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Here are a few essential notes about the Tencent Video series. Originally premiering May 10th, 2026, "The Lead" stars Zhang Jiayi, Liu Haocun, Qin Hailu, Shawn Dou. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 90/100 rating on TMDb, which is derived from reviews from 5 engaged users.
Want to know what the series covers? Here’s the plot: "Yi Qin'e is taken to the cultural troupe by her uncle Hu Sanyuan to learn to sing Qinqiang Opera. From then on, her life unfolds with ups and downs. She achieves glorious artistic accomplishments, yet also experiences a profound sense of loneliness beyond ordinary people's comprehension."
