Gilded Bond

In the Southeast Asian country of Nicara, Sheng Ze—the heir of the Chinese tycoon family conglomerate Shengye Group—returns for the funeral of his younger brother, Sheng An. Convinced that Sheng An was murdered by his personal maid, Qiao Wan, Sheng Ze vows to seize power and take revenge. Meanwhile, Shengye’s current head, Sheng Huaijing, begins to test his nephew, who has returned shrouded in secrets. Was Qiao Wan acting under Sheng Huaijing’s orders when she allegedly killed Sheng An? What was the true cause of Sheng An’s death? Thus begins a ruthless power struggle within the wealthy Sheng family, rife with conspiracy and betrayal, entanglement and confrontation, secrets and desire. Which side will Qiao Wan ultimately choose, and will Sheng Ze succeed in taking control?

Directed by —, Gilded Bond leans on a strong ensemble — Chen Zhengyang, He Zeyuan, Zhang Hanwen — 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 drama titles of 2025.