As of January 1, 2026, the highly anticipated historical romance C-drama Zhu Yu (逐玉, also known as Chasing Jade) has generated massive buzz with key announcements and New Year content in the past week. Starring Zhang Linghe as the vengeful noble Xie Zheng and Tian Xiwei as the resilient Fan Changyu, the series topped Weibo’s Drama Heat Index at 53.98 million shortly after its New Year releases.
On January 1, iQIYI officially announced the broadcast date as March 27, 2026, alongside a new poster and clip showcasing the leads braving wind and snow together, emphasizing themes of companionship and enduring love.
The story follows Fan Changyu, who joins the army after her parents’ death to investigate their demise and protect her inheritance, entering a fake marriage with Xie Zheng that blossoms into true romance amid war and revenge.
December 31 brought schedules for New Year drops, including camera-angle stills and duo photos, building excitement for the Tencent and iQIYI co-production directed by Zeng Qingjie.
On December 30, birthday materials for Zhang Linghe were released, featuring posters and special videos.
Fan-shared content from December 25 included emotional paper-cut scenes and discussions on the leads’ chemistry, fueling anticipation for this fake-marriage-to-love tale. With global interest rising, expect streaming on iQIYI—mark your calendars for March 27!
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