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| Dylan Wang Hedi Is Back on the 2026 Radar With Three Major Upcoming Chinese Dramas (Photo: Weibo/Wang He Di Studio) |
After a noticeably quiet 2025 with no drama releases, Dylan Wang (Wang Hedi) is officially gearing up for a big return — and 2026 is shaping up to be his most diverse year yet. Known for switching effortlessly between modern charm, historical swagger and genre-heavy roles, the Leshan-born actor is entering a more mature phase of his career with three high-profile dramas lined up.
From gritty mystery to fantasy wuxia and xianxia philosophy, each project highlights a different layer of his acting range, making his comeback even more anticipated among fans and casual viewers alike.
Dylan Wang Hedi Gears Up for a Big 2026 Comeback With Three New Chinese Dramas
A closer look at what to expect from Dylan Wang Hedi’s upcoming 2026 Chinese dramas, including full cast mentions and story directions.
Light to the Night (黑夜告白)
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Light to the Night marks Dylan Wang Hedi’s step into a darker, more grounded thriller-mystery space. Directed by Wang Zhi, this Youku original series is planned for a Q3–Q4 2026 release and pairs him with seasoned actors Pan Yueming, Ren Min, and Jiang Peiyao.
Set in 1997, the story opens with the unsettling disappearance of a father and daughter at the entrance of an old residential elevator in Yuanlongli.
Dylan Wang plays He Yuan Hang, a man caught mid-transition in his career and life, who finds himself working alongside Ran Fang Xu, a freshly graduated rookie detective portrayed by Ren Min.
Their partnership is anything but polished — think a yellow-painted jeep, improvised tools, and instincts built through trial and error rather than textbook training.
What starts as a single case slowly unravels into a web of buried truths that reshape their personal beliefs and emotional boundaries.
Expect a slow-burn narrative, strong character psychology, and a more restrained, mature performance from Dylan Wang that leans into internal conflict rather than spectacle.
Guardians of the Dafeng Season 2 (大奉打更人 第二季)
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Following the success of its first season, Guardians of the Dafeng Season 2 brings Dylan Wang Hedi back to historical fantasy with comedic flair. Slated for a late 2026 or early 2027 release, the series continues adapting the popular web novel Da Feng Da Geng Ren by Mai Bao Xiao Lang Jun.
Dylan Wang reprises his lead role as Yang Ling, a modern-day office worker who wakes up in the Da Feng Dynasty as Xu Qi An, a low-ranking night watchman known as a “copper gong”.
Armed with modern logic and sharp deduction skills, he navigates a world filled with magic, monsters, court politics, and moral grey zones.
Season 2 is expected to expand the political scale, deepen the fantasy elements, and push Xu Qi An into more complex moral decisions.
While the comedy remains a key attraction, this season leans heavier into responsibility, sacrifice, and leadership — offering Dylan Wang a chance to balance humour with gravitas.
Live Long and Prosper (咸鱼飞升)
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Live Long and Prosper is arguably Dylan Wang Hedi’s most layered project on the 2026 slate. This 40-episode Mango TV original, directed by Ding Hei, stars an ensemble cast including Li Qin, Rong Zishan, Wang Duo, Zhang Yaqin, Xia Meng, An Yuexi, Caesar Wu Xize, and Tong Meshi. The series is expected to premiere around mid-2026.
Set in a wuxia-xianxia world, Dylan Wang plays Song Qianji, a once-powerful cultivator who is given a second chance at life.
Instead of chasing glory again, he chooses to live as a “salted fish” — a Chinese cultural metaphor for someone who avoids ambition and lives quietly.
However, peace is short-lived as rival sects, old ties, and large-scale conflicts pull him back into the cultivation world.
More than a standard fantasy adventure, Live Long and Prosper explores themes of burnout, fear of failure, self-acceptance, and the courage to rise again when life refuses to stay simple.
Dylan Wang’s portrayal is expected to blend humour, emotional restraint, and philosophical depth, marking a clear evolution from his earlier fantasy roles.
So which one has you counting down the days — the gritty realism of Light to the Night, the playful chaos of Guardians of the Dafeng Season 2, or the introspective journey of Live Long and Prosper?