When the Butterfly Breaks Free

FormatChinese live action Year2026 RegionChina

Hongguo 82 eps

She fights her way into the Bo family, then plans her exit with the same ambition that secured the marriage. Bo Yanci can command wealth and power but cannot control her; Mu Bai is willing to stain his hands for her. Their devotion becomes part of her attempt to claim a life of her own.

When the Butterfly Breaks Free short-drama poster

TypeChinese live action

Episodes82 eps

RegionChina

Year2026

Genres and tropes

Marriage First Comeback CEO Romance Female-Led Urban

When the Butterfly Breaks Free cast and actors

Actor	Role / credit	Same-actor trail
Yue Yu Ting 岳雨婷 / Yue Yu Ting	as Hu Die	View actor works
Zhao Zhen Dong 赵振栋 / Zhao Zhen Dong	as Bao Yan Ci	View actor works

2 cast credits

Known titles, pinyin, and aliases

SceneTrace title: When the Butterfly Breaks Free
Chinese title: 风起破茧时
Pinyin / search spelling: feng qi po jian shi

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FAQ

Where can I watch When the Butterfly Breaks Free, and how much does the available player cover?

Official listings include Hongguo.

How many episodes does When the Butterfly Breaks Free have?

When the Butterfly Breaks Free is listed with 82 episodes.

Who plays the principal roles in When the Butterfly Breaks Free?

Yue Yu Ting plays Hu Die. Zhao Zhen Dong plays Bao Yan Ci.

Which alternate titles can help when searching for When the Butterfly Breaks Free?

Other useful title forms are 风起破茧时 and feng qi po jian shi.

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