Overseasidol.com — iQIYI is set to release a new historical romantic comedy drama titled “How Dare You!?”, premiering on February 6, 2026.
The series is directed by Liu Haibo and Wang Li, with a script penned by Wang Huan, Fan Jing, Jiang Lihua, and Zhou Yinglei.
The drama stars Wang Churan, Cheng Lei, Tang Xiaotian, and Hu Yixuan in leading roles.
Veteran actors Ma Su, Cui Yi, and Fan Shaohuang make special appearances, while You Jingru, Zhang Ruihan, Sui Yongliang, and Zhang Haoran join as supporting cast members.
Adapted from the popular novel of the same name by Qi Yingjun, the series blends romance, comedy, fantasy, and transmigration elements, a combination that has proven highly popular among viewers of Chinese dramas.
The story follows Wang Cuihua, an ordinary office worker from the modern world who unexpectedly gets transported into the fictional universe of a web novel she was reading.
She finds herself inside the story “The Demon’s Beloved Consort”, but instead of becoming the heroine, she wakes up as Yu Wanyin, the notorious villain consort blamed for bringing down a kingdom in the original plot.
There, she meets Xiahou Dan, a ruthless emperor who is also revealed to be a fellow transmigrator from the modern world.
Realizing they both know the tragic fate awaiting them in the original storyline, the two form an uneasy alliance to rewrite destiny and prevent the kingdom’s downfall.
Their journey is filled with palace intrigue, political struggles, and hidden threats.
They discover other characters who may also possess knowledge of the story’s future.
Together, they prepare the kingdom for a looming drought, stabilize border conflicts, recruit talented allies, and overcome rival princes.
As victory seems within reach, Xiahou Dan’s long-standing illness worsens. A mysterious prophecy claims that only one of them can survive. Upon learning this, Yu Wanyin chooses to sacrifice herself so the emperor can live.
Fate, however, takes an unexpected turn. A dramatic twist ultimately saves Xiahou Dan’s life, allowing both of them to survive and witness the prosperous era they fought so hard to build.
