Lu Yuxiao and Zhang Linghe Confirmed to Lead Tencent Blockbuster Revenge

Despite weeks of heated fan wars and casting controversies, Lu Yuxiao and Zhang Linghe have officially been named the leads of the S+ drama Revenge (刺棠, Citang; "Revenge" is a provisional English rendering, as no official English title has been announced).

This high-profile project, a co-production between Linmon Pictures and Tencent Video (an airing platform has not been confirmed), has been closely watched not just for its star-studded pairing, but for the fierce billing debates behind the scenes. In the hyper-competitive ecosystem of Chinese idol dramas, "top billing" dictates promotional priority and career prestige, often sparking intense fandom clashes before a camera even rolls. Despite the online protests, the leads are unchanged: filming began on September 12, and the cast announcement lists Lu first and Zhang second.

With the dust finally settling on the pre-production drama, all eyes are now on whether this visually striking duo can translate their online buzz into genuine on-screen chemistry now that filming is under way.

Source: DramaPanda - C-News; Tencent News (https://news.qq.com/rain/a/20260914A0C90700) (https://dramapanda.com/2026/09/revenge-what-to-know-lu-yuxiao-zhang-lingh.html)