Series synopsis
Born to Be the Villain, also known as 他心不难测 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Tencent Video on March 30, 2026. It ended on April 6, 2026. It stars Liu Haoqun, Xiao Yu, Guo Xinyu and Karl Ting.
When Lu Chengwen is unexpectedly trapped in a novel as a villain doomed to die, he tries to survive quietly, but his actions awaken the heroines’ mind-reading powers, upending the story. Teaming up with the male lead, he must confront the forces controlling fate and find his way home.
Premise
When Lu Chengwen is unexpectedly trapped in a novel as a villain doomed to die, he tries to survive quietly, but his actions awaken the heroines’ mind-reading powers, upending the story. Teaming up with the male lead, he must confront the forces controlling fate and find his way home.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Liu Haoqun as Lu Chengwen
- Xiao Yu as Leng Qingqiu
- Guo Xinyu as Xu Xuejiao
- Karl Ting as Gu Zhantian
- Sun Qianyu as Jiang Shihan
- Qi Chen as Chen Mengyun
- Jin Meichen as Fate Defier
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | March 30, 2026 | April 6, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 30, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 30, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tencent Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 30, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 6, 2026 |
| Status | ended |