Yu Zheng

Chinese screenwriter and producer who is noted for Palace, which earned him a Best Screenwriter award at the 16th Asian Television Awards. Yu was born and raised in Haining, Zhejiang, after high school, he moved to Shanghai, he became an auditor at Shanghai Theatre Academy. In August 1998, Yu signed with TVB. One year later, he signed with Li Huimin Studio . In July 2003, Yu transferred to Taiwan Star International Entertainment Company, he also founded his company, Yu Zheng Studio . In June 2009, Yu founded the Quansheng Time Film and Television Company . His current production company, Huanyu Film has a line up of acclaimed artistes such as Nie Yuan, Wu Jinyan, Xu Kai, Bai Lu, Ning Jing, Song Weilong, Merxat and many others. Former artistes were Mickey He, Yuan Shan Shan, Zhang Zehan and Chen Xiao. Distributed in more than 70 markets worldwide, Story of Yanxi Palace has since become a huge hit, especially in Asia (was created and produced by Yu Zheng). It has been named the world's most Googled TV show in 2018.

Works

Real Actor

Real Actor

"Real Actor" combines the three concepts of studio, workplace and battlefield. By recording the actors' workplace and the survival of the studio, the audience can see the real actor's suffering, the actor's difficulty, the actor's specialty, and see the most realistic "acting school".

Release Date2019-11-08

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Self

Episode Count14

Untouchable Lovers

Tianji Tower plots to overthrow the tyrant Liu Ziye by replacing his sister, Princess Liu Chuyu, with their disciple Zhu Que. She meets Rong Zhi, a secret Northern Wei spy, and their romance is shattered by betrayal. Rong Zhi fakes his death, and both later lose their memories. Five years later, they reunite when Chuyu is sent to marry Northern Wei’s Prince Regent—Rong Zhi himself.

Release Date2018-01-14

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count54

Vote Count9

Perfect Match

In the bustling capital of Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty, Madam Li moves her family in search of better marriage prospects for her five beautiful but quirky daughters, whose love lives have long been her worry. Each daughter, though famous for her beauty and wit, comes with unique quirks: the eldest, Shou Hua, has no interest in remarrying after early widowhood; the third, Kang Ning, is fierce and headstrong; the fourth, Hao De, is well-meaning but blunt; and the youngest, Le Shan, is spoiled and selective. Challenges abound as they face unexpected setbacks, including a cold reception from the already-married sister they came to visit. As the family reestablishes their business, they navigate a series of humorous and heartwarming misadventures, ultimately finding love and fulfilling their mother’s hopes in this lively tale of family and romance.

Release Date2025-01-25

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count36

Vote Count57

FEUD

Li Qingyue, the Four Spirit Immortal, and Bai Jiusi, the powerful Dacheng Lord, are caught in a turbulent love-hate relationship. As hidden truths come to light, they overcome their misunderstandings and join forces to protect the world from impending danger.

Release Date2025-06-06

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count32

Vote Count12

Palace

A series that follows different women and their stories during the Qing Dynasty

Release Date2011-01-31

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count140

Vote Count12

Legend of Lu Zhen

To escape her cruel stepmother, Lu Zhen enters the palace and rises through the ranks with her pottery skills. Despite capturing the heart of Crown Prince Gao Zhan, social barriers and jealous enemies prevent their union. She dedicates herself to politics, helping him thwart a coup, and is eventually honored with the position of female prime minister.

Release Date2013-05-03

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count45

Vote Count4

Court Lady

Sheng Chumu, once a shiftless young man, transforms his life after falling for Fu Rou, a diligent merchant's daughter. To win her heart, Chumu dedicates himself to studying and eventually decides to serve his country by leading a campaign against coastal pirates. Meanwhile, Fu Rou becomes a court-weaving official through a series of events, complicating their secret meetings. As she uncovers dark secrets and a dangerous plot, Fu Rou and Chumu must use their wits and skills to overcome their challenges together.

Release Date2021-04-15

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count55

Vote Count7

Beauty's Rival in Palace

A dramatized account of Empress Dou and how her efforts and achievements in the royal court positively influenced the reign of her husband Emperor Wen, which paved the way for the creation of the Rule of Wen and Jing. Set in Chang'an, China during the beginnings of the Han Dynasty.

Release Date2010-03-15

DepartmentWriting

JobScreenplay

Episode Count40

Vote Count8

Arsenal Military Academy

In 1910s China, nineteen year old Xie Xiang follows in her deceased brother's footsteps and enrolls in military school disguised as a man. She befriends her fellow cadets and and earns the respect of her instructors during the intense training. However, when the unfortunate arrival of the Imperial Japanese troops creates a web of distressing conspiracies, the batch and their allies are forced to prove their courage and resilience.

Release Date2019-08-05

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count48

Vote Count24

Swordsman

Swordsman is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. The series is written and produced by Yu Zheng, and directed by Hu Yijuan, starring Wallace Huo and Yuan Shanshan in the leading roles. Shooting started on 24 March 2012 in Xiandu, Jinyun County, Lishui, Zhejiang. It was aired in China on Hunan Television from 6 February to 4 March 2013.

Release Date2013-02-06

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count56

Vote Count8

Winter Begonia

In 1937 Beijing, a revered opera star and a businessman unite to preserve culture, love, and hope as their city falls under the shadow of invasion.

Release Date2020-03-20

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Vote Count9

Song of Youth

During the Ming Dynasty, Lin Shaochun, the daughter of a disgraced official, joins a performing troupe to survive. Determined to restore her family's honor, she disguises herself as a man to take the civil service exams. Along the way, she meets Sun Yulou, a wealthy heir who falls for her and defies his family to support her ambitions. However, as she uncovers the truth behind her family's downfall, she must choose between love and justice.

Release Date2021-07-26

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count43

Vote Count7

Beauty World

The mysterious death of Wu Mei Niang's newborn sparks rumors that it was murdered by the childless Empress Wang Nijun. To clear the Empress' name, her former lover Ming Chongyan and friend Helan Xiner investigate, uncovering a deeper conspiracy to seize control of the palace.

Release Date2011-10-21

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count35

Vote Count5

Scent of Time

A young woman's plan to marry the heir to a Chinese incense empire leads to her family's ruin...until she gets a second chance to right her wrongs.

Release Date2023-10-13

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count30

Vote Count12

Lucky Strike

Lucky Strike

Wrongfully accused, Mei Ping is reborn as Xiao Mei, a servant, but fights her way back to the powerful Dongfang family for justice. With Lan Weixing’s help, she exposes corruption, challenges oppression, and empowers women to break free and reclaim their futures.

Release Date2025-02-08

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count99

Cosmetology High

He Lanjun a talented doctor, discovers that his son was fathered by his steward. Upon stumbling upon the information in despair he heads to the streets. Su Lianyi an owner of a brothel who brazenly has a crush on him, takes him in at his worst.

Release Date2014-09-07

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count32

Vote Count3

Four Women Conflict

Four Women Conflict

Release Date2009-01-22

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Happy Mother-in-Law, Pretty Daughter-in-Law

Happy Mother-in-Law, Pretty Daughter-in-Law

Ma Linglong, a professional matchmaker and an ex-princess of the fallen Qing Dynasty, is choosy when picking wives for her three sons. She wants her first son, Changsheng, to marry an intelligent and hardworking wife, but he falls in love with the money-lover Manguan. Linglong's second son, Changhuan, is bright and witty, and she has hopes for him to marry an elegant and clever wife, but Changhuan is attracted to the naïve ex-convict Jinyu. The youngest son, Changjun, is educated in the west. Linglong hopes Changjun's educated background will bring honor to the family, but Changjun wants to marry the family's matchmaking apprentice Bajie, who is three years his senior. Although her three daughters-in-law are not what she expected, she nonetheless tries her best to correct their flaws, winning the respect of her children.

Release Date2010-10-10

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count33

Glory

Glory

After being framed in an old murder case, rising magistrate Lu Jianglai loses everything. Rescued by tea magnate’s daughter Rong Shanbao, he is forced into servitude as part of her revenge. As they navigate power struggles and hidden agendas, they uncover secrets, solve mysteries, and transform the tea trade—ultimately forging an unexpected bond that changes their fates.

Release Date2025-12-29

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count1

King is Not Easy

Da Xi, a girl who is very good at cooking has only one dream: find a peerless beauty husband. One day she met a Royal Guard, Shao Yong, and fell in love at first sight, so she decides to stay near him and the only way to do it is entering the palace. Da Xi became a maid, only to find themselves fooled, so she decided to escape palace, she ran over the wall, but she met by chance the emperor Ji Man. The emperor thought that she was an assassin, so he tried to stop her escape but instead, an accident occurred: their souls were swapped, she became him, and he became her.

Release Date2017-08-30

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count20

Vote Count4

Demon Girl

Nie Qingcheng is a half-demon, except she doesn't know it herself. Or the fact that her mother's demon clan helped shape the Qing Dynasty and their control ended with the Eight-Nation Alliance invading China. Her father had raised her as a human child after her mother died in the conflict. But when a scientist exposes her true form and a fellow half-demon vying for her love, she wonders if her human-side can prevail and if her human lover will stand by her side to the end.

Release Date2016-06-30

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count40

Vote Count6

Hi Producer

The Forbidden City Culture Company's CEO wanted to produce a palace-based variety program. Tao Tang, a young cultural expert, Liao Mu Yu, the renowned director, and seasoned host Wang Xi Ning were all brought on board to develop his vision. Once completed, the young director Yu Zai Zao arrived on the scene disrupting the team's plans. Despite their initial displeasure, Yu Zai Zao won them over with her fresh and unique ideas. Newly inspired, the team solidified and worked diligently. The programme eventually bests its competition by promoting traditional culture to its appreciative audience.

Release Date2023-05-20

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count35

Vote Count1

Beauties of the Emperor

Release Date2012-12-02

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Vote Count2

The Legend of Hao Lan

Towards the end of the Warring States Era, the States of Qin and Zhao are engaged in a lengthy battle. Li Hao Lan, daughter of the Censor-in-chief of Zhao, is forced out of her own home after being set up by her stepmother. Having nothing to her name, she is sold as a slave and purchased by Lu Buwei, who is cleverly able to marry Hao Lan to Ying Yiren, a Qin royal who resides in Zhao as a hostage. However, Hao Lan and Buwei's presence in the Zhao palace ignites a dangerous battle, as they rely on their wits to evade Princess Ya’s devious schemes.

Release Date2019-01-19

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count62

Vote Count6

Rouge Snow

Rouge Snow

Because her father had financial problems, he allowed his only child Wen Yu He, played by Fan Bing Bing, to become the daughter-in-law of the Gu family, the wife of Madam Gu’s third son.Madam Gu’s first son disappeared and her second son died of a weak body and of sickness, so all of her hopes were placed on Yu He and her remaining son. The third son, Shao Tang, is a playboy who spends his time in the brothel and gambles his money away. Madam Gu purposely chose Yu He because she believe that Yu He could change her son for the better. Yun Kai is a school teacher who enters the Gu Household as a groundskeeper. Although he helps to keep track of the accounting and also the Gu lantern business, he hides his identity and lives as a servant. When Yu He enters the Gu Family, she is constantly picked on and tortured by her older sister-in-law, or rather the first son’s wife. Will Shao Tang ever come back home and discover Yu He’s true devotion to him? What crafty tricks will Mo Xin come up with to push Yu He further away from Madam Gu? What is Yun Kai doing by hiding his identity and becoming a servant at the Gu Household? This is just the beginning. The Gu Family has more secrets than you can even imagine. What will happen as these old feuds and dark secrets begin to unravel before Yu He? -- Haywires blog

Release Date2008-03-29

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count32

Crazy for Palace

Xiao Hao is working on a Chinese exhibit when he accidentally frees a life force, Liu Li, from a vase. Liu Li only remembers that she's from the Qing Dynasty. Only Xiao Hao can see her. They embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind Liu Li and how she got into the vase. On the way, Xiao Hao falls in love with Liu Li. How can a couple with hundredsof years between each other be together?

Release Date2013-08-01

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count21

Vote Count1

玫瑰江湖

Release Date2009-01-22

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count30

Vote Count1

In Love With Power

The story takes place during the reign of Hong Taiji, the founder of Qing dynasty. He formed military alliances by marrying the daughters of Mongol and Manchu clans. He first married Jerger of Khorchin Mongols and made her his primary wife. Then, he renewed their alliance by marrying her niece Dayu'er. However, it was Dayu’ers low status half-sister, Harjol, he favored above the rest. His favoritism caused a rift between the women. Dayu'er formed a secret alliance with his brother Dorgon to place her son on the throne over his elder sons and brothers.

Release Date2012-12-17

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count38

Vote Count3

The Story of Her

The Story of Her

The Story of HER is a grand theatrical production recounting the extraordinary stories of four legendary women from ancient China. Each episode focuses on different aspects of their lives, including Princess Jieyou, Wu Zetian, Li Qingzhao, and Shen Shou.The show integrates historical records to analyze the political, economic, cultural, and social conditions faced by women at the time.Filmed in a docudrama style, the show invites actresses Lan Xi, Wen Zhengrong, Tao Xinran, and Cao Feiran to perf.

Release Date2024-10-15

DepartmentProduction

JobProduction Executive

Episode Count4

Perfect Match · Friendship Sharing

Perfect Match · Friendship Sharing

The Li sisters and the "son-in-law group" unlock the spring outing mode. Who can sweeten your heart with the fancy "sweet words" of each family? What kind of story will they encounter in a different time and space? The "friendship" happiness journey is about to begin.

Release Date2025-01-29

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Shadows of Desire

Shadows of Desire

Shen Qing Wu was once an ordinary woman who, by chance, entered the military camp. Through training, she grew into a heroic general, gaining loyal comrades and the guidance of her seniors. Determined to protect her country, she made peace her lifelong mission. During her service, she reunited with Zhang Xing Jian, a civil servant devoted to reforming the court, stabilizing prices, promoting agriculture and education, and supporting talented people from humble origins. Though they came from different paths, shared ideals brought them together. Side by side, they quelled rebellions, aided the weak, defeated corrupt officials and foreign enemies, broke class barriers, and ultimately found peace together.

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count1

Royal Kitchen in Qing Dynasty

Tells the love story of a pair of lovers in the Forbidden City who have passed the test in a specific environment and become a family member. The protagonist Jing Xian Ge and the palace royal chef Zhang Dong Guan overcome the differences in traditional family concepts, the disparity of identity and the pressures in specific spaces, and help the people around the palace, princes, generals, grids, and servants to solve problems and make The delicacies of elaborate cuisine resolve all kinds of contradictions. In the process, the two people overcome all difficulties, understand each other better, silently complete self-growth, and finally return to the life of ordinary people.

Release Date2020-02-08

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Vote Count1

行止晚

行止晚

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Episode Count1

Mars Intelligence Agency

Release Date2016-04-01

Episode Count1

Vote Count3

Only 3 Days

Only 3 Days

Release Date2019-10-29

Episode Count1

Yummy Man

Release Date2020-12-10

Episode Count2

Vote Count1