Chinese and Korean Top Stars in a Dream Collaboration! "Rom-Com Queen" Park Min-young x "Romance Craftsman" Zhang Han in "The Legend of Dagger" - The "Phantom Chinese Drama" Finally Premieres in Japan!

TOKYO MX (Tokyo Metropolitan Television Co., Ltd.) will broadcast the Chinese drama "The Legend of Dagger" (original title: 錦衣夜行), which will be its first broadcast in Japan, every Monday to Friday from 11:04 AM to 12:00 PM, starting July 9, 2026 (Thu). This work is a "phantom work" that has not yet been broadcast in its home country, China.

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This work was filmed between 2015 and 2016. It garnered significant attention from the time of its production announcement due to the collaboration between Park Min-young, a top actor with immense popularity in the Korean entertainment industry, and Zhang Han, a Chinese actor whose works are consistently popular on Japanese charts. However, due to various circumstances, its broadcast and distribution in China were postponed, and it remained shelved for approximately 10 years since its production. This work, which fans whispered might never see the light of day, will finally have its long-awaited premiere in Japan on TOKYO MX.

Zhang Han, who boasts high popularity in Asia for works like "The Four" and "My Sunshine," plays Xia Xun (夏潯), who lives an ordinary life in a village but gets caught up in various conspiracies as a member of the underground organization, the Brocade Guards, by chance. Park Min-young, who gained instant popularity playing a cross-dressing heroine in "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" and established her status as a rom-com queen in "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?", brilliantly portrays Xie Yufei (謝雨霏), who has a complex background but lives a bright and positive life. This drama, featuring a dream collaboration of Asia's top stars, is not to be missed!

Xia Xun (夏潯), a fish seller, lived a modest life with his father. One day, while stopping at an inn to sell fish, he is captured by members of the underground organization, the Brocade Guards. Wanting to defeat their political rivals, they forcefully persuade Xia Xun to become a member of the Brocade Guards and impersonate someone else. Meanwhile, Xia Xun meets Xie Yufei (謝雨霏), a woman who lives day by day but is skilled in worldly wisdom. As two quick-witted individuals, Xia Xun and Xie Yufei find themselves drawn to each other despite their initial friction. As their traveling companions increase, Xia Xun's fate takes an unexpected turn...

This is a phantom drama, a luxurious collaboration of China and Korea's top stars. After its broadcast, a free catch-up service will also be available on TVer. Please look forward to it.

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Character & Cast Introduction

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◆ Xia Xun (夏潯)

He made a living selling fish under his adoptive father, but by chance, he has to impersonate someone else. He eventually gets involved in various conspiracies as a member of the underground organization, the Brocade Guards. He is a wise, brave, and chivalrous man with a strong sense of loyalty and compassion.

Cast: Zhang Han (張翰)

Born October 6, 1984, from Heilongjiang Province. He achieved a major breakthrough in 2009 with his role as Daoming Si in "Meteor Shower," the Chinese adaptation of "Boys Over Flowers." In 2014, he gave a strong performance as a tsundere heir in "My Sunshine." In 2013, he played a solitary warrior in "The Patriot Yue Fei."

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◆ Xie Yufei (謝雨霏)

A wise woman who overcomes difficult situations with her excellent acting skills and skillful speech. Despite having a complex background, she lives a bright and positive life. Although she often clashes with Xia Xun, who is equally quick-witted, they get along well. She helps her companions with her innate courage, wisdom, and business acumen.

Cast: Park Min-young

Born March 4, 1986, from South Korea. She gained instant popularity in 2010 by playing a cross-dressing heroine in the historical drama "Sungkyunkwan Scandal." In 2018, she established her status as a rom-com queen with "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?" and in 2019 with "Her Private Life." In 2024, her thorough role preparation and acting in "Marry My Husband" became a hot topic.

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◆ Ji Gang (紀綱)

A scholar who dreams of realizing justice and achieving success. He possesses excellent martial arts skills and hits it off with Xia Xun and his companions. He is straightforward and loyal, but his good-naturedness and shyness often put him at a disadvantage. After becoming a member of the Brocade Guards, he works with his comrades to distinguish himself.

Cast: Wei Chenxiang (魏千翔)

Born April 1, 1987, from Shanghai. In 2013, he gained popularity as an "ideal male friend" for his role as a young man who watches over the heroine in "The King's Woman." In 2014, he played Emperor Kangxi in "The Deer and the Cauldron." In 2019, he captured viewers' hearts with his delicate acting and action in "Love and Destiny."

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◆ Ximen Jing (西門靖)

A renowned gynecologist in his hometown. He is personable and adept at navigating social situations, but he can also be flippant and fond of women. Although he lacks the martial arts skills to fight on the front lines, he strongly supports his companions from behind the scenes with his quick wit and resourcefulness. He is a reliable presence within the Brocade Guards.

Cast: Xu Zhengxi (徐正溪)

Born May 5, 1985, from Shanghai. He has appeared in numerous historical dramas. In 2018, he gained popularity for his role as the ruthless but devoted Yuwen Hu in "The Legend of Dugu." He has starred in popular works such as "The Romance of the Tiger and Rose" in 2022 and "A Dream of Splendor" in 2024.

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◆ Peng Ziqi (彭梓琪)

A spirited young lady born into a family of martial artists. She voluntarily becomes a bodyguard for her family and meets Xia Xun and his companions while disguised as a man. She is skilled in martial arts and her fighting style is comparable to men's, so no one suspects she is a woman, but her natural loveliness cannot be hidden.

Cast: Guo Xing (郭幸)

Born June 26, 1989, from Sichuan Province. In "The Romance of the Second" (2018), where she co-starred with Zhang Han, she showed a carefree performance as the heroine's junior. In contrast, in "The Moon Bright" (2024), she played a contrasting role and is active as a versatile supporting actress.

Episode 1 Scene Photos

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◆ Program Overview

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【Title】The Legend of Dagger (Original Title: 錦衣夜行)

【Broadcast Schedule】Every Monday to Friday 11:04 AM - 12:00 PM <TOKYO MX1>

Starting July 9, 2026 (Thu) Total 60 episodes

【Director】Zheng Shugai (鍾澍佳) "The King's Woman," "Fighter of the Destiny"

Liang Shengquan (梁勝權) "The Promise of Chang'an," "The Legend of the Condor Heroes <New Version>"

Wong Chun Man (黄俊文) "The Legend of the Condor Heroes"

【Screenplay】Bai Yicong (白一驄) "The Lonely Princess," "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (※2003 version)"

【Original Work/Screenplay】Yue Guan (月関) "The Four," "The Legend of Ming Dynasty"

【Starring】Zhang Han (張翰) "The Four," "My Sunshine"

Park Min-young "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?" "Marry My Husband"

Wei Chenxiang (魏千翔) "Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy," "The King's Woman"

Xu Zhengxi (徐正溪) "The Legend of Dugu," "The Flower Princess's Grand Plan"

Guo Xing (郭幸) "The Romance of the Second"

Liu Changde (劉長徳) "The Four," "The Four - City of Lost Souls"

Song Yanfei (宋妍霏) "Cross Fire," "The Two of Us"

Wu Qian (呉倩) "Fighter of the Destiny," "Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace"

【Streaming】Free catch-up service for one week after broadcast on TVer

【Program HP】https://s.mxtv.jp/drama/kiniyakou/

【Synopsis】

Xia Xun (夏潯), a fish seller, lived a modest life with his father. One day, while stopping at an inn to sell fish, he is captured by members of the underground organization, the Brocade Guards. Wanting to defeat their political rivals, they forcefully persuade Xia Xun to become a member of the Brocade Guards and impersonate someone else. Meanwhile, Xia Xun meets Xie Yufei (謝雨霏), a woman who lives day by day but is skilled in worldly wisdom. As two quick-witted individuals, Xia Xun and Xie Yufei find themselves drawn to each other despite their initial friction. As their traveling companions increase, Xia Xun's fate takes an unexpected turn...