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Chinese historical romance drama Key to the Phoenix Heart officially premiered on iQIYI on July 11, 2026.

Produced by iQIYI, Honghuo Culture, China Film, and New Media Shares, the series is directed by Gao Yijun and Sun Mengfei, with Neo Hou Minghao and Ai Mi leading the cast.

Blending romance, palace intrigue, and hidden family secrets, the drama offers an emotional story set against the backdrop of an ancient royal court.

Synopsis

Xiao Wuyi, the heir of Prince Jing’an’s Mansion, crosses paths with Xie Jiayu, the daughter of a respected royal scholar who is forced into marriage as his secondary wife.

What begins as a marriage of convenience gradually changes as they work together to uncover long-buried family secrets and expose political conspiracies threatening the kingdom.

Facing danger side by side, their contractual relationship slowly blossoms into a deep and unwavering bond, turning them into trusted companions willing to sacrifice everything for each other.

Cast

Neo Hou as Xiao Wuyi
Ai Mi as Xie Jiayu
Wang Yilun as Li Mao
Ma Qiuyuan as Li Lejun
Merxat (Mire) as Eagle King
Peter Ho as Xie Huaigui
Liu Lingzi as Ruisheng
Zheng Yawen as He Yuanji
Tao Xinran as Empress Dowager He
Cheng Lisha as Yao Yunzhi

The drama also features special appearances by Wang Likun, Zhang Yujian, Jin Sha, Pang Bo, Sheng Yilun, and several other well-known actors. (Overseasidol.com)