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| Yang Chaoyue’s 2026 Drama Line-Up: Romance, Comedy, Wuxia and More (Photo: Weibo/Yang Chao Yue Studio) |
Yang Chaoyue is stepping into 2026 with serious momentum, and fans are more than ready. After a quiet 2025 with no drama releases, the actress is officially lining up four brand-new Chinese dramas that highlight a more mature, layered, and confident phase of her acting journey.
Known for her natural screen presence and ability to shift between genres, Yang Chaoyue’s upcoming projects range from youth romance and village comedy to fantasy wuxia and emotional romance epics. Each role signals a clear evolution from her earlier idol-era image to characters with deeper emotional weight and narrative responsibility.
Yang Chaoyue’s Upcoming 2026 Dramas
With 2025 drawing to a close, here’s a closer look at what to expect from each of Yang Chaoyue’s upcoming dramas scheduled for release in 2026.
Sunshine Through the Rain (今天是太阳雨)
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Platform: Mango TV Original
Episodes: 24
Genre: Youth, Romance, Slice of Life
Director: Mao De Shu
Expected Release: Q3–Q4 2026
Cast: Yang Chaoyue, Dong Sicheng (WinWin), Ji Meihan, Sun Ning, Lu Jiaxi
What to expect:
This drama leans heavily into emotional realism and quiet growth. Yang Chaoyue plays Zheng Yu, a biology student forced to mature early due to financial pressure.
Her world collides with Chen Yanzhou, portrayed by Dong Sicheng, a reserved student returning to campus after illness and personal loss.
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Rather than instant romance, the story builds tension through academic rivalry, personal grief, and unspoken wounds. The appeal lies in its slow-burn chemistry and grounded storytelling, focusing on healing, resilience, and companionship during difficult years. This project also marks Yang Chaoyue’s first on-screen pairing with Dong Sicheng, making it one of the most anticipated youth romances of 2026.
King of Comedy (喜剧之王)
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Platform: iQIYI
Episodes: 24
Genre: Comedy, Rural Life, Heartwarming
Director: Jiang Long
Expected Release: Q1 2026
Cast: Yang Chaoyue, Jiang Long, Zhang Chi, Jiang Shimeng
What to expect:
Set in a coastal fishing village, this drama showcases Yang Chaoyue in a refreshing comedic role as A Zhen, the beloved “village flower.”
Teaming up with an aspiring actor played by Jiang Long, she helps lead villagers in revitalising their hometown while protecting their way of life.
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— chaoyue pics (@chaoyuearchive) February 13, 2025
Blending classic comedy elements with modern humour, the drama balances laughter with genuine emotion. Expect witty dialogue, local charm, and plenty of heart. It’s a lighter project compared to her other 2026 roles, but one that highlights her comic timing and down-to-earth appeal.
Yang Guang Xian Sheng (阳光先生)
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Platform: iQIYI Original
Episodes: 45
Genre: Romance, Contemporary Drama
Expected Release: TBA (Likely late 2026)
Cast: Yang Chaoyue
What to expect:
Details remain tightly under wraps, but the long episode count suggests an emotionally driven romance with significant character development.
With Yang Chaoyue currently the only confirmed lead, expectations are already building around a more introspective and possibly mature role.
This project feels positioned as a slow, immersive story rather than a fast-paced romance. Fans can likely expect layered relationships, emotional conflicts, and a character journey that leans into realism rather than fantasy.
Ban Cheng Feng Yue (半城风月)
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Platform: iQIYI
Genre: Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
Expected Release: Q3–Q4 2026
Cast: Yang Chaoyue, Zheng Yecheng
What to expect:
This is easily Yang Chaoyue’s most visually ambitious project of 2026. Playing Princess Xuan Yi of the Candle Yin clan, she portrays a guarded and emotionally scarred woman shaped by loss and betrayal. Paired opposite Zheng Yecheng, the drama explores destiny, reincarnation, and love that defies divine order.
Expect elaborate world-building, intense emotional arcs, and high-stakes romance spread across lifetimes and realms.
Adapted from a popular web novel, this drama places Yang Chaoyue in a role that demands both emotional restraint and dramatic depth, signalling a major step forward in her career.
Your Thoughts?
From gentle campus romance to heartfelt comedy and sweeping fantasy, Yang Chaoyue’s 2026 drama slate feels carefully curated and surprisingly diverse. Each project offers something different, not just in genre but in emotional tone and character complexity.
Now it’s over to you.
Which drama are you most excited about? Are you drawn to the healing vibes of Sunshine Through the Rain, the laughs in King of Comedy, or the epic romance of Ban Cheng Feng Yue?