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| Ju Jingyi’s New 2026 Drama Line-Up: Complete Guide to Her Upcoming Projects (Photo: Weibo/Kiku Ju Jing Yi Studio) |
All Ju Jingyi Upcoming Dramas for 2026
Below, we break down every confirmed and rumoured Ju Jingyi drama currently targeting a 2026 release — and what viewers can expect from each one.
1. Wan Hua Sin (万花世界)
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Platform: Tencent Video / WeTV
Genre: Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
Status: Filming completed; awaiting release
“Wan Hua Sin” sees Ju Jingyi diving deep into a mystical world filled with shape-shifters, nine-tailed foxes, and a revenge plot brewing beneath the surface. She plays a sharp, capable heroine caught between fate, hidden identities, and a landscape of martial arts clashes. Expect dense storytelling, dramatic twists, and classic wuxia romance vibes.
No exact premiere date has been confirmed yet, but it’s locked for 2026. Fans are waiting on the first teaser, which is expected to drop early next year.
What to expect:
– A more strategic and emotionally complex female lead
– High-energy martial arts choreography
– A worldbuilding-heavy universe with folklore inspiration
2. Veil of Shadows (月鳞绮纪)
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Platform: Youku
Genre: Wuxia, Fantasy, Romance
Episodes: 30
Status: Post-production; waiting on release slot
Directed and written by Edward Guo, “Veil of Shadows” is a big-budget xuanhuan series exploring illusion, identity swaps, and the legend of the Nine-Tailed Fox. Ju Jingyi stars alongside Joseph Zeng Shunxi, Chen Duling, and Tian Jiarui — a very polished cast lineup for a project aiming to recreate that grand, mythical wuxia vibe.
While the official date remains unannounced, industry whispers point to either 31 December 2025 or 1 January 2026. Either way, it’s clearly positioned as a major transition-year release.
What to expect:
– Intense sect rivalries and illusion-versus-reality dilemmas
– High-end CGI and stylised fantasy visuals
– A more restrained, elegant romantic arc
3. The Eternal Fragrance (千香)
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Platform: Youku
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Wuxia
Episodes: 40
Status: Post-production
Adapted from a novel, “The Eternal Fragrance” delivers an emotional storyline centred on childhood companions now standing on opposite sides of a larger celestial conflict. Ju Jingyi plays a divine figure whose fate is tightly intertwined with a conflicted swordsman, setting the stage for a drama filled with longing, near misses, and sweeping wuxia battles.
The creative team, led by writer Shao Si Han, promises gorgeous visuals and a strong emotional pull.
What to expect:
– A tragic-but-soft romance tone
– Heavenly world aesthetic with strong visual design
– Long-form, slow-burn character development
4. Lai Zhan (来战)
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Platform: iQiyi & Tencent Video
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, War
Episodes: 30
Status: Filming wrapped November 2025; targeting Q2–Q3 2026
“Lai Zhan” brings a classic mentor–student dynamic into a high-stakes war fantasy world. Ju Jingyi takes on the role of A Dai, a physically tough and emotionally layered heroine with a mysterious connection to Xiao Yi Han (played by Zhang Yunlong), a laid-back yet unexpectedly impactful lead.
The cast also includes Xiao Yan and Gu Zicheng, making this one of her strongest ensemble line-ups for 2026.
What to expect:
– A snappy, sweet, and occasionally chaotic lead couple dynamic
– Strong battlefield action and magical-world warfare
– Ju Jingyi in a more grounded, character-driven heroine role
5. I Have Yet to Become a Doll Today (今天也没变成玩偶呢) — Rumoured but highly likely
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Platform: Youku
Genre: Doomsday, Action, Horror, Adventure
Status: Negotiations underway
This project is one of Youku’s big female-led IPs, adapted from Hua Hua Liao’s novel. The story takes place in a survival-based, dystopian world where characters must navigate mutated threats, shifting alliances, and emotional endurance.
Both Ju Jingyi and Chen Duling are reportedly in consideration for the lead role, making this a potentially career-defining departure from Ju’s usual fantasy-romance image.
What to expect if she signs:
– A darker, action-heavy performance
– Survival themes and psychological tension
– A completely new genre frontier for her
6. The Queen of Brilliance (璀璨之上 / CuiCanZhiShang) — Rumour with high industry buzz
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Platform: Tencent Video
Genre: Modern Romance
Status: Casting in progress
Industry insiders say Tencent has approached Ju Jingyi and Chen Xiao to headline this major 2026 modern romance. The story is set within the entertainment industry, written by the team behind the surprise hit Love’s Ambition. With director Chen Chang attached, expectations are high.
This series is expected to be a major Tencent tentpole for 2026 — and even if Ju Jingyi and Chen Xiao ultimately decline, big-name leads will surely take their place.
What to expect (if confirmed):
– Glamour, rivalry, and ambition in showbiz settings
– A polished, emotionally charged modern romance
– A potential reunion pairing fans have been waiting years for
So… which Ju Jingyi 2026 drama excites you the most?
From high-fantasy wuxia to gritty disaster fiction to modern-day romance, Ju Jingyi is stepping into a truly wide-ranging lineup next year.
It's rare for one actress to anchor this many titles across different genres, and even rarer for all of them to generate this much conversation before release.
More updates and casting confirmations will continue rolling in — so expect this list to grow.