Pursuit of Jade, starring Zhang Linghe, has achieved another major international milestone.

On July 9, 2026, iQIYI International released its 2026 First Half Global Content Rankings, with the drama taking the top spot.

The series ranked No. 1 in both the overall global content category and the Chinese drama category, making it the platform’s most popular Chinese series worldwide during the first half of 2026.

In addition, Pursuit of Jade has become the most searched Chinese costume drama on Google worldwide since 2025.

Meanwhile, Zhang Linghe’s modern romance drama The Best Thing also secured a place in the Top 6 most popular Chinese dramas globally.

The achievement highlights Zhang Linghe’s growing international appeal, with successful performances in both historical and modern romance genres.

The report also revealed that iQIYI International recorded more than 130% year-on-year growth in total content views during the first half of 2026, reflecting the platform’s expanding global audience. (Overseasidol.com)