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| Hanikezi Is Entering Her Strongest Era With Five Dramas Lined Up for 2026 (Photo: Weibo) |
As 2025 officially wraps up, all eyes are now on 2026, and for Hanikezi fans, the upcoming year already looks stacked. The actress, also known as Hankiz Omar, continues to build one of the most interesting career arcs in recent C-drama years, moving confidently between genres without being boxed into one image.
After a solid 2025 run with The Demon Hunter’s Romance, Home About Us, Oops! Almost Broke Up, and Moonlit Order all landing respectable audience reactions, Hanikezi is clearly entering a more mature phase of her acting journey.
Hanikezi’s Upcoming Chinese Dramas in 2026
Her 2026 slate reflects that shift — stronger female characters, higher-stakes storytelling, and a wide emotional range that goes far beyond romance alone.
The Days of Seclusion and Love (风月不相关)
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Genre: Action, Historical, Romance, Political
Episodes: 36
Platform: iQIYI Original Series
Director: Gordon Chan
Cast: Deng Wei, Hanikezi, Vanda Margraf, Wang Yushuo, Snow Kong Xueer
Release: 2026 (date TBA)
This is easily one of Hanikezi’s most ambitious projects to date. The Days of Seclusion and Love places her at the centre of a sweeping historical narrative filled with war, political manoeuvring, and personal sacrifice.
Hanikezi plays Guan Qing Yue, a battlefield-hardened heroine whose life changes after her father is framed during a military campaign. Forced into exile, she reinvents herself as Guan Feng Yue and builds Menghui Tower, a refuge for war victims, while secretly investigating the truth behind her family’s downfall.
What makes this drama stand out is its balance between large-scale political conflict and intimate emotional storytelling.
Drama #TheDaysOfSeclusionAndLove (#风月不相关) starring #DengWei #LiWanda #WangYoushuo #KongXueer release special video. pic.twitter.com/y8pV4MzG6q
— Ultra Melon 🍉 (@ultra_melons) November 7, 2025
The romance with Yin Ge Zhi develops slowly, grounded in shared responsibility rather than idealised fantasy. Expect layered character growth, morally complex decisions, and a female lead who leads with intelligence rather than brute force.
Zhu Yuan Yu Run Ye Qing Cheng (珠圆玉润也倾城)
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Genre: Historical, Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 30
Platform: Youku Original Series
Director: Liu Tan
Cast: Hanikezi, Yu ChengEn
Release: Late 2026 (planned)
Lighter in tone but no less meaningful, this historical romance leans into warmth, humour, and emotional healing. Hanikezi stars as Han Fei, a bright and optimistic woman whose presence slowly changes the life of Qin Che, the second prince of Hanling Kingdom.
Despite his talent and noble background, Qin Che lives with physical limitations following a childhood accident. Rather than turning him into a tragic figure, the story focuses on mutual growth, gentle romance, and everyday moments that build emotional trust.
This drama is expected to appeal strongly to viewers who enjoy soft romance with substance — less palace scheming, more character-driven storytelling.
Hanikezi’s role here highlights her natural charm and comedic timing while keeping the emotional core grounded.
Wan Gu Zui Qiang Zong (万古最强宗)
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Genre: Historical, Martial Arts, Fantasy
Platform: Tencent Video Original Series
Director: Cheng Hao
Cast: Hanikezi, Wan Peng, Peng Yuchang, Chen Heyi
Release: 2026
For fans of fantasy cultivation dramas with a twist, this one is worth watching closely. Adapted from a popular web novel, Wan Gu Zui Qiang Zong mixes traditional martial arts themes with modern-style humour and unconventional leadership.
The story follows Jun Chang Xiao, an unlikely sect leader tasked with rebuilding a failing martial arts school using creativity, business sense, and teamwork rather than pure strength alone.
TENCENT upcoming TV Series #万古最强宗/ #WanGuZuiQiangZong share new photo & video for celebrate wraps filming.
— fkshi (@FKShi) July 16, 2025
Cast: #PengYuChang #WanPeng #ChenHeYi #HanHaoLin #VictorHuang #LiZhiLiang #XuHaoXiang #LinMuRan #YaoChen #YuJiaCheng #HaniKezi + guest app #LiuHaoRan etc
16 Jul 2025 pic.twitter.com/Fna0jhzKhD
Hanikezi’s role adds a sharp edge to the ensemble, contributing both action and personality to the group dynamic.
Expect fast pacing, comedic moments, and a lighter tone compared to traditional xianxia dramas, while still delivering action set-pieces and character growth.
What a Coincidence (纯属巧合)
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Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Episodes: 24
Director: Ma Yun Yu
Cast: Hanikezi, Zhang Youhao, Victoria Li, Zha Jie, Ding YiYi, Zhang Haosen
Release: 2026
This modern-setting drama allows Hanikezi to step into darker, more experimental territory. The story revolves around Qian Fei Te, whose life spirals downward due to a chain of seemingly accidental events, trapping him inside a mysterious trust organisation.
Blending crime investigation with absurd humour, What a Coincidence leans into unpredictability. Hanikezi’s role supports the psychological tension while keeping the narrative accessible and entertaining rather than heavy.
This is likely to attract viewers who enjoy unconventional storytelling, unexpected twists, and ensemble-driven narratives.
Hidden Shadow (烽影燃梅香)
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Genre: Historical, Action, Romance
Episodes: 36
Platform: Youku Original Series
Directors: Edward Guo, Liu Chang
Cast: Wang Churan, Li Hongyi, Hanikezi
Release: Q2–Q3 2026 (planned)
Perhaps the most visually intense of the lineup, Hidden Shadow tells the story of An Jiu, a girl with dual souls who evolves into a royal special agent after surviving brutal circumstances.
Hanikezi joins a strong cast in a story packed with espionage, identity struggles, and emotional entanglements. The drama promises tightly choreographed action, layered relationships, and a darker tone compared to conventional historical romances.
♡ — #hiddenshadow
— jian (@bunnysshui) December 9, 2025
starting : li hongyi as chu dingjiang and wang churan as mei jiu/an jiupic.twitter.com/EKlvoesqNP
This project is expected to highlight Hanikezi’s physical performance skills and emotional restraint, especially within high-pressure scenes involving loyalty and betrayal.
With five very different projects lined up, Hanikezi’s 2026 clearly won’t be predictable — and that’s exactly what makes it exciting. From battlefield heroines to modern crime thrillers, she’s steadily shaping a career that values range over comfort.
Now it’s your turn. Which of these upcoming dramas are you most curious about? Are you here for the historical epics, the fantasy chaos, or the modern thrillers?





