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Zhang Zhehan

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Zhang Zhehan
张哲瀚.jpg
Born (1991-05-11) May 11, 1991 (age 30)
Xinyu, Jiangxi, China
Alma materShanghai Theatre Academy
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2010 - present
AgentZhang Zhehan Studio (2019 - 2021)

Pulin Production (2019 - present)

Huanyu Film (2013 - 2019)
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese张哲瀚

Zhang Zhehan (Chinese: 张哲瀚; born 11 May 1991) is a Chinese actor and singer. His first major role was as Wei Ying in the Chinese historical drama Legend of Ban Shu (2015). He is best known for his roles in Legend of Yunxi (2018), The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion (2020) and Word of Honor (2021).

In 2020, he received the Weibo Award for Rising Artist of the Year. He won the Weibo Movie Night award for Most Watched/Followed Actor of the Year in June 2021.

In 2021, Zhang faced severe boycott in China after being involved in a controversy over photos taken years earlier in Japan outside of the Yasukuni Shrine and Nogi Shrine due to the shrines' honoring of imperial Japanese military officers who invaded China, resulting in the removal of his online social media accounts, movies, television shows and music.

Early life

Zhang Zhehan was born in Xinyu, Jiangxi province, China on May 11, 1991.[1] He graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy.[1]

Career

In 2010, Zhang made his acting debut in the romantic drama Why Love You.[2] Thereafter, he signed a contract with Yu Zheng's studio, and played the leading role in the comedy web series Crazy for Palace and its sequel.[2] The series gained a small following online.[2]

Zhang then went on to act in various supporting roles in dramas produced by Yu Zheng; such as Palace 3: The Lost Daughter, The Romance of the Condor Heroes and Love Yunge from the Desert.[3][4][5] He first gained recognition playing the role of the antagonist in the mystery costume drama Cosmetology High,[6] and went on to portray young Mei Changsu in the acclaimed historical drama Nirvana in Fire.[7]

In 2015, Zhang played the male lead in historical drama Legend of Ban Shu with Jing Tian.[8] He went on to play lead roles in the spy drama Decoded,[9] and headlined both seasons of the fantasy web series Demon Girl.[10][11] In 2018, Zhang played in the historical romance drama Legend of Yunxi alongside Ju Jingyi.[12] The series received much praise for its storyline.[13] In 2019, Zhang performed in the disaster film The Bravest as a firefighter.[14] He starred as Wang Yue in the short film Brother, which was directed by Vicky Zhao.[15] He has also appeared as a regular member in the variety show Everybody Standby.[citation needed]

In 2020, Zhang starred in the romantic drama Everyone Wants to Meet You produced by Zhao Wei.[16] Zhang also appeared in the historical romance drama The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion alongside Ju Jingyi.[17]

In 2021, Zhang starred alongside Gong Jun in the Wuxia drama series Word of Honor, which is an adaptation of the BL novel Tian Ya Ke by Priest. He played the role of Zhou Zishu, an elite royal service leader who leaves his past and starts anew. He then met Wen Kexing, a mysterious martial arts master. Both embark on a journey together and find soulmates in each other. Word of Honor gained popularity in and outside of China, especially after the show aired on Netflix. The show's first episode has accumulated over 8.7 million views on Youtube, and its popularity put the two male leads Gong Jun and Zhang under the spotlight, becoming overnight sensations.[18]

Controversy

On August 13, 2021, photos surfaced online of Zhang posing in front of cherry blossom trees near Japan's Yasukuni Shrine and attending a wedding held at Nogi Shrine in 2018 and 2019 respectively.[19] The shrines are controversial in China due to their honoring of imperial Japanese military officers who invaded China.[19] The photos sparked outrage among Chinese netizens.[19] Zhang issued an apology, stating: "Today, I deeply apologize for my past ignorance, my shame and especially my previous improper behaviour. I attended a friend’s wedding in Japan. It is my mistake for the oversight of [not knowing] the historical background behind the wedding venue and the political background of the other wedding guests. When I used to travel everywhere, I liked to casually take pictures. Due to the lack of understanding for the local architecture and the history and being careless about the content when taking pictures, when I took the pictures, it resulted in content that seriously harmed the feelings of compatriots. I also solemnly apologize here, I am sorry."[20][21] In response, the People's Daily stated: "As a public figure, a lack of historical knowledge and unknowingness of the suffering of the nation is unacceptable."[22][23]

The China Association of Performing Arts (CAPA), a voluntary association made up of management companies and members of the entertainment industry,[24][25] called for a boycott on Zhang due to the controversial photos.[26] Numerous brand endorsements terminated their association with Zhang.[23] His upcoming films and television shows also ended their associations with him; Tencent Video, Youku, iQIYI and Mango TV took down his works from their streaming platforms in China voluntarily[26][27] and Zhang's scenes in the movie 1921 were replaced by another actor.[28] Sina Weibo shut down his Super Topic, and his personal and studio accounts were removed from Douyin, Douban and other Chinese sites.[26] QQ Music and NetEase Music removed Zhang's songs from their music platforms.[26]

Li Xuezheng, the Vice Chairman of the China TV Artists Association and Director of the Golden Shield Television Center questioned the authority of the China Association of Performing Arts (CAPA) to issue a blacklist of artists, which had included Zhang. Li says Zhang was not blacklisted by the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) or the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, who, Li argues, are the only authorities able to blacklist people in the industry.[29] According to Chinese regulations, issuing a "boycott announcement" is not within the scope of CAPA's business.[30] He questioned who compiled the list, what criteria was used, and whether CAPA has the legal power to impose sanctions against Chinese online influencers and performers.[31] Li said he was prepared to help Zhang file a lawsuit against CAPA since he believes Zhang did not violate any laws in order for him to be censored.[32]

Filmography

Films

Year English title Chinese title Role Notes/Ref.
2011 Ni Shi Hen Mei 逆时·恒美 Xiao Zhi [33]
Love For Hope 爱缤纷 Zou Xiang [34]
2012 Eager to Create 为渴望而创 Ah Le
Haunting Love 诡爱 Li Ming Yan [35]
2019 The Bravest 烈火英雄 Zheng Zhi [14]
Brother 哥 Wang Yue Short Film directed by Zhao Wei for the show Everybody Stand By (Season 1)
Chang Dao Bing Cha Xiao Fei
Mi Fang Xiao Fei
Mian Ju 面具 Xiao Fei / Xue Shao
2021 1921 萧子升 Xiao Zisheng
TBA Formed Police Unit 维和防暴队 Dropped due to his controversy

Television Series

Year English title Chinese title Role Network Notes/Ref.
2010 Why Love You 怎么会爱上你 Xia Yanxi Youku, LeTV [2]
2013 Crazy for Palace 我为宫狂 Xiao Hao Tencent [2]
2014 Palace 3: The Lost Daughter 宫锁连城 Sun He Li Hunan TV [3]
Incisive Great Teacher 犀利仁师 Jin Ren Bin Dragon TV, Zhejiang TV, iQIYI [36]
Cosmetology High 美人制造 Pei Yuntian Hunan TV [6]
The Romance of the Condor Heroes 神雕侠侣 Ye Lu Qi [4]
Crazy for Palace 2 我为宫狂2 Xiao Hao Tencent [2]
2015 Love Yunge from the Desert 大汉情缘之云中歌 Liu Xu Hunan TV, Youku, iQIYI [5]
Nirvana in Fire 琅琊榜 Lin Shu (Young) Beijing TV, Dragon TV, Tencent, iQIYI [7]
Legend of Ban Shu 班淑传奇 Wei Ying Youku [8]
2016 ACG Hero 动漫英雄 Zhang Wei Sohu TV [37]
Decoded 解密 Han Bing Hunan TV, Tencent, iQIYI [9]
Demon Girl 半妖倾城 Ming Xia Mango TV [10]
Happy Mitan 欢喜密探 Dian Xiao Er Youku Cameo
Memory Lost 美人为馅 (Guy in the dream) iQiyi
Demon Girl II 半妖倾城II Ming Xia Mango TV [11]
2017 Above the Clouds 云巅之上 Ke Luo iQiyi [38]
2018 Legend of Yunxi 芸汐传 Long Fei Ye [12]
2020 Everyone Wants to Meet You 谁都渴望遇见你 Zhang Min [16]
The Blooms at Ruyi Pavilion 如意芳霏 Xu Jin [39]
2021 Word of Honor 山河令 Zhou Zishu/Zhou Xu Youku [40]
TBA The Second Sight Fall in Love 一见不倾心 Yang Jing Yi Uncertain due to his controversy
Castle in the Time 爱雨满森林 Gu Zhi Jun
Zhao Ge 朝歌 Ji Fa
Retro Detective 复古神探 Huang Wei Ping

Variety Shows

Year English title Chinese title Role Network
2010 China-Korea Dream Team 中韩梦之队
家有好男儿 A good boy at home Guest
2014 Laugh Out Loud 我们都爱笑
新闻当事人
The Generation Show 年代秀
Happy Camp 快乐 大本营 Guest Hunan TV
2015 Trump Card 大牌对王牌
灌篮高手
Lets Go! Dream Team Season 2 中韩梦之队 Guest Shenchuan TV
China and South Korea Dream Team 中韩梦之队 Cast member Shenchuan TV
2016 The Amazing Race China 极速前进 Shenzhen TV
2017 Beat the Champions 来吧冠军
2018 Give Me Five 2 Guest
Happy Camp

(09/11 & 11/17)

快乐 大本营 Guest Hunan TV
2019 Everybody Stand By (Season 1) 演员请就位 Contestant Tencent
2020 Ace vs Ace (Season 5) 王牌对王牌 Guest Zhejiang TV
2021 Ace vs Ace (Season 6) 王牌对王牌 Guest Zhejiang TV
Ace Actress 我是女演员 Substitute Teacher (with Gong Jun) Youku, Jiangsu Satellite TV
Keep Running (Season 9) 奔跑吧 Guest Zhejiang TV
Happy Camp

(04/03 & 06/12)

快乐 大本营 Guest Hunan TV

Discography

Album

Year English title Chinese title Tracklisting Notes
2019 "Light" 光 1. Light (光)
2. Turn Around (转身)
3. The Rain in Shanghai (上海的雨) 		Light: lyrics by Zhang Zhehan

Turning Around: lyrics by Zhang Zhehan

Shanghai's Rain: melody by Zhang Zhehan

2020 "Another Me" 我遇见我 1. Another Me (我遇见我)

2. Deal (说好了)

3. Silent (不说)

We have a deal: lyrics by Zhang Zhehan and Yang Mohan

Don't Say: lyrics by Zhang Zhehan

Singles

Year English title Chinese title Album Notes/Ref.
2013 "Women's Heart" 女人心 Crazy for Palace OST
2015 "Graceful" 惊鸿 Legend of Ban Shu OST
2017 "Invincible" 天下无敌 Above the Clouds OST [41] With Yisa Yu
2018 "Sighs of Yunxi" 叹雲兮 Legend of Yunxi OST Bonus Soundtrack (Solo)
With Ju Jingyi
2019 "Starry Sea" 星辰大海 Non-album single For China Movie Channel Young Actors Project
with 31 other actors[42]
2020 "Singing on a Clear Sky" 在晴朗的日子裡歌唱 Non-album Single With Meng Huiyuan, Rae Xie, Chen Yihan, Jiang Mingxi, Sauce, Jun Sheng, Jazz Mei & Leo
"Kung Fu" 功夫 Non-album Single
2021 "Faraway Wanderers" 天涯客 Word Of Honor OST With Gong Jun
"Lonely Dream" 孤梦
"Heart Towards the Sun" 心若向阳 Non-album Single
"Untitled" 无题 Word of Honor Theme Concert: Born to be Soulmates Live Album
"Lonely Dream" 孤梦
"Ask Heaven" 天问 With Gong Jun
"Faraway Wanderers" 天涯客
"Surround" 環繞 Non-album Single Released on May 8, 2021 as Zhang Zhehan's 30th Birthday Single
"The Ferris Wheel is a Fool" 摩天轮是傻瓜 The Day We Lit Up The Sky OST With Curley Gao
"Sing a Folk Song to the Party" 唱支山歌给党听 Non-album Single Special single to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China
1921 1921 Movie OST With over 60 actors that appeared in 1921 movie
"The Red Boat" 红船 The Red Boat OST

Stage Performances

Date English Title Chinese Title Event Notes/Ref.
May 11, 2021 Birthday Fanmeet Live 生日粉丝见面会 Birthday Douyin Live Livestream Link
May 21, 2021 Performed Wu Ti (Untitled), Huanrao (Surround), Love Curse & ChaCha of Love 唱了四首歌（两个二重唱） Viya Streaming Carnival Zhang Zhehan Cut
June 12, 2021 A Love Letter to Filmmakers 给电影人的情书 Weibo Night Awards Song Link
June 15, 2021 Performed Unbreakable Love & Surround (Huanrao) 永不失联 的爱，环绕 616 True Heart Night Performance Link

Concerts

Year English title Chinese title Notes Network
2021 Word of Honor Theme Concert: Born to Be Soulmates 山河令生来知己演唱会 Suzhou (May 3 & 4, 2021) Youku
2020 First Mini Concert 首场小型音乐会 Beijing (October 18, 2020)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2018 Uno Young Awards Annual Potential Actor Won
2019 Actors Please Take Your Place

(TV Show)

Actor most recognized by the audience Won
2019 Cadillac Weibo Movie Night Awards Most Anticipated New Power in Movies Won
2020 Weibo Night Awards 2019 Enterprising Artist of the Year Won [43]
2021 Weibo Movie Night Awards Most Watched/Followed Actor of the Year Won [44]

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