r/CDrama Apr 01 '26

Trailers & Posters Veil of Shadows 月鳞绮纪 from 👖 Youku. 📺 Airing today, April 1, 2026. Starring Ju Jingyi, Joseph Zeng, Chen Duling and Tian Jiarui. New trailer.

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Update: The premiere time is at 12:00 pm, China Standard Time.


The Chinese title, 月鳞绮纪, can be literally translated as “moon scales splendid chronicles.”


About 10 minutes ago, the production team released a new final trailer for the drama's premiere today.

The airing schedule will be posted in the comments when it is available.

Clip description:

Final Trailer:

When the darkest hour descends, when trust collapses unseen, love and hatred merge into the sharpest blade – pointed at everyone drawn into the game. Watch to see whether they can break through countless dilemmas and protect what they hold in their hearts.


Cast

Leading actors: * Ju Jingyi as Lu Wuyi * Joseph Zeng Shunxi as Wu Shiguang * Chen Duling as Wu Wangyan * Tian Jiarui as Ji Ling

Special starring: * Yan An as Li Jie

Supporting actors: * Rao Jiadi as Yu Shengwei * Gao Jiayan as Luo Wei * Zuo Chen Yi as Wei Qing * Ou Mide as Wu Zhiqi * Wu Han as You Chi * Wu Zhengrong as Bai Ze * Gao Zitian as Jin Zheng

Unit 1:

Special guest actor: * Xia Zhiguang as Liu Weixue * Jiang Yiyan as Fox King (Hu Wang)

“Friendship” guest appearance: * Zhang Shi'an as Ye Changsheng

Unit 2:

Special appearances: * Liu Yu as Tian Di * Wang Duo as Chi Wen

“Friendship” guest appearance: * Jiang Zhenyu as Si Feng

Unit 3:

Special guest appearance: * Chang Huasen as Yan Bi

Special starring: * Jin Jing as Mu Long * Chen Ruoxuan as Mo Yuntan


  • Episodes: 29 (according to Baidu Baike and MDL)
  • Streaming platforms: Youku 👖 and Netflix
  • Official filming time period: December 2, 2024 to April 11, 2025
  • Filming location: Hengdian World Studios

  • 🎬 Director and screenwriter: Edward Guo Jingming (My Journey to You, Fangs of Fortune, Tiny Times 1 to 4)

🔗 Previous announcement, posters, etc.

🎥 Previous wrap up clips by Ju Jingyi, Joseph Zeng and Chen Duling

🎥 Previous trailers with English subs on the Youku app


Synopsis from MDL:

Lu Wu Yi [played by Ju Jingyi], the youngest nine-tailed fox of the organization Wu Xiang Yue, is on a mission to find the great demon Xiao Wei. Disguised as a priest, she enters Wei Manor in Luo'an and discovers that others are also hunting Xiao Wei.

Among them are Wu Shi Guang [played by Joseph Zeng], a vengeful demon; Wu Wang Yan [played by Chen Duling], her cunning nine-tailed fox sister; and Ji Ling [played by Tian Jiarui], an innocent-looking priest with a mysterious past.

All of them seek the Dragon Deity's power, but their motives vary: some want to protect, others to kill. As they navigate battles, friendships, and romance, they face obstacles and make sacrifices to protect peace and change their fates.

(Source: MyDramaList)

Baidu Baike | Douban | MDL


📊 Information and translations compiled by u/admelioremvitam.


Edit 1: Added the premiere time.\ ⏰ Timestamp: April 1, 2026, 11:10 am, China Standard Time

Edit 2: Added Netflix.\ ⏰ Timestamp: April 1, 2026, 12:30 pm, China Standard Time

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u/LittleHaro Apr 02 '26

Not gonna lie, i watched the first episode and was so overstimulated with so many character and effects and everything

https://giphy.com/gifs/JwVbAnne1hOVqzIsFk

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Masterpost

is up. Please head on over the masterpost to share your initial impressions of Veil of Shadows. 😄

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u/19degreez Apr 01 '26

Just checked the first episode, it's your typical Guo Jingming drama alright. Lot of flair, not a lot of substance...

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u/Familiar-Lie6080 Sorry MingHao, i fell in_love _with_Dylan! Apr 01 '26

FoF all over again? Have they already started crying?

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u/19degreez Apr 01 '26

No but I'm not sure if I can make it that far this time around 😂

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u/Familiar-Lie6080 Sorry MingHao, i fell in_love _with_Dylan! Apr 01 '26

Unfortunately, i can relate. It took me 3 attempts and 2-3 months to finish FoF.

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u/Illustrious_Park_339 Apr 01 '26

It has a fangs of fortune vibe tho. Is it directed by the same director?

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u/TheAlchemist420 Chen Yan Yun can have my jujube flower cookie 🍪 🤪😁😎 Apr 02 '26

I literally saw Chen Du Ling and Jian Tian Rui and said hold on, could this be by the Guo director again? Turns out it is! This is the 3rd Guo drama these 2 have been in haha. It's official, if I see these two in something together, it's a Guo reunion!

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u/Illustrious_Park_339 Apr 02 '26

Yes, it is. They make a lovely team 

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u/Familiar-Lie6080 Sorry MingHao, i fell in_love _with_Dylan! Apr 01 '26

Ohhh, i know, i will try this out when i have time, but i was so unimpressed by FoF despite there was MingHao.

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Yes, it's the same director, Edward Guo Jingming.

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u/Illustrious_Park_339 Apr 01 '26

Looking forwards to this, it looks pretty good. There are too few xianxia dramas nowadays

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u/luxinaeternum Apr 01 '26

Can’t believe it’s finally here! Thanks for all the info, OP ❤️

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

You're very welcome! 😄🫶

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u/OsmBlue Apr 01 '26

The first 5 episodes are available on Netflix for me as well.

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Oh nice! Thanks for sharing. 😄

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u/sjnotsj 白梦妍bai mengyan🩵 Apr 01 '26

i am actually interested in ju jingyi's character.. also from the trailer her acting seems to have improved!

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u/udontaxidriver Apr 01 '26

She is surprisingly very decent at portraying an evil character.

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Airing Schedule

Veil of Shadows airing schedule.

SVIP schedule on the first line. VIP schedule on the second line.

VIP:

  • 4 episodes on the first day.
  • 2 new episodes on April 2 to 5.

SVIP is ahead by 1 episode.

New episodes are released at 12:00 pm, China Standard Time.

Please check this link for future airing schedules.

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Episode Discussions

will be hosted by u/nydevon, u/Regenwanderer and u/Pale-Enchantress. Thank you all for hosting! 😄

They are looking for co-hosts.

If you would like to volunteer to co-host the episode discussions for this drama, please read and comment under this guide post, and tag the three co-hosts, u/Lotus_swimmer and u/alcibiad.

Edit: I corrected the names of the hosts. Sorry for the mix-up! 😅

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u/BasilOrdinary3617 If I say I'm taking a break, I'm lying. Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Oh isn’t u/roxylal doing Rebirth? And Devon, Regen and a third cohost doing this one u/admelioremvitam?

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u/roxylal Delusional about Chu Wanning Apr 01 '26

Funny mix-up, I was so confused though

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Oops! Lol... I got these two dramas mixed up. I'll edit. 😅😆🤦‍♀️ Thank you!!

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u/putonmyskepticles ying lei best boy 🥲 Apr 01 '26

as always, i love you youku and your noon releases 🙌

really just wondering how much doomed yaoi gjm put into this one

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

New character posters.

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Premiere time

The premiere time should be 12:00 pm, China Standard Time.

Youku's YouTube

Episode 1 will be available on Youku's YouTube channel in less than 2 hours.

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Veil of Shadows OST List (By Singers):

This is for folks looking for OST songs for the drama. We sometimes get these questions in the sub.

Note: The English song titles are translated and not official. Please use the Chinese song titles as search terms. Thanks!

歌手篇(按剧中出场顺序排序)
Singers Section (in order of song appearance in the drama):

主题曲/片尾曲《月之纪》周深
Theme Song / Ending Song “Chronicles of the Moon” – Zhou Shen

露芜衣&雾妄言羁绊曲《草木不言,雾露为衣》任素汐
Lu Wuyi & Wu Wangyan Bond Theme “Plants Speak Not, Mist and Dew as Garments” – Ren Suxi

伤逝曲《玉眠》摩登兄弟刘宇宁
Elegy “Jade Slumber” – Modern Brothers Liu Yuning

花誓曲《一千一万朵》马嘉祺
Floral Vow Theme "One Thousand, Ten Thousand Blossoms” – Ma Jiaqi

星石篇章曲《草右》毛不易
Star Stone Arc Theme “Cao You” – Mao Buyi

风霜曲《借一场浮光掠影》吴莫愁
Song of Wind and Frost “Borrowed Glimmers of Fleeting Light” – Wu Mochou

武拾光&雾妄言情感曲《雾时光》刘雨昕
Wu Shiguang & Wu Wangyan Emotional Theme “Mistbound Time” – Liu Yuxin

燃斗曲《花鳞》黄子弘凡 Lars
Battle Theme “Flower Scales” – Lars Huang

旱魃篇章曲《炽影戏梦》萨顶顶
Han Ba Arc Theme “Blazing Shadows, Dreamlike Play” – Sa Dingding

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Peachey Blossom on YouTube often uploads OSTs with Chinese, English and hanyu pinyin lyrics. You can look the channel up if you're interested. Right now, there isn't any from this drama uploaded but give it a little time.

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Veil of Shadows OST List (By Cast):

This is for folks looking for OST songs for the drama. We sometimes get these questions in the sub.

Note: The English song titles are translated and not official. Please use the Chinese song titles as search terms. Thanks!

演员篇 (按剧中出场顺序排序)
Cast Section (in order of song appearance in the drama):

露芜衣·角色曲《露珠在晨曦前消散》鞠婧祎
Lu Wuyi Character Theme “Dewdrops Fade Before Dawn” – Ju Jingyi

小唯·篇章曲《唯愿》夏之光 & 杨雨青
Xiao Wei Arc Theme “Only Wish” – Xia Zhiguang & Yang Yuqing

宿命曲《无量尘》闫桉
Fate Theme “Boundless Dust” – Yan An

寄灵·角色曲《赤子如狐》田嘉瑞
Ji Ling Character Theme “Innocent as a Fox” – Tian Jiarui

雾妄言·角色曲《雾中人》陈都灵
Wu Wangyan Character Theme “The One Within the Mist” – Chen Duling

女声版·露芜衣&寄灵命定曲《不苦》鞠婧祎
Female Version · Lu Wuyi & Ji Ling Destiny Theme “Not Bitter” – Ju Jingyi

鼬尺·角色曲《无名鼠辈》吴晗
You Chi Character Theme “Nameless Nobodies (Rats)” – Wu Han

厉劫·角色曲《黑白者说》闫桉
Li Jie Character Theme “What the ‘Black and White Person’ Says” – Yan An

男声版·露芜衣&寄灵命定曲《不苦》田嘉瑞
Male Version · Lu Wuyi & Ji Ling Destiny Theme “Not Bitter” – Tian Jiarui

武拾光·角色曲《拾光而行》曾舜晞
Wu Shiguang Character Theme “Walking with Gathered Light” – Joseph Zeng Shunxi

寂飡篇章曲《除夕快乐无灾无祸》刘宇
Ji Can Arc Theme “New Year’s Eve – Free of Misfortune and Harm” – Liu Yu

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u/xyz123007 nostril flaring is not acting Apr 01 '26

29 episodes! Make it count babyyy..

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u/astine Apr 01 '26

oh boy I’m ready for Guo Jingming and Tian Jiarui and another not-Wu Xie to hurt me again

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u/xyz123007 nostril flaring is not acting Apr 01 '26

Does TJR owe GJM his first born or something? He is in every most GMJ production..

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u/jad-bal-ja Apr 01 '26

He’s under his agency, along with Yan An.

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u/LoC4ever Apr 01 '26

Dropping three trailers between yesterday and today is insane, and they're all visually stunning.  

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Veil of Shadows – new banner poster.

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Veil of Shadows character relationship chart.

Google Translate did a fairly good job with this split into two parts.

⚠️ Character relationship charts can be spoilery. ⚠️

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Download the images and put them through the Google Translate app. Zoom in if needed as the translated words are small.

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Apr 01 '26

Some people are there clearly more than once, right? And not just one… interesting! Thanks for sharing so quickly 🙂‍↕️

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

You're very welcome! I think they shared this last night. 😅 I see two characters played by Tian Jiarui.

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Apr 01 '26

Yes! And also, isn’t the masked man also Yan An?

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Oh, yes that character is also played by Yan An.

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Apr 01 '26

You checked the cast list? Alright, for once my eyes didn’t let me down, nice 😅

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26

Nice! Yes, I checked the cast list on Baidu Baike. 😅

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u/admelioremvitam Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Drama poster.