Ugly Beauty

When shy and kind-hearted Xiao Mu secretly takes the place of her bold twin sister, Yao Menggui, she goes from a delivery clerk to a famous star overnight. Suspicious of her sudden rise, reporter Chen Mo poses as her manager to uncover the truth. But as he gets closer, he must choose between revealing the scoop of a lifetime or protecting the woman he's fallen for.

Directed by —, Ugly Beauty leans on a strong ensemble — Zheng Hehuizi, Huang Shengchi, Hu Wenzhe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 2021.