10 Chinese Actors Born in 1997, Including Wang Yibo and Zhang Linghe

Wang Yibo was born on August 5, 1997, in Luoyang, Henan, China. He is known for hit dramas such as The Untamed (2019) and Legend of Fei (2020).

Zeng Shunxi (Joseph Zeng) (October 9, 1997), began his career as an idol, Zeng Shunxi gained recognition through his role as Tang 36 in the fantasy drama Fighter of the Destiny (2017). His popularity increased after portraying Zhang Wuji in the wuxia drama Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber (2019).

Zhang Linghe (December 30, 1997). Zhang Linghe's name rose to prominence due to his role as the god Chang Heng in the drama Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022), followed by success as the lead actor Gong Ziyu in the wuxia drama My Journey To You (2023). The year 2025 will be an important milestone for him. He stars in the modern drama The Best Thing as doctor He Suye, which has gained popularity internationally.

Hou Minghao (Neo Hou) (August 3, 1997). Hou Minghao became known through the youth drama When We Were Young (2018). In 2025, he achieved great success with various new projects. Hou starred in the action-fantasy drama Love In The Clouds, which aired on Youku and received positive feedback for his role as Ji Bozai.

Guo Junchen (Fiction Guo) (October 1, 1997). Guo Junchen gained popularity through the campus romance drama Accidentally in Love (2018), where he played the role of a band vocalist who falls in love with an ordinary girl. After being active in the youth genre, he starred in Mysterious Lotus Casebook and Beauty of Resilience. Additionally, Guo was involved in the project Spirit Matchmaker: Sword and Beloved, part of the Fox Spirit Matchmaker series, where he portrayed the character Quan Wumu.

Liu Haoran (Turbo Liu) (October 10, 1997). Liu Haoran shot to fame through the box-office mystery comedy film Detective Chinatown (2015). Since then, he has been known as a top film actor with natural acting abilities. Outside of the big screen, Liu Haoran has not forgotten the small screen; he captivated audiences through the drama With You (2016) and continues to be praised for consistently challenging himself in various genres.

Xing Zhaolin (July 22, 1997) – After catching attention as Yue Qi in Princess Agents (2017), Xing Zhaolin soared thanks to his role as the time prince in the popular series The Eternal Love (2017). He then became a regular lead actor in romantic dramas such as You Are My Destiny (2020). Most recently in 2025, Xing Zhaolin starred in the historical comedy drama The Quirky and the Charming, which premiered on March 15, 2025.

Bi Wenjun (November 21, 1997). This former member of the boy group NEXT ventured into acting through the modern wushu drama Sweet Tai Chi (2019). One of his fan-favorite roles is as a warm dentist in the drama Sweet Teeth (2021). Entering 2025, Bi Wenjun took on the role of the male lead in the drama Deep Affection Eyes, paired with actress Zhang Yuxi.

Chen Jingke (March 11, 1997). Chen Jingke began to gain recognition through romantic web dramas such as Hello Mr. Gu (2021) and supporting roles in The Eternal Love 3 (2021). However, the year 2025 can be considered his breakthrough year as an actor. In this year, four dramas he starred in aired consecutively and managed to attract wide attention.

Chang Huasen (September 6, 1997), caught attention thanks to his complex role as Li Tongguang in the wuxia drama A Journey to Love (Yi Nian Guan Shan) that aired in late 2023. This success immediately opened doors for Chang in large-scale projects in 2025. He co-starred in the epic wuxia drama Blood River (An He Zhuan), playing the role of sword master Su Changhe, alongside Gong Jun and Peng Xiaoran.