There were many reasons for the success of 'The First Half of My Life'. First, the drama told the life story of a woman, showing her various challenges and growth in her career and marriage, which resonated with the audience. Secondly, the drama's plot was compact, the emotions were sincere, and the actors 'performances were also excellent. These factors had brought about a guarantee for the ratings and reputation of the drama. In addition, the show had done a good job in promoting itself through social media and other channels to let more people know about its existence. For all these reasons," The First Half of My Life " was able to become a popular TV series.