Loving the Lie: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Genius traditional Chinese painter Xin Yi returns to her picturesque hometown with a hidden agenda. She carefully lays out a plan to become the hired artist of renowned collector Guan Shanhai. But her true motive is to uncover the truth behind a horrific incident from over a decade ago - her father was lured into a counterfeit art factory and died tragically, while her younger sister Nong was brutally abused and left mentally shattered. Using herself as bait, Xin Yi is determined to expose the mastermind behind the tragedy. At a critical moment, Guan Shanhai's son, Guan Huai, unexpectedly offers her a helping hand—hoping to use her in his own power struggle to usurp control from his father. With hidden intentions on both sides, the two begin a perilous collaboration, stirring up a storm in what once was a quiet and peaceful town…

Series details

• Title: Loving the Lie
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Romance, Thriller
• Premiere date: 2025-06-10
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-06-23
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 18 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 84305

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-06-10; final listed air date 2025-06-23; episode order: 24.

Source and licence

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