Chinese Title: 狙击蝴蝶 (Jū Jī Hú Dié)
English Title: Sniper Butterfly
Also Known As: Ju Ji Hu Die
Genre: Romance, Drama
Episodes: 30
Director: Huang Tian Ren (Dear Enemy) & Yu Bo (Amidst a Snowstorm of Love)
Screenwriter: Xu Yi Tian (Our Times)
Plot Synopsis
Sniper Butterfly follows Cen Jin (played by Michelle Chen), a confident, independent woman whose life is shaken after divorce and personal setbacks. At her lowest point, she reconnects with Li Wu (Daniel Zhou), a rural boy she once helped.
Moved by his grit and self-reliance, she brings him to the city to continue his education. Six years later, Li Wu returns as a successful professional and crosses paths with Cen Jin again through work.
Though he hides his true feelings, his affection for her remains strong, Now, as they grow closer, both must confront their pasts and open their hearts to love.
Main Cast & Characters
Lead Cast
- Michelle Chen as Cen Jin
- Zhou Ke Yu as Li Wu
Supporting Cast
- Liu Rui Lin as Shen Yi Yang
- Chen Xiao Yun as Chun Chang
- Xie Xing Yang (aka Roy Xie) as Cheng Rui
- Cheng Ya Zhao as Tao Wan Wen
- Cao Xi Wen as Shen Yun
- Li Dong Heng as Lu Wei Yan
Production Details
Original Work: Adapted from the web novel Ju Ji Hu Die (狙击蝴蝶) by Qi Bao Su.
Producers: Gao Chen, Fang Fang
Production Companies: Tencent Video & Jay Walk Studio
Episodes & Airing
- Total Episodes: 30
- Episode Length: 45 minutes
- First Aired: December 4th, 2025
- Final Episode: Completed run December 15th, 2025
- Original Network: Tencent Video
Where to Watch
China:
- Tencent Video — official broadcaster/streamer.
International Platforms:
- Viki — available with English subtitles.
- WeTV — streaming with subtitles in various regions.
(Availability and subtitle languages may vary by region and platform.)
Why It’s Worth Watching
- Heartfelt Romance: The story blends emotional depth, healing, and mature romance between characters with very different life experiences.
- Age-Gap Dynamics: Featuring an older woman / younger man arc with strong chemistry between leads, and unique compared to many dramas that feature younger woman / older man.
- Character Growth: Both protagonists experience personal transformation and mutual support through adversity.
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