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Where the Mask Ends ( 嫁金钗 / Jia Jin Chai) – cast, director, plot, where it’s streaming

Michelle Topham January 23, 2026

Chinese Title: 嫁金钗(Jia Jin Chai)
English Title: Where the Mask Ends
Also Known As: Transfer Gold Hairpin
Genre: Romance, Historical
Episodes: 30
Director: Yang Long
Screenwriters: Zhou Mo
Original Work: Web novel “Jia Jin Chai” ( 嫁金钗) by Xiao Jia Ren (笑佳人).

Plot Synopsis

Ah Chou (played by Tian Xi Wei) was originally a lowly young girl who could be trampled and bullied by anyone. Yet, because her face resembles that of the wealthy Wei Rao of the Hou Mansion, she unexpectedly becomes the bride of Prince Lu Zuo (played by Yan An) of the National Public Mansion.

Ah Chou. however, is ambitious and eager to rise to power, but her newlywed husband, who was once on the verge of death, suddenly wakes up, and that alone brings about a series of new misfortunes.

Meanwhile, Wei Rao hates her for occupying the magpie’s nest and is eager to get rid of her quickly; while Lu Zuo uses her as a snake-and-scorpion woman, being extremely cautious and calculating.

The Guo Gong Mansion is openly friendly, but in reality, it is fraught with traps and a deadly threat.

That is why Ah Chou steadily and meticulously plans, employing every means to win her husband’s devoted love and uncover the secrets of her background.

She eventually reunites with her family, rising from the bottom to become a dazzling figure in society.

Main Cast & Characters

Lead Cast

  • Tian Xi Wei as Wei Rao / Jun Dai / A Chou
  • Yan An as Wei Rao / Jun Dai / A Chou

Supporting Cast

  • Liu Xiao Bei as Qi Zhong Kai
  • Pan Jun Ya as Bi Tao
  • Dai Gao Zheng as Han Liao
  • Yin Wen Xuan as Ah Man
  • Wang Yi Zhou as Rong De
  • Zheng Hao
  • Hu Chun Yang
  • Wang Yi Ren
  • Wang Yi Nan

Production Details

Original Work: Adapted from the web novel “Jia Jin Chai” ( 嫁金钗) by Xiao Jia Ren (笑佳人).
Production Company:  YOUKU and Damai Entertainment
Filming: Filming began on December 12th, 2025

Episodes & Airing

  • Total Episodes: 30
  • Episode Length: 45 minutes
  • First Aired: TBA
  • Final Episode: TBA
  • Original Network / Platform: YOUKU

Where to Watch

China:

  • YOUKU

International Platforms:

  • YOUKU international

Articles About Where the Mask Ends

Where the Mask Ends releases Gilded Radiance Reflected on the Sea posters of Tian Xi Wei and Yan An

First ‘Where the Mask Ends’ stills drop of Tian Xi Wei, Yan An, Zhou Zhan and the female cast

The new Where the Mask Ends character posters are gorgeous as the confirmed cast features some stellar actors

 

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