Because of You
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Red Balloon
DramaRomance
Chen is a serious top student in school, both in studies and sports.....he thought everything will be smooth-going....until he meet Wan, a carefree student. He disliked him at first, but later he developed feelings for him. When Chen's dad, who was a gang leader, found out, the boys faced opposition from their family too, on top of that coming from friends, classmates and their own self doubts. Will they love bravely?
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Chinese
- Premiered
- May 10, 2017
- Ended
- June 28, 2017
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