The costume web drama Princess Zhaoyang officially began filming on February 5, 2026. The series is adapted from Qing Wei’s novel Princess Pingyang and is also known as Princess Pingyang and Princess Chaoyang. It consists of 18 episodes and will be released on Bilibili.
The drama is directed by Deng Zhanneng, with Chu Chu serving as screenwriter. Li Hongyi and Kong Xue’er star as the lead actors, while Liu Xuwei and Lin Xiaozhai appear as special guest stars. Xu Ziyin makes a friendly appearance, alongside supporting cast members including Lu Mile, Zhao Wenlong, Chen Siyu, Qin Chuming, Wang Yunhan, Wang Minci, and Huang Bosi.
Set against a backdrop of palace intrigue, the story centers on a female protagonist navigating power and strategy. The official storyline highlights a narrative tone of quiet calculation and concealed ambition, suggesting that decisive schemes unfold in silence rather than open confrontation.
