The On1y One

The On1y One
Promotional poster
GenreTeen drama
Boys' love
Based on
Mou Mou (某某)
by Mu Su Li
Screenplay by
  • Wang You Zhen
  • Kuang-hui Liu
Directed byKuang-hui Liu
StarringLiu Dong Qin
Benjamin Tsang
Opening theme"Love Proverbs" by 831
Country of originTaiwan
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes12
Production
Producers
  • Ken Xu
  • Kuang-hui Liu
  • Peter Bien
  • Muir Chang
  • Johnny Liang
  • Albee Huang
  • Iris Wu
Running time50 minutes
Original release
Network
ReleaseAugust 22 (2024-08-22) –
September 26, 2024 (2024-09-26)

The On1y One (Chinese: 某某; pinyin: móu móu; lit. 'a certain someone'), is a 2024 Taiwanese television drama series starring Liu Dong Qin and Benjamin Tsang, and directed by Kuang-hui Liu. It is based on the 2020 danmei web novel named 某某 Mou Mou/A Certain Someone written by Mu Su Li (木苏里) and serialized on the Chinese online platform Jinjiang Literature City. The series premiered globally on August 22, 2024 on OTT platforms including Netflix, iQIYI, Viki, WeTV, and GagaOOLala.

Synopsis

Sheng Wang's life becomes challenging when he changes schools and immediately clashes with his classmate, Jiang Tian. Things take a significant turn when Sheng Wang's father and Jiang Tian's mother decide to get married, making the two boys live together under one roof as stepbrothers. Now, Sheng Wang and Jiang Tian must navigate their new family and school life together. Unexpectedly, as the both become closer, they also find themselves developing romantic feelings for each other.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Beginning: You're Not My Brother"August 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)
Jiang Tian moves into Sheng Wang's home and Sheng Wang has to accept the fact that he has a new 'older brother'.
2"Closer: It's Only 4 Lips Touching Together"August 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)
Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang, who are often at each other's throats, become closer during a game.
3"Actually: We Can Give It A Go"August 28, 2024 (2024-08-28)
When Sheng Wang catches a cold and gets drunk, Jiang Tian quietly pays attention to and cares for him.
4"Splendor: At The End Of The World"August 29, 2024 (2024-08-29)
Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang are punished for getting in a fight, and Jiang Tian begins to review Sheng Wang's homework for him.
5"Closed: Waiting For The Wind"September 4, 2024 (2024-09-04)
Sheng Wang gets beat up before an exam, and Jiang Tian helps him fight for justice.
6"Plan: When To Open For Business"September 5, 2024 (2024-09-05)
Jiang Tian realizes that Sheng Wang seems to have deliberately distanced himself from him, which leads him to action.
7"Belonging: Let's Live On Campus"September 11, 2024 (2024-09-11)
Sheng Wang learns about Jiang Tian's childhood story from Grandpa Ding, and the two teens inform their parents of an important decision.
8"Sparkle: Teenagers"September 12, 2024 (2024-09-12)
Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang move into the dormitory as they had hoped, and the change gives Jiang Tian the strength to become warmer and open up.
9"Naked: The Blossom Of Youth"September 18, 2024 (2024-09-18)
An uninvited guest shows up at the sports competition, while Sheng Wang is injured during one of the events.
10"Thief: Who Crossed The Boundary?"September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19)
Sheng Wang is forced to rest at home after injuring his foot, but he still misses Jiang Tian; Jenny Yang starts to have a crush on Lin Bei Ting.
11"Kiss: It's Only 4 Lips Touching Together?"September 25, 2024 (2024-09-25)
Jiang Tian and Sheng Wang accidentally get locked in the gymnasium; Sheng Wang accidentally overhears a conversation between Zhao Xi and Lin Bei Ting.
12"New Beginning: Pain Is Necessary For Rebirth"September 26, 2024 (2024-09-26)
Sheng Wang fails on his mock exam, and the result puts more and more distance between him and Jiang Tian.

Accolades

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
HUB Awards 2024 Highlight of the Year - Taiwan The On1y One Won

Listicles

Year-end lists for The On1y One
Critic/Publication List Rank Ref.
Soompi 12 of the Best BL Dramas Released in 2024 Included
Teen Vogue 13 Best BL Dramas of 2024 Included

References

  1. ↑ Ziqiao, Jian (September 14, 2024). "專訪／《某某》是改變西元前往後退出現的時候了一個是一個字母的時候就可以不要這樣" [Exclusive interview/On the choice of adapting "Someone", director Liu Guanghui saw "soul resonance" from Sheng Wang and Jiang Tian: they are both abandoned children]. Yahoo News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ JuJu, Petit (June 8, 2023). "《刻在》導演柳廣輝執導BL影集《某某》開鏡！男男CP曾向鎮、劉冬沁透露想上對方的床" [The filming of the BL series "Someone" directed by "Engraved" director Liu Guanghui has begun! Male CP once revealed to Zhen and Liu Dongqin that he wanted to sleep in each other's bed]. Marie Claire (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ Zhang, Ruishen (September 6, 2024). "BL劇《某某》新銳演員曾向鎮演出真感情 曝最「羞」1場戲｜壹蘋新聞網" [The emerging actor of the BL drama "The On1y One" Zeng Xiangzhen performed a true emotional performance and revealed the most "shy" scene]. Yiping News Network (in Chinese). Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  4. ↑ Ziqiao, Jian (September 6, 2024). "《某某》曾向鎮羞曝甜蜜餵食劉冬沁！ 導演劇透「30人集體操場裸奔」壯觀畫面" ["So-and-so" once revealed to the town that he was feeding Liu Dongqin sweetly! Director spoils the spectacular scene of "30 people running naked in a playground"]. Yahoo News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Ziqiao, Jian (September 14, 2024). "專訪／《某某》曾向鎮與江添的人生交疊：11歲開始獨自生活，2貴人成就的表演夢" [Exclusive interview/"Someone" Zeng Xiangzhen and Jiang Tian's lives overlapped: they started living alone at the age of 11, and the two noble people achieved their acting dream]. Yahoo News (in Chinese). Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  6. ↑ "⟨#HUBAwards2024⟩ DESTAQUE DO ANO (TAIWAN) | HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR (TAIWAN)". Twitter. February 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ "12 Of The Best BL Dramas Released In 2024". Soompi. December 24, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  8. ↑ Williams, K-Ci (December 10, 2024). "The 13 Best BL Dramas of 2024". Teen Vogue. Retrieved January 1, 2025.