Episode Summary
Jia Fan parts ways with Moyi Road after clashing with CEO Ling, determined to prove himself outside the system. Han Yijing is chosen for a solo magazine cover, while tensions rise over Jia Fan’s firing, rumored to be due to their relationship. Jia Fan struggles to restart his career, facing rejection and uncertainty, but remains resilient, supported by friends like Dong Xiaoru.
Spoiler Alert
Wanna Be – Episode 19 Recap & Spoilers
Tensions are running high in Episode 19 of Wanna Be, and the fashion industry drama is getting real.
CEO Ling Plays Hardball
CEO Ling is juggling a storm of emotions. She privately tells Wu Ming that the scandal involving Jia Fan and Han Yijing needs to die down—immediately. If anyone dares stir the pot, she wants legal action taken yesterday. But Han Yijing sees through it: this isn't just about gossip—CEO Ling is testing them over the magazine cover. Of course, Han Yijing can’t say yes, and Jia Fan has no reason to say no. Classic power play.
Han Yijing confronts Jia Fan and makes it clear—she’s not letting him walk away from Moyi Road that easily. But Jia Fan’s had enough of playing by CEO Ling’s rules. As long as he’s outside Moyi Road, she has no power over him, and he’s determined to prove he can succeed without her. “I’ll win her back with actions,” he says, bold as ever.
Farewells & Frustrations
Jia Fan packs up and treats the rookie team to a farewell dinner—a bittersweet move. Ding Chen joins and tries to be the voice of reason (or buzzkill, depending on how you see it), warning that anyone fired from Moyi Road usually doesn't bounce back. Jia Fan isn’t fazed. He’s going solo. Ding Chen pours a bucket of realism on that dream too, but Jia Fan stands firm. He’s been doubted before and still made it this far.
Han Yijing Takes the Cover
After a photo shoot, Han Yijing finds Wu Ming waiting. She makes it clear—she’s not going to CEO Ling with complaints, but she does want Wu Ming to pass along a message: stop stirring up drama. Wu Ming breaks the news—she’s been chosen for the solo magazine cover. Han Yijing hesitates for a beat… then agrees.
Drunk Talk, Real Thoughts
At the farewell dinner, the drinks hit hard, and so do the truths. The team starts speculating that Jia Fan got fired because of his romance with Han Yijing. They push for juicy details, but Jia Fan, though tipsy, knows better than to feed the gossip. He quietly pays the bill and leaves early. Ding Chen catches up to apologize, but Jia Fan brushes it off—he’s not holding grudges.
Jia Fan's New Reality
Back home, Jia Fan tries to soak up some sun and stay positive. Dong Xiaoru tells him she’s in the loop but wishes she could do more. Jia Fan apologizes that she didn’t get to be his lead stylist. But Dong Xiaoru keeps it real—his rise was meteoric, maybe too fast. Now that things have slowed down, she finds it oddly comforting. Jia Fan agrees. Losing a bit doesn’t feel so bad when you’ve already gained so much.
Everyone’s Picking Sides
Han Yijing calls Jia Fan to say she’s officially doing the Qixiang solo cover. Jia Fan tells her it was always hers to begin with—and he’s still rooting for her. Meanwhile, Liao Jinyuan shows up at Moyi Road to finalize a contract with CEO Ling. You Ning rushes in and bumps into Han Yijing in the elevator. When Han Yijing mentions the solo cover, You Ning vents—Jia Fan is the better man: responsible, ambitious, and still young. She wouldn’t go back to Liao Jinyuan if it were up to her. But of course, Liao Jinyuan walks in right then. Smooth as ever, he whispers, “Next time you talk behind someone’s back, keep it down.”
You Ning later confesses to Liao Jinyuan she suspects Jia Fan was fired for dating Han Yijing, but deep down, she still sees Liao Jinyuan as the one. Still, Liao Jinyuan sees past her words—You Ning may feel sidelined at Moyi Road, but she’s not going anywhere. Why? Because she doesn’t want to lose CEO Ling or Han Yijing. He encourages her to reinvent herself—and the lightbulb goes off. She’s inspired.
Jia Fan’s Hustle Continues
Jia Fan hears about a small runway gig and shows up, only to find he didn’t even make the list. Everyone’s gone, and the dream’s a no-show. Now spending most of his time working at a seafood shop, Jia Fan still makes time to hit the gym and chase opportunities. Rejection after rejection, he keeps going.
Dong Xiaoru’s mom, feeling guilty, tells him she’s hiring help soon so he can stop worrying about the shop and focus on chasing his dreams.
Final Thoughts:
Jia Fan might have fallen from grace, but he’s not down for the count. This episode is all about resilience, silent battles, and the cost of ambition. CEO Ling still holds the cards, but Jia Fan’s not playing her game anymore. Whether he can truly go solo and make it remains to be seen—but it’s clear he's not done fighting.
