Michelle Topham 
Chinese Title: 月明千里 (Yue Ming Qian Li)
English Title: In the Moonlight
Also Known As: Jia Gei Yi Ge He Shang
Genre: Historical, Romance
Episodes: 40
Director: Zang Xi Chuan (Supersensory Maze and The Long Way Back), Co-director Zoe Qin (Lost You Forever)
Plot Synopsis
In the Moonlight (月明千里) is a historical romantic drama based on the novel of the same name by Luo Qing Mei.
It follows Li Yao Ying (played by Bao Shang En), a noblewoman thrust into a political marriage and exile during chaotic times. Forced into a bleak fate and surrounded by rival interests, her life changes when she encounters Luo Jia (aka Wang HongYi), a regal figure whose unique devotion and reserved nature conceal deeper emotions.
As the world around them shifts under the same luminous moon, they forge an unexpected bond that defies destiny and tumultuous circumstance.
Main Cast & Characters
Lead Cast
- Bao Shang En as Li Yao Ying
- Wang Hong Yi as Luo Jia / Su Dangu
Supporting Cast
- Quan Yi Lun as Li Wei Zhen
- Ma Qiu Yuan as Zhu Lu Yun
- Yang Shi Ze as Li Zhongyu
- Ding Jia Wen as Bi Tan
- Zhou Hao Qi as Chen Yuan
- Yan Yun Jing as Xie Qing
- Cao Yu Chen as Yang Qian
- Qin Xiao Xuan as Zhang Xun
- Li Jia Hao as Jin Bo
- Wa Er as Hai Ling
- Dai Shao Dong as Xie Yi
- Ding Zi En as A Feng
- Zhang Zhi Qing as A Zhen
- Li Bo Xuan as Qin Fei
Production Details
- Original Work: Novel ‘Yue Ming Qian Li’ by Luo Qing Mei
- Director: Zang Xi Chuan/Co-director Zoe Qin
- Screenwriters: Li Min, Chen Rui
- Production Company: Linmon Pictures
- Filming Period: Wrapped June 19th, 2025 after a multi-month shoot.
Episodes & Airing
- Total Episodes: 40
- Episode Length: 45 minutes
- First Aired: (not yet confirmed)
- Final Episode: (not yet confirmed)
- Original Network / Platform: Tencent Video/WeTV (expected streaming broadcaster)
Where to Watch
China:
- Tencent — confirmed as the platform tied to the show’s production and release.
International Platforms:
- (No confirmed international streamers announced yet — platforms like WeTV and Viki may or may not pick it up post-release.)
Why It’s Worth Watching
- Adapted from Popular Novel: In the Moonlight stems from a well-loved historical romance novel that blends political upheaval with emotional depth.
- Classic Historical Romance: Expect sweeping landscapes, intricate worldbuilding, and evolving relationships that challenge fate.
- Strong Lead Pairing: Bao Shang En and Wang Hong Yi bring both charisma and emotional nuance to this sweeping story.
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