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| Johnny Huang New Series Lineup for 2026 (Photo: Weibo) |
Chinese actor Johnny Huang (Huang Jingyu) is clearly not here to take it slow. The 1992-born actor — who first shot to fame after Addicted and somehow picked up the unofficial title of “National Husband” along the way — has stacked his 2026 slate with nine fresh dramas.
And no, they’re not simple rinse-and-repeat roles. From legal idealists and undercover officers to sci-fi survivors and childhood sweethearts, Johnny’s showing off a far more seasoned, varied side of his craft.
Here’s a full rundown of the nine titles currently in production and pre-release — plus why each one deserves a spot on your 2026 watchlist.
1. Bing Zi Feng Zhong Lai
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Genre: Military / Strategy
Johnny only drops in as a guest role here, but the impact is still expected to be hefty. Set around brigade commander Xu Lingjun and his unit’s overhaul of their tactical approach, Johnny’s appearance is said to add an extra spark to the character dynamics. Even in a limited role, he’s positioned to influence key turning points in the storyline.
2. My Story for You
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Genre: Fantasy / Coming-of-Age
Johnny slips back into the fantasy realm as Zhang Gonwei, a slacker teen who somehow ends up becoming a bearer of light. The drama charts his journey from indifference to purpose — a proper transformation arc that lets Johnny lean into emotional growth, internal conflict, and heroic awakening. Think subtle, heartfelt, and a bit whimsical.
3. Zhong Qi
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Genre: Legal / Period
If you’ve been waiting for Johnny in a grounded, brain-first role, this is the one. He plays Chen Yizhong, one of five fresh law graduates starting their careers during China’s early reform era. The story follows their idealism, personal hurdles, and the weight of working in a legal system undergoing huge social shifts. Expect something understated, thoughtful, and very character-driven.
4. Sea of Dreams
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Genre: Sci-Fi / Adventure
This might be one of Johnny’s boldest picks yet. As Jiang Xingbei, an antiques hunter turned reluctant hero, he finds himself in a world where Earth’s water has risen into orbit, forming a massive icy ring.
Chaos follows, naturally. With civilisation at risk, Johnny Huang’s character is thrown into a survival adventure that blends mystery, high-stakes exploration, and a dash of dystopia. It’s big, ambitious, and visually promising.
5. The Punishment
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Genre: Crime / Urban
Johnny portrays Qin Feng, a police officer in the bustling fictional city of Hanzhou. What should be a straightforward enforcement job spirals into a personal tug-of-war between loyalty and justice. As the city grows at breakneck pace, so do the dilemmas — making this one of Johnny’s more conflicted and introspective characters.
6. Our Dazzling Days
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Genre: Retro / Youth / Slice-of-Life
Set in the 1990s, Johnny Huang becomes Zhang Xiaoman — the childhood friend caught between time, distance, and the changing ambitions of the people around him.
The drama follows young adults who left home to chase opportunities abroad, only to return years later with new dreams of helping rebuild their hometown. Nostalgic, warm, and community-centred.
7. Winner
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Genre: Business / Urban
Here, Johnny plays Lu Yunxiang, a small-town youth thrust into responsibility after his brother’s sudden death. Taking over the family-run delivery business during China’s early-2000s economic boom, he faces fierce competition from a state-owned logistics giant. It’s about ambition, grit, and the tough climb towards becoming, well, the “winner”.
8. Cat & Thief
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Genre: Action / Crime / Heist
Easily one of the most adrenaline-friendly titles on the list. Johnny Huang stars as Ping, an officer who goes undercover as a thief after a pair of tiger amulets from the Han Dynasty vanish — triggering a national-level case.
Expect chase scenes, double identities, clever manoeuvres, and a healthy dose of suspense as he infiltrates a crime ring operating in the shadows.
9. Love is Within Reach
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Genre: Romance / Urban
A softer turn to balance out all the action — Johnny teams up with veteran actress Yao Chen in a contemporary relationship drama.
Details are being kept quiet for now, but early production notes hint at a slow-burn, mature-leaning romance with grounded character arcs. It’s shaping up to be Johnny Huang’s more emotional, everyday-life project for 2026.
If 2025 was the year of high-profile comebacks and returning franchises, then 2026 might just belong to Johnny Huang. Across these nine dramas, he’s basically ticking off every genre box: legal, retro, sci-fi, romance, crime, youth, and even military. A proper showcase year — and honestly, a very packed watchlist for fans.