King of Comedy (喜剧之王 / Xi Ju Zhi Wang) is a 2026 Chinese comedy drama with adventure and rural elements, starring Yang Chao Yue and Jiang Long. Featuring an all-star ensemble from the “Xiren” comedy troupe, the series brings classic cinema into conversation with a new generation of comedy. Through familiar themes given a fresh twist, it presents a unique rural business war filled with both humor and emotional moments.
Title: King of Comedy
Chinese Title: 喜剧之王 / Xi Ju Zhi Wang
Broadcast Date: 6 October 2026
Broadcast Network: iQiyi, Migu Video
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Rural
Director: Jiang Long, Li Bing Qiang, Wang Jian Hua, Zhang Kang, Song Tian Shuo
Screenwriter: Peng Xu
Producer: Liu Ya Min (刘亚敏), Chen Ye Ping (陈烨平)
Executive Producer: Dai Ying, Xu Li
Episodes: 24
Production Company: iQiyi, Lize Media
Watch On: iQiyi
King Of Comedy Synopsis
An exciting collaborative project featuring an all-star ensemble of the “Xiren” comedy troupe, King of Comedy sparks a creative collision between classic cinema and a new generation of comedy. Giving a fresh spin to familiar themes, the series presents a unique “rural business war” that combines emotional moments with laugh-out-loud comedy.
Story Breakdown
A Collaboration of Comedians
King of Comedy brings together an all-star ensemble from the “Xiren” comedy troupe, creating a collaborative project centered on comedy and creative expression.
A Collision Between Classic and New Comedy
The series explores a creative collision between classic cinema and a new generation of comedy, bringing familiar cinematic themes into a different setting.
A Fresh Take on Familiar Themes
Rather than simply revisiting familiar ideas, the series gives them a fresh spin through its comedic and rural setting.
The Rural Business War
At the heart of the story is a unique “rural business war,” providing the series with its central setting and conflict.
Comedy and Emotion
The series combines laugh-out-loud humor with deeply moving moments, creating a story that balances comedy with emotional elements.
King Of Comedy Cast
Main Roles
- Yang Chao Yue as A Zhen (Chen Jiazhen)
- Jiang Long as Zhou Ke
- Zhang Chi as Chen Jiahao
- Jiang Shi Meng as Lin Ximei
Supporting Roles
- Yu He Wei as Teacher Yu
- Yu Yang as Gao Jiaoba
- Wang Jian Hua as A Fei
- Wang Zhi as Fang Hua
- Fu Hang as Bao Fu
- Song Mu Zi as Chen Junnan
- Chen Tai Lin as Junnan (Young)
- Li Cheng Ru as Chen Xingwang
- Li Chen as CEO Huang
- Huang Bo as Bao Huang
- Han Tong Sheng as Chen Huixian
- Ma Su as Sister Zhi Xi
- Wang Tian Fang as Himself
- Wang He as Xing’er
- Wang Hao as Sheng Zai
- Kong Lin as Aunt Seadog
- Wang Meng as Zhen Meng
- Tian Xuan Ning as Herself
- Zuo Ling Feng as Himself
- Shi Ce as Yu Dan
- Liu Tong as Himself
- Lv Yan as Himself
- Liu Yang as Himself
- Sun Yang as Jin Xi
- Zhu Mei Ji as Ma Feiyan
- Liu Chang as Passenger
- Wu Tiao Ren as Themselves
- Xiang Yu Xing as Herself
- Liu Si Wei as Secretary Liu
- Li Chuan as Chen Bingqiang
- Wang Xi He as Bingqiang (Young)
- Li Fei as Brother Wen
- Hong Jian as Qiang Zi
- Zhang Kang as Real Ke Li Si
- Zhuo Yi as Herself
- Chen You Wei as Himself
- Zhang Cheng as Himself
- Li Zhi Liang as Himself
- Li Yun Chui as Sha Qiang
- Yao Shuo as Sha Qiang (Young)
- Chen Jie Yi as Herself
- Du Hai Tao as Reporter Du
- Song Jia Teng as Meng Dajun
- Zhang Wei Yi as Himself
- Song Tian Shuo as Tour Guide Song
- MC Jin as Ke Li Si
- Zheng Jia Bin as Chen Hongwei
- Zhao Xing Guo as Brother Hua
- Liu Yang as Assistant Director
- Gao Wei Guang as Er Lang Shen
- Xu Zhi Sheng as Himself
- Tu Dou as Uncle Ma Ling
- Gai Yue Xi as Zhen Ni
- Liang Long as Er Shou Ku Zi
- Liang Yan as Hall Manager
- Bai Cu as Herself
- Cao Yue Ru as Fang Hua’s Daughter
- Yin Xue as Li Mobai
- E Jing Wen as Director E
- Huang Xin Chun as Himself
- Yan He Xiang as Lao Ma
- Jiang Yi as Yang Shan
- Qiang Guo Ming as Qi Dongqiang
- Zeng Xue Yao as Herself
- Lei Song Ran as Lei Ou
- Yu Xin as Gao Jiaoqi
- Teng Zhe as Himself
