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| Leo Luo Yunxi Lines Up Three Major Dramas for 2026 as Fans Brace for a Genre-Heavy Year (Photo: Weibo/Leo Yun Xi) |
Leo Luo Yunxi is walking into 2026 with serious momentum, and his upcoming drama slate makes one thing clear: this is not a rinse-and-repeat year. With three high-profile Chinese dramas either wrapped or nearing release, Luo is leaning into mature, layered roles that stretch across historical mystery, forensic crime, and wuxia fantasy. After a solid 2025 run, expectations are high, and fans are already counting this as one of the most watched drama line-ups of the year.
Known to many international viewers as Leo Luo, the Chengdu-born actor has quietly built one of the most versatile résumés in the industry. Trained in ballet at Shanghai Theatre Academy, a former professional dancer and idol, and later an award-winning actor, Luo Yunxi’s journey from music to drama has shaped his sharp physical control and emotional precision on screen.
Leo Luo Yunxi Upcoming Dramas 2026
In 2025, he headlined two dramas, Whispers of Fate and The Truth Within, both of which landed strong audience reactions and reinforced his pull in both costume and modern genres. That momentum now rolls straight into 2026.
Shadow Punisher (魅影神捕)
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Shadow Punisher is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about historical dramas of 2026, especially among mystery and fantasy fans. This 30-episode iQIYI original, directed by Stephen Cheng, has already completed filming and is targeting a Q2–Q3 2026 release window.
Luo Yunxi stars as Li Si, also known as Master Qing Yang, a calculating yet principled figure who infiltrates the Imperial Detective Bureau to uncover the truth behind the Fourth Prince’s mysterious death.
What sets this drama apart is its ensemble dynamic. Luo is joined by Shen Yujie, Alen Fang Yilun, He Hongshan, Wang Haixiang, and Asher Ma. Together, their characters form the elite “Divine Detectives” team, tackling the infamous Eight Great Mysterious Cases. Fans can expect a mix of court intrigue, forensic-style investigation, martial arts, and light fantasy elements.
Early chatter praises Luo’s restrained, cerebral portrayal, with many netizens saying this role feels like a natural evolution from his earlier historical characters, sharper and more controlled rather than overtly emotional.
Medical Examiner Dr. Qin: Corpse Whisperer (法医秦明之尸语者)
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Switching gears completely, Medical Examiner Dr. Qin: Corpse Whisperer brings Luo Yunxi into modern crime territory.
This 24-episode LeTV original focuses on forensic investigations and long-buried trauma, with Luo playing Qin Ming, a driven and outwardly optimistic medical examiner haunted by the strange death of his parents.
Starring alongside Zhou Qiqi, Jiang Qilin, and Vivian Wang Baian, the drama blends case-of-the-week storytelling with an overarching mystery tied to a handmade copper button left behind on the night his parents died.
Fans who followed Luo Yunxi’s more introspective work in The Truth Within are especially excited about this project, noting that the role demands emotional control rather than dramatic outbursts. Online reactions suggest audiences are curious to see how he balances warmth, obsession, and quiet grief in a genre that relies heavily on realism and detail.
Immortality (皓衣行)
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Immortality remains one of the most anticipated Chinese dramas of the decade, and according to new reports, its planned mid-to-late 2026 release has kept discussions alive for years.
Directed by Sam Ho, this 58-episode Tencent Video wuxia fantasy stars Luo Yunxi alongside Arthur Chen Feiyu, Sebrina Chen Yao, Zhou Qi, Gardner Tse, and Wang Yan.
The story follows the complicated bond between Mo Ran and his master Chu Wan Ning, a relationship shaped by misunderstanding, regret, and the possibility of rewriting fate.
With reincarnation, moral ambiguity, and emotional tension at its core, this drama demands nuance, and fans believe Luo’s experience in emotionally layered fantasy roles gives him an edge.
Netizens remain divided but vocal: some are focused on the adaptation’s faithfulness, while others are simply eager to see the performances finally reach the screen after such a long wait.
Across all three projects, one thing is clear: Luo Yunxi’s 2026 dramas are less about safe popularity and more about range.
Historical mystery, modern forensics, and high-stakes wuxia fantasy each highlight a different side of his acting, and fans seem ready to follow him wherever he goes next. With more updates likely on the way and release schedules still subject to change, the conversation is only just beginning.
Which of these dramas are you watching first, and what kind of role do you want to see him try next?