The Chinese drama title 铁证 can be translated as “Irrefutable Evidence” or literally as “Iron Evidence.”

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The production team announced their cast and that filming officially started today, May 21, 2026, and released a cast list poster (image 6).

🍉 Filming has been underway before the official announcement.

Since the team has not released character posters for this drama so far, I added a few posters from the actors' previous dramas/movie:

• Image 2 – Liu Yuning from the drama Be Your Own Light
• Image 3 – Sun Honglei from the drama Crime Crackdown
• Image 4 – Elvis Han Dongjun from the drama The Guardians
• Image 5 – Zhang Yifan from the movie Moments We Shared

If they release official booting ceremony photos, I will post them in the comments.

Poster description:

Blood ties as chains, interests as locks; hard evidence sharp as a blade, cutting through the fog to reveal the light.

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Cast:

Leading actors:

• Liu Yuning as Gao Yuan (police officer)
• Sun Honglei as Han Yongqiang (criminal)

Special guest actor:

• Elvis Han Dongjun as Han Yongjun

Leading actor:

• Zhang Yifan as Han Yongyu

Special starring:

• Wang Jinsong as Deng Qi
• Zhang Zixian as Zheng Jianshe
• Yu Ailei as Yan Baolong
• Ying Er as He Hongxia
• Alan Aruna as He Shuo
• Li Qiang as Li Xuedong
• Liu Huan as Feng Zhigang
• Yang Shuo as Sun

Special guest appearances:

• He Yuhong as Lin Lu
• Wang Jundi as Gao Yan
• Su Xiaoding as Fan Yaguo
• Liu Shuailiang as Bi Mingliang

Special appearance:

• Huang Xiaolei as Feng Tou

Supporting actors:

• Wang Jianxin as Yan Ping
• Fu Miao as Lü Zhixin
• Rong Zixi as He Xue
• Xing Hanqing as Hai Dongqing
• Wan Peixin as Hong Dali
• Lu Tong as Xiao Wen
• Du Juan as Li Mei
• Kai Xuan as Liu Zhuo
• Sun Xiaojun as Ma Dachun
• Wu Qiang as Cui Wu
• Zhao Ran as Fu Jinwei
• Guo Junwei as Zheng Zhi

“Friendship” guest appearances:

• Liu Tianzuo as Lao Wu / Old Wu
• Kong Lin as Jiang Mingzhu
• Zhao Xuan as Gou Bin
• Yuan Man as Zhou Shouyi

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• Episodes: 36 (according to MDL)
• Streaming platform: Tencent 🐧
• Official cast announcement and start of filming: May 21, 2026
• Estimated filming time: 180 days
• Filming location: Yunnan Province
• Genre: suspense, crime (according to Baidu Baike)
• Under guidance of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission 中央政法委 (Source: Sina)

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• 🎬 Director: Wu Bai (The Narcotic Operation, The Cheetah, Tiger Wolf Rabbit, Walk the Line, Crime Crackdown, Sniper, Mystery of Antiques, Day and Night)
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Chen Yuxin (The Narcotic Operation, Burning (2020), The Thunder, Crime Crackdown, The Big Case on the Mekong River, Brother vs. Brother, Zheng Fu 征服)
  • The Thunder won the Magnolia Award for Best Chinese TV Series at the 26th Shanghai TV Festival (2020)
  • The Thunder was nominated for Best Screenplay at the 30th China TV Golden Eagle Awards (2020)
• 📽️ Production companies: Tencent Video, Zhewen Pictures, New Classics Media, China Chang'an Publishing & Media Co., Ltd.

Note: Director Wu Bai and Screenwriter Chen Yuxin collaborated on The Narcotic Operation, and Crime Crackdown which starred Sun Honglei.

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Translated from Baidu Baike:

Overview:

The drama tells the story of judicial and law enforcement authorities combating organized crime and the corrupt forces protecting it amid the normalization of anti-gang and anti-crime campaigns. Set against cold, bleak streets, the story portrays the struggle between justice and the forces lurking in the shadows.

Synopsis (originally from Tencent):

Evidence begins in 2008. Han Yongqiang, the driver of Li Xuedong – the director of the Chengyang Economic Development Zone Administrative Committee – sees his fate take a dramatic turn after forming a “family” with Li’s mistress.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

Navigating the dangerous edge between power and organized crime, he endures oppression and bloodshed, transforming from a mere pawn into a player. >!He ultimately drives Li Xuedong to his death and rises step by step into a crime boss, building a network bound by blood ties and shared interests.!<

By 2018, >!a suspicious falling death case involving his daughter, Han Shanshan, exposes the staggering extent of his influence – manipulating public opinion, interfering with the judiciary, and turning black into white – pushing his crimes to their peak.!<

>!Yet justice is never absent. Led by criminal police officer Gao Yuan, the anti-organized crime task force presses on through layers of obstruction and protection from powerful backers. Despite repeated setbacks – “three investigations, three denials,” the deaths of witnesses, and the destruction of evidence – they remain unwavering.!<

In the end, >!relying on next-generation forensic techniques and an unshakable commitment to the truth, they uncover key figures and decisive physical evidence, ultimately shattering Han Yongqiang’s seemingly impenetrable empire.!<

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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Translated Synopses

Note: All translated synopses I share in the "trailers & posters" posts are based on the original Chinese sources (Douban, Baidu, Chinese Wikipedia, etc.) and were first published here. If you see them elsewhere, please know they originated from our sub. Thanks for reading!

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

🍉 The latest rumours say that the drama may be released in June 8. We'll see…. 🤞

🍉 The latest rumours also say that the drama has a fan meet on June 17 in Beijing. Usually these take place after a drama has aired. 🤞

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A couple of hours ago, the production team released a new set of character posters and drama stills. To this update, I added more posters released previously.

Filming officially wrapped up on August 28, 2025.

Poster description:

The court is shrouded in treacherous intrigue, and the human heart is impossible to predict; frost covers the vermilion walls, while light hides within the shadows. When the undercurrents break through the surface, will they join hands — or stand in opposition?

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Cast:

Leading actors (in no particular order):

• Chen Duling as Chu Zhao
• Zhou Yiran as Xie Yanlai

Special guest actor:

• Tang Xiaotian as Xie Yanfang

Special appearance:

• Wang Ruichang as Xiao Xun

Supporting actors:

• Wu Shi Le as Chu Tang
• Gao Maotong as Deng Yi

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• Episodes: 24 (according to distribution license)
• Streaming platform: Youku 👖
• Official filming time period: May 28, 2025 to August 28, 2025
• Production time: 12 months
• Filming location: Hengdian World Studios
• Distribution license obtained: January 9, 2026

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• 🎬 Director: Yang Long (The Glory, Sword and Fairy 1, My Little Happiness, A Love So Beautiful)
• ✍️ Original creator: Xi Xing
• 📖 Novel: Chu Hou 楚后

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🔗 Previous announcement, posters, clips, etc.

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Updated synopsis from MDL:

Chu Zhao, the daughter of a general, refuses to accept a fate in which she becomes a pawn in the power struggles of Xiao Xun, the heir of the State of Chu. Reborn with the memories of her past, she believes that only decisive action can change destiny, and she chooses to step into the center of political turmoil rather than be consumed by it.

Along this path, Chu Zhao meets Xie Yan Lai, the illegitimate son of the Xie family, and their encounter alters both of their lives. She brings light to his once bleak existence and helps him break free from the limits imposed upon him. >!From a low-ranking Imperial Guard soldier, Xie Yan Lai steadily rises to become a general who defends the nation.!<

(Source: NAY at MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the web novel "Chu Hou" (楚后) by Xi Xing (希行).

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From the drama’s TV Series Shooting and Production Recording Notice, loosely translated:

A general’s daughter, Chu Zhao, in order to change her tragic fate of becoming a sacrificial pawn in Xiao Xun’s (the Great Chu’s heir) quest for power, realizes that taking the initiative is the only way to alter her destiny. In her tumultuous struggle against fate, she meets Xie Yanlai, the illegitimate son of the Xie family, and brightens his originally gloomy and resentful life. She helps Xie Yanlai break free from the shackles of fate, >!allowing him to rise from a lowly imperial guard to a great general who guards the nation. Together, Chu Zhao and Xie Yanlai successfully thwart Xiao Xun’s ambitions and schemes.!<

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

>!Originally set to flee the turmoil, Chu Zhao witnesses the suffering of the common people amid the war and resolutely returns to the capital to assist the young imperial grandson, Xiao Yu, in ascending the throne, staying by his side until he takes full control of the government.!<

>!Meanwhile, Xiao Xun colludes with foreign enemies, plunging the people into misery for his own thirst for power. Chu Zhao and Xie Yanlai join forces in desperate resistance, leading their troops in a bloody battle, and ultimately succeed in eliminating both internal strife and external threats to the Great Chu.!<

>!In the end, Chu Zhao not only changes her own fate but also saves millions of Great Chu’s people from the chaos of war and displacement.!<

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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Meaning behind the Drama Name?

Qiao Chu 翘楚 qiáo chǔ originally referred to a wattle (Acacia mearnsii) that stood out from the bushes. Later it was used to describe a person (or things) of outstanding talents.

Usage and meaning of Chu 楚

Chu 楚, used in different instances, is the same character.

翘楚: Qiao Chu, the drama name.

楚后: Chu Hou, the novel name. It can be translated as the Queen of Chu.

楚朝: Chu Zhao, the female leading character. (楚朝 can also be interpreted as the Chu Dynasty.)

楚国: Chu Guo, Great Chu, the country.

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Translated Synopses

Note: All translated synopses and information I share in the "trailers & posters" posts are based on the original Chinese sources (Douban, Baidu, Chinese Wikipedia, etc.) and were first published here. If you see them elsewhere, please know they originated from our sub. Thanks for reading!

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

🍉 The latest rumours say that the drama may be released on May 27, 2026. We'll see…. 🤞

The Chinese drama title 耀眼 can be translated as Dazzling.

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A few hours ago, the production team released a new behind-the-scenes special.

The distribution license was obtained on March 2, 2026. It's now up to the platform to schedule its release.

Clip description:

The sunlight and evening breeze on the island nurture the feelings and strength quietly growing in the heart. What began as a chance encounter gradually became destiny through days and nights spent together.

Qing Ye (played by Guan Xiaotong) and Xing Wu (played by Li Yunrui) walk through life’s ups and downs side by side, becoming an indispensable light in each other’s lives. A dazzling youth-filled story is about to begin.

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• Episodes: 30 (according to the distribution license)
• Streaming and broadcasting platforms: MangoTV 🥭 and Hunan TV
• Official filming started: June 8, 2025
• Official filming wrapped up: August 23, 2025
• Distribution license obtained: March 2, 2026

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• 🎬 Director: Mao De Shu (Love Between Lines, When I Fly Towards You, I Cannot Hug You 1 and 2)
• ✍️ Original creator: Shi Jiu Yuan 时玖远
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Liu Fei (Time and Him Are Just Right, My Little Happiness, Waking Love Up)
• 📖 Novel: Yao Yan 耀眼

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🔗 Previous announcements, posters, etc.

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Synopsis from MDL:

The family was suddenly struck by misfortune, and Qing Ye [played by Guan Xiaotong] fell like a brilliant meteor from the bustling capital to a small, remote county town. From then on, she became the light that illuminated the dull, lifeless [Zhazhating], and along the way, she encountered the unexpected twists of her life.

For Xing Wu [played by Li Yunrui], the turning point of his life came on a morning when the yellow sand swirled through the air, and he met Qing Ye, who seemed completely out of place in this world. The two of them shared a room, separated only by a thin curtain, as though they existed in two different realms – he, on one side, absorbed in his video games, while she, on the other side, desperately studying.

When Qing Ye first arrived here, she was absolutely certain that she wouldn’t stay for anyone, that she would leave this place behind. >!But after meeting Xing Wu, she said with unshakable determination: “I will pull him onto a different path.”!<

(Source: My Drama Novel)

~~ Adapted from the novel "Yao Yan" (耀眼) by Shi Jiu Yuan (时玖远).

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Synopsis from Baidu Baike:

Qing Ye [played by Guan Xiaotong], who had been living in a big city, returned to her hometown Zhazhating in her final year of high school due to family misfortunes. There, she met Xing Wu [played by Li Yunrui] and other young people.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

Qing Ye overcame various challenges in life and study, and also helped Xing Wu, Cao Ping, Huang Mao, and the others find their life goals. >!After graduating from university, Qing Ye reunited with Xing Wu in Zhazhating. This time, they not only fulfilled their life dreams but also found love with each other.!<

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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Translated Synopses

Note: All translated synopses and information I share in the "trailers & posters" posts are based on the original Chinese sources (Douban, Baidu Baike, Chinese Wikipedia, etc.) and were first published here. If you see them elsewhere, please know they originated from our sub. Thanks for reading!

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

🍉 The latest rumours say that the drama may be released on May 26, 2026. We'll see…. 🤞

The episode duration is 25 minutes (according to Baidu Baike and MDL).

The Chinese drama title 大唐迷雾 can be translated as “The Mist of Tang Dynasty.”

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A couple of hours ago, the production team released a new behind-the-scenes special.

Da Tang Mi Wu 大唐迷雾 is one of the dramas on Tencent's May 2026 line-up.

Clip description:

Mist shrouds Jiangnan in layers upon layers, concealing bizarre and mysterious cases; within the narrow space behind the camera lies the creative team’s full dedication.

Every design conveys meaning, and every detail has been carefully refined through repeated deliberation.

Let’s wait for the premiere together and unlock this sincerely crafted investigative journey~

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Di Renjie

The drama is based on Di Renjie.

📚 Excerpts from Wikipedia: Di Renjie:

>Di Renjie (630 – November 11, 700), courtesy name Huaiying (懷英), posthumous name Duke Wenhui of Liang (梁文惠公), was a Chinese politician of the Tang and Wu Zhou dynasties, twice serving as chancellor during the reign of Wu Zetian. He was one of the most celebrated officials of Wu Zetian's reign. Di Renjie is depicted in the Wu Shuang Pu by Jin Guliang.

In Fiction and Adaptations:

>Di Renjie appears as the main character in a number of gong'an crime novels and films. The first of these was a 64-chapter novel titled Wu Zetian sida qi’an 武则天四大奇案 (Wu Zetian's Four Great Cases), also known as Di gong’an 狄公案 (The Cases Solved by Judge Di), written by a pseudonymous author in 1890.

>In 1996, another television drama titled The Legend Di Renjie and Wu Zetian (Di Renjie yu Wu Zetian Chuanqi 狄仁杰与武则天传奇, 1996) appeared in Chinese television. Here, Di Renjie's representation resonates strongly with the age-old literary tradition of “pure officials” that had enjoyed enduring popularity in the past.

>*In 2004, CCTV-8 aired a television series based on detective stories related to Di Renjie, under the title Amazing Detective Di Renjie (神探狄仁杰), starring Liang Guanhua as the titular protagonist. It was followed by three sequels:* Amazing Detective Di Renjie 2 (2006), Amazing Detective Di Renjie 3 (2008), and Mad Detective Di Renjie (2010). Some characters in the television series are fictionalised versions of historical figures, including Wu Zetian and Di Renjie himself. The plot of each season is further divided into two or three parts, each covering one case. The story usually follows a pattern of a seemingly small case gradually leading to Di Renjie uncovering a sinister plot that threatens the Chinese empire.

There were many more dramas and films based on Di Renjie – you can find them on MDL under these search terms: Detective Dee, Judge Dee, Di Renjie, etc.

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Cast:

Leading actor:

• Feng Shaofeng as Di Renjie

Leading actors:

• Li Yu as Duan Shisi
• Shao Yun as Chu Qinglan
• Nick Shan Jingyao as Lin Buyan

Special appearance:

• Vivian Wu Jun Mei as Empress Wu Zetian

“Friendship” guest appearance:

• Xu Haiqiao as Zhuang Luobai

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• Episodes: 25
• Episode duration: 25 minutes
• Streaming platform: Tencent 🐧
• Official filming time period: April 18, 2025 to June 5, 2025
• Filming location: Hengdian World Studios

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🔗 Previous announcement, poster, trailer, etc.

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Synopsis from MDL:

Disillusioned by Empress Wu’s actions, detective Di Renjie leaves the capital to investigate strange occurrences in Jiangnan. Beneath the empire’s prosperity, he uncovers dark forces and dangerous conspiracies. Using his sharp intellect, Di Ren Jie must solve mysterious cases where the supernatural and human corruption intertwine.

(Source: TMDb)

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From a 163 article*:

The drama is produced by Tencent Video and Hangzhou Chuanying Culture Media Co., Ltd.

• Directors: Xiang Qiuliang (Qi Men Dun Jia 2, Mojin: Return to the South China Sea, Sea Monster 2: Black Forest, Fantasy Magician), Xiang Hesheng (Qi Men Dun Jia 2, Mojin: Return to the South China Sea, Sea Monster 2: Black Forest, Fantasy Magician) - they are the Xiang Brothers (Xiang Brothers Film is Hangzhou Chuanying Culture Media Co., Ltd).
• Screenwriters: Zhang Zhaozhe (Tomb Guarding Man, Chang An Bian), Wang Xiaoli 王小利

Da Tang Mi Wu is set in the Chuigong period of Wu Zhou in the Tang Dynasty 大唐武周垂拱, focusing on the thrilling journey of Di Renjie (played by Feng Shaofeng) who was ordered to inspect the Jiangnan Road and in the process, he revealed the complexity of power and desire beneath the appearance of a prosperous era.

The series breaks the traditional detective narrative stereotype, takes the "aesthetics of Tang Dynasty's mysterious cases 盛唐诡案美学" as the core concept, deeply integrates Eastern historical suspense with mind games, and creates a detective “feast” that combines intellectual reasoning and visual shock.

The undercurrent of power struggle, greed that weaves a deadly web, and obsession and madness that give birth to serial killings – what Di Renjie unravels is not only the truth, but also a contest of minds behind the mystery.

*Apologies; Reddit will not allow me to post the link to the 163 article.

According to Baidu Baike, there will be five bizarre cases.

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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Translated Synopses

Note: All translated synopses and information I share in the "trailers & posters" posts are based on the original Chinese sources (Douban, Baidu, Chinese Wikipedia, etc.) and were first published here. If you see them elsewhere, please know they originated from our sub. Thanks for reading!

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

The Chinese drama title 告白 can be translated as “to confess one's feelings.”

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The production team announced that filming officially wrapped up today, May 20, 2026. They released a new set of character stills.

The wrap up ceremony photos are in the comments.

Poster descriptions:

Snow falls without a sound; only love rumbles softly in the silence. No words are needed – in this moment, drawing close to each other is itself the most fervent confession of love.

Falling cherry blossoms drift across unspoken feelings, while the gentle breeze hides a heartbeat never confessed. A long-held yearning buried within youth is quietly waiting for a reunion.

Some confessions are hidden in the wind; some growth is etched into the light. Every frozen frame is a memory worth treasuring.

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Cast:

Leading actor:

• Wang Xingyue as Zhou Jingze

Leading actor:

• Ancy Deng Enxi as Xu Sui

Supporting actors:

• Sun Ninghui
• Zuo Ye
• Wu Qianyu
• Zhu Meiji
• Zhang Zhichao
• Wu Sheng
• Zhang Lingyu
• Jing Le

Special guest actor:

• Liu Chang

Special guest appearance:

• Yi Mengling

Special appearances:

• Sha Baoliang
• Yang Tongshu
• Hao Wenting
• Hu Xiaoting
• Li Wenling
• Zhang Yingbing

“Friendship” guest appearance:

• Ke Naiyu

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• Episodes: 28 (according to Baidu Baike and MDL)
• Streaming and broadcasting platforms: MangoTV 🥭, Hunan TV
• Official cast announcement: February 25, 2026
• Official filming wrap up: May 20, 2026
• Estimated filming time: ~100 days
• Filming location: Chengdu, Sichuan Province

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• 🎬 Director: Zhang Xiao An (Deep Affection Eyes, Always Home, Dawn Amidst Hidden Clouds, The King’s Avatar)
• ✍️ Original creator and screenwriter: Ying Cheng 应橙
• 📖 Novel: Gao Bai 告白

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🔗 Previous announcement, concept teaser, etc.

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Synopsis from MDL:

The well-behaved and quiet Xu Sui had a crush on the young Zhou Jing Ze in high school. For his sake, she resolutely applied to the neighboring university, and by chance, they were together. Youth was passionate but fleeting. The friends formed a band, watched the sunrise together, and even made bets on competitions driven by youthful passion. Despite their wonderful time together, a misunderstanding separated them.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

Upon reuniting, their lives had completely changed. >!The girl had become an accomplished surgeon, while Zhou Jing Ze was framed and trapped in a dusty training base. As they tested their relationship, Zhou Jing Ze pressed harder and harder, leaving Xu Sui with no way out, unable to let go. Zhou Jing Ze discovered the secret of the girl's youthful crush.!<

(Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the web novel "Gao Bai" (告白) by Ying Cheng (应橙).

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

🍉 The latest rumours say that the drama may be released in July. We'll see…. 🤞

The Chinese drama title 这一秒过火 can be translated as “it went too far in this second” or “things went overboard in this moment.”

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520 Day

📚 Excerpt translated from Baidu Baike:

>In Chinese internet culture, “520” has taken on a special meaning because it sounds like “I love you” in Chinese. It is often paired with “1314” (“for a lifetime”), becoming a symbolic way for couples to express their feelings. Some couples choose to register their marriages on May 20 to match this meaning, leading to a surge in marriage registrations on that day. Businesses have also used the occasion to create a “sweetheart economy,” launching themed products, immersive experiences, and promotional events.

>This usage originated from the early popularization of numeric homophones in the song “Digital Love 《数字恋爱》 [by Mavis Fan],” and gradually evolved into an internet language phenomenon with broader cultural significance.

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The production team released a new sneak peak for the 520 Day today.

The distribution license was obtained on March 29, 2026. It's now up to the platform to schedule the release.

Clip description:

Hunter or prey? Caught in endless entanglement between advance and retreat.

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Cast:

Leading actors:

• Zhang Linghe as Murong Qingyi
• Wang Churan as Ren Susu / Fang Mulan

Leading actors:

• Fu Xinbo as Murong Qingyu
• Xu Zhenxuan as Li Baize

Leading actors:

• He Qiu as Ye Zhihong
• Wang Zisu as Haitangqing

Special guest actors:

• Myolie Wu as Cheng Jinzhi
• Sha Baoliang as Li Rongzhang

Special starring:

• Wu Mochou as Murong Jinrui
• Mao Hai as Huo Shaoxiong
• Lu Qi as Zhang Mingshu

Special appearances:

• Wei Qing as Sun Rongci
• Liu Lingzi as Fang Mulan
• Kang Keren as Huo Minxian

Supporting actors:

• Chen Jinyu as Huo Zongqi
• Huang Boyuan as Lai Yi

Special appearances:

• Lan Xi as Zeng Yinqiu
• Zhang Gongchang as Fang Youshen
• Jin Junxiu as Huang Nianhua
• Chen Xinyu as Boss Yu (Yu Lao Ban)

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• Episodes: 33 (according to the distribution license)
• Streaming platforms: Tencent 🐧 and iQIYI 🥝
• Official filming time period: June 25, 2025 to September 28, 2025
• Distribution license obtained: March 29, 2026

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• 🎬 Director: Yi Jun (Rookie Agent Rouge, Burning Iron, The Princess‘s Gambit, Lost Track of Time, Bloody Romance)
• ✍️ Original creator: Fei Wo Si Cun 匪我思存 (Siege in Fog; Sealed with a Kiss; Too Late to Say I Love You; Good Bye, My Princess; Because of Love)
• ✒️ Screenwriters: Luo Junyue (Reset, Tomb of the Sea, Big Shot) Yang Siting, Liu Yuxi
• 📖 Novel: Wo Mei Yu Jian Ni 如果这一秒, 我没遇见你 - can be translated as “If I hadn’t met you at this moment.”

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🔗 Previous posters, trailer, wrap up special, BTS special, etc.

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Synopsis translated from Baidu Baike

The drama is adapted from the novel, Wo Mei Yu Jian Ni 如果这一秒, 我没遇见你 by Fei Wo Si Cun 匪我思存.

Set in Republican-era Shanghai, it tells the story of Murong Qingyi (played by Zhang Linghe), the youngest son of a warlord, who is switched at birth and suffers cruel abuse from his adoptive father. When he runs away as a boy, he is saved by Ren Susu (played by Wang Churan), but his appearance brings disaster upon her entire family.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

Years later, they meet again and quietly develop feelings for each other. >!However, in order to save someone else, Ren Susu fakes her death and disappears, leaving Murong Qingyi drowning in the agony of loss. Three years later, Ren Susu returns – only to become Murong Qingyi’s soon-to-be sister-in-law.!<

>!Now, one carries deep resentment born of betrayal, while the other hides a pain she cannot speak of. Between testing and pulling away, love and hate become tightly intertwined. Just as misunderstandings begin to clear and their feelings rekindle, the country is plunged into crisis.!<

>!With death-defying resolve, Murong Qingyi and Ren Susu stand against powerful enemies. Where will their fate ultimately lead?!<

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Synopsis from MDL:

In Shanghai during the Republic of China, Murong Qing Yi [played by Zhang Linghe], the youngest son of a warlord, was abused by his adoptive father because he was taken away by mistake. When he escaped as a teenager, he was saved by Ren Su Su [played by Wang Churan], but his family suffered a catastrophe. After years of reunion, the two secretly fell in love, but >!Ren Su Su resolutely faked her death and fled to save others, leaving Murong Qing Yi to sink into the pain of losing love.!<

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

>!Three years later, Ren Su Su returned and became Murong Qing Yi's prospective sister-in-law. Now, one is full of resentment at being betrayed, and the other hides unspeakable pain, with love and hate intertwined between temptation and pulling.!< >!When misunderstandings are gradually resolved and deep affection is rekindled, a national disaster comes. Murong Qing Yi and Ren Su Su are determined to fight against powerful enemies. Where will their fate lead them?!<

(Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the web novel "Ru Guo Zhe Yi Miao, Wo Mei Yu Jian Ni" (如果这一秒, 我没遇见你) by Fei Wo Si Cun (匪我思存).

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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Translated Synopses

Note: All translated synopses and information I share in the "trailers & posters" posts are based on the original Chinese sources (Douban, Baidu, Chinese Wikipedia, etc.) and were first published here. If you see them elsewhere, please know they originated from our sub. Thanks for reading!

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

Synopsis from the iQIYI app:

The Heir is directed by Hui Kaidong (known for Story of Yanxi Palace and Winter Begonia), with scripts by Gao Xuan and Ren Baoru (known for Imperfect Victim). The series stars Yang Zi ("Go Go Squid!, Ode to Joy) and Han Dongjun (The Battle at Lake Changjin; My People, My Country), with special appearances by Fu Dalong (The Qin Empire II: Alliance) and Wu Mian (Shanghai family), and Tian Xiaojie (The Long Night). It is China's first historical costume drama centered on the culture of Huizhou ink.

Set in the mid-Ming Dynasty, a tribute-ink scandal disrupts the long-standing Huizhou ink industry, causing the centuries-old Li family of ink makers to fall from grace. With the Li family's reputation shattered, the Luo family rises to prominence, only to later face ruin due to political entanglements.

As time passes, Li Zhen [played by Yang Zi], the youngest daughter of the eighth branch of the Li clan, embarks on the path of ink making to support herself. Through talent and hard work, she became a dark horse in Huizhou's ink industry.

Luo Wenqian [played by Elvis Han Dongjun], the second son of the Luo family, schemes to restore his family's fortune and single-handedly shakes up the industry.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

Together, >!Li Zhen and Luo Wenqian engage in a battle of wits with the rising Tian Mo family, ultimately bringing Li's family back to its former glory. With the reopening of maritime trade and challenges from overseas ink markets, Li Zhen produces top-tier ink that earns Huizhou ink the title of "The Best Ink Under Heaven."!<

In the end, >!Li Zhen and Luo Wenqian become a couple, working together to preserve and promote Huizhou ink for generations to come.!<

Trailer

MyDramaList link

Airing on iQIYI

Episodes: 42

#Discussions

🗨️ All discussions on the drama

🗨️ Episodic drama discussions (please see the earliest comment)

🗓️ Airing schedule

👥 Character relationship chart

🎙️ OST List

#What does r/CDrama think about the show?

Look out for the wrap up post where we ask the sub to rate the drama a few weeks after the final airing date.

🗳️ It's a wrap! What's your final review? (post only appears a few weeks after the drama ends)

#Wiki 2024 Drama Index | 2025 Drama Index | 2026 Drama Index

7:30 pm.

🍉 The premiere should be at 7:30 pm, China Standard Time, following the published CCTV-8 schedule. 🤞

The Chinese drama title 家业 was changed to 祯娘传 and then back to 家业.

The Chinese drama title 家业 can be translated as “Family Business.”

The Chinese drama title 祯娘传 can be translated as “The Tale of Zhen Niang.”

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About an hour ago, the production team released a new behind-the-scenes special.

Clip description:

Behind-the-scenes “Entrusted to the Heart” special

Some rise from the rubble, stubbornly demanding justice;

Some approach everyone with an agenda, yet only wish to help her find fulfillment;

Some are as unyielding and old-fashioned as stone, yet still hold up the last remaining home for her…

The women support one another, and the men return.

Each of them comes from a different path, yet in the end, they all settle into the same pool of ink.

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Cast:

Leading actor:

• Yang Zi as Li Zhen (Zhen Niang)

Leading actor:

• Elvis Han Dongjun as Luo Wenqian

Supporting actors:

• Wu Mian as Wang Rujun
• Tian Xiaojie as Lin Jinshui
• Wang Zihao as Tian Benchang
• Xie Xin as Tian Ronghua
• Li Hongliang as Li Jingdong
• Yang Si as Tian Fengyue

Special appearance:

• Cao Lei as Luo Wensong

Supporting actors:

• Li Hongtao as Luo Hanzhang
• Li Bao’an as Li Jinhe
• Xu Baihui as Zhao Jin
• Fu Jia as Li Zhengliang
• Wang Wenqi as Du Qiu'e
• Zhou Zhi as Wang Cuiqiao
• Li Chun’ai as Yan Xianglan
• Nafesa (娜菲莎) as Wang Hua'er

Supporting actors:

• Shu Yan as Huang Ying
• Zhang Shuyan as Li Chunhua
• Hong Yang as Li Zhengshen
• Zhang Xiqian as Tian Huai'an
• Wang Xuedong as Tian Bensheng
• Zhu Hui as Steward Shao (Shao Guanshi)
• Wang Yuning as Eunuch Yan (Yan Gonggong)
• Liu Tao as Third Master Chen (Chen Sanye)
• Liu Kai as Chen Junshan

Starring:

• Fu Dalong

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• Episodes: 40
• Streaming and broadcasting platforms: iQIYI 🥝 and CCTV-8 🐑
• Official filming time period: November 22, 2024 to April 21, 2025
• Distribution license obtained: December 31, 2025

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• 🎬 Director: Hui Kai Dong (The Lost National Treasure, The Storm of Roses, We Are Criminal Police, Winter Begonia, Story of Yanxi Palace, Arsenal Military Academy)
• ✒️ Screenwriters: Gao Xuan (Imperfect Victim, Hero (2022), See You Again, Orphan of Zhao), Ren Bao Ru (Imperfect Victim, Hero (2022), See You Again, Orphan of Zhao)

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🔗 Previous announcement, poster, trailer, etc.

🎙️ OST List

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Synopsis from the iQIYI app:

The Heir is directed by Hui Kaidong (known for Story of Yanxi Palace and Winter Begonia), with scripts by Gao Xuan and Ren Baoru (known for Imperfect Victim). The series stars Yang Zi ("Go Go Squid!, Ode to Joy) and Han Dongjun (The Battle at Lake Changjin; My People, My Country), with special appearances by Fu Dalong (The Qin Empire II: Alliance) and Wu Mian (Shanghai family), and Tian Xiaojie (The Long Night). It is China's first historical costume drama centered on the culture of Huizhou ink.

Set in the mid-Ming Dynasty, a tribute-ink scandal disrupts the long-standing Huizhou ink industry, causing the centuries-old Li family of ink makers to fall from grace. With the Li family's reputation shattered, the Luo family rises to prominence, only to later face ruin due to political entanglements.

As time passes, Li Zhen, the youngest daughter of the eighth branch of the Li clan, embarks on the path of ink making to support herself. Through talent and hard work, she became a dark horse in Huizhou's ink industry.

Luo Wenqian, the second son of the Luo family, schemes to restore his family's fortune and single-handedly shakes up the industry.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

Together, >!Li Zhen and Luo Wenqian engage in a battle of wits with the rising Tian Mo family, ultimately bringing Li's family back to its former glory. With the reopening of maritime trade and challenges from overseas ink markets, Li Zhen produces top-tier ink that earns Huizhou ink the title of "The Best Ink Under Heaven."!<

In the end, >!Li Zhen and Luo Wenqian become a couple, working together to preserve and promote Huizhou ink for generations to come.!<

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Synopsis from MDL:

In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, a tribute ink case broke the long-standing pattern of the Huizhou ink industry, and Li Mo, a century-old ink-making family, fell from the altar. Li Mo was seriously injured, and the Luo family's ink industry rose. After Li Mo, it was unparalleled in glory, but eventually, it was implicated in the government and ended up in ruin.

As time went by, Li Zhen, the youngest daughter of the eighth room of the Li clan, resolutely embarked on the road of ink-making to solve her livelihood. With her talent and hard work, she became a dark horse in the Huizhou ink industry. Luo Wen Qian, the second son of the Luo family, planned and laid out to restore the family business and stirred up the pattern of the Huizhou ink industry with his own strength.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

>!The two of them fought wits and courage with the new ink industry upstarts Tian Mo family, and Li Mo returned to the peak. The sea ban was reopened, and facing the challenges of the overseas ink industry, Li Zhen gathered the essence of the Huizhou ink industry, made top-level ink products, and won the reputation of "the best ink in the world" for Huizhou ink.!<

(Source: iQiyi)

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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Historical references on Chinese Ink

📚 Excerpts translated from Baidu Baike: Ink:

>Ink is one of the traditional tools of the Chinese scholar’s studio and one of the “Four Treasures of the Study 文房四宝.” It is made from materials such as soot / lamp black 煤烟, pine soot 松烟, and animal glue 胶, and is ground on an inkstone with water to produce ink for writing and painting.

>The major traditions include Huizhou ink and Sichuan ink. Its history can be traced back to the Western Zhou period. Manufactured ink appeared during the Han dynasty, while in the Tang dynasty, the father-and-son craftsmen Xi Chao 奚超 created high-quality pine-soot ink 松烟墨. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, ink had developed into a form of decorative and artisanal craftsmanship, giving rise to categories such as imperial ink, tribute ink, and collectible ornamental ink.

>Based on raw materials, ink is generally divided into pine-soot ink and oil-soot ink 油烟墨. Pine-soot ink produces a deep matte black suitable for calligraphy, while oil-soot ink has a glossy, lustrous black tone more often used in painting. The ink-making process includes steps such as burning oils to collect soot, screening and settling the soot, mixing ingredients, and pounding the mixture. The Northern Wei agricultural text Qimin Yaoshu 《齐民要术》 records that soot materials had to be mixed with glue, egg white, and other ingredients, then pounded tens of thousands of times.

>Ink sticks come in many forms, including rectangular, circular, and animal-shaped designs. Besides black ink, there are also colored inks such as red, yellow, and blue-green. When using ink, care should be taken to grind it with even pressure and maintain a moderate concentration, while avoiding prolonged exposure to sunlight during storage.

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

🍉 The latest rumours say that the drama may be released on May 25, 2026. We'll see…. 🤞

Note: Availability on iQIYI may be regional.

The Chinese drama title 月明千里 can be translated as “the moon shines over a thousand miles.”

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About an hour ago, the production team released a new set of character posters (images 1 to 7). To this update, I added previously released posters from the filming wrap-up, New Year's Day, etc.

In the Moonlight is one of the upcoming dramas listed in iQIYI's May line-up.

The distribution license was obtained in December 2025.

Poster description:

“Under the Moonlit Red Walls”

Bathed in the “arc” of the radiant moon, a single thought stirs the sacred heart. Within the red walls, under the lantern light, fate and the stirrings of the heart have long become impossible to tell apart – no one can say who has won or lost.

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🌕 The new posters (images 1 to 7) looked like they were moon gates (see image 1). For anyone interested, please see the bottom of the post for more background about them.

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Cast:

Leading actors:

• Bao Shangen as Li Yaoying
• Wang Hongyi as Luo Jia/Su Dan Gu

Leading actors:

• Quan Yilun as Li Weizhen
• Ma Qiuyuan as Zhu Luyun

Special guest actor:

• Yang Shize as Li Zhongqian

Supporting actors:

• Ding Jiawen as Bi Tan
• Zhou Haoqi as Chen Yuan
• Yan Yunjing as Xie Qing

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• Episodes: 40
• Streaming platforms: Tencent 🐧 and iQIYI 🥝
• Filming started: February 2025
• Official filming wrap up: June 19, 2025
• Filming locations: Hengdian World Studios, and Yinchuan
• Distribution license obtained: December 2025
• Genre: period costume, romance (according to Baidu Baike)

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• 🎬 Directors: Zang Xi Chuan (Winner, Supersensory Maze, The Long Way Back, Endless Protection, Faithful, Dream Garden, Team Dragon Descendant), Zoe Qin (Tigers Sniff the Rose, Love Beyond the Grave, Lost You Forever 1 and 2, Love Scenery, Demon Catcher Zhong Kui)
• ✍️ Original creator: Luo Qing Mei 罗青梅
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Li Min (The Boundless Bright Moon, Ashes to Crown, Cao Xuanxuan's Love Journey, Rattan, Legend of Fei), Chen Rui 陈芮
• 📖 Novel: Yue Ming Qian Li 月明千里
• 📽️ Production company: Linmon Pictures, Tencent

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🔗 Previous announcement, posters, teaser, etc.

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Synopsis from MDL:

Li Yao Ying is a princess exiled to a distant land through a forced political marriage. She is saved by the reclusive Sultan Gu also known as Luo Jia, who is devoted to the Gods. Under the desert moon, a single glance sparks a destined love. >!As war and chaos threaten their world, Li Yao Ying and Luo Jia fight side by side, proving that even in the darkest times, love can light the way.!<

(Source: TMDb; edited by MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the novel "Yue Ming Qian Li" (月明千里) by Luo Qing Mei (罗青梅).

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Synopsis translated from Baidu Baike:

Princess Li Yaoying (played by Bao Shang’en), a fallen princess, is forced into a political marriage and drifts into a foreign land. At the brink of death, she is saved by Luojia (played by Wang Hongyi), an ascetic monarch who serves the gods. From that moment, the gears of fate begin to turn. A single glance beneath the full moon over the desert becomes the love of this lifetime. >!From then on, they pacify the realm together; in chaotic times their love runs deep, under a moon that shines across a thousand miles – on this path, I am not alone.!<

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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🌕 Moon Gate 月洞门 yuè dòng mén

⏭️ Quick Summary: A moon gate is a circular doorway in classical Chinese garden architecture that symbolizes harmony and reunion while framing scenic views and creating the elegant “changing scenery with every step” effect of traditional courtyards. They can also be in interior spaces.

📚 Excerpt translated from Baidu Baike:

>A moon gate is a circular passage gate found in classical Chinese garden architecture. It's also known as a round opening gate 圆洞门, moon doorway 月亮门, or moonlight gate 月光门, and its English name is “moon gate.” Shaped like a full moon, the doorway frame is constructed using finely fitted ground bricks. It has neither doors nor a threshold, serving primarily as an entrance to a building complex or as a passageway separating courtyards, while also functioning as a framed scenic view.

>Moon gates are most commonly set into white walls. The corridor buildings extending from either side are often adorned with upturned eaves and painted decoration, creating the elegant and tranquil architectural style associated with the Ming and Qing dynasties. Representative examples include the four moon gates surrounding the “Wuzhu Youju pavilion 梧竹幽居亭” in the Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou 苏州拙政园 and the twin moon-gate framed-view design of the “Chuitai 吹台” pavilion at Slender West Lake in Yangzhou 扬州瘦西湖.

>The edges of the opening are often decorated with a 10-centimeter-wide grayish-red border, and plaques bearing calligraphy are commonly hung above the gate to enhance its refined aesthetic, as seen in the residences of Xidi Village in Southern Anhui 皖南西递村民居. Through the technique of “framed scenery,” plants, buildings, and other views are composed into picture-like scenes, while the interplay of light and shadow on whitewashed walls and the arrangement of vegetation create a layered spatial effect suggestive of winding paths leading into secluded beauty.

>The circular form also carries the traditional cultural symbolism of completeness and reunion. For example, the “Zhougui Zheju 周规折矩 (Adhering to Rules and Norms)” moon gate at Canglang Pavilion in Suzhou 苏州沧浪亭 uses inscribed phrases to highlight the underlying principles of Confucian propriety. Its design not only reflects the graceful, flowing spatial qualities of courtyard architecture, but also creates the visual effect of changing scenery with every step through the interplay of concealment and revelation.

🌕 Moon gates featured in Chinese dramas by Mediocre_Pea_6845.

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Translated Synopses

Note: All translated synopses and information I share in the "trailers & posters" posts are based on the original Chinese sources (Douban, Baidu, Chinese Wikipedia, etc.) and were first published here. If you see them elsewhere, please know they originated from our sub. Thanks for reading!

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

Synopsis from the Youku app:

While investigating evidence tied to Prince Xiangyang's rebellion, legendary swordsman Zhan Zhao [played by Yang Yang] is hunted across the south. Along the way, he meets fearless wanderer Huo Linglong [played by Zhang Ruonan] and crosses paths with the infamous Bai Yutang [played by Alen Fang Yilun], the "Sleek Rat".

As the three join forces, they uncover >!a vast conspiracy linking corrupt officials, criminal factions, and foreign enemies. Together, they risk everything to expose the truth, stop the rebellion, and restore peace to the people and the martial world.!<

Trailer

MyDramaList link

Airing on Youku, Viu (Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore), Disney+ (Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand), Viki, 中剧独播 NoahMob's YouTube

Episodes: 37

#Discussions

🗨️ All discussions on the drama

🗨️ Episodic drama discussions (please see the earliest comment)

🗓️ Airing schedule

👥 Character relationship chart

🎙️ OST List

#What does r/CDrama think about the show?

Look out for the wrap up post where we ask the sub to rate the drama a few weeks after the final airing date.

🗳️ It's a wrap! What's your final review? (post only appears a few weeks after the drama ends)

#Wiki 2024 Drama Index | 2025 Drama Index | 2026 Drama Index

🍉 The latest rumours say that the drama may be released on May 27, 2026. We'll see…. 🤞

The Chinese drama title 耀眼 can be translated as Dazzling.

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A couple of hours ago, the drama reached 2 million reservations – the production team released a new teaser.

The distribution license was obtained on March 2, 2026.

Clip description:

You have a full-sugar dose from Qing Ye (played by Guan Xiaotong) and Xing Wu (played by Li Yunrui) waiting to be received. 🍬 Though nothing is said outright, everything has already been conveyed completely. In their unspoken tacit understanding, the two hearts draw closer and closer. Some feelings of attraction, it turns out, simply can’t be hidden no matter how hard you try!

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• Episodes: 30 (according to the distribution license)
• Streaming and broadcasting platforms: MangoTV 🥭 and Hunan TV
• Official filming started: June 8, 2025
• Official filming wrapped up: August 23, 2025
• Distribution license obtained: March 2, 2026

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• 🎬 Director: Mao De Shu (Love Between Lines, When I Fly Towards You, I Cannot Hug You 1 and 2)
• ✍️ Original creator: Shi Jiu Yuan 时玖远
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Liu Fei (Time and Him Are Just Right, My Little Happiness, Waking Love Up)
• 📖 Novel: Yao Yan 耀眼

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🔗 Previous announcements, posters, etc.

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Synopsis from MDL:

The family was suddenly struck by misfortune, and Qing Ye [played by Guan Xiaotong] fell like a brilliant meteor from the bustling capital to a small, remote county town. From then on, she became the light that illuminated the dull, lifeless [Zhazhating], and along the way, she encountered the unexpected twists of her life.

For Xing Wu [played by Li Yunrui], the turning point of his life came on a morning when the yellow sand swirled through the air, and he met Qing Ye, who seemed completely out of place in this world. The two of them shared a room, separated only by a thin curtain, as though they existed in two different realms – he, on one side, absorbed in his video games, while she, on the other side, desperately studying.

When Qing Ye first arrived here, she was absolutely certain that she wouldn’t stay for anyone, that she would leave this place behind. >!But after meeting Xing Wu, she said with unshakable determination: “I will pull him onto a different path.”!<

(Source: My Drama Novel)

~~ Adapted from the novel "Yao Yan" (耀眼) by Shi Jiu Yuan (时玖远).

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Synopsis from Baidu Baike:

Qing Ye [played by Guan Xiaotong], who had been living in a big city, returned to her hometown Zhazhating in her final year of high school due to family misfortunes. There, she met Xing Wu [played by Li Yunrui] and other young people.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

Qing Ye overcame various challenges in life and study, and also helped Xing Wu, Cao Ping, Huang Mao, and the others find their life goals. >!After graduating from university, Qing Ye reunited with Xing Wu in Zhazhating. This time, they not only fulfilled their life dreams but also found love with each other.!<

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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Translated Synopses

Note: All translated synopses and information I share in the "trailers & posters" posts are based on the original Chinese sources (Douban, Baidu Baike, Chinese Wikipedia, etc.) and were first published here. If you see them elsewhere, please know they originated from our sub. Thanks for reading!

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

A few minutes ago, the production team released a new OST music video 《孤剑吟》 sung by Zhou Shen for the drama’s premiere today. This song is the main theme.

The song title《孤剑吟》can be translated as “Song of the Lone Sword.”

The team also released a new behind-the-scenes special about 20 minutes ago – I posted it on my profile.

🗓️ The airing schedule is in the comments.

🎙️ OST List

Clip description:

In the dead of night, rain falls in the third watch; a lone sword stands against the cold mountains. The MV for the theme song “Song of the Lone Sword” debuts today. Zhou Shen performs “Song of the Lone Sword,” giving full voice to the unwavering sincerity of a true hero.

With one decisive strike of the sword, this heart will never change;

Even if there is no shore upon turning back, one is still willing to fight for justice.

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Cast:

Leading actor:

• Yang Yang as Zhan Zhao

Leading actors:

• Zhang Ruonan as Huo Linglong
• Alen Fang Yilun as Bai Yutang

Friendship guest appearances:

• Zhang Yuxi as Zhang Yueshi
• Yue Yang as Si Ming

Supporting actors:

• Xiu Qing as Jing Yiming
• Lu Nuo as Zhi Hua
• Zhang Ming’en as Shao Jizu
• Jiang Zhenhao as Hu Xiaosheng
• Shi An as Jin Zhenping
• Wang Zirui as Ding Zhaohui
• Xu Weiluo as Ming Zhu'er

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• Episodes: 37 (according to distribution license)
• Streaming and broadcasting platforms: Youku 👖; Viki; Disney+ Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand; CCTV-8 🐑; Zhejiang TV
• Official filming time period: September 15, 2024 to February 19, 2025
• Distribution license obtained: December 10, 2025

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• ✍️ Original creators: Shi Yukun; minifish
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Wu Tong (The Story of Ming Lan, Battle of Changsha)
• 📖 Novels: The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants; Yu Lin Ling 雨霖铃
• 🎞️ Produced by: Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd.* and Youku

*Daylight Entertainment is a well-respected production company known for producing well-regarded dramas, such as Nirvana in Fire, The Story of Minglan, etc.

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The Chinese drama title 雨霖铃 can be translated as “Lingering Rain Chimes.”

雨霖铃 may be referencing the famous poem 《雨霖铃·寒蝉凄切》 by Song Dynasty poet, Liu Yong (柳永). “The first part delicately depicts the scene of a lover's parting - expressing the sorrow of parting; the second part focuses on imagining the sorrowful state of separation.”

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🔗 Previous teaser, BTS clip, wrap up special, posters, etc.

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Excerpt from Wikipedia about the main character, Zhan Zhao:

“Zhan Zhao (展昭) is a fictional character in the Chinese wuxia classic The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants. Nicknamed the “Southern Hero”, he is a righteous knight-errant with incredible martial arts skills, often helping Prefect Bao Zheng uphold justice. Emperor Renzong of Song made him a 4th rank royal guard and gave him the title “Imperial Cat” for his swift movements.”

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Synopsis from MDL:

Zhan Zhao, now a fourth-rank imperial guard, receives evidence from an old friend about an unsolved case and sets out on a quest to uncover the truth. He encounters attacks from various factions, and along the way, he meets Huo Ling Long, the talented and unyielding daughter of Linglong Villa, and Bai Yu Tang, the passionate and ruthless "Golden-Haired Rat." These like-minded individuals pursue clues, fight for justice, apprehend criminals, and tear apart the web of influence Prince Xiang Yang has woven across the court and the underworld.

(Source: Chinese = Youku || Translation = MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the novel "Yu Lin Ling" (雨霖铃) by minifish, an interpretation of "The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants".

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

The Chinese drama title 猎雨人间 can be translated as “Rain Hunter in the Mortal World.”

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The production team announced that filming wrapped up on May 11, 2026. The officially announced the rest of their cast members and released a new set of character stills.

The booting ceremony photos are in the comments.

Poster description:

First Character Stills Release

When obsession becomes the blade of murder, when desire turns into a cover for evil, in a rain-soaked mystery spanning eleven years, who can emerge unscathed?

The rainy season briefly subsides, the answers remain sealed away, and the truth quietly awaits its revelation.

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Updated Cast List:

Leading actors:

• Wang Qianyuan as Zheng Qi
• Hou Wenyuan as Xu Wenshan
• Wang Jiayi as Chen Xi

Supporting actor:

• Liu Guancheng as Yuan Liming

Special starring:

• Zhang Xilin as Qian Wang

Supporting actor:

• Luo Shengdeng as Ma Qianli

Special starring:

• Wang Maolei as Wu Wei

Supporting actor:

• Xu Jingya as Qian Xiaoyu
• Wang Haoxin as Chen Fusheng

Special appearance: Li Haofei as Qin Xiaoyun

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• Episodes: TBA (🍉 rumoured to be 12 episodes)
• Streaming platform: Youku 👖
• Official cast announcement: April 22, 2026
• Official filming wrap up: May 11, 2026
• Filming started: mid March 2026 🍉
• Estimated filming time: 50 days
• Filming location: Fujian Province
• Genre: suspense, criminal investigation (according to Baidu Baike)

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• 🎬 Director: Chen Zhuo (director: Prosecutor, Beneath the Undertow; screenwriter and director: The Invisible Guest, Song of Silence; screenwriter: Hovering Blade)
• 🎬 Co-director: Yin Yaning (actor: Song of Silence)
  • Won the Best Actress Award at the 2nd Hanoi International Film Festival for her role in the film Song of Silence.
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Yu Xiao Qian (Sharp Turns, Loving Strangers, The Legend of Rosy Clouds, The City of Sunlight, The Long Season, Unbending Will)
• 📽️ Produced by: Youku, Damai Entertainment, News Media Center of the Ministry of Public Security

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🔗 Previous announcement, clips, etc.

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The two synopses from Douban and Baidu Baike are a little different. Based on the poster descriptions that describe a case spanning across eleven years, the synopsis from Douban seems to fit better.

Synopsis translated from Douban:

This is a battle hidden in the dark – a haze stretching across eleven years and shrouding several cities. A name circulates quietly between case files and rumours, becoming a source of fear on countless rainy nights: “Red Demon” (“红魔”).

The long-vanished “Red Demon” has suddenly resurfaced, and the bodies begin to pile up. Bloodshed and conspiracy intertwine. Coldness, cunning, hypocrisy, and brutality take turns emerging along this seemingly endless chain. >!And behind it all, an even deeper shadow appears to be lurking in silence.!<

Detective Zheng Qi is drawn into this blood-soaked labyrinth built by the “Red Demon” through an unsolved case. He struggles to cut through the swirling fog, trying to piece together a truth shattered by time. But with every step forward, it seems he only uncovers yet another, deeper layer of mystery….

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Synopsis translated from Baidu Baike:

Demon Hunter is a gripping suspense crime drama that follows extraordinary detectives locked in life-and-death battles within their respective fields.

From the psychological duel between a master fugitive tracker and a serial killer, to life-and-death pursuits for gold in the desert where survival hangs by a thread, to the strange secrets and dark conspiracies hidden within corpses – each case conceals a shocking truth. Between justice and evil, >!witness how these brilliant investigators turn the tide and reverse seemingly hopeless situations.!<

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL – this drama title was previously 以警之名.

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Translated Synopses

Note: All translated synopses and information I share in the "trailers & posters" posts are based on the original Chinese sources (Douban, Baidu, Chinese Wikipedia, etc.) and were first published here. If you see them elsewhere, please know they originated from our sub. Thanks for reading!

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📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.

The Chinese drama title 沉默的审判 can be translated as “Silent Trial.”

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The production team released a new trailer for Youku's Spring investment conference today. Please see the bottom of the post for more details about the conference.

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• Episodes: TBA
• Streaming platform: Youku 👖
• Year of filming: 2025
• Targeted time of airing: 2026
• Official announcement: May 8, 2025
• Production location: Taiwan

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• 🎬 Screenwriter and director: Wong Ching Po (Jiang Hu; Revenge: A Love Story; Once Upon a Time in Shanghai; The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon)

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Translated from Baidu Baike:

Summary

The drama tells the story of a bombing and kidnapping case that occurred in Taipei in 2004, linking three originally unrelated families. Over time, the case gradually reveals the deep-seated grievances, enmities, and entangled relationships between the three families across two generations.

Synopsis

In 2004 Taipei, a bombing and kidnapping case cuts through three unrelated families like a meteor in the night sky. This merciless incident becomes a thread running through twenty years, unraveling the buried grudges, vendettas, and entangled emotions between three families across two generations.

Hatred spreads like a silent, destructive fungus through roots, creeping from one heart to another until no one can escape. As fate unfolds in a silent trial, it forces the question: "How much must humanity pay just to live a normal life?"

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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The Chinese drama title 夜幕下的烟火 can be translated as “Fireworks Beneath the Night Sky.”

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The production team released a new trailer for Youku's Spring investment conference today. Please see the bottom of the post for more details about the conference.

Filming officially finished on December 17, 2025.

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Cast:

Leading actors:

• Hu Jun as Gong Xincheng
• Stephen Fung Tak-lun as Chi Chongyun
• Geng Le as Feng Lie
• Long Ni as Chi Mingyue
• Dai Gaozheng as Song Xiuqi
• Dai Yaqi as Qin Baihong

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• Episodes: 24 (according to Baidu Baike and MDL)
• Streaming platform: Youku 👖
• Official announcement: November 9, 2025
• Official filming wrap up: December 17, 2025.
• Filming time: 60 days
• Filming location: Wuxi, Jiangsu Province

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• 🎬 Directors: Tsai Yueh Hsun (The Seven Relics of Ill Omen, South Sea Tomb, Midnight Foodstore, Black and White, Meteor Garden (2001)), Chen Xitai (Lost Identity, The Story of Pearl Girl, Great Expectations)
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Liao Yuyuan (South Sea Tomb (donghua))

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Synopsis translated from Douban:

Twenty years ago, a brazen daylight bank robbery shocked the entire nation. Several people were killed during the heist, and the two robbers went their separate ways, each embarking on a fugitive life. Now, twenty years later, one of them has resurfaced – stirring up waves, as the long-buried truth is on the verge of being revealed….

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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7:30 pm

🍉 The premiere should be at 7:30 pm, China Standard Time, following the published CCTV-8 schedule. 🤞

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The Chinese drama title 家业 was changed to 祯娘传 and then back to 家业.

The Chinese drama title 家业 can be translated as “Family Business.”

The Chinese drama title 祯娘传 can be translated as “The Tale of Zhen Niang.”

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The production team announced the release date and dropped a new trailer.

Clip description:

The “Tribute Ink Case” is set in motion, the Eight Branches are expelled from the clan, and Li Mo is no longer what he once was! Everything began because of ink – then it must be used as a blade, and all of it will be taken back openly and justly!

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Cast:

Leading actor:

• Yang Zi as Li Zhen (Zhen Niang)

Leading actor:

• Elvis Han Dongjun as Luo Wenqian

Supporting actors:

• Wu Mian as Wang Rujun
• Tian Xiaojie as Lin Jinshui
• Wang Zihao as Tian Benchang
• Xie Xin as Tian Ronghua
• Li Hongliang as Li Jingdong
• Yang Si as Tian Fengyue

Special appearance:

• Cao Lei as Luo Wensong

Supporting actors:

• Li Hongtao as Luo Hanzhang
• Li Bao’an as Li Jinhe
• Xu Baihui as Zhao Jin
• Fu Jia as Li Zhengliang
• Wang Wenqi as Du Qiu'e
• Zhou Zhi as Wang Cuiqiao
• Li Chun’ai as Yan Xianglan
• Nafesa (娜菲莎) as Wang Hua'er

Supporting actors:

• Shu Yan as Huang Ying
• Zhang Shuyan as Li Chunhua
• Hong Yang as Li Zhengshen
• Zhang Xiqian as Tian Huai'an
• Wang Xuedong as Tian Bensheng
• Zhu Hui as Steward Shao (Shao Guanshi)
• Wang Yuning as Eunuch Yan (Yan Gonggong)
• Liu Tao as Third Master Chen (Chen Sanye)
• Liu Kai as Chen Junshan

Starring:

• Fu Dalong

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• Episodes: 40
• Streaming and broadcasting platforms: iQIYI 🥝 and CCTV-8 🐑
• Official filming time period: November 22, 2024 to April 21, 2025
• Distribution license obtained: December 31, 2025

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• 🎬 Director: Hui Kai Dong (The Lost National Treasure, The Storm of Roses, We Are Criminal Police, Winter Begonia, Story of Yanxi Palace, Arsenal Military Academy)
• ✒️ Screenwriters: Gao Xuan (Imperfect Victim, Hero (2022), See You Again, Orphan of Zhao), Ren Bao Ru (Imperfect Victim, Hero (2022), See You Again, Orphan of Zhao)

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Synopsis from the iQIYI app:

The Heir is directed by Hui Kaidong (known for Story of Yanxi Palace and Winter Begonia), with scripts by Gao Xuan and Ren Baoru (known for Imperfect Victim). The series stars Yang Zi ("Go Go Squid!, Ode to Joy) and Han Dongjun (The Battle at Lake Changjin; My People, My Country), with special appearances by Fu Dalong (The Qin Empire II: Alliance) and Wu Mian (Shanghai family), and Tian Xiaojie (The Long Night). It is China's first historical costume drama centered on the culture of Huizhou ink.

Set in the mid-Ming Dynasty, a tribute-ink scandal disrupts the long-standing Huizhou ink industry, causing the centuries-old Li family of ink makers to fall from grace. With the Li family's reputation shattered, the Luo family rises to prominence, only to later face ruin due to political entanglements.

As time passes, Li Zhen, the youngest daughter of the eighth branch of the Li clan, embarks on the path of ink making to support herself. Through talent and hard work, she became a dark horse in Huizhou's ink industry.

Luo Wenqian, the second son of the Luo family, schemes to restore his family's fortune and single-handedly shakes up the industry.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

Together, >!Li Zhen and Luo Wenqian engage in a battle of wits with the rising Tian Mo family, ultimately bringing Li's family back to its former glory. With the reopening of maritime trade and challenges from overseas ink markets, Li Zhen produces top-tier ink that earns Huizhou ink the title of "The Best Ink Under Heaven."!<

In the end, >!Li Zhen and Luo Wenqian become a couple, working together to preserve and promote Huizhou ink for generations to come.!<

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Synopsis from MDL:

In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, a tribute ink case broke the long-standing pattern of the Huizhou ink industry, and Li Mo, a century-old ink-making family, fell from the altar. Li Mo was seriously injured, and the Luo family's ink industry rose. After Li Mo, it was unparalleled in glory, but eventually, it was implicated in the government and ended up in ruin.

As time went by, Li Zhen, the youngest daughter of the eighth room of the Li clan, resolutely embarked on the road of ink-making to solve her livelihood. With her talent and hard work, she became a dark horse in the Huizhou ink industry. Luo Wen Qian, the second son of the Luo family, planned and laid out to restore the family business and stirred up the pattern of the Huizhou ink industry with his own strength.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

>!The two of them fought wits and courage with the new ink industry upstarts Tian Mo family, and Li Mo returned to the peak. The sea ban was reopened, and facing the challenges of the overseas ink industry, Li Zhen gathered the essence of the Huizhou ink industry, made top-level ink products, and won the reputation of "the best ink in the world" for Huizhou ink.!<

(Source: iQiyi)

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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Historical references on Chinese Ink

Excerpts translated from Baidu Baike: Ink:

>Ink is one of the traditional tools of the Chinese scholar’s studio and one of the “Four Treasures of the Study 文房四宝.” It is made from materials such as soot / lamp black 煤烟, pine soot 松烟, and animal glue 胶, and is ground on an inkstone with water to produce ink for writing and painting.

>The major traditions include Huizhou ink and Sichuan ink. Its history can be traced back to the Western Zhou period. Manufactured ink appeared during the Han dynasty, while in the Tang dynasty, the father-and-son craftsmen Xi Chao 奚超 created high-quality pine-soot ink 松烟墨. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, ink had developed into a form of decorative and artisanal craftsmanship, giving rise to categories such as imperial ink, tribute ink, and collectible ornamental ink.

>Based on raw materials, ink is generally divided into pine-soot ink and oil-soot ink 油烟墨. Pine-soot ink produces a deep matte black suitable for calligraphy, while oil-soot ink has a glossy, lustrous black tone more often used in painting. The ink-making process includes steps such as burning oils to collect soot, screening and settling the soot, mixing ingredients, and pounding the mixture. The Northern Wei agricultural text Qimin Yaoshu 《齐民要术》 records that soot materials had to be mixed with glue, egg white, and other ingredients, then pounded tens of thousands of times.

>Ink sticks come in many forms, including rectangular, circular, and animal-shaped designs. Besides black ink, there are also colored inks such as red, yellow, and blue-green. When using ink, care should be taken to grind it with even pressure and maintain a moderate concentration, while avoiding prolonged exposure to sunlight during storage.

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The Chinese drama title 奇换人生 can be translated as “An Extraordinary Life Swap.”

The previous Chinese drama title 交换人生 can be translated as “Swapping Lives.”

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The production team released a new trailer for Youku's Spring investment conference today. Please see the bottom of the post for more details about the conference.

Filming officially wrapped up on December 30, 2025.

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Cast:

Leading actor:

• Joseph Zeng Shunxi as Mars

Leading actor:

• Zhang Kangle as Lin An

Leading actors:

• Liu Xiening
• Jiang Lai

“Friendship” guest appearance:

• Huang Cancan

Supporting actors:

• Zhao Zhiwei
• Zhao Qi
• Hou Xiao

Special appearance:

• Zhang Meng

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• Episodes: 15 (according to Baidu Baike and MDL)
• Duration: 45 minutes (according to Baidu Baike and Douban)
• Streaming platform: Youku 👖
• Official filming time period: October 25, 2025 to December 30, 2025
• Filming location: Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

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• 🎬 Director: Cui Rui (Lost in the Stars)
• ✒️ Screenwriters: Xu Su (Medal of the Republic, Cross Fire, Fire Blue Blade, Last One Standing, Our Times), Wang Xiao Han (Cross Fire, Fire Blue Blade, Last One Standing, Our Times, Border Town Prodigal)

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Synopsis translated from Douban:

《炽热之地》(can be translated as “The Blazing Ground”) is a project based on AI Hero competitions that has been popular worldwide for many years. The competitors must adjust their AI and undergo professional training, working together with their teams to defeat opponents and claim victory.

Mars (played by Joseph Zeng Shunxi), a top, “god-level” professional player in China, is facing a bottleneck in his career. Lin An (played by Zhang Kangle), a small-town repairman with exceptional talent in AI Hero competitions but from a humble background, crosses paths with him. Due to an unexpected elevator accident, the two swap bodies and lives.

In an instant, Mars falls from the pedestal of being the center of attention and is forced to be trapped in an unfamiliar body. He must face the hardships of ordinary life and is also unwillingly drawn into an unsolved case from the past. In this absurd identity swap, he is forced to reexamine his original motivations that had been obscured by fame and fortune.

While borrowing Mars’ identity, Lin An tastes fame for the first time but suffers from constant doubt. In the end, >!he proves his ability through his own talent and hard work.!<

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

>!The two youths, who exchange lives due to the accident, go from being opposed to standing together. As they uncover the truth of the past and stride side-by-side in the journey toward the world championship, they reshape their dreams, sense of responsibility, and self-identity. Finding strength in each other’s lives and completing self-reinvention, this drama serves as a passionate story for young people today about choices, responsibility, and dreams.!<

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Synopsis from MDL:

The near-retired LPL (League of Legends Pro-League) superstar [Mars] and the talented senior high school student [Lin An], due to an accidental soul swap, have obtained the life of their dreams.

The first extended his career and set off to make up for the regrets of the past, while the other experienced the delights of being a superstar player. Unfortunately, they will also have to face difficulties in each other’s lives together.

The two lines run parallel, with the passion of youth and the journey of chasing dreams meeting at the very end.

(Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = ESports.net)

~~ Adapted from the video game "League of Legends" from Riot Games.

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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The Chinese drama title, 早春晴朗, can be translated as “Bright and Clear Early Spring.”

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The production team released a new trailer for Youku's Spring investment conference today. Please see the bottom of the post for more details about the conference.

Filming officially finished on November 26, 2025.

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Cast:

Leading actors:

• Jing Boran
• Sun Qian

Supporting actors:

• Liu Xiaobei
• Qi Tianqing
• Zhang Yezi
• Ning Xin
• Zhao Zhenyu
• Zhang You

“Friendship” guest appearance:

• Peng Yang

Special appearance:

• Guo Xiaoting

Special guest appearance:

• Li Chuan

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• Episodes: 16*
• Streaming platform: Youku 👖
• Official filming time period: September 5, 2025 to November 26, 2025

*MDL states 32 episodes while Baidu Baike says 16.

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• 🎬 Director: Jiang Ji Zheng (Discovery of Romance, Crush, The Eternal Love Season 2, Lost Love in Times)
• ✍️ Original creator: Gu Niang Bie Ku 姑娘别哭
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Gao Xiao Xian (My Wife's Double Life, Forever Love, Rising Lady)
• 📖 Novel: Zao Chun Qing Lang 早春晴朗

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🔗 [Previous announcement, posters, etc.])https://www.reddit.com/r/CDrama/search/?q=%22The+Early+Spring+%E6%97%A9%E6%98%A5%E6%99%B4%E6%9C%97%22&type=posts&sort=new&cId=76e4c4e6-c06b-479c-803f-c2091e0198cc&iId=b60093cb-e890-4ad1-a97e-647967459a55)

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Synopsis from MDL:

Shang Zhi Tao [played by Sun Qian], an ordinary graduate, unexpectedly lands a job at one of the world’s top advertising firms and steps into the workplace as a complete rookie. On her very first day, her sharp-tongued boss, Luan Nian [played by Jing Boran], tells her to quit. Undeterred, she endures the pressure, grows through challenges, and eventually proves herself as a capable professional.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

Along the way, she falls for Luan Nian – >!but after six years together, a series of misunderstandings forces her to leave without a word. When they meet again, she has returned to her hometown, running a restaurant and her own small event company, living life on her own terms.!<

(Source: MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the web novel "Zao Chun Qing Lang" (早春晴朗) by Gu Niang Bie Ku (姑娘别哭).

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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The Chinese drama title 归良辰 can be translated as “Return to Auspicious Times.”

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The production team released two new concept teasers for Youku's Spring investment conference today. I stitched them together for this update. Please see the bottom of the post for more details about the conference.

Filming started on March 6, 2026.

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Cast:

Leading actor:

• Li Yunrui as Yuwen Liangshi

Leading actor:

• Liu Xiening as Murong Jun

Special guest actor:

• Zhang Shi’an

“Friendship” guest actor:

• Zhou Qi

Special starring:

• Xuan Lu

Supporting actors:

• Bai Shu
• Jiang Xueming
• Wang Qianguo
• Chen Tong
• Li Xiyuan
• Ye Qing
• Wu Lipeng
• Zhang Xiaoqian

Special starring:

• Zhang Nan

Special guest actor:

• Ye Zuxin

Surprise appearance:

• Siqin Gaowa

Special guest appearance:

• Yin Xiaotian
• Zhang Baiqiao
• Dai Si
• Bian Cheng
• Li Mufeng
• Gao Yu’er

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• Episodes: 36 (according to Baidu Baike)
• Streaming platform: Youku 👖
• Official filming started: March 6, 2026
• Filming locations: Hengdian World Studios; Xiangshan Global Studios
• Genre: period costume, romance 💕 (according to Baidu Baike)

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• 🎬 Director: Jin Xiong Hao (A Splendid Match, You Are My Secret, Love Behind the Melody, Rewriting Destiny, Mountains and Ocean)
• ✍️ Original creator: You Si Jie 尤四姐 (Love in Red Dust, Unchained Love)
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Ren Ya Nan (Glory, The Double, Scent of Time, Delicacies Destiny)
• 📖 Novel: Jin Yin Cuo 金银错
• 📽️ Production companies: Youku; Damai Entertainment Holdings

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🔗 Previous announcement, concept teaser, etc.

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Updated synopsis from MDL:

In a time of chaos, one is Yuwen Liang Shi, an ambitious vassal king burdened with a long-standing family vendetta; the other is Murong Jun, the Grand Princess who carries the honor of the imperial dynasty.

The Son of Heaven fears the growing power of the feudal lords, while the vassal king haunted by ancestral hatred, harbors ambitions to seize the realm.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

What begins as a high-stakes game between an intruder and a master strategist soon becomes a fierce battle of wits. >!Yuwen Liang Shi, driven by a mission of revenge, and Murong Jun, determined to protect the Great Ye dynasty, each sets traps for the other. Yet as their schemes deepen, so does an irresistible attraction that pulls them both into dangerous devotion.!<

>!Bound by family feuds yet united by love and the desire to save the world, the two break through the deadlock of a turbulent age, and together forge an immortal legend.!<

(Source: Chinese = Youku || Translation = MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the web novel "Jin Yin Cuo" (金银错) by You Si Jie (尤四姐).

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Synopsis translated from Baidu Baike:

With the world in chaos, one is the ambitious feudal prince Yuwen Liangshi (played by Li Yunrui), burdened by a long-standing family blood feud; the other is the Grand Princess Murong Jun (played by Liu Xiening), who carries the honor and glory of the dynasty on her shoulders.

The emperor fears the growing power of the feudal prince, while the feud-burdened prince harbours ambitions for the realm. What unfolds is a high-stakes contest between an intruder and a strategist.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

>!Yuwen Liangshi, driven by a mission of revenge, and Murong Jun, determined to protect the state of Da Ye, each set traps for the other – yet gradually become drawn to and consumed by their growing attraction.!<

>!Amid family vendettas and a love that seeks to save the world, the two break through the deadlock in a turbulent era, ultimately forging an immortal legend.!<

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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The Chinese drama title 嫁金钗 can be translated as “marrying with a gold hairpin” – which can be interpreted as “to marry into a wealthy or noble family.”

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The production team released a new trailer for Youku's Spring investment conference today. Please see the bottom of the post for more details about the conference.

Filming officially started on December 12, 2025. (🍉 Filming wrapped up in April 2026 but has not been officially announced.)

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Cast:

Leading actors:

• Tian Xiwei as Wei Rao / Jun Dai*
• Yan An as Lu Zhuo

*Note: There seems to be a change of character name from A Chou (as per synopsis) to Jun Dai.

Supporting actors:

• Liu Xiaobei as Qi Zhongkai
• Pan Junya as Bi Tao
• Dai Gaozheng as Han Liao
• Yin Wenxuan as A Man
• Zheng Hao as Crown Prince
• Wang Yizhou as Jie De

Special guest actor:

• Mao Linlin as Zhou Fu

Special guest appearances (in alphabetical order by last name):

• Cui Yi as He Wanniang
• Chen Sisi as Zhuo Chengjun
• Chen Zihan as Wei Heng'e
• Dai Chunrong as Empress Dowager
• Dai Jiaoqian as Ren Yuzhen
• Jiang Kai as Duke of Ying
• Kong Lin as Duchess of Ying
• Tien Niu as Shou Anjun
• Wang Yinan as Guo Yufeng
• Yang Qing as Old Madam Wei
• Zeng Yi Xuan as Kong Yingshu

“Friendship” guest appearances:

• Yang Yu Tong as Xie Hualou
• Li Youchuan as Huo Jue

Special appearances:

• Ivy Chen Yi-han as Wei Shu
• Jin Tian Ru Yi as Hong Xian
• Su Qi as Lu Changhui
• Zheng Jiahui as Lu Changning
• Zhou Lijie as Liu Shuo

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• Episodes: 30*
• Streaming platform: Youku 👖 – link leads to the drama on the app
• Official female leading actor announcement: December 2, 2025
• Booting ceremony / official filming start: December 12, 2025
• Estimated filming time: 4 months
• Filming location: Hengdian World Studios

*Note: Baidu Baike states 30 episodes while MDL says 24.

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• 🎬 Director: Yang Long (Ashes to Crown (Qiao Chu), Glory, The Glory, Sword and Fairy 1, My Little Happiness, Darker Season 3, A Love So Beautiful)
• ✍️ Original creator: Xiao Jia Ren (Be My Princess, The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion)
• ✒️ Screenwriter: Zhou Mo (Perfect Match, Royal Feast, Story of Yanxi Palace, Untouchable Lovers, Untouchable Lovers)
• 📖 Novel: Jia Jin Chai 嫁金钗

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🔗 Previous announcement, posters, clip, etc.

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Synopsis from MDL:

Ah Chou [played by Tian Xiwei] was originally a lowly young girl who could be trampled and bullied by anyone. Yet, due to her face resembling that of the wealthy Wei Rao of the Hou Mansion, she unexpectedly became the bride of Prince Lu [Zhuo] [played by Yan An] of the National Public Mansion.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

>!Ah Chou was ambitious and eager to rise to power, but her newlywed husband, who was on the verge of death, suddenly woke up, bringing about a series of misfortunes. Wei Rao hates her for occupying the magpie's nest and is eager to get rid of her quickly; Lu [Zhuo] uses her as a snake-and-scorpion woman, being extremely cautious and calculating.!<

>!The Guo Gong Mansion was openly friendly, but in reality, it was fraught with traps and a deadly threat. Ah Chou steadily and meticulously planned, employing every means to win her husband's devoted love and uncover the secrets of her background.!< She eventually >!reunited with her closest family, rising from the bottom to become a dazzling figure in her life!!<

(Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = MyDramaList)

~~ Adapted from the web novel "Jia Jin Chai" (嫁金钗) by Xiao Jia Ren (笑佳人).

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Synopsis translated from Baidu Baike:

A Chou (played by Tian Xiwei) was originally a lowly night-soil girl on the streets, someone anyone could trample and bully. Because her face happens to look exactly like Wei Rao, the noble daughter of the Marquis’ household, she is unexpectedly chosen to become the “fortune-invoking bride” (冲喜新娘) of Lu Zhuo, heir to the Duke’s manor.

⚠️ Plot spoilers! ⚠️

>!Ambitious and eager to rise in status, A Chou sees this marriage as her chance. But her dying new husband suddenly wakes up, and her taking another woman’s place brings disaster after disaster.!<

>!Wei Rao hates her for taking her place and is desperate to get rid of her; Lu Zhuo is convinced she’s a scheming, venomous woman and guards against her at every turn. Outwardly, the Duke’s manor appears harmonious, but beneath the surface lies layer upon layer of traps and deadly intrigue.!<

>!Step by step, A Chou steadies herself and plans carefully. Through countless clever maneuvers, she earns her husband’s deep devotion and uncovers the truth of her own origins.!< In the end, >!she reunites with her long-lost family and rises from the very bottom, a night-soil girl, to live a brilliant, radiant life of her own making.!<

🔎 Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL

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“冲喜新娘” can literally be translated as "the bride brought in to ward off misfortune."

>“Chongxi 冲喜” (literally “warding off misfortune through joyous events”) was a traditional Chinese folk marriage custom intended to dispel illness or bad luck by holding a wedding ceremony.

>Its core idea was that marriage could reverse a family’s fortunes. It was commonly practiced when a groom was critically ill, with the family arranging an early marriage to his fiancée in hopes of improving his condition. If the groom was unable to participate in the ceremony, a relative might perform the rites on his behalf. This custom often resulted in women becoming widows shortly after marriage. Variations also included immediate marriages or weddings held to “bring good fortune” to parents.

Source: Baidu Baike

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Translated Synopses

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