Legend of the Magnate Chinese Drama (Chen Xiao, Sun Qian)

Title: Legend of the Magnate

Chinese Title: 大生意人 / Da Sheng Yi Ren

Also known as: The Tycoon

Broadcast network: CCTV, iQiyi

Broadcast Date: 11 November 2025

Genre: Historical, Business

Director: Zhang Ting

Screenwriter: Zhang Ting

Cinematographer: Yang Jun, Zheng Zi Li (郑自力)

Music Director: Lin Hai

Art Director: Di Kun, Chen Xin

Costume Designer: Song Xiao Tao

Action Director: Wang Li Xing

Dubbing Director: Bei Chen

Production Company: iQiyi, Drama Apple

Episodes: 40

Watch on YouTube or iQiyi

Legend of the Magnate Synopsis

The story follows Gu Pingyuan, a scholar who is falsely accused and exiled. Faking his death to survive, he navigates treacherous political and social landscapes, strategically leveraging opportunities to rise again. Starting with a money exchange business, he builds his fortune through tea, establishes his enterprise with salt, and eventually provides grain to feed the people. Through his unique methods and resilience, he stages a powerful comeback in the business world, ultimately becoming a great merchant who brings prosperity to his region.

Legend of the Magnate Cast

Main Roles

Chen Xiao as Gu Pingyuan

Sun Qian as Chang Yu'er

Supporting Roles

Luo Yi Zhou as Li Qin

Cheng Tai Shen as Fourth Master Chang

Huang Zhi Zhong as Li Wantang

Li Chun as Su Zixuan

Zhu Ya Wen as Li Cheng

Xiang Han Zhi as Bai Yimei

Wu Yue as Wang Tiangui

Ke Lan as Big Granny Jin

Zhu Yin as Mother Gu

Liang Guan Hua as Rui Lin

Wang Zi Xuan as Miss Liao

Yang Zi Hua as Old Master Hu

Wang Yong Quan as Mr. Bai

Liu Pei Qi as Master Liao

Wang Yu as Wu Caishen

Wang Jian Guo as Su Yuhua

Rosina Lin as Ci Xi

Song Ning Feng as Su Shuhe

Ling Zhuo as Gu Pingwen

Luan Yuan Hui as Xu Guandai

Hu Tian Yi as Hei Zi

Cheng Hao Feng as Li Zhongcheng

Xu Seng as Jiu Shuai

Wang Jun Peng as Zhang Guangfa

Han Yun Yun as Madame Su

Tang Jian Jun as Liu Lao Si

Huang Chao as Qiao Song

Huang Fei as Wang Tiangui's housekeeper

Zhou Xiao Bin as Hou Er