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| New Chinese Historical Romance Mo Li (莫离): Premiere Date, Cast, and Streaming Details |
Looks like Tencent Video has just dropped something spicy for C-drama fans. The long-awaited historical romance series “Mo Li (莫离)” starring Bai Lu and Ryan Cheng Lei finally made waves at the 2026 Tencent Video V Vision Conference, showing off its brand-new trailer.
And the crowd? Properly losing their minds.
Fans Already Buzzing About Mo Li Before It Even Airs
Tencent Video’s historical romance drama #MoLi, starring Bai Lu and Cheng Lei, releases new trailer for 2026 Tencent Video V Vision Conference #莫离
— cdrama tweets (@dramapotatoe) October 27, 2025
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Once the trailer hit socials, the comment sections went mad.
“The cast looks so promising! It’s a visual feast!”
“Exciting! Hope this drama also gets a variety show!”
“Both leads are my dream pairing — can’t believe it’s happening omg!”
Not hard to see why.
Bai Lu’s fresh off hits like Feud (Lin Jiang Xian) and Story of Kunning Palace, while Cheng Lei’s charm has fans swooning already.
Together, they’re serving pure period-drama magic.
What’s ‘Mo Li’ Actually About Then?
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The story kicks off with Ye Li (played by Bai Lu), eldest daughter of the Shangshu family — and get this, in her past life she was a special forces soldier.
She ends up marrying Prince Mo Xiu Yao (Ryan Cheng Lei), a royal known for being frail and “unfit” for politics.
But things aren’t what they seem.
Their marriage pulls Ye Li straight into palace intrigue, revenge plots, and a messy power struggle led by Prince Jing Li.
Beneath all the fancy robes and whispers lies a proper tale of loyalty, justice, and a woman finding her strength in a ruthless empire.
Cast & Crew — A Starry Line-Up
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Ye Li — Bai Lu
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Mo Xiu Yao — Cheng Lei
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Mo Jing Li — Antagonist role (supporting)
- Ye Ying — Ye Li’s younger sister.
Controversies & Fan Talk
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Of course, no major C-drama launch goes without a bit of noise.
Some fans called out Bai Lu’s costume design, saying it looked a bit too plain compared to the original novel or resembled Song Zuer’s styling in The Demon Hunter’s Romance.
But others defended it, saying the simplicity fits Ye Li’s soldier-turned-noble personality. Classic fandom chaos, but all in good fun.
When and Where to Watch ‘Mo Li’ C-Drama
Mo Li will be streaming exclusively on WeTV (Tencent Video) — perfect for both Chinese and international fans.
While the official release date hasn’t been dropped just yet, Tencent confirmed it’s slated for early 2026.
If you fancy being among the first to tune in, WeTV already opened pre-reservations earlier this year — and the numbers are wild.
Over 1 million viewers have already hit that “Reserve” button.
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How to Watch ‘Mo Li’ Drama with English Subtitles
For fans outside China, it’s pretty simple, la —
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Download the WeTV app (available on Android, iOS, and Smart TVs).
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Search for “Mo Li (莫离)” once it’s released.
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Choose your language under “Subtitles” — English, Bahasa, or Thai usually come first.
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If you’re watching from regions where it’s geo-locked, try accessing wetv.vip on browser or use your local version (like WeTV Malaysia, WeTV Philippines, Singapore, Thailand etc.).
Free users get limited daily episodes, but if you’re dead keen on bingewatching, the VIP subscription gets you early access and full HD streaming — worth a few quid if you ask me.
Final Thoughts
All in all, Mo Li looks like one of those slow-burn, visually stunning romances that’ll have everyone glued to their screens and tweeting theories halfway through episode 3.
Between revenge, love, royal politics, and two ridiculously photogenic leads, it’s shaping up to be one of Tencent’s flagship dramas for 2026.
So mark it in your planner, make a cuppa, and get ready — Bai Lu’s “Mo Li” is coming to break hearts and top charts soon.
Source: Weibo/Tencent Video