Is To Bend the Waist coming back?

To Bend the Waist ended on October 15, 2025. The series concluded after its 71st episode aired on that date. There is no information about a renewal or continuation beyond this point.

To Bend the Waist was a Chinese drama and romance series that premiered in 2025. It was adapted from Peng Laike's novel and set in a fictional chaotic world during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The story focused on the Wei and Qiao families, who were enemies due to past grievances. After the decline of the Qiao family, Xiao Qiao was married to Wei Shao, but he sent her back to her hometown the day after their wedding. Despite this, Xiao Qiao used her memories from a past life and her wisdom to overcome family schemes and support Wei Shao, who was initially driven by hatred but gradually fell in love with her. Over time, they worked together to resolve their family conflicts, leading Wei Shao to become emperor and Xiao Qiao to become empress, ultimately bringing peace to their realm.

The series had a runtime of approximately 2 hours per episode.