Can Yun Duo's encouragement help him overcome his struggles and achieve his dreams? With a mix of drama, comedy, romance, and sports, My Mr. Mermaid is an feel-good story that explores themes of perseverance; friendship; love; and the importance of never giving up on one's dreams even when faced with adversity..

You can stream My Mr. Mermaid on: Rakuten VIKI

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