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| The Vendetta of An Drops New Stills Ahead of Q4 2025 Premiere — Cheng Yi Takes the Lead |
Chinese drama fans have got their eyes on a new historical spectacle — The Vendetta of An.
The upcoming Youku original has been making waves even before its release, now sitting proudly at No.2 on the platform’s top reservation chart with over 2.17 million viewers already lined up for its premiere.
With the steady rise of Chinese historical dramas, The Vendetta of An joins the league of high-stakes stories that blend political scheming, emotional depth, and sword-wielding vengeance.
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And leading the charge is none other than Cheng Yi, teaming up with veteran actor Liu Yi Jun, promising a gripping watch packed with strategy, heartbreak, and long-brewing revenge.
The 30-episode series is set during the Wude reign, when a shadow army known as Huben once controlled the great city of Chang’an.
Their dominance crumbles after feudal lord Xiao Wu Yang seizes power — a move that marks the fall of an emperor and the rise of chaos.
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Amid this turmoil, Xie Huai’an (played by Cheng Yi) is assigned to wipe out the remnants of Huben.
But for him, this mission is deeply personal — it’s not just about loyalty to the state, but a vendetta for his father’s death at the hands of Huben’s fearsome leader, Yan Feng Shan.
Alongside Cheng Yi and Liu Yi Jun, the series features a powerhouse cast:
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Wang Jin Song as Wu Zhong Heng
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Zhou Qi as Xiao Wen Jing / Zhang Mo
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Tong Meng Shi as Ye Zheng
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Xu Lu as Bai Guan
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Ni Da Hong as Cai Wen Zong
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Cheng Tai Shen as Zhu Zhi Long
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Han Tong Sheng as Yang Chu Hao
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Zhang Han Yu as Yan Feng Shan
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Ye Zu Xin as Gu Yu
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Liu Yi Tong as Li San Geng / Han Zi Ling
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Wang Zi Xuan as Shen Xiao Qing
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This lineup alone has fans buzzing — these names have long been known for bringing layered performances and intense emotional delivery to the historical genre.
When will it air?
The Vendetta of An is expected to hit Youku in Q4 2025 — between October and December.
The exact date is yet to be announced, and as any C-drama fan knows, even confirmed schedules can shift at the last minute.
Still, anticipation is sky-high, and the newly released stills only fuel the excitement.