The Thousand-Faced Thief King
Watch repairer Wu Aiguo is forced back into the underworld after exposing his identity as the Thousand-Faced Thief King. With Tang Liang, he follows clues around a staged death, missing gold, and a gang conspiracy, using criminal craft to pursue justice.
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Story guide
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Watch repairer Wu Aiguo is forced back into the underworld after exposing his identity as the Thousand-Faced Thief King. With Tang Liang, he follows clues around a staged death, missing gold, and a gang conspiracy, using criminal craft to pursue justice.
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Setting and world
A 2026 Chinese short drama framed by caper and hidden master.
Narrative framework
The story moves from its initiating crisis through escalating choices toward a confrontation that changes the central relationship.
Main character relationships
Swipe to exploreA central figure in The Thousand-Faced Thief King.
Zeng Hui is source-credited as Wu Aiguo.
A central figure in The Thousand-Faced Thief King.
Zhen Zi Qi is source-credited as Tang Liang.
Core story elements
Caper shapes the title's main conflict.
Hidden master shapes the title's main conflict.
Brotherhood shapes the title's main conflict.
Redemption shapes the title's main conflict.
Season and episode guide
The public synopsis establishes the threat, rupture, or discovery that starts the story.
The leads make choices that expose alliances, identities, and competing goals.
The central confrontation changes who holds power or trust.
The Thousand-Faced Thief King cast and actors
| Actor | Role / credit | Same-actor trail |
|---|---|---|
 Ceng Hui 曾辉 / Ceng Hui | as Wu Aiguo | View actor works |
| Z Zhen Zi Qi 甄子琦 | as Tang Liang | View actor works |
2 cast credits
Known titles, pinyin, and aliases
- SceneTrace title
- The Thousand-Faced Thief King
- Chinese title
- 千面贼王
- Pinyin / search spelling
- Qian Mian Zei Wang
FAQ
Where can I watch The Thousand-Faced Thief King, and how much does the available player cover?
Official listings include Hongguo.
How many episodes does The Thousand-Faced Thief King have?
The Thousand-Faced Thief King is listed with 74 episodes.
What is the central conflict in The Thousand-Faced Thief King?
Watch repairer Wu Aiguo is forced back into the underworld after exposing his identity as the Thousand-Faced Thief King. With Tang Liang, he follows clues around a staged death, missing gold, and a gang conspiracy, using criminal craft to pursue justice.
Who plays the principal roles in The Thousand-Faced Thief King?
Ceng Hui plays Wu Aiguo. Zhen Zi Qi plays Tang Liang.
Which alternate titles can help when searching for The Thousand-Faced Thief King?
Other useful title forms are 千面贼王 and Qian Mian Zei Wang.
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