The Lead

📅 Release Date: 10 May 2026 ⭐ Rating: 9.0
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The Story

Yi Qin'e is taken to the cultural troupe by her uncle Hu Sanyuan to learn to sing Qinqiang Opera. From then on, her life unfolds with ups and downs. She achieves glorious artistic accomplishments, yet also experiences a profound sense of loneliness beyond ordinary people's comprehension.

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10 May 2026

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The Lead's Cast

Zhang Jiayi
Zhang Jiayi

Liu Haocun
Liu Haocun

Qin Hailu
Qin Hailu

Shawn Dou
Shawn Dou

Zhai Zilu
Zhai Zilu

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The Lead is currently tracked as a theatrical title.

What is the release date of The Lead?

10 May 2026

What is The Lead about?

Yi Qin'e is taken to the cultural troupe by her uncle Hu Sanyuan to learn to sing Qinqiang Opera. From then on, her life unfolds with ups and downs. She achieves glorious artistic accomplishments, yet also experiences a profound sense of lo...