The musical romance drama As Scheduled follows singer Jin Xi, whose disastrous acting debut leaves him facing widespread ridicule. Determined to prove his detractors wrong, Jin Xi decides to redeem himself by stepping into the demanding world of musical theater. Fate soon intervenes when an accidental intimate kiss connects him with Ning Jin, a cool, elite, and uncompromising theater director. Highly skeptical of idols capitalizing on theater, Ning Jin subjects the newcomer to grueling, devilish training. Facing intense sabotage from rivals, ostracism from troupe members, and relentless public scrutiny, Jin Xi practices day and night to perfect his craft. As he sheds his superficial idol persona to reveal his authentic self, he gradually melts the ice with the aloof director and wins over the troupe. Together, Jin Xi and Ning Jin weather numerous personal and professional trials, building a profound bond that transforms both of their lives.
Other names: As Promised, Ru Yue Er Zhi, 如約而至