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| All Zhang Miaoyi’s Upcoming 2026 Dramas — Full List and What to Expect (Photo: Weibo) |
Zhang Miaoyi is gearing up for an absolutely packed 2026, and honestly, she’s glowing brighter than ever in the Chinese entertainment scene. Born on 13 September 1998, the actress has been steadily climbing her way up with her charisma, wide acting range, and that ability to switch from historical epics to modern romance to fantasy without missing a beat. With 2025 closing out, she now has six major dramas lined up for release — a schedule that practically screams “rising powerhouse incoming”.
Currently signed under Xingyu Culture Entertainment, Zhang Miaoyi made her debut in Crossroad Bistro and has since built a reputation for versatility and a grounded screen presence. With her own personal studio established in 2022, she’s clearly moving with intention — and 2026 might just be her biggest breakthrough year yet.
Every Zhang Miaoyi Drama Airing in 2026
Here’s a full breakdown of every Zhang Miaoyi drama confirmed or strongly rumoured for next year:
1. Romance Next Door (兄友妹恭) — Tencent Video Romance — 26 Episodes
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Starring: Zhang Miaoyi & Chen Xinhai
Status: Filming wrapped, airing 2026
Genre: Modern romance, childhood-friends-to-lovers
A sweet everyday-life romance about Cheng Lele and Chen An — childhood neighbours who grew up practically glued at the hip. A misunderstanding sends Lele running off for six years, only for her to return home after a setback at work. Suddenly the pair find themselves teaming up to save a tiny family-run cinema called Xingchen Cinema.
Expect awkward reunions, slow-burn chemistry, nostalgic moments, and that warm slice-of-life charm that makes a drama perfect for unwinding at night. With both actors trending upward, this one is already building hype despite having no fixed premiere date yet.
2. Liao Zhai (聊斋) — Tencent Video — 40 Episodes
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Fantasy • Horror Romance • Wuxia
Starring: Zhang Miaoyi as Xi Yue & Chang Huasen as Xia FeiXue
Status: Filming finished in Hengdian
Airing: Expected Q2 2026
Based on: Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio (聊斋志异)
This is Tencent’s big fantasy tentpole for 2026, inspired by Pu Songling’s classical mythology tales. The story dives into a world where spirits roam marketplaces, ancient artefacts whisper secrets, and humans and supernatural beings cross paths in strange, poetic ways.
Zhang Miaoyi and Chang Huasen headline as a duo navigating a world where reality and illusion constantly overlap. With Jelly Lin as a dual-identity Princess Yao Hua/Chun Hua and an impressive supporting cast, Liao Zhai is shaping up to be one of next year’s must-watch costume fantasies.
3. The Company/unofficial English title (哑舍) — Tencent Video Original — 30 Episodes
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Wuxia x Time-Travel Fantasy
Starring: Zhang Miaoyi, Gao Weiguang, Leon Leong, Mao Xiaohui
Status: Completed, delayed release
New window: Late 2025 – Early 2026
Adapted from: Ya She (哑舍) by Xuan Se
This series follows an antique shop owner from the future, Bi Zhi, who ends up teaming with modern-day vet Su Beilu (Zhang Miaoyi). Together, they are pulled across different eras to retrieve lost artefacts — but along the way, they build an unlikely partnership shaped by loyalty, adventure, and the shared experiences of multiple lifetimes.
If you like time-travel, sentimental storytelling, and beautifully shot historical settings, this drama should be high on your 2026 watchlist.
4. Li Ming Qian Ta Hui Gui Lai (黎明前他会归来) — MGTV
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Modern Youth Romance • Healing • Rebirth
Starring: Bi Wenjun & Zhang Miaoyi
Status: Begins filming December 2025
Based on: Devil’s Warmth (魔鬼的体温)
This one carries a slightly heavier emotional tone — a rebirth story about a female lead who returns to her past and becomes a source of warmth for a disabled, emotionally guarded male lead. She becomes the steady presence that helps him step out of his shadows, creating a healing, youth-tinged romance.
It’s expected to be one of Mango TV’s big 2026 titles, especially with Bi Wenjun and Zhang Miaoyi pairing for the first time.
5. The Wrong Era / Mistaken Era (错世) — Tencent
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Costume Romance Comedy • Wuxia Fantasy
(Strong Rumour)
Potential cast: Zhang Miaoyi, Zhou Yiran
Status: Not officially announced, but industry talk is very strong
Adapted from: Kuang Shang Jia Kuang’s novel 错世
If confirmed, this might be one of the most chaotic and fun Zhang Miaoyi projects next year. It centres on Cui Xiao Xiao — a bubbly, witty character believed to have a fate tied to a long-dead demon king, Wei Jie. Except… she time-travels 200 years into the past and ends up taking a mysterious young man as her disciple.
When he finally introduces himself with, “My surname is Wei, name Wei Jie”, she realises she’s just adopted the very demon she thought no longer existed. Expect hilarious misunderstandings, a master-disciple dynamic flipped on its head, and a time-twisted romance full of playful tension.
6. Gui Luan (归鸾) / The Road to Glory — Tencent
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Costume Romance • Power Politics • Enemies-to-Lovers Energy
Starring: Zhang Linghe & Zhang Miaoyi
Filming: Starts December or Q1 2026
Screenwriter: Zou Yue (Love Like the Galaxy)
Adapted from: Tuanzi Laixi’s novel Gui Luan
A high-stakes romance driven by ambition, tension, and sharp dialogue. The story follows a “beautiful schemer” paired with a rugged, ambitious warrior — two people who clash, negotiate, and push each other as feelings and power struggles become tangled.
If you enjoy strong-willed leads, political scheming, and that classic historical push-and-pull romance, Gui Luan could easily become one of Zhang Miaoyi’s most iconic period roles.
What to Expect from Zhang Miaoyi’s 2026 Drama Lineup
• A big jump in range — from soft modern romances to myth-heavy fantasy worlds
• More mature character arcs — especially in Gui Luan, Liao Zhai and The Wrong Era
• High production backing — Tencent and MGTV are giving her some major platforms
• New partnerships — Chen Xinhai, Zhang Linghe, Bi Wenjun, Chang Huasen, Zhou Yiran (rumoured)
Her 2026 slate feels like a major strategic push, and if even half of these dramas hit, she’ll be one of the busiest and most visible actresses of the year.
The soft romance of Romance Next Door?
The supernatural chaos of Liao Zhai?
Or the high-tension ambition-fuelled Gui Luan?
More updates will roll in as schedules finalise — stay tuned!