Overseasidol.com — The highly anticipated Chinese historical drama Qia Feng Chun officially began filming on May 27, 2026, at the famous Qinwang Palace studio in Hengdian.
Adapted from the hit novel The Survival Manual of an Illegitimate Daughter by Yu Jing Peng Xiang, the series quickly gained massive online attention following the announcement of its cast and production lineup.
Young actress Deng Enxi has been confirmed to play the lead role of Yang Shanheng, while Dong Sicheng, widely known as Winwin of WayV, stars opposite her as Xu Fengjia.
The pairing immediately sparked excitement among fans, with the drama trending across Chinese social media platforms shortly after the opening ceremony.
Qia Feng Chun follows the story of Yang Shanheng, an illegitimate daughter struggling to survive within a powerful aristocratic household filled with schemes and family conflicts.
Facing pressure from her stepmother and half-sisters, she gradually rises through intelligence and determination.
Along the way, she encounters young general Xu Fengjia, and what begins as a political marriage slowly develops into a heartfelt romance and mutual redemption story.
The drama combines family intrigue, political power struggles, emotional growth, and romance, making it one of the most anticipated costume dramas among C-drama fans.
In addition to the young lead actors, the production also features veteran stars Liu Yijun, Hu Jing, and Yin Xiaotian in major supporting roles.
Rising actors Zhou Chengao, He Ruixian, Huang Mengying, Shen Jiayu, Ke Ying, Yan Yuchen, and Fang Jin also join the ensemble cast.
The series is directed by Wang Wei, with screenplay work handled by Pan Xiaochen.
Costume design is led by Zhong Jiani, makeup direction by Wang Han, and art production by Luan Hexin Studio.
With a strong production team and a beloved original novel, Qia Feng Chun is already being viewed as one of the biggest upcoming Chinese dramas of 2027.
Filming is expected to continue for approximately four months, with the drama scheduled to premiere in the first half of 2027 on Hunan TV and Mango TV.
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